With the gift season coming, my wife asked me what do I want. She knows my life revolves around her, our kids and fishing. For me I don’t “need” anything when it comes to fly fishing, but I do have a list of things every fly fisher will need. I thought shoppers would like to […]
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Using swivels in fly fishing can at times be a must have requirement to keep line twisting to a minimum. In my experience this is dependent on the fly used, with most flies not requiring a need to run a swivel, but some other flies due to their design can twist either when casting or
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Every fly angler knows the passion and obsession for the sport doesn’t stop when they leave the water. The daydreaming of trophy fish, organizing of gear and hours of research on the dream fishing trip consumes my precious hours of free time. There are times, however, when those things aren’t quite enough. It’s at this
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There are few things more exhilarating in fishing than feeling a massive strike on the end of your line. It’s a high that sucks you in and refuses to let you go. The anticipation of those strikes keeps anglers going back to the water for their entire lives. While these strikes aren’t always common, there
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In fishing, it’s sometimes best to take things back to the start. Getting in touch with your roots and the things that made you fall in love with fishing can remind you why it’s the best hobby in the world. Fishing for bluegills is where many anglers started. These fish can be found in almost
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Successful fly anglers pay close attention to the details. It’s easy to get distracted by fly choice, long casts and unnecessary adjustments on the water. At the end of the day, if you can’t present a fly naturally, you’ll struggle to catch fish. It’s imperative that anglers focus on their presentation before they worry about
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Fly fishing has become a pastime for perfectionists. People who have type A personalities can thrive in fly fishing. Picking the perfect spots with your cast, tying a realistic fly and staying composed is all part of it. Those who don’t have a perfectionist personality find themselves becoming more particular in an effort to land
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I’d really like the fly fishing world to change how backing is put on a fly reel. Most folks recommend an Arbor Knot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbor_knot (link to Wikipedia) I’ve found that the best knot is a Double Surgeon’s Loop. Fast to tie and one of the essential fly fishing knots for a fisher person. Checkout what
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Across the United States, fly fishing is growing. Due to the lockdown, people have been searching for new hobbies and fly fishing has seen a massive increase as a result. Once the fly fishing gear is purchased, the next step is to choose where to fish. Believe it or not, no matter where you are
31 Best Places to Fly Fish in the USA (Maps, Flies and More) Read More »
Fly fishing in Montana is at the top of most anglers’ bucket lists, and for good reason. This state sort of “owns” the renaissance of fly fishing, thanks to Robert Redford’s movie A River Runs Through It, that revitalized the sport in the early 90s. While the big waters of Montana get most of the
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