By August, fly anglers are in peak condition. The rust of the winter months is completely gone, waters are officially clear and the next two months are going to provide some of the best fishing opportunities of the entire year. As the temperatures warm, the hatches are more prolific in the mornings and the evenings. […]
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When it comes to quality of fishing, size of fish and amounts of fishable water, you’ll have a hard time finding a better place to fish than Florida. It’s not an exaggeration to say that every single drainage ditch, pond and other small bodies of water hold fish. If you would like, you could pull
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Fly anglers wait all year for the month of July. At this point of the year, everything necessary for a successful day on the water aligns and anglers find themselves consistently catching fish. Gone are the days of runoff, minimal hatches and unpredictable weather. The dry fly bite begins to heat up and anglers finally
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Everything is bigger in Texas- including the fish. The Lone Star State is a hotbed for bass fishing. Anglers travel from all over the world to try and catch a double digit fish in the thousands of lakes spread across the state. The majority of these anglers use spin tackle. These fish rarely see flies
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In the world of fly fishing, May can be a tricky month. Many areas of the world are in a transition between seasons and our waters receive the brunt of these changes. In the west, mountain snow packs are beginning to melt and fill the rivers at a rapid rate. In other areas, spring means
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1.Grayling, Michigan to fish the Au Sable and Manistee Rivers I’m a little bias with this selection, because I call Michigan home. Honestly, Michigan is a diamond in the rough for the month of June. I specifically plan to stay home and fish. The water temperature is finally getting to into the upper 50s and
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For fly anglers, April is the start of new beginnings. After sitting inside for months due to the cold weather, April provides warmer temperatures and ample opportunities to spend time on the water. The hatches become more plentiful, the water flow starts to steady and fish become more aggressive. It’s a great chance to knock
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Everybody’s fly fishing career tells a story. For some, it’s a love poem and for others it’s more like a short news blurb. Those who have tried to fly fish all have a deep respect for it; even if they quit. Between the intricacies of the techniques/gear and deciphering nature, one can spend a lifetime
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If you’re new to the fly tying world and a video starts with something like, “Oh, you’re going to need a 4x hook with a 2x long shank and a dumbbell bead to start,” don’t worry. You’re not alone in your confusion. The world of fly tying is layered. However, like many things in life,
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Every fly angler has their ideal fish they target. Some are traditionalists and spend all their time searching for trout. Others spend time on the ocean fishing the flats to see what they can find. There is one fish, however, that every fly angler must target in their lifetime: salmon. Hooking into and landing a
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