I can still remember my first fly rod. A 9 foot – 5wt Redington, I lost it fishing from a moving canoe. I committed the sin of leaving the line in the water and then setting the rod down. The line snagged on something and was pulled out of the canoe – GONE in 6 […]
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There’s a special kind of satisfaction in landing a trout with a fly rod you’ve built yourself. It’s more than just the thrill of the catch; it’s the entire process of assembling, wrapping, and finishing your rod that imbues it with a personal touch. Picture this: you’re in a stream, net in one hand with
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As an angler who’s often knee-deep in water, I’ve learned the hard way that using a pricey smartphone for capturing those fishing moments is a gamble. A single slip, and you’re not just losing a device, but your main means of communication. Enter the OM Systems Tough TG-7, perfectly suited for the rugged demands of
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Sight fishing is more than just a fishing technique; it’s a dance of patience, skill, and a bit of luck. It’s that moment when you’re scanning the water, and suddenly, a shadow, a shape, or a subtle movement catches your eye. That’s when the real game begins. Remember, each fish species has its quirks. Trout
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Imagine stepping into a river during the salmonfly hatch, a time when trout, emerging from winter’s grip, turn into voracious predators. This isn’t just fishing; it’s witnessing an aquatic frenzy. The usually cautious trout, driven by an insatiable hunger, aggressively feed to regain their strength, often losing their usual wariness. The salmonfly hatch is nature’s
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Just as a craftsman selects tools with purpose, an angler chooses a fly rod to match their quarry and conditions. The 7-weight fly rod, often overshadowed by its lighter or heavier counterparts, is a versatile and powerful tool in a fly fisher’s arsenal. Ideal for a variety of applications, from casting to tailing bonefish in
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We’ve all been there, staring into a box full of hundreds of flies. What do you pick? Below is a list of my favorites when chasing brown trout. You’re going to quickly notice most of these are sub-surface flies. I love dry fly fishing, seeing a brown trout slurp down a fly from the surface
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I’ve been holding off on this review for a while. The Infi Sunglasses are so highly rated on Amazon, I honestly didn’t want to go against the stream and say what I felt. I kept thinking about something my Mom said to me. If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. With
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Wading rocky rivers and slippery streams on over two dozen trips with the Simms Freestone Wading Boots over the past four years, I believe it’s high time I shared my insights about them. While they may no longer be my first choice for wading adventures, they’ve certainly stood the test of time and terrain. TLDR;My
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If you’ve found this page, your about to embark on journey that might open up a new chapter in your fly fishing book. Understanding entomology (bugs) and learning to how to tie the flies that imitate what fish are eating is a next level step in becoming a better fly fisher.. Let’s clamp down and
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