Trout are what first drew me to fly fishing. Since my early days in the sport, I’ve learned that I can target many other species as well. Tennessee is an angler’s paradise. Some of the best trout fisheries in the east are found here. Anglers target both stocked and wild rainbow, brown and brook trout […]
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Using Tippet Rings has saved me so much money and hassle that when I was recently asked “What is a Tippet Ring?” I was genuinely surprised my friend did not already know. I decided to write this, therefore, to explain to everyone what a Tippet Ring is and why it is one of my favorite
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I have a distinct memory of seeing my good buddy and guide Kevin Morlock pulling on his waders. Patched with tape, glue and other home brew leak prevention remedies. I asked Kevin why he didn’t get high end waders with a warranty and he said his wader would always be in the shop getting repaired
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Fly fishing is an art form, a passion, an obsession. It’s a tether to primal human instincts and a reconnection to nature that the modern man so often lacks. Fly fishing gives us purpose, happiness, and endless frustration- feeding us just enough to allow our hunger to draw us back for more. Even someone who
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Fly fishing line is expensive. The fact that you have decided to protect your investment and take care of your fly line is a great first step. This will ensure that you do not have to replace your fly line over and over racking up the cost. Now, here are the basic steps to cleaning
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As is the nature of fly fishing for trout, the biggest fish and the most plentiful catching opportunities tend to be in spots on the river that fishing is the most difficult. To adjust to this tendency, fly fishermen have developed techniques catered towards fishing difficult water; one of those methods is high sticking. What
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The mechanics of casting a fly rod is fairly simple: weighted fly line is used to create momentum through false casting. That momentum is used to bend the fly rod, which propels the fly forward and onto the water when the fisherman decides to actually cast. But, while simple, that definition may leave you with
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What I love about fly fishing is that it is the perfect “Add On” to any trip. Im planning on passing through Kentucky this year, and I have a day available to toss a fly. Being a northern boy, I thought it might be tough to find some cold-water to hunt trout in Kentucky. From
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If someone asked me what is the best state to fly fish I’d say Michigan. Yes, I’m bias Michigan is my home state, but with 1000s of miles of water front and awesome public access, I could spend a lifetime fly fishing here and never fish it all. Michigan has a deep-rooted history in fly
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There are so many different tools you can use to be more successful with fly fishing, and a strike indicator is one of them. However, the first few year of fly fishing I knew nothing about strike indicators. What is a Strike Indicator in Fly Fishing; A Strike indicator is a float attached to a
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