Nymphing: The act of fishing with artificial flies that imitate aquatic insects in their juvenile, larval state or other sub-aquatic lifeforms including worms and crustaceans that trout find irresistible. In other words, a fly fishing technique to catch lots and lots of fish in practically any body of water, any month of the year, and […]
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What makes a great fly line Every angler may have a different answer to this question based on their casting proficiency, target species, and the conditions in which they fish. Setting differences in opinion aside, we feel that for a fly line to be the “best of the best” ? especially for catching trout it
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Among the many bags and packs available for carrying fly fishing gear while on the water, the time-tested fly fishing vest remains one of the best all-around options. And in this article, we introduce you the three of the best fly fishing vests for the money available in 2017. 1. Redington FIRST RUN Fly Fishing
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Just because you’re fly fishing doesn’t mean every presentation you make needs to be delicate or subtle. Sometimes you have to chuck big, nasty streamers to target and catch the largest fish in the river. The problem is, toting heavy-duty streamers can be a bit cumbersome. Luckily, there are fly boxes made specifically for the
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A high-quality fly fishing vest is a huge asset whether you’re fishing for an hour or all day. But if you don’t take the time to organize your vest in a logical way, you might end up spending more time searching for gear than casting to fish. To help you get started, here are a
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While there is some effort involved in cleaning and maintaining your wading boots, none of the steps are difficult or complicated. Once you establish a cleaning procedure that works for you, taking care of your boots will merge into your post-fishing routine and you won’t think twice about it. 1. Scrub Your Wading Boots Stream-Side
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You can spend countless hours field testing every tapered leader and tippet on the market, or you can go straight for the best with Rio Powerflex Plus Leaders and Powerflex Plus Tippet. (These are links to Amazon so you can check prices) In this article, we walk you through why the Rio Powerflex Plus is
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You have a tiny dry fly in one hand and a thick, brightly colored fly line in the other. How are these opposing objects supposed to come together to catch a fish? To solve this riddle, this article introduces you to two of the most critical components in your fly fishing setup the leader and
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To help bring order to your ever-growing fly collection, this article outlines a simple, effective strategy for fly box organization that can easily be applied to fit your fishing habits and personal preferences. Organize Your Fly Boxes by Fly Type Let’s assume you’ve acquired enough flies that they won’t all fit in a single fly
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The technical terms and specifications surrounding fly fishing waders can be confusing. To help you make sense of it all, this article answers common wader-related questions so you’ll know what to buy and what to avoid. Let’s start with one of the most perplexing questions faced by the first-time wader shopper… What are Breathable Waders?
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