Every angler who fishes streams, whether wobbly or sure-footed, should use a wading staff when fly fishing—and not only to stay dry-side up. In addition to the safety benefits of wading staffs, these ...
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When it comes to finding fish that are actively feeding, a stream thermometer is as close to a crystal ball as it gets. Using a stream thermometer corretly is an affective fishing tool - LEARN HOW ...
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There’s no such thing as a “maintenance-free” fly reel. The fully-sealed drags of modern fly reels do an amazing job keeping saltwater, sand, and other contaminants out, but even these high-end ...
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If you’ve recently made the decision to start fly fishing, you’re in good company. Fly fishing is a sport that is growing rapidly in popularity; it is a challenging, exciting sport that will push you ...
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There’s no mathematical formula — at least one that I’m aware of — to help you select the correct size fly fishing reel. Instead, I recommend taking more of a “Goldilocks” approach to fly reel ...
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If you’re headed out into the waters for the first time this season (or ever!), make sure your fly box is filled with these best flies for fly fishing. There is no such thing as the single “perfect” ...
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What would you say are your most important pieces of fishing gear? Well, probably a rod, a line, and some sort of fly. But after those essentials, you should really think about how you can carry all ...
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New to fly fishing? Before you head out into the water, check out our beginner fly fishing checklist to learn more about the must-have equipment for your first adventure. The Essential Items Every ...
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The late, great fly fishing legend, Lefty Kreh, had a clever method for understanding the drag on a fly reel and how to set it just right: Pull fly line off the reel using only your lips and then ...
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Anyone who’s ever fished a dry fly understands that the struggle to keep dry fly from sinking is real. Very real. But by utilizing stiff-fibered “genetic” hackle, generous deer or elk hair wings, ...
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