The striped bass, also known as rockfish, linesider, or Atlantic striped bass, is a prized trophy game fish in North America. Many love the species for its runs and hard hits that will cause sore arms and when conditions are right will bite all day. Striped Bass are a hardy breed, able to live in […]
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Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, catching a tarpon is hands down the most exhilarating experience you will ever get while fly fishing. The silver king, also referred to as the tarpon, is known for its acrobatics when caught. This species can jump over 10ft into the air, so you should always expect
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A Redfish is a Redfish, no matter if you are in Texas, Florida, or Virginia. Yes, there are a few minor differences, but they feed and act in the same way for the most part. No matter if you are chasing them in the muddy mangroves or off a pier amongst some weed banks, if
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The snook, also called robalo or sergeant fish, is a famous prized catch among fly anglers. Snook patrol the brackish lagoons, estuaries, and coastal waters. Still, you can also find them in tidal creeks, canals, and inland up rivers. The different snook species are relatively aggressive, and they can provide you with a memorable experience.
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Snook, many may turn their heads when we mention this species as they are often a bycatch or a ‘just want to feel the bend in my rod’ species on a slow tarpon or redfish day. I, for one, love targeting Snook on fly and don’t think there are very many species that can be
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Chasing carp has grown in popularity among experienced fly anglers for the last few years. In fact, some anglers have even compared this freshwater monster to bonefish, which has earned it the name golden bone. Carp are native to central Asia, but the fact that people introduced them to other parts of the world has
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There is something mystical about fly fishing for spotted seatrout. These sliver slabs that start in the open water leave us for some time to venture out into the open ocean, only to return bigger, stronger, and more aggressive. If you were lucky enough to grow up near a spotted seatrout body of water, you
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Pike, also referred to as the Northern Pike, are Holarctic in distribution, meaning you can find them in both the Northern Hemisphere’s freshwater and brackish water. Pike is a one of the most common prized game fish on the planet. As such, it’s no surprise why most fly fishers love looking for these toothy creatures.
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Image casting to a tailing redfish and feeling a subtle take and then an explosive drag screaming run. That’s a redfish, also called the Red Drum is a popular North American game fish. You can find it in the Mexican gulf from Northern Mexico to Florida and the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to Massachusetts. Redfish
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As a fly angler, the idea of pursuing lake trout isn’t one that’s too common. Most people imagine fishing for lake trout is trolling in the middle of the Great Lakes with heavy spinning gear. However, if you’re willing to put in the work, you’ll find that you can be equally as successful and land
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