There’s nothing like a warm, summer evening on the water. Every angler knows that late summer means terrestrial season. I will always remember my first time fishing with a hopper pattern. It took less than 10 seconds and I had a massive brown take my fly. From then on, I knew that I had to […]
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There are few parts of fly fishing that are truly frightening, but the idea of wading sets many anglers on edge. The first time I waded into the Boulder River in Montana taught me about the power of water and that no fish was worth the risk of serious injury. It’s easy to think that
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Are you wondering how the fly fishing reels work? After all, unlike the spinning reels, which are all-round fishing gear used for a wide range of purposes, fly fishing reel is only used to cast artificial flies. And with fly fishing dealing with casting the line with a weightless artificial fly, you may be wondering
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Last summer my bluegill fishing was definitely weird. The fish wouldn’t hit anything, shallow or deep, cork, rubber or feather. They just weren’t interested. I followed the same time patterns as previous years. Late afternoon outings that have proven effective, haunting those productive spots. Things weren’t right, after several trips I concluded – “It couldn’t
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Generally, the 11 types of lakes found on the planet can be grouped into three classes depending on their biological productivity level. And if you have never caught trout in these different groups of lakes, then I am sure you wonder, can you fly fish in a lake? Well, after thorough research, I found out
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When it comes to what’s on the forefront of a fly angler’s mind before a day on the water, what to wear is usually low on the list. Flies, rod and reel choice and the ideal fishing spot is what most of us focus on before we go. We likely have a trusty pair of
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Easily one of the most accessible fish to toss a fly to is a panfish. In my fly-fishing classes, I search for those lakes and ponds that panfish call home. What better way to finish a casting lesson than to catch a panfish on a fly you tied? 13 of My Favorite Panfish Flies Poppers
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Nymphing with an indicator adds another dimension of difficulty when compared to dry-fly fishing. While a dry fly fisherman can see drag on the fly and correct with a mend, fishing beneath the surface you must learn to visualize the progress of his fly and adjust for drag. After a while you get a “sense”
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Rainbow trout prove over and over to be some of the most beautiful and tough fighting freshwater fish. Whether you’re chasing steelhead on the west coast or stocked rainbows in the midwest, you’re guaranteed a phenomenal experience. I remember my first time landing a rainbow trout in northern Minnesota as a teenager. It was a
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Many of my home waters have creek chubs and sculpin darting around the river bottom rocks and gravel. I’ll often agitate the river bottom with my wading boots and watch them inch up to grab tidbits of food. This is a signal to think about tying a zonker onto your fly line. To get the
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