In fishing, it’s sometimes best to take things back to the start. Getting in touch with your roots and the things that made you fall in love with fishing can remind you why it’s the best hobby in the world. Fishing for bluegills is where many anglers started. These fish can be found in almost […]
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Successful fly anglers pay close attention to the details. It’s easy to get distracted by fly choice, long casts and unnecessary adjustments on the water. At the end of the day, if you can’t present a fly naturally, you’ll struggle to catch fish. It’s imperative that anglers focus on their presentation before they worry about
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I recently got married, and when my wife introduces me to her friends or family whom I haven’t yet met, she always tells folks that I’m a fly fisherman. Inevitably, people ask if it’s hard to learn, because they see the long rods, piles of line, and graceful, arcing loops and think of what a
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Fly fishing has become a pastime for perfectionists. People who have type A personalities can thrive in fly fishing. Picking the perfect spots with your cast, tying a realistic fly and staying composed is all part of it. Those who don’t have a perfectionist personality find themselves becoming more particular in an effort to land
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A few years back, I was on the Utah section of the Green River with my friend Ryan Kelly. Ryan’s one of the best fishermen I know, and he was busy trying to teach me how to throw streamers while also rowing the drift boat. I hadn’t fished streamers much at all in my angling
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Earlier this summer, I was guiding two guys on a pretty stretch of river that’s known for having a lot of fish – albeit not terribly large ones – and incredibly easy to access. It was July, early in the morning, but still hot enough that the cool spring water felt refreshing. I set my
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I’d really like the fly fishing world to change how backing is put on a fly reel. Most folks recommend an Arbor Knot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbor_knot (link to Wikipedia) I’ve found that the best knot is a Double Surgeon’s Loop. Fast to tie and one of the essential fly fishing knots for a fisher person. Checkout what
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The water haul is a simple, yet effective tool to have in your fly fishing arsenal. Let’s take a look at what it is, and how to properly execute one. For years, I fished without the knowledge that flies other than dries existed. My grandfather and dad both taught me to fish with dry flies,
What is a Water Haul in Fly Fishing (with Video) Read More »
If you’re new to the fly tying world and a video starts with something like, “Oh, you’re going to need a 4x hook with a 2x long shank and a dumbbell bead to start,” don’t worry. You’re not alone in your confusion. The world of fly tying is layered. However, like many things in life,
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Every fly angler has their ideal fish they target. Some are traditionalists and spend all their time searching for trout. Others spend time on the ocean fishing the flats to see what they can find. There is one fish, however, that every fly angler must target in their lifetime: salmon. Hooking into and landing a
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