Dirty, stinky waders? That’s how you know you’re putting them to good use. Now it’s time to clean them up to keep them performing like they should. Rinse Often, Wash Every Two or Three Trips Keeping your waders clean is an ongoing chore; a habit you need to develop if you want your waders to […]
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In the previous article (chapter), we talked about how traditional nymphing techniques are centered around presenting one or more nymph flies much like you would a dry fly by making an upstream cast with a series of mends to maintain a drag-free drift. But before we get into how to fish a traditional nymph rig,
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Nymph flies are relatively basic in design and most are quite drab ? nothing special to look at. But the techniques used to fish these buggy concoctions of fur and feather can get wildly complex in a hurry. However, when you’re just kicking off your nymph fishing journey, there’s no need to complicate things. Simply
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Frequent and thorough washing goes a long way toward keeping your waders in top condition. But there’s more to wader maintenance than a little soap and water. Use the following tips and advice to get the most life out of your waders and learn how to fix them if they bust on you. Store and
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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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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 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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