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 tighten the drag until you can’t pull anymore and the line slips from your mouth. While […]
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More often than not, parents refuse to answer what child they love most. There are days, however, when one becomes the clear favorite. One too many temper tantrums may push parents to consider putting one up for adoption. Fly anglers have a similar relationship with wet and dry flies. There are days when anglers really
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Brook trout conjure up all sorts of wonderful imagery in the minds of fly anglers. From the far-flung locales of Labrador, to the Appalachians on the East Coast, the thought of getting into brook trout anywhere in North America usually captures the attention of fly fishers at least once in their career. Brookies tend to
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No other insect hatch brings more trout to the surface than a July, August Trico hatch. The Tricorythodes is one of the smallest mayfly species around and is one of the trout’s most beloved meals. While experiencing the Trico hatch and the boiling waters around you can also lead to some of the most frustrating fishing
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Hook sizing can be a confusing part of any fishing. Newbies to the sport of fly fishing may think that bass needs big hooks to catch them. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In the same sense, hooks that are too small will also not help you catch more fish and may even contribute
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The humbling chase for returning salmon has kept anglers enthralled for decades. The earliest recorded evidence of fly fishing for salmon goes back some 200 years. The beauty of targeting these beasts is that it takes skill, understanding, and sheer persistence to come close to hooking one. Hook Type Recommended Size Single Hook #2 to
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Hey there, it’s your fellow fly flinger David, from Guide Recommended. I’ve lived and breathed fly fishing for decades, turning my passion into an obsession. I started out with my first fly rod in my twenties, and since then, it’s been a journey of constant discovery. I learned all about wading boots and grip when
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The hook size or fly size is a great conversation to have and a very interesting one at that. What size fly to fish and why is important to know. This can mean the difference between a good day and a great day on the water. Before we discuss this any further, I can only
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As the days start to warm up and there are more daylight hours to enjoy, winter is coming to an end and spring is just around the corner. The time for getting out and fishing for steelhead is here–swing time is here! Fall tends to get the hype for swinging flies, but some of the
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The color discussion has always interested me. I’m one for understanding something to grasp it best and try to learn as much as I can on a topic to make sure I can use it to my advantage. Understanding the color spectrum and how they are seen by trout is very interesting to me. Knowing
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