I often find myself daydreaming of fly fishing on a river all alone with no one else around. There are not many places in the world where this is possible, but Devil’s River in Texas gives me a chance to live this daydream. Located in Southwestern Texas, Devils River gives adventurous fly anglers everything they […]
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Montana is a haven for fly anglers as it is home to some of the world’s best fly fishing rivers, streams, and lakes. Montana is simply the best fly fishing destination for fly anglers, from some of the best tailwaters filled with trophy fish species to the country’s highest fish-per-mile count. So if you’re wondering
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Living in Michigan and I’ve always thought that the “Au Sable River” was the recognized birth place of fly fishing. I’ve found a contender for the title – The Beaverkill River in New York some major fly fishing history and still a fantastic fishery. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver_Kill About the Beaverkill River The Beaverkill River is located in
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When people think of Chicago, they imagine The Bean, Michigan Avenue, the Chrysler Tower and Navy Pier. The art, food, and cultural experiences are second to none. However, when anglers visit the city, they can’t help but look at the local water and imagine the possibilities. The proximity to Lake Michigan means there are fish
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Regardless of the reputation, any state around the Great Lakes is going to have quality fly fishing. Illinois might not be at the top of anglers’ lists of places to fly fish, but you’ll find plenty of success across the state. The rivers that flow in and out of Lake Michigan contain an immense amount
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The state of Ohio will likely always be more well-known for their Hall of Fame’s than their fly fishing. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, National Aviation Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame bring thousands of tourists to the state every year. This isn’t bad news for the fly anglers
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Image setting up the fly fishing trip of a lifetime. You travel to a lodge at a far off destination like Alaska you unpack, gear up and find out your Felt Sole Wading Boots are BANNED! Which States Have BANNED Felt Soles Wading Boots Of special note is Minnesota, that bans the transporting of invasive
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For the inaugural Guide Spotlight, I’m super proud to introduce Randy Monchilov with True North Trout. Randy can best be described as a gentleman of the river. From the moment, you set foot into his boat you understand he truly enjoys watching clients catch fish and presenting the beauty of the river. From the simplest
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In a sentence, I’ve never been skunked while fly fishing with Brian Kozminski of True North Trout. Brian and I have fished together at least a dozen times the last couple years. We’ve chased browns, brooks and rainbows, but so far I’ve always caught something. (I?m probably cursing myself by saying that) At this point
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I’m guessing over 18 years ago, I met Kevin Morlock the proprietor of Indigo Guides Service. He was doing something that only a small percentage of guides do, he was DONATING a trip to the Federation of Fly Fishers. I won the auction and later that fall we set a date for a salmon trip
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