Outdoors men and women are no longer able to keep West Virginia a secret. At one point in history, people passed over West Virginia to get to Washington D.C., Philadelphia or New York City. The big city life was more alluring than the Appalachian Mountains. West Virginia always provided a beautiful drive, but exploring the …
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The “Land of 10,000 Lakes” gets overrun with spin and ice anglers every year. After the six month polar vortex, ice houses are replaced with boats and the search for large bass and walleye begins. Stuck between popular places like Red Lake and Mille Lacs are a large amount of streams/rivers filled with trout, pike …
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Most people don’t immediately think of fly fishing when the Southwest United States is brought up in conversation. Vast deserts and desolate mountains dominate most of the landscape. Some of New Mexico fits in to these categorizations, but scattered throughout the state are five National Parks, grasslands and great fly fishing. Impressive trout populations as …
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Fly fishermen in the lower 48 drool at the thought of wetting a line in the final frontier of Alaska. The landscapes are incredible, the fishing extraordinary, and the solitude found while fishing in such an isolated wilderness is unparalleled in our country. But planning a fly-fishing trip to Alaska is an overwhelming experience. A …
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Few places in the United States have more variety in their landscape than South Dakota. The Badlands, the Black Hills and the wide open prairies all provide different outdoor activities for those living in the Midwest. The states’ close proximity to large cities make it a popular long weekend getaway. The unique fly fishing opportunities …
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When I think of Maine in think of Brook Trout. Deep dark forests with bubbling creeks occasionally blocked up by beaver. Brook Trout and the beauty of a forest go hand in hand. Best Places to Fly Fish in Maine 1. The Kennebec River for Fly Fishing The Kennebec River is a 170-mile long river …
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Connecticut may be small, but small is the opposite of what describes Fly-Fishing in this state. The unique combination of stocked rivers and ponds, along with the wonderful coastline that borders the Atlantic Ocean, is what makes Connecticut one of the most experience packed states to Fly-Fish in. Connecticut can easily be overlooked when you …
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My introduction to fly fishing in Colorado happened when I was in college. I had the good fortune to land a summer job right in the middle of some of the best trout fishing in the country. After seeing the huge trout swimming in rivers like the Gunnison and Taylor and even catching a few, …
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With 300 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline and 3,000 miles of mountain streams, rivers, and lakes, North Carolina is one of the greatest fly-fishing destinations in the South. Whether you’re looking for small stream fishing for native brook trout in the Appalachian’s or fishing bull redfish in the marshes off the coast, you’ll have a …
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For me, writing this piece was like walking through the hallways of my old high school. I lived in Salt Lake City for a year and it was there where I truly fell in love with fly fishing. Utah is one of the most beautiful states in the country. It’s famous for its world class …
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