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How to do the Bow and Arrow Cast: Fly Fishing with Trees Behind You

Backcasts don’t work when you’re surrounded by shad-tons of brush and low hanging branches. And, it’s not my idea of a good day when you spend the whole time untangling your line out of trees. Of course, you can always move to another hole or approach the same water from a...

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2 Essential Fly Fishing Tips for Winter Trout

When winter approaches, don’t feel hesitated when heading towards your favorite trout waters. Winter fishing can be very productive, and in most cases produce great trout. This is especially true for fly fishing. As an avid angler, some of my best fish and personal best trout have been caught using different...

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Weight, What? Yea it’s true, you’re not getting deep enough!

Every fly fisherman, at some point in time, needs a tactical intervention. In my case, it happened to be a depth issue. I needed to properly understand the connection between the weight of my flies, the depth, and flow of the water I was fishing. The most beneficial advice I have...

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Why Rubber Nets Are The Best

Why is rubber the best kind of landing net? Plain and simple, landing nets are fantastic. For conservative-minded anglers, you can catch-and-release a fish much quicker and cause less harm. From another perspective, it means that dinner doesn’t get away. No offense “other perspective,” but we are going to tailor this article to...

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How To Fish Meaty Flies And Articulated Streamers

Everyone loves “meat” flies. I’m no exception -- I love swingin’ meat to t-rex sized fish. When I first got into streamers, I loved the idea of going after those dino sized trout you can’t get with a 22 sized BWO. But now, let’s face it, it’s an addiction. Years ago,...

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How to Handle Trout Without Harming Them

By Colton Orbaker We know by your expression, hooting, and hollering, that you are excited about the fish you just landed. You must remember, however, to celebrate your pursuit in a way that is respectful and courteous to the fish. Trout are actually somewhat delicate you know! Here are some helpful tips on how...

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