Fly Fishing How-To

A Good Anchor System    It’s amazing how many more fish you catch if you have good craft control. To see ...
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New Years Resolution Calendar Your New Year’s resolution for 2018 should be to fish more. I’ll tell you why, and ...
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One of the most frequently asked questions I get every year is “What kind of craft should I get and ...
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These Fish Required Very Different Flies, Tackle and Techniques                      There are plenty of inherent challenges to becoming an accomplished ...
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In fishing there’s no such thing as “Fall.” There are actually 3 different falls. “FALL FISHING FRENZY! SUPER FALL ACTION!” ...
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Driving out full-sized smallmouth or largemouth flies 55 feet all day long (and often in wind) isn’t easy. That’s why ...
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In prime smallmouth bass hotspots, it’s often best to fish on foot, to thoroughly cover the area and cast to ...
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My days on the water are a bit more enjoyable since eliminating the 2-4 mile hike downstream to put-in. The ...
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After 21 years of guiding, one thing really stands out — fly fishing for smallies is plenty challenging. Anyone who ...
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Watch for followers of a hooked fish, and have your partner cast quickly to catch these “shadow” bass. Hooked smallmouth ...
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The cold water seasons of late fall and winter produce high percentages of big fish with the right techniques. Certainly ...
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To cast bass flies, use a line one or two weights over the rod’s “official” rating. Most rods will cast ...
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A good anchor system, that you can operate easily with one hand, is essential for river fishing. A good anchor ...
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To cast easier and extend the life of your fly line, apply line dressing (lubrication) on your line regularly, and ...
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