Longtime contributor and friend Bill Lenehan sent us a great, let’s just say ‘unconventional’, tip for flats fishing that he picked up from Andy Mill. Double Up! Here is a tip that will increase your ability to see fish on the flats at greater distances and see each fish more clearly. Wear two pairs of polarized sunglasses…
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Archives for April 2013
Practicing Before Your Trip
This is not the first time we’ve run a post about why and how to practice casting before your trip. That’s because we think it’s a great idea to … practice your casting before your trip. Today’s guest post comes from the Steve and the folks at Fly Fishing Lessons tv. Thanks, gentlemen. Make sure…
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Go Make Babies
Bill Lenehan says bon voyage to a very fine specimen at Alaska West. More on King Salmon at Alaska West A Few Prime Spots Open for 2013 King Rig Roundup They’re Not As Deep As You Think
3 Ways to Save Money on Fishing Gear
Although it may seem like we’re always trying to talk you out of your money, that’s really not our (only) goal in life. To prove it, today we offer you three ways you can save money on your fishing gear! Ways to Save Money on Fishing Gear Always label a fly line the instant you…
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Nuggets of Truth – Take a Break
Here’s a great piece of advice from Jordan Sly, explained through two stories. Read and relax. Take a Break! I was out fishing the other day when I came across a guy fishing a run that was my destination. Oh well, I decided to just watch him fish through it, I feel you can always…
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Sparkles
This is one of our bad-ass guides at Andros South. His name is Sparkles. More on Guides at Andros South Master of his Domain Stop Your Backcast High Josie’s Boat
Top 6 Spey Casting Videos
Over the past few years we’ve posted a bunch of videos about spey casting. Here are our 6 most popular. Have a look – you never know when you’ll pick up a tidbit or two! NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the videos on our web…
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Fly Tying – Be Creative
Jordan Sly is back today with a little diddy on fly tying. Be Creative When You’re Tying Flies Some of my first memories growing up were sitting on my grandpa’s lap, my hands in his, tying flies at his vise. He hardly ever used known patterns – he just tried to match organisms found in…
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Get in my Net!
Silver salmon popper mayhem at Alaska West. More on Silver Salmon Pollywogs and Poppers Coho Salmon Lifecycles Grillos’ Quick Silver Popper
Frank Moore: Mending the Line
We thought we’d use today’s post to tell you about a project that could use your support. Please have a look and join us in supporting a movie about Frank Moore! The filmmakers does a great job describing their project, so we’ll just pass their words straight along. Frank Moore: Mending The Line Mending…
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