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Intruders on the Cheap – Part 2: Tying Intruders with Rubber Legs
Cheaper, tougher, and just as fishy.. Photos: Stuart Foxall. Last week we ran part 1 of our two part 'Intruders on the Cheap' series, where Stuart...
Spey Fishing – Watch How Your Fly Lands
Which way will it land? Photo: Kyle Shea. When swinging flies for salmon and steelhead, we talk a lot about the importance of 'fly profile,' the broadside...
Bonefish Running at You?
Stay connected! Photo: Kyle Shea. The classic bonefish take usually goes something like this.. Strip, strip, bonefish eats the fly, angler makes a long strip to set...
Intruders on the Cheap – Part 1: Tying the Marabou Intruder
Luckily fish don't know the price of marabou. Photos: Stuart Foxall. Winter steelhead season is right around the corner, and for many die-hard anglers that means...
Spey Fishing – The ‘Engaged Fly’
George engaged his fly. Photo: George Cook. Ever wondered whether your fly is swinging at the right depth, at the right speed, or even in the...
Removing a Hook From Your Skin
Ouch! Photo: Kyle Shea. If you fish often enough, it's only a matter of time before you are faced with having to remove a hook from...
Splicing a Loop in Miracle Braid (or Backing)
Strong AND Smooth! One of our favorite running lines for skagit style spey casting is Airflo's Miracle Braid. It handles well in all conditions, shoots like a...
The Tool Every Angler Should Have On Them (But Probably Doesn’t)
Don't leave home without it.. Photo: Kyle Shea. For the most part, fly fisherman are gear heads.. and we're certainly no exception! The amount of gadgets...