We’re not shy about it, we’re gear-heads. We love playing with the latest fly fishing gear and writing reviews on the stuff we really like. With that said, do we really NEED every rod, reel, gadget, or gizmo out there? Probably not.. We just like it! Regardless, every once in a while we come across…
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Keep Your Fly in the Water
One of the universal truths in fly fishing, regardless of what species you are pursuing, is the longer your fly is in the water, the greater chance you have to catch fish. After all, a fly in the air catches no fish. With that said, we haven’t mastered the art of ‘shadow casting’ yet.. And we’ve seen…
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Splicing a Loop in Miracle Braid (or Backing)
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 rocket, and better yet, it floats! Not to mention it sounds super cool as it zips through the guides. Creating a loop in Miracle Braid to attach to a skagit head or backing can be…
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Bonefishing – The Advanced Ready Position
Contrary to popular belief, being able to cast your entire fly line with pin point accuracy is not necessary when fishing for bonefish. Far more important than being able to cast a long line is how quickly you can get the fly in front of the fish. Therefore, a good ready position on the bow…
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12 Ways to Make the Most of the Off-Season
Got a case of the winter blues? Anxiously waiting for fishing season to roll around? We figured some of you might be snowed in and/or looking for a way to scratch that fishing itch before your next trip, so we thought we’d offer a few ideas to help make the most out of this off-season….
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5 Reasons to Swing for Trout This Winter
Let’s face it, winter trout fishing is hard. If you are crazy like us, odds are you are not going to sit around and twiddle your thumbs until your next trip to Alaska or B.C. – you’re going to fish! Having hailed from all over the Northern U.S. and Canada (Alaska, Washington, Maine, British Columbia…
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Hang Your Fly on the Stripping Guide
Here’s a handy little tip for those of you who like swinging flies with shooting heads – using single or double-handed rods. The setup: a few times during your typical fishing day, you’re going to need to mess with your leader or fly in the middle of a run. Maybe you snag a little stick….
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Kast Steelhead Glove Review
A few months back we heard from the folks at a new company called Kast Gear. They make a few different products designed for fishing in the cold. They sent us a pair of their Steelhead Gloves to try out. We fished them in cold weather. We liked them. Here’s why. Design and Fishing Use…
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Louis Cahill’s Camera Rig
We’ve posted a lot of expert rigs on our blog – detailed descriptions of how some of the best anglers in the world set themselves up to chase fish in different parts of the world. In fact, two of the most popular pages on our site are our steelhead rig roundup and our king rig…
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Henry’s Fork Foundation – Executive Director
Today we’re passing on some conservation news from our friends at the Henry’s Fork Foundation – dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and protection of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River and its watershed. Steve Trafton, the HFF’s current Executive Director, is moving on to take a position at the national level with Trout Unlimited….
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