Fly fishing is a fraternity, and the level of camaraderie that can develop between two complete strangers upon learning that each prefers to fish with a fly rod never ceases to impress us. We see it every single week at our lodges and we’re sure you’ve experienced it on your home waters too. However, sometimes…
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Spey Fishing Etiquette
We’re calling today’s post ‘spey fishing etiquette’ just because that’s a more manageable title than ‘swinging flies on foot working down a run etiquette’. Our suggestions apply to any situation that matches that description – single or double-handed rod, chasing any anadromous fish. And, in case it isn’t obvious, these rules apply to situations in…
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Dean River Anglers’ Creed
Here’s the Dean River Angler’s Creed, as posted at the airstrip near the mouth of the river. This is a pretty good set of commitments to make on any river, wouldn’t you say? Dean River Anglers’ Creed I will: respect the river, its fish and fellow anglers. share the water and practice rotation angling. park…
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