While fishing in Alaska, you need to be prepared for a variety of elements. Rain, wind, sun, and bugs. You can experience all of those things in one day of fishing in Alaska especially in Bristol Bay or Western Alaska. The rain is inevitable, the sun, when it’s out is intense, and the bugs are…well,…
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2020 Tax Return: What to buy
Changes, delays, postponements have happened for a lot of things in the year 2020. Tax Day is no exception. If you’re lucky enough to receive a tax return on your hard-earned money, and you have free rein to spend it but you don’t know what to spend it on, we got you covered. Below is…
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Fishing With Nitrile Gloves
Has anyone else noticed people fishing in what appears to be a pair of black latex gloves? I have recently been seeing more and more of this and decided to do a little research behind it. I’ve learned that they are Nitrile Gloves and cold water anglers are beginning to swear by them as they…
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Gear You Need // Redesigned Air-lock Strike Indicators
Air-lock strike indicators are back on the market with a new and improved design. They are now made with a biodegradable foam so if you happen to lose one on the river, it will naturally break down over time. This is just one of the many benefits that comes with the return of this popular…
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Gear You Need // Tacky Fly Dock
Another great stocking stuffer for the angler in your life this holiday season, the Tacky Fly Dock from Fishpond. When Fishpond acquired Tacky earlier this year we knew they would be coming out with some innovative products as both companies have reputations of being among the most creative in the industry. The Fly Dock…
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Gear You Need, Stocking Stuffer Edition // Smartwool Pro Wader Sock
After I wake up and blindly stick my hand into my sock drawer, I know it is going to be a good day if I pull out a pair of my Smartwool Wading Socks. The PhD Pro Wader socks are designed with the angler in mind. Some of our favorite fish to target happen to…
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Umpqua’s New Leader and Tippet Material
This week Denver Colorado welcomes the IFTD show which means manufacturers will be releasing their new products for the 2020 season. As fishermen, we are all gear junkies at heart so we will do our best to keep you informed on innovative new products to add to your personal fishing collection. First up, some new…
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How to Pick the Right Strike Indicator.
I know we all wish we could do nothing but swing flies or watch a size 8 Grass Hopper get inhaled but the simple reality is that nymphs catch fish. When nymph fishing, having the right indicator for the type of water you are fishing can make the difference between catching fish or not. There…
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