Fly Fishing Blog
The felt-versus-rubber debate has been running for decades, and the honest answer is: it depends on the water under your feet. Here's how we think about it at the shop, based on the three rivers we fish most — the...
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Fly tying pays you back twice: cheaper flies eventually, and a deeper understanding of what trout eat immediately. Here's the honest starter list — what you need, what can wait, and what to tie first for our local water. The...
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Preparing for your upcoming fishing trip requires you to pack plenty of gear. So it helps to know what is necessary and what isn’t. Some items, such as waders, stir up a debate among anglers about whether they need them...
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Every game and sport has unwritten rules and etiquette you need to follow, and fly fishing is no exception. For example, being loud while fishing is like a baseball player bunting a ball in the middle of a perfect game....
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Like all sports and hobbies, fly fishing takes trial and error to master. Even after you’ve become more skilled, you may still make mistakes at times. But learning about them can help you avoid them. Here are four common fly...
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