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The Wildflower Hatch

Well, this year even we southerners have had a spell of winter that’s kept us inside near the fire tying flies for the expectant spring we’re so desperately looking for. But let’s look forward and not back; it’s too painful.

The Casting Corner: Casting in Tight Places

I was asked to give some thoughts on casting in tight places. So I took it on as a project and went fishing in North Georgia. I put myself in places on the streams that offer no chance of a back cast, and very little space to move the rod.

Making Sense of Saltwater Fly Reels

So you've got the bug? Maybe it started on a local pond catching bass and bream, or in the mountains chasing rainbows and browns. However you caught the fever, you’ve got it now and it is incurable. Here's what you need to know about reels.

Rods and Reels: The Next Step

Moving into saltwater fly fishing can sometimes seem a tall order for anglers who have spent time fishing fresh water. Not only are the techniques a bit more demanding (casting, fish fighting, etc.) but also the task of gearing up with the proper rods and reels can seem overwhelming.

The Five Must Fish Flies of Winter

In winter, tactics, gear and flies all change for the fly fisherman.
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Maximize Your Time on the Water

You invest lots of time and money into your pursuit of saltwater game fish on fly rod and reel; what with the size of your cash outlay on travel “How-To” books, fly-fishing DVDs, travel expenses, and guide services, you feel each trip will guarantee you success on the salt water; however, spending money as if you are Donald Trump is no guarantee that you will be successful on every trip.

Fly Spotlight

Wired Bunker Fly

Captain Chris Newsome grew up fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, where bunker make up as much as 80 percent of striped bass diets. As a fly fishing guide, Chris needed to come up with a large bunker fly that was easy to cast and kept its wide profile.

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