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Terrestrial Time On Trout Waters

August is a great time of year to throw big and nasty dry flies. Just about anywhere, big dries work from the smallest streams to the biggest tailwaters.

Fish Food and Flies

Fly anglers are as attracted to their flies as fish are, and in some cases, can be even more attracted to them than the fish. There are a wide variety of flies available for anglers, and selecting from the array can be complicated. There are different colors, sizes, and materials. There are weighted flies and unweighted flies. So, what are the best flies? The simple answer is: it depends.

Wee Willy Wigglers are Fly Rod Magic

Warm-water fly fishermen are always looking for the “magic fly” that will catch fish all the time no matter what the conditions… something irresistible to most species of fish in a lake all at the same time. Well, I think I’ve come up with that fly. Say hello to the Wee Willy Wiggler

Choosing the Correct Baitfish Fly

In many fly anglers’ boxes, you will see an array of flies in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Having the one correct fly in the box is the key to success.
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Choosing The Right Saltwater Outfit

Getting started in saltwater fly fishing can seem like an overwhelming task, but it is really uncomplicated. First, purchase the right rod and reel.

Learning to Fly – Choosing Your Reel, Backing Line

Choosing the right fly reel is commonly considered to be the least difficult part of getting outfitted for fly fishing. Nonetheless, it is important.

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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A Trout Fisher’s Guide to Catching Striped Bass on the Fly

Scenario: you fish tiny streams for trout, but your Instagram has been littered with photos of monster striped bass recently and it’s piqued your interest. Check out some great tips here!