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Stillwater Secrets for Fly Fishing Success in Spring
Spring brings a unique opportunity for fly anglers who venture beyond the rushing rivers. Lakes and ponds offer a treasure trove of hidden moments, waiting to be exploited by those who understand the subtle movements happening beneath the surface. This …
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Finding Success In High Water During the Spring Rush
Spring runoff doesn’t have to mean the end of your fly fishing season. With a shift in perspective and some strategic techniques, you can turn high water into an opportunity. Dirty Water, Happy Trout Many anglers view muddy, high water …
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Why You Might Need a Wading Staff
A wading staff is a crucial piece of equipment for fly fishermen who wade in fast-moving streams with rocky or uneven bottoms. It provides much-needed balance and stability, especially in deep water or strong currents. Why use a wading staff? …
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How to Find the Fish
To catch the fish, one must find the fish first. Below are some of our favorite tips on finding where the lunkers are hiding out. The Basics Fish need to eat, and their food isn’t found just anywhere. Weedbeds and …
What is the Elusive Golden Trout?
The golden trout is a bucket list fish for many anglers. It is a stunningly-colored fish, especially for freshwater. Here are its origins and where the fish is today. Where to Find Golden’s Native to the rivers of California is …
Is it Possible to Catch Flying Fish with a Hook and Line?
Many people see flying fish and assume them to be some alien life form, other a bird. Well, I am here to assure you that flying fish are indeed, as the name implies, fish. But can they be caught like …
How to Catch Your First Trophy Bass
You feel the tug on your line. You rip up, and feel the pull taking your rod. This feels like a twenty-pounder. It must weigh twenty pounds..at least. Finally, you pull this monster up to the boat, and it’s….half a …
15 Best Panfish Lures/Baits 2019
Panfish are a staple in the fishing industry. They are fun to catch, readily available all over the place, and pretty taste. Here are the best lures to reel in some slabs. Crickets and grasshoppers are the staples of the …
4 Tips For Fishing with Kids
Fishing is a tradition that most anglers want to pass on to their children and their children’s children. When it comes to taking kids fishing, there are a few things that will make the activity fun for both the parties. …
4 Great Female Anglers to Watch on Youtube
It’s fair to say the YouTube is flooded with fishing videos of female anglers and it can be hard to find a good channel. Here are four of the best YouTube channels featuring female anglers where there will be plenty …
Tarpon Fishing on the Fly
Tarpon are one of the most elusive fish to catch. They stump even the most skilled and seasoned, but here are some great tips to help you land your first tarpon. Locating Tarpon Gulf side, in Pine Island Sound and …
Bananas on Boats?
Bringing bananas on your boat has always been a huge NO. But is there any truth to it? And how did this “curse” of bananas start? Read on the unveil the truth! We can’t say how far back the superstition …
Watch Luiza and Jimmy Land a Huge Rooster Fish in Costa Rica
Every time Captain Jimmy and Luiza head out to sea they mean business. This trip was no exception as they headed out to land a huge Rooster fish. Watch this short teaser and enjoy the slo-mo sequences. It’s true everything …