Double Fly Rigs for Winter Trout
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To land more late-season trout, make it a double Lots of trout fly anglers hang up their gear in winter, which is exactly why a lot of other fly guys love the cold season. While most bugs are gone, so are the crowds. The trade-off for having the water all to yourself, of course, is […]
A Puerto Rican Fishing Road Trip for Silver Kings, Bigmouths, Mullet, and More
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The saints watched from the crook of a massive, gnarled, and knotted tree: Saint Ursula clutched a sword, and beneath her a warrior held her scepter. Ursula, legend holds, was a British princess martyred in Germany in the 4th century, along with as many as 11,000 of her holy companions. Now two-foot-tall statues of the […]
2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour Virtual Event
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How does the 2020 Virtual F3T work? Go to https://flyfilmtour.com/buy-tickets/ and find an event closest to your geographic location. Tickets will be available starting August 3rd. The event will start on August 27th at 7:00 PM (EST). After purchasing a ticket you will be able to watch the film for up to one week after […]
Why Pocket Water is the Coolest Spot to Catch Summer Trout
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Here's how to pick off trout in high-water streams with a simple nymphing rig. Also, be prepared to get soaked From the bank, I pulled the knot tight on my dropper fly and looked out over the river, which sent a quick shiver of fear knifing through my excitement, like the feeling you have before […]
10 Things to Know Before Your First Season of Flyfishing
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You’ve seen them standing in the river, casting to and fro, and wondered what the fuss is about. You’ve seen your friends’ obsession. You’ve reckoned that a decent trout would put up an exciting fight on that light tackle. So here you are, at the dawn of your first season of flyfishing. As you’ll soon […]
Never Lose Another Fish Fight Again
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Knots fail. Leaders snap. Lures pop free. Whatever the reason, if you spend enough time on the water, you’re going to lose fish—probably some big ones to boot. Even the pros suffer break-offs. But not too often, because they learn from their mistakes. Here, six of the best share some of those painful lessons so […]