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IFTD 2019: Fly Fishing’s Secret Menu

The International Fly Tackle Dealer Show has returned to beautiful Colorado! For three days, fly fishing companies will be showing off their latest and greatest to others in the industry. While the purpose of the event is to cultivate relationships and broker deals, many fly fishers keep an eye on the goings-on. What gets unveiled …

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Fly Fishing, Pre-Internet

Remember the fledgling days of the internet? Everything was AOL, chat rooms, and dial up. Slow, slow dial up. In the  past few years, have you considered how techno-deficient life was  in 1997? You weren’t going to be buying anything online, that is for sure. Watching movies? There were no VHS slots in computers… even …

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Can You Get Away From Everything

Many people head into nature, be it for fly fishing or some other pursuit, to get away from everything. Everything, of course, is relative. You’re not getting away from the woods. You’re not getting away from fishing. And you’re certainly not getting away from yourself. And no one is wrong for using that turn of …

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Don’t Fly Fish with More than You Need

Most fly fishers might be surprised by how little gear they actually need on the water.  Regardless if you’re targeting mountain trout, farm pond bass, or cruising flats fish, there are truly only a handful of things you’ll reach for on a recurring basis. Personally, combining trail running with fly fishing has caused me to …

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Get a Few More Years from Fly Fishing Gear

Most fly fishers enjoy getting new gear. However, it is most enjoyable when it is on your terms. Having something fail or break unexpectedly is frustrating. It is beyond frustrating when it happens on the water. While manufacturers don’t get a total pass on quality control, in the 21st century most reputable companies produce and …

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How Young is Too Young to Fly Cast?

You’re never to young to begin fly fishing. You just need to learn how to cast first. Learning how to feel the line load a rod, as well as what you’re supposed to do with your body in response, is a challenge for most new anglers. If an adult can struggle, a child can struggle …

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The Sunfish Superiority

Sunfish are superior fish. Sunfish fight better than any other fish, inch-for-inch. Sunfish often introduce us to fishing. Sunfish take poppers, ants, and dry flies. Sunfish can be found everywhere. Sunfish are forgiving. Sunfish save us from skunks.

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4 Years and A Microphone (& 2 Fly Fishers)

Three years ago, I wrote this quick synopsis of the podcast 2 Guys and A River: “Steve Mathewson and Dave Goetz  are the kind of guys that you want to fish with. There is a good mix of humor, practical advice, and anecdotal content in a podcast that is the prefect length for a short …

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In Search of Big Small Trout

Everyone catches small fish. For some, they are the pesky by-catch that must be dealt with and endured. For others, they are a safe, dependable source of fishing, fun, and food. Most anglers start by catching small fish, and all big fish start off being small fish. Under normal circumstances, an eight-inch fish isn’t anything …

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11 Reasons Why You Need a New Fly Rod

If your fly fishing world extends anywhere off the water, you’re constantly exposed to  more fly rods. You can’t shake a 5-weight without  hitting an advertisement, a review, or someone waxing lustfully over a rod. While some promotion is necessary (you can’t sell fly rods unless you sell them), much of it is superfluous at …

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