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Podcast Ep. 181: Fly Fishing for Bigger Panfish

Anyone can catch a bluegill. But catching big, dinner plate-sized, rod bending bluegill? That takes a lot of luck, or better yet, a good amount of skill. On today’s episode I walk through three things that will help you find, hook, and catch the biggest sunfish, pumpkinseed, and warmouth in the pond. There are some …

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Podcast Ep. 176: Fish Where Rivers Meet

Every one of us has our favorite  kind of spot to fish. Riffles, runs, pools; banks, boulders, ledges. There is a reason why you’ll gravitate to such spots regardless of which river you’re on. One of my favorites is creek mouths; where smaller rivers run into larger rivers. These are intersections for fish and bodies …

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Back to (Fly Fishing) School

When it comes to learning fly fishing, there is nothing like in-person, on the water instruction. But if you are unable to find an opportunity to schedule coaching, or if you want something to refresh or reiterate what you’ve already learned, online resources can be invaluable. It is even better when online resources are high …

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Keep Trout in Suspense

* Disclaimer: This article may offend the sensibilities of anyone who could pass for the caricature of a fly fishing purist. * In a day and age when more musky-sized, triple-articulated, over-dressed streamers are tied on than blue winged olives, it is often overlooked that there are more subtle approaches to take with a baitfish …

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Podcast Ep. 164: A Fly Fishing Review

How was your year in general? Okay. Now: How was your year in fly fishing? You don’t need to keep a journal or go on some sort of self-discovery session to think about your year on and around the water. Just consider your successes and (relative) failures. Take quick inventory of how you did and …

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Podcast Ep. 158: Good Fish Pics

Taking pictures of fish is totally fine. But there are a lot of ways that you can mess it up. While I’m not a professional photographer by any means, I have figured out a few important things when it comes to taking pictures of fish that I’ve caught. The top priorities are: Don’t take a …

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Fish Together for More Fish

From time to time I like fishing alongside a friend. Being in the woods and on the water is often pursued for the purpose of solitude. But there are plenty of reasons for being within earshot of another human being that you happen to know. Yes, you get camaraderie and all of the good things …

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Smallmouth: A Fly Gear Primer

Smallmouth bass are an excellent species to pursue with a fly rod. In fact, smallmouth techniques have more in common  with traditional trout fishing than with popular largemouth bass practices. While trout gear will get the job done in many situations, the angler who chooses to chase smallmouth with regularity will want some species-specific equipment. …

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5 Things to Think When Netting Fish

Fooling fish gets a lot of press. In the grand scheme of angling, it is  definitely the most complex variable in the entire system. Still, once you manage to trick a fish and fight it in you better know how to seal the deal. While many situations and species don’t call for the use of …

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