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Video spotlight: Water Wolf
Screen shot courtesy of Water Wolf. Barracuda are incredible gamefish, but they're often overlooked in favor of the "sexier" critters, like bonefish, tarpon and permit. But, at least in my opinion, they belong atop the list for flats fish on the fly, simply because, well, they're just mean. I almost think they deserve to be…
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To post or not to post? That’s the question in Idaho
By Michael Gibson Sportsmen and women in Idaho are concerned about a proposed law working its way through the Statehouse in Boise that could have drastic impacts on hunting and fishing access in the Gem State. While Trout Unlimited agrees there could be some improvements in current trespassing laws in Idaho, there are some issues…
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Short casts: Buying a new rod; top five dries; Orvis app, and more
Photo courtesy of Hatch Magazine Buying a new fly rod can be intimidating, especially for newer fly fishers who might not be as familiar with the descriptive terms, like rod action, loading and shock. The first fly rod I ever owned was bought for me, and I have it to this day (an old Orvis…
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Video spotlight: Small-stream Brown Troutin’
When most of us load up for an overnighter into the mountains to chase trout, a helicopter doesn't play into the equation. But in remote Sweden, near the border with Norway, a chopper is the most logical means of transport to get to backcountry waters. Video of FLY TV - Small Stream Brown Troutin' in…
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Gear Test: Hank Patterson reviews the Orvis rainjacket
The new Orvis Ultralight Wading Jacket is the company's latest offering for inclement weather fly fishing. Video of Hank Patterson's Awesome Ultralight Wading Jacket ReviewHowever, as our good friend Hank Patterson points out, the weather really has be inclement in order to adequately test the product. So, for now, all we can really say about…
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Video spotlight: Fishing streamers from the bank
Streamer fishing is a vital "discipline" within the trout-fishing world, and doing it well takes some practice. What's more, doing it well from the bank, especially for anglers who normally cast their meat-whistles from the confines of a drift boat, takes some patience. Video of 10 How To Fish a Streamer From the BankAbove, RIO's…
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Trout Tips: Play the Banjo
Editor's note: The following is exerpted from TU's book, "Trout Tips," which is available online for overnight delivery. Ever get gunk and weeds on your tippet or leader? Of course. We all do. But rather than using your fingers to try to pick the mess of your fly, weight or knots connect the leader to…
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