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Tip – How to fly fish with soft hackles
What is a soft hackle you ask? Simon Gawesworth from Far Bank teaches us one of his favorite ways to fish. Of course, there are many varieties and sizes of these flies, so he covers those. He then jumps into why and when you’d fish with soft hackles. And gear – gear can be as…
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Tip – fly fishing in the wind
This time of year, storms often kick up excess wind, but just because it’s windy out doesn’t mean you have to stop fishing. Check out these tips from Tom Rosenbauer from Orvis on how to beat the wind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA7-JhfYCt4&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=1 Now get out there and enjoy some fall fishing!
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Tip – Urban Fly Fishing
Fly fishing doesn’t have to be complicated nor expensive. You also don’t have to travel across the globe. Bass, bluegill, carp and many other species live in urban areas that are accessible to nearly anyone year-round. Many find respite in fly fishing, but access can be tough for those living in urban centers to traditional…
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Tip – Nymph Fishing Basics
Now that the weather is getting cooler and fewer bugs are hatching, it’s time to try your hand at nymphing. Check out this video from Far Bank’s Simon Gawesworth. He talks about the different kinds of nymphs anglers use from their variety of sizes and colors to numerous weights and life stages. He then goes…
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Tip – How much tippet do you need?
Have you ever wondered how much tippet is the right amount to add to your leader? Well, this advice from Tom Rosenbauer sheds some light on this issue. Of course, it depends on individual fishing scenarios to some extent, but his advice is sure to help your next fishing outing by taking a bit of…
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TU’s media team scores awards at Outdoor Writers Association of America conference
Several members of Trout Unlimited’s media and communications team were honored with prestigious awards at the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s annual conference, held Sept. 9-12 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. OWAA presented TU’s Mark Taylor, eastern communications director, with its top conservation award, the Circle of Chiefs. Staffers Kirk Deeter and Josh Duplechian earned several…
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Tip – How does rain affect fly fishing?
If you haven’t tried fishing during a bit of rain, maybe it’s time to give it a go. Certainly, there are times when too much rain can throw things off...heavy rains, lightning and thunder (don’t fish during a lightning storm, please), and when the river really starts to rise or get muddy. But other times,…
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