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TROUT Tip – stop it
Since this is such a common mistake, let’s talk through how to properly finish your cast. It will help ensure the right distance and better accuracy, we promise. Give it a try! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpVk9csnpms&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=78
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Book review: A must-read for those who share the passion
xcite is exactly what his words did for me during the dead of winter doldrums when fishing doesn’t have the same allure that summer hatches bring.
As a wanna-be fly fishing writer, I know just how hard it is to make words dance, excite and motivate. But as I put down Dave Karczynski’s Calling After Water; Dispatches from a Fishing Life, I deeply felt the calling of rivers and streams thanks to his effortless prose. Excite is exactly what his words…
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The True Cast: How would you describe fly fishing?
I’m often asked how I’d categorize fly fishing. Is it a sport? Tradition? A game? A hobby? That’s a loaded question, and I’ll give you my answer (which I’ve landed on after years of careful deliberation on the water whilst waving a stick) in a bit. But for grins, let’s tackle a few… Sport. Hmmm.…
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TROUT Tips – fly line color
As you’re starting to think about your fishing season ahead, have you considered whether fly line colors matter or not? Well, TU’s Kirk Deeter walks us through pros and cons of different fly line colors in this week’s video tip. Watch now to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWBigPMDAtM&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=73&t=2s
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The True Cast – It’s (almost) all about presentation
What happens after your fly hits the water is usually as important (or more so) than the cast you made to get it there in the first place. If a fly behaves naturally, a fish will be more inclined to want to eat it than if it behaves unnaturally. So, for dry flies as an…
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TROUT Tips – throw bag
Build muscle memory to improve casting accuracy with this simple tip from TU’s Kirk Deeter. Don’t worry, if you don’t have a throw bag, try a rolled-up newspaper, or a bag stuffed with a few clothes. Give it a try and let us know if it helps your accuracy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhX0PqCG4MQ&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=80
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TROUT Tip – dropping your rod tip
Find out what this bad habit creates and why to avoid it. Kirk Deeter explains why we don’t want to drop our rod tip and instead stop it with aggression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4aVTrx6T3s&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=73
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