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Last-minute gifts
For the angler in your life, check out these gift ideas...though you might have to pay for rush shipping to get some of them there by Christmas. Winston Pure 2 If you like Winston rods, you’ll like this one. If you liked PURE, you’ll like the PURE 2 more, and you’ll feel a difference, starting…
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The True Cast – same gear different sports
Fly fishing in rivers and on saltwater flats are worlds apart. I often daydream about fly fishing for trout. But my night dreams inevitably involve tarpon. Like over 90 percent of fly anglers, I got my start on a little river chasing trout. But I’m now an “anadromous” fisherman, migrating back and forth from salt…
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The True Cast – We Should Take It Easy on “Make it Easy”
At what point did some fly fishing companies decide that the learning curve was a bad thing? After all, it seems like every piece of gear these days is designed to make fishing easier. This fancy rod will not only help you cast farther it will also improve your accuracy like nothing else! This reel…
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Tip – Basic Fly Fishing Gear
Now that you’ve gotten your new gear, what does it all do and how does it fit together? Check out this informative video from Simon Gawesworth at Far Bank to get you started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV5OAeko6Xw&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=4
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Tip – Fix Leaky Waders
Now that fishing season is over or at least not as busy, (or maybe you're looking for a break from holiday festivities) it’s a great time to fix those leaking or weeping waders. Even if you don’t have a full leak or big hole in your waders, you might have noticed a wet feeling along…
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Tip – Reels for trout fishing
Do you need a good reel or a reel with strong drag to fish for trout? Well, for smaller fish, not really. Tom Rosenbauer shines some light on the benefits of a reel for trout fishing. Smooth drag is the most important factor in choosing a reel. A smooth drag will help fight a fish…
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Simms wader sales benefit Yellowstone
Wader sales that give back will help raise money for ecosystem restoration after devastating floods Who ever heard of a pair of waders that gives back? No, I’m not talking about the gift of perpetual dry feet and legs, though you know that is a gift if you’ve ever witnessed the reaction of someone stepping…
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