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How to Cast a Large Fly

One challenge for anglers hunting for bigger trout, steelhead, bass or saltwater species, is casting a heavy fly that can make your fly line look more like a yo-yo.In fact, I still don't have the...

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Minnesota Rivers Showing Little Evidence of Invasive Carp

Good news out of Minnesota.Along with the general trout season getting underway on April 13, there's promising news on the invasive species front.The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center...

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Tenkara a Little Too Simple for This Angler

With how crazy my life is getting with three kids and work, and more work, I tend to follow the K.I.S.S. rule whenever possible. In other words, Keep It Simple Stupid.But this whole Tenkara craze is...

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Is Fly Fishing a Sport?

While reading a recent article in Field & Stream, I stumbled upon an interesting question on their blog: Is fly fishing a sport?I spent a decade in the newspaper business covering major "ball"...

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Upper Wheeler Reservoir: Closed Washington State Fishery Re-Opens to Fly...

Here's a nice twist for us die-hard fly fishers.A water in Washington state that has been closed to public access will be re-opening soon as a fly fishing-only water.That water, Upper Wheeler Reservoir...

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What to Look for in a Fishing Kayak

My fishing buddy Aaron asked a great question the other day: "So what should I look for in a fishing kayak?"Well, it's been few years since I bought my first fishing kayak, back when there weren't many...

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Looking for Tips on Fly Fishing in New Orleans

I'm thinking about heading to the Big Easy this summer, to do some fly fishing in and around New Orleans as well as visit one of America's most beloved and grittiest cities.It'll be interesting to see...

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If I had a Million Dollars ... Here's the Fishing Gear I'd Buy

Powerball reached $600 million over the weekend, which got me thinking, what outdoors gear would I buy if I won the lottery (which I didn't by the way, striking out once again)?Well, I'd start off with...

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Tying Another Knot on the Bighorn River

Now that's a catch.Fly fishing writer and editor Geoff Mueller, who I've been fortunate enough to write for and have mentioned here on the blog previously, married one heck of a woman recently in...

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Warmwater Species a Fun Substitute for Trout

Here in California down near the coast, we don't have a ton of water this year thanks to drought-like conditions.The spring creeks are all but dried up.Nearby river levels are so low it's doubtful the...

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FISH WRAP: Memorial Day Edition

It's Memorial Day, which means it's the unofficial start of summer.So how's the fly fishing in your neck of the woods on this fine holiday?Share your reports in the comments section below.In the...

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10-year-old Hooks 21-Pound Trout in Mid Wales

A 10-year-old boy reportedly caught a 21-pound, 35-inch rainbow trout on a Mid Wales reservoir earlier this month.The date of the catch wasn't reported, but apparently the recent catch was by Richard...

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Former Division II Football, Grand Valley State QB Missing After Fishing Trip

While Memorial Day weekend is often flooded with great fishing tales of whopper catches, the unofficial first weekend of summer also has its fair share of troubling news with so many folks hitting the...

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Kayaking, Fishing Open on the LA River

If you've read this blog from time to time, you probably know I love to kayak fish.And while I most enjoy paddling backcountry waters, I've also spent plenty of time paddling urban areas such as San...

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Biscayne National Park Drops Fishing Ban Proposal

Florida's Biscayne National Park is known for its colorful fish and uniquely shaped coral reefs.But until recently, it looked like fishing across almost 16 square miles of that coral reef would be...

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New Rainbow Trout Record in West Virginia

We're already starting to see some big trout caught this year, so if you're looking for some motivation this year look no further than Tony Corbin.Corbin, from Gerrardstown, West Virginia, recently...

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Two More Whopper Trout for the Record Books?

And you thought Tony Corbin's West Virginia state record trout was big at 17.31-pounds, but how about these two monsters?Richard Galloway recently caught a 36-inch rainbow while fishing the Clearwater...

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Freedom to Fish Act on President’s Desk

The Freedom to Fish Act has passed both Houses of Congress and is now awaiting the President's signature.The legislation was geared toward removing access restrictions on the Cumberland River in...

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New World Record Striped Bass for Arkansas

In keeping up with our ginormous fish theme this week, I'd be overlooking arguably the biggest prize of them all this week if I didn't mention to the new land-locked, striped bass world record caught...

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Oregon Extending Chinook Season on Three Rivers

Earlier this month, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced it was extending the fishing season in Three Rivers through July 15 thanks to good numbers of hatchery spring Chinook returning...

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