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Going Spey: What Should I Look For in a Spey Rod?

Looking to buy your first spey rod? Here's some no nonsense advice on what to look for.

John Larison

Springtime Crappie Tactics

An indicator system and soft-hook fly lets you make presentations in heavy panfish cover with

Ed Given

Fly Line Looping, Let It Drag!

When wading the flats using your hand for fly line looping can lead to many lost shots trying

Bruce Chard

Dynamic Nymphing by George Daniel

  There are two new books that I plan to purchase (a description of the second book can

Paul Weamer

The Mayfly Guide by Al Caucci

  Catskill Fly Fishing Museum Hall of Fame member, Al Caucci, has a new book.  This is

Paul Weamer

Retrieving Tip: Raise That Rod!

After you hook up that shallow water tailing bonefish clear that line on the real and then

Bruce Chard

Baetis Time In The Rockies

The Baetis, or Blue Winged Olive (BWO) is a mayfly commonly found hatching on most western

Lance Egan

More "Reel-ly" Cool Information

  Looks like Andy and the Tight Line Fly Reels company have their web site up and

Paul Weamer

Tarpon Fighting: Battling Poon!

  When hooked up in a battle with a big poon breaking the confidence of that fish is a big

Bruce Chard

USGS Gauges

I'm surprised how many people still call our fly shop to get information about our local

Paul Weamer

Product Review: Orvis Helios Spey 1368-4

October in the Northwest means chanterelles, college football, deer season--and to the manic

John Larison

Spring Bug Hatches

Blue-winged Olives (Baetis) announce the arrival of spring. Photo: E. Neale Streeks Spring

John Randolph

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