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Podcast: Orvis Fly Fishing with Tim Flagler
In a recent episode of the always-excellent Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast, Tom Rosenbauer sits down with Tim Flagler to talk CDC.
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How to tie the Swim Coach with Charlie Craven
Join Umpqua Signature Tyer Charlie Craven as he ties and talks about the Swim Coach.
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Winter trouting in the Driftless
Brrrrrrrrr… Charles Darwin’s theories can be challenged on several fronts. But his treatise on “survival of the fittest” is spot on. Another way to state ...
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3 Days of Bikepacking and Fly Fishing in NW Montana
Three friends go on a gravel riding adventure in NW Montana.
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11 Budget Rifles, Shotguns, and Handguns From the 2022 SHOT Show
Looking for a bargain? Our experts pick the best guns for the money from this year’s crop of new long guns and sidearms
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Video: Man Wrestles With Bear to Protect His Dogs in Florida
A doorbell security cam caught this footage of a tense black bear attack in Daytona Beach
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Best Hiking Shorts to Wear on All of Your Warm Weather Adventures
The right hiking shorts can make you more comfortable on your warm-weather adventures.
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Cold-Weather Killers: 4 Factors to Remember for Winter Hikes and Ca…
Follow these basic tips on how to enjoy the winter wilderness—without freezing your tail off
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Pennsylvania’s New 202-Inch State Record Typical Buck Was Tagged in…
The impressive buck had sat in a hunter's garage for decades before it was officially scored
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F&S Classics: How to Retire in the Bahamas Without Really Trying
On another one of his self-described "McClane's Psychopathic Safaris," the writer sets out on a bonefishing adventure to a virtually un-fished island
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Mining Halted in Skagit River Watershed
The government of British Columbia has announced the surrender of mining rights near the headwaters of the Skagit River.
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Story: “Tenkara Steelhead”
Last year I guided a set of brothers who are diehard tenkara anglers. I've dabbled in tenkara, but never extensively.
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Cicada/Seventeen
Join Matt Devlin of Western Pictures on a very personal journey back home from Montana to Maryland in search of a hatch that occurs once ...
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Remembering Jim Range
Jim Range may not be a name well known to some in the fly fishing world but it should be. Our friend Tom Sadler penned ...
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The Encyclopedia of Striped Bass
As ASGA’s Tony Friedrich aptly states at the start of this episode, Charlie Witek is one of the most knowledgable anglers and conservationists on the ...
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Winter is a great time for tenkara
I know a few really dedicated tenkara anglers — some of these folks won’t touch a traditional fly rod, no matter what and no matter when. They are complete converts, and that’s totally fine.
While I enjoy tenkara angling, particularly on small water, I tend to stick with traditional fly gear most of the time — I like the casting aspect of fly fishing too much to devote more than just a day or two here and there to the crafty art of tenkara.
That is, until winter.
9 Just-Released Riflescopes From the 2022 SHOT Show
The hottest new scopes of the year, including bargain optics from Bushnell, Vortex, and Meopta, and a state-of-the art rangefinding scope from Swarovski that tells you where to aim
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TSA Discovers Record Number of Firearms at Airport Security Checkpo…
Officials say the sharp spike mirrors broader increases in gun ownership nationwide
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4 Secrets For Not Getting Lost in the Wild
In over 50 years of hunting big game, our rifles editor has boiled down not getting lost to four pieces of advice
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Black Bear Attacks and Injures Florida Woman Walking Dog in Her Dri…
The startling incident comes as Florida bear populations—and encounters with humans—are on the rise
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Story: “The Jungle Cock Situation”
This throwback story in Fly Fisherman Magazine examines the beginnings of the embargo on jungle cock here in America.
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Simms Buys River’s Edge Fly Shop
Simms, the Bozeman, Montana-based wader and apparel manufacturer, announced last week that they've bought The River's Edge fly shop.
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Cast From The Past: Fly Boxes
One essential piece of fly fishing gear that has stood the test of time is the fly box. There is a seemingly endless variety of ...
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2022 F3T Trailer – Three Sheets
In a time when travel was banned, adventure pretty much nonexistent, four obsessed anglers put their heads together to fill that empty void in their ...
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Plugging the Donut Hole: Mining co. drops rights to watershed
Some good news for the Skagit. The British Columbia government has announced the surrender of mining rights at the headwaters of the Skagit River, after ...
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Story: “Secret Season”
Pat Dorsey is one of the most respected guides in all of fly fishing, so when he has something to say, I'll always stop and listen.
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Whip Finish Wednesday: Tying Tips for Beginners
There's so much information, so many patterns, and so many ways to tie the same fly, that it's tough to keep it all straight.
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Fly Fishing (down) under the Sydney Harbour Bridge for King Fish
A segment from ‘Downunder’ where Josh Hutchins fishes through the Sydney Harbour.
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Is this the next great permit destination?
The wind, a solid, in-your-face, 20-knot cast-crippler with gusts strong enough to take even the best-secured ball cap and send it flying into the clear Caribbean, forced me to turn my “good ear” toward seasoned Bahamian guide Travis Sands, just to hear his instructions.
He was frustrated. I was frustrated.
“I said, ‘Don’t strip!’” he hollered from the polling platform.
Gear Review: Hardy Ultradisc Cassette Reel
The reel is a pretty impressive piece of gear, with plenty of power to put the brakes on the biggest of trout.
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VA Fly & Wine Sees Great Turnout Despite Challenges
The Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival celebrated its 21st anniversary on January 15-16, 2022, at the state fairgrounds in Doswell.
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Support Roadless Rule in Tongass National Forest
The public comment period for anyone who wants to add their voice to the roadless rule issue in Alaska's Tongass National Forest is soon coming to a close.
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Review: Hardy Ultradisc Cassette fly reel
Hardy ended 2021 with a slew of new products. From a line of exceptional fly rods (which I’ll review in an upcoming piece, so stay tuned!) to a handful of new reels, there’s plenty of shiny, fun new toys to play with for Hardy aficionados.
Fishy resolutions
It’s a new year, and I’m doing what I do just about every January. I’m already on the plan to try and dump the holiday weight, coupled with the “COVID weight,” which has been a persistent companion since we all locked down nearly two years ago. And yes, it really has been that long. But it’s more than that. This year, a lot has changed, and that means the resolutions will change, too.
Marlborough Fly Fishing Show postponed until April
After a series of announcements, the first of which came in November of 2020, every scheduled stop for the 2021 Fly Fishing Show eventually fell victim to cancellation in one form or another. With the exception of the Denver, Colorado show, which was cancelled due to the last-minute sale and closure of the show's planned venue, all of the 2021 Fly Fishing Show dates were spiked by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With a full slate of 2022 shows announced in June, anglers and show goers around the country were hopeful this year would mark a return to normal.
Tips for tying tiny flies
As any angler should know, we’re in a business where size matters. We’re taught that streamers the size of mops (sometimes the entire mop) are a necessity if you’re after monster trout. Dainty dry flies are for eager, happy cutthroat and brook trout tucked away in mountain streams. The mid-sized flies are the nympher’s domain, all sleek and streamlined to sink quickly and stay in the strike zone for the longest time possible. If that’s all an angler knew about fly sizes, they’d be in good shape. Those flies do their job, and for that reason, they’re the most popular.
Natural movement
It wasn’t there, and then it was; an electric blue flash out on the far horizon. The ocean’s surface was dark and relatively smooth under a bright mid-day sun, while the lighter blue sparkle was so tiny that it was literally hard to see. We were standing on the deck of a beach-side house high up over the Pacific, watching the swimmers and surfers down below us, when that blue flicker first caught my eye.
Scratching the silver itch
The waterlogged, wrist-thick cedar branch probably came to rest on the gravel bar as the tide retreated. It’s a big tide on Alaska’s Prince of Wales Island — 15-foot fluctuations between high and low aren’t unheard of. But there it sat, this salt-soaked branch coated in sea slime and a few barnacles. It was heavy and sturdy. Just what I needed. I lifted the branch—about the size of a police baton—and brought it down swiftly on the head of the silver salmon I’d spent the last 20 minutes fighting, killing the fish instantly.
Dinner.
8 Ways To Reduce Stress in the New Year
Make a new year’s resolution to reduce the stress and anxiety in your daily life. Here are 8 ways to reduce stress in the new year!
The double haul
I spend a lot of time teaching fly casting, and the double haul frequently arises among students as a topic of discussion and questions. Many of the questions are ones that arise time and again. So, for anglers that might be wondering about the double haul and whether it’s worth incorporating into their fishing, here are some answers.
5 New Year's Resolutions for Strengthening Your Connection to Nature
Check out these 5 new year’s resolutions for strengthening your connection to nature and improving your emotional wellbeing in the process.
Winter Kayaking Checklist: Prep for Cold Weather Paddling
List of winter kayaking tips that apply to winter kayaking gear, winter kayaking clothing, ensuring your cold weather adventures on the water are safe
The 10 most read articles of 2021
Remember when 2020 came to a close? When most of us eagerly put that pandemic-spiked year into the rearview mirror with zeal, assuming that 2021 would mark a return to all things normal? When we'd gather with friends, return to traveling the country and the globe, and work and play just as we had before a novel coronavirus showed up and turned life upside down? Well, that didn't exactly go to plan. But, at the same time, it didn't entirely not go to plan, either. Life did begin to return to normal—even if it happened more gradually than most of us would have liked or expected.
Wondering About Winter Fly Fishing? Here’s an Overview
Steelhead, trout, bass, redfish, and more...winter fly fishing opportunities are greater than you may think, as this info and tips illustrate
The 3 D’s of Tips for Ice Fishing Bluegills
Steelhead, trout, bass, redfish, and more...winter fly fishing opportunities are greater than you may think, as this info and tips illustrate
8 Types of Fish in the Gulf of Mexico
Description of common types of fish in the Gulf of Mexico, including pelagic species, reef species. Identify Gulf of Mexico fish species, know the regulations.
Ideas de regalos navideños para pescadores en este 2021
El mejor regalo para un pescador es algo que realmente vaya a usar y que lo ayude a lograr su captura. Encuentra ideas de regalos navideños para pescadores.
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Outdoor Enthusiasts
From essential fishing gear, camping accessories and the coolest tech, these are the best holiday gift ideas for outdoor enthusiasts.
6 Budget-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas for Anglers
List of holiday gift ideas for anglers that includes budget-friendly fishing gift ideas for everyone from fly fishing enthusiasts to ice fishing aficionados
6 Steps to Making a DIY Fishing Rod Holder
Step-by-step for building DIY fishing rod holder to prevent rod damage, stay organized, extend the life of your fishing rods using inexpensive materials
10 Best Fishing Gift Ideas for Kids
Need holiday gift ideas for kids? From magnetic fishing toys, awesome t-shirts, and fun outdoor games, these are the 10 best fishing gifts for kids.
10 Reasons To Be Thankful Right Now
There are many reasons to be thankful, from family to fishing and seeing live events again. Here’s a list of things to be thankful for right now!
Thanksgiving Turkey Alternatives: Potato Encrusted Tripletail
Step-by-step fall fish recipe for preparing Florida tripletail. Try one of the tastiest fall fish dinner recipes with this list of ingredients, instructions
A Primer on the American Eel and Freshwater Eel Fishing Bait
The American eel is a unique species of fish, and not entirely loved; these facts about eels and freshwater eel fishing bait will help you catch them
6 Fun Cheap Family Activities
Check out these 6 cheap family activities that’ll make your fall weekends fun and prove that having fun doesn’t need to cost a lot of money!
How to Name a Boat: Tips for Mindful Monikers
List of important tips on how to name a boat, what first-time boat owners should consider when naming a boat to last through the years, boat name suggestions
3 Advanced Fly Fishing Tips
Fly fishing is an advanced form of fishing that requires a little bit more skill. Here are 3 advanced fly fishing tips which push the technique even further.
11 Tips to Help You Sell a Boat Online
Are you looking to sell a boat? Selling your boat online might be a good option for you! Here are some things you need to know before selling a boat online.
Fishing Tackle Storage Ideas for Freshwater Anglers
Find a list of five easy fishing tackle storage ideas that you can try today. How to store fishing tackle for fast re-rigging, organization and how to catch more fish
How Does Drone Fishing Work?
Drone fishing might help you reach beyond casting distance. Read what youu need to know about drone fishing so you can try it on your next fishing outing!
Cómo, cuándo y dónde poner las plomadas en la línea de pesca
Entre los aparejos imprescindibles que debes guardar en tu caja de pesca se encuentran las plomadas. Aprende más acerca de su uso e importancia en este post.
Fall Camping Checklist: What To Pack for Autumn Camping
Here’s the ultimate fall camping checklist: What To Pack for Autumn Camping. Everything you need to stay warm & have fun fall camping with kids!
How to Find the Best Women’s Fly Fishing Gear
Tips for finding women’s fly fishing gear for comfort, practicality. How to find quality women’s fishing gear that fits, what to know when making a purchase
aprende cómo registrar un barco sin título
¿Encontraste el barco ideal a un precio de ensueño, pero no tiene documentación? ¡No te desesperes! Aprende con nosotros cómo registrar un barco sin título.
Best Fishing Lakes in Glacier National Park
You’ll need plenty of time and an adventurous spirit to find the best fishing lakes in Glacier National Park, but several trout species, plus other fish, await
Fall Fishing Lake Erie: Tips for Catching Walleye
List of walleye tips for fall fishing Lake Erie, Lake Erie fall fishing spots for walleye, which types of baits or lures to use during the autumn months
5 Reasons Why Fishing is Good for Your Health
List of reasons why fishing is good for your health, including why fishing is good for your mental health, learn more about health benefits of the outdoors
Small Waters Are Great for Belly Boat Fly Fishing
Explanations, angling tips, caveats: here’s the lowdown on what belly boat fly fishing - indeed, any kind of float tube fishing - is all about
3 Characteristics of the Best Pond Fishing Boats
Ponds are great places to fish but some areas may be inaccessible from shore. Here’s how to determine the best pond fishing boats.
5 Outdoor Activities for Mental Health Day 2021
From the benefits of fishing for mental health to the need for self-care, here are 5 ways to focus on you during World Mental Health Day 2021.
How Game Fish Tagging Programs Work
How game fish tagging programs work, what is fish tagging, ways a fish tagging kit helps with management of game fish, game fish tracking, conservation
3 Species for Fall Fishing in Minnesota
Many fish will bite all year,but fall fishing in Minnesota can be outstanding for three specific species. Learn more about what makes fall fishing in Minnesota so great!
4 Outdoor Fall Leaf Activities for Kids
Fall colors undeniably beautiful and they provide outdoor activities for kids too! These leaf activities will make autumn weekends even more fun!
Celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Si deseas celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana este año, el agua ofrece muchas oportunidades para rendir homenaje a la cultura hispana. Averigua cómo.
How to Choose the Best Boating Apps
How to choose best boating apps for navigation, trip planning, weather alerts, best fishing times. Selecting digital apps for your adventures on the water
National Hunting and Fishing Day
Why National Hunting and Fishing Day was created, how it’s celebrated, and how anglers contribute to fisheries management and conservation programs
5 Best National Parks To Visit in the Fall
Fall foliage reaches new heights when you peep autumn’s vibrant colors in national parks. Here are the 5 best national parks to visit in the fall!
5 Tips for Attending Fall 2021 Boat Shows
List of tips for attending fall 2021 boat shows. Learn how to plan smarter, stay safer, think ahead, and make the most of your experiences at fall boat shows
3 of the Best Fishing Tips for Bass
Late summer is a great time to catch bass if you know where to look. Here’s where you should go to catch bass and which are the best times to head to the water for a successful day.
11 Expert Tips for Freshwater Kayak Fishing Success
From what to do before and just after launching to what to do on the water, here are a dozen practical freshwater kayak fishing practices you’ll want to adopt
Boat Maintenance Basics: Boat Battery Types
Summary of boat battery types, including best boat battery for starting an engine or running electrical loads, including description of different marine battery chemistries
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
If you’re looking to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year, the water offers plenty of opportunities to pay tribute to the Hispanic culture. Find out how.
The Zodiac Signs as Fish
Ever wondered what fish you would be based on your zodiac sign? Wonder no more.
Empieza a pescar por menos de $50
Si te interesa la pesca, pero te preocupa que pueda ser un deporte costoso, ¡no temas! Descubre cómo el costo para comenzar a pescar puede ser menos de $50.
6 Ways To Spend A Weekend in Nature
From boosting immune systems to reducing stress, there are health benefits of nature! Here are 6 things to do outside on a nature weekend getaway.
What’s The Hardest Fish To Catch?
Why the blue marlin is considered the hardest fish to catch, trolling techniques for the toughest fish to catch, how to land the hardest saltwater fish to catch
Choosing the Best Fishing Reels for Saltwater
There are a variety of styles and models of saltwater fishing reels. Here’s how to decide which is right for you.
How to choose the best rain gear for any fishing condition
Learn all about the best rain gear for fishing and wet weather. If you don't like getting wet while fishing, there's options for you!
Best Cheap Fishing Trips for End of Summer
Ideas for planning cheap fishing trips before the end of summer. List of best cheap fishing trips that are affordable, fun ways to spend time together outdoors
5 Best Boat Towables for End of Summer Family Fun
Before summer’s over, get out on the water for epic end of season fun with these best boat towables, inflatable tubes and water sport towables.
Interested in Saltwater Fly Fishing? Here’s An Overview
If you’re wondering whether you can fly fish in saltwater, this practical look at saltwater fly fishing opportunities explains the differences and challenges
Kayak Fishing: 5 Advantages and Benefits You Will Enjoy
Becoming fully immersed in nature and accessing remote areas are just 2 of the 5 benefits of kayak fishing. These benefits and advantages apply to both saltwater and freshwater kayaking.
A Few Tips on How to Drive a Pontoon Boat
Pontoon boats are versatile and fun. The perfect boat for a relaxing stroll with the family and a great fishing day. Here are some tips on learning to driving one.
How To Locate Places for Boat Access Near Me
There’s a number of sources with varying levels of detail about boat access places near me; the following information will help you sort them out
10 Things You Need on a Boat
List of 10 things you need on a boat, which includes standard boating must-haves for any boat type, important things to have on board for boating safety
30 Cheap Outdoor Summer Activities
From ideas for toddlers to tweens that won’t cost you a penny, here are 30 Cheap Outdoor Summer Activities to keep your kids happy and busy!
4 Important Tips for Safe Banana Boating
Tips on how to stay safe when banana boating with your family this summer, what to know about safety before riding on a banana boat or inflatable water sled.
3 Reasons to Try Fishing in the Great Lakes
These lakes are “great” not just because of their sizes. Here’s why fishing in the Great Lakes can be an awesome experience for all types of anglers, from beginners to experts.
Pesca marítima para principiantes
Si quieres aprender a pescar y no sabes cómo comenzar, estos consejos de pesca marítima para principiantes te guiarán a emprender tu próxima aventura.
Go Out{side} and Start Your Story
There’s a reason why so many people love the outdoors. They simply started with fishing, camping, hiking, swimming or any other activity and nature’s beauty did the rest. The outdoors is for everyone, and your story is about to begin.