Tips & Tutorials

The Marvelous Midge
Winter is right around the corner and that means the the temperatures are dropping and the hatches are changing. Fishing with midges is one way to all but guarantee yourself fish year-round. Unlike caddis, mayflies, or stoneflies, midges are consistently...
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Fly of the Month: The Yuk Bug
The Yuk Bug fly pattern can be used year-round to fish for everything from trout to smallmouth bass and steelhead. This big buggy-looking nymph has rubber legs that create a lot of action and imitates a lot of different fish foods including stonefly nymphs. They can be very productive patterns when hatches of big stoneflies are happening.
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How to Choose and Set Up Your Nymph Rig
It’s spring, and that means nymphs are the best way to catch fish! There are several things to consider when putting together a quality fly fishing nymph rig. In many ways, it’s a personal choice because every fisherman has their own methods and preferences, but it’s essential to keep the following basics in mind.
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The Art of Nymph Fly Fishing
One of the most important techniques for a fly fisherman to learn is nymphing. While many anglers prefer the finesse and delicacy of dry fly fishing, nymphing is almost always more productive. This is why every fly fisherman's arsenal should include nymphing skills.
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