Tips & Tutorials

Casting into Summer: An Early Season Fly Selection Guide
Summer is here, signaling this exhilarating season of fly fishing and offering enthusiasts with abundant opportunities to enjoy this dynamic sport. Longer days and rising temperatures trigger significant changes in aquatic ecosystems, profoundly influencing fly selection for anglers of all skill levels. Rivers and lakes become hubs of activity, with prolific insect hatches drawing fish into feeding frenzies.
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Fly of the Month - The Irresistible Chubby Chernobyl

As the summer heats up and the trout are aggressively feeding on the surface, there's no better time to spotlight the "Chubby Chernobyl" fly. This versatile, buoyant pattern has a strong reputation for reeling in those hard-to-get catches in a variety of conditions.

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The Magic of the Hopper Dropper
The hopper dropper setup is, essentially, a two-fly system. The 'hopper' is a buoyant, dry fly that mimics terrestrial insects like grasshoppers, while the 'dropper' is a weighted nymph or subsurface fly tied on a length of tippet off the bend of the dry fly.
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Fly Fishing With Streamers
Fly fishing streamers can be one of the most fun and effective ways to catch big fish. Whether you're targeting Trout, Bass, Catfish, or anything in-between; the right cast mixed with the right streamer can land some spectacular catches.
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