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FLY FISHING BLOG

Fly fishing tips, advice, articles, videos and info about fly fishing and how to land trout, bass, muskies, salmon and more. From beginners to experienced anglers, this blog has tidbits of knowledge from how to read a river, how to tie knots and fly fishing gear reviews.


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The Stonefly: A Fly Fishing Essential

The Stonefly: A Fly Fishing Essential

Jeff Powles, Owner, CEO May 8th 2025
When it comes to fly-fishing, few insects are as iconic or as essential for anglers as the stonefly. These fascinating creatures play a crucial role in the aquatic ecosystem and are an important food source for trout, especially during high-water co … read more
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​The Importance of Fly Quality

RiverBum Nov 17th 2015
At RiverBum, we have a passion for serving the market with the best quality flies in the industry. We have sampled product from at least 50 factories globally, probably more. There’s no shortage of the cheap guys, you really do get what you pay … read more
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Hooking Fish and Keeping Them Hooked

RiverBum Oct 24th 2013
A recent question on this topic got me thinking about the best ways to hook and hold fish. Following will be two part tip to help in hooking fish and getting fish to the net or hand. This week we will look at setting the hook. When I'm teaching begi … read more
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Sight Nymphing

RiverBum Oct 10th 2013
Most nymph fishing requires anglers to rely on a visual aid like a strike indicator or on feel to alert them to the strike of a fish. Sometimes though, especially when fish are visible, you can fish nymphs quite effectively without an indicator and w … read more
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Your First Fly Rod and Reel

RiverBum Dec 9th 2010
We often get asked, "What is the best rod and reel set up for a beginner?" Unfortunately, I can't say one fits all since the answer depends a bit on where you live and what species of fish you intend to fish for. However, I can give the following ad … read more
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Angler Etiquette

RiverBum Feb 11th 2010
Years ago there seemed to be an unwritten code of conduct that went along with outdoor sports like fly fishing. While there's always been those that were difficult, most simply understood that out on the river you don't get too close to fellow angler … read more
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