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Fly Fishing Necklaces Are Cool (Post)
One of the great things about fly fishing is all the cool stuff. However, many fly fishers seem to struggle with where to put it all and then struggle in finding and using it effectively. Over the l ...
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fly Casting Tune Up (Post)
Being true RiverBums, most of us fish all year and all the time, right? Yeah, I know, that's not reality. I used to fish almost as much in the Winter as at other times but I now fish far less when it ...
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Fly Fishing for Water Wolves (Post)
When I was about 5 years old, I pulled a huge Northern Pike out through the ice and screamed to my dad that I caught an alligator….or so the family story goes. The point here is, Pike are not ...
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Top 7 Flies for Winter Fly Fishing (Post)
Winter fly fishing can be a challenging and rewarding experience for anglers. The cold temperatures and shorter days can make it difficult to find and catch fish, but with the right flies, you can st ...
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Fly FIshing Tips for Late Fall (Post)
There's a chill in the air. Winter is almost here. Don't put away the fly rod just yet though. Some of the best fly fishing, uncrowded water, hungry fish, and natural beauty happens to be found out o ...
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Fly Fishing Tippet Tip (Post)
A few years ago I had a tippet problem that cost me a 10 inch fish. I know, so what, a ten inch stocked rainbow is nothing to cry about. The problem - this little pellet head I lost just happened ...
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Fly Fishing Etiquette (Post)
One of the things that can be intimidating to folks looking to take up fly fishing is ... stream etiquette. First and foremost, seasoned anglers recognize that they are not going to have t ...
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Clear, Slow Water Fly Fishing Tactics (Post)
Slow and Low. That’s how you cook proper BBQ, but Slow and Low when it comes to water conditions can be a challenge. Hey, the rivers are on the drop and in great shape. But in many areas, ...
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College Fly Fishing Teams (Post)
A small knit group of like-minded anglers at Arizona State University are sharing their passion for fly fishing with other students. Have a look as RiverBum Ambassador Gabby Rich takes a break from ...
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Back Packing and Fly Fishing (Post)
With summer just around the corner, incorporating backpacking into your fly fishing endeavors can make for one great of a trip. I spent a few days in Colorado where my dad and hiked nine miles up t ...
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Fly In Focus: Skully Bugger (Post)
Fly In Focus: Skully BuggerThis is not your grandfather's wooly bugger! This is a big fly, for big, aggressive, meat eating fish. The Skully Bugger is simply a game changer. Between the realis ...
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10 Basic Fly Fishing Flies For Beginners (Post)
I love fly fishing with beginners. I love watching the joy on their faces when they get a hit and land the fish. I consider it an honor when they ask about gear, or what they should get next bec ...