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King Salmon on the FLY in Alaska! (Post)
Great year for fishing king salmon in Alaska once again. Every year calls for different river conditions, this year the water stayed low with no big rains to raise or muddy the water. We fished mor ...
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Stock Up for Early Season Hatches – Skwala Fly, Salmon Flies, Blue Winged Olives (Post)
The Skwala Stonefly is an olive-colored stonefly living on a multi-year life cycle that spends two to three years as a nymph before it grows. It hatches in early spring, around mid-March in ...
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Intro to Fly Fishing: Why I fly fish (Post)
I often get asked how I got into fly fishing, and why fly fishing over conventional fishing. One of RiverBum’s goals is to open the sport of fly fishing and make it accessible to all. So, I tho ...
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Fall Fishing for Steelhead, Trout and Salmon (Post)
Finally, It’s October! Fall is by far my favorite time of year. Here in West Virginia the air is getting cooler, the leaves are turning color and falling from the trees and people are exc ...
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Intro to Fly Fishing: Casting with The Double Haul (Post)
Image by Nikki P. Age 11 Double hauling is a valuable skill for fly fishers using single-handed rods in all water types. Having the ability to skillfully present your fly under all circum ...
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Intro to Fly Fishing: Casting with the Overhead Cast (Post)
Let's start with the statement of the obvious. Casting is one of the single most important elements of fly fishing. Second, don’t try to learn to cast on the water. That’s right. It’s the ...
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The Importance of Fly Quality (Post)
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 ...
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Bass on the Fly (Post)
If you read these tips often you'll recognize that I'm primarily a trout fisherman. However, there's something really cool about bass. They act totally different from trout. They hang out basically m ...
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Your First Fly Rod and Reel (Post)
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 inten ...
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Salmon and Steelhead Success (Post)
It’s that time of year again - a chill is in the air, the water temps are dropping, and the chromers are swimming. Check out some RiverBum tips and reminders to improve your fly fishing succe ...
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Choosing a fly rod (Post)
I remember when I went to get my first fly rod, I was given the advice, buy a 9’ 5W and buy the best one you can afford, it’s really the only rod you’ll ever need.I was chatting with Steve Bensley ...
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Balancing Your Fly Rod, Reel, Leader and Fly (Post)
One of the most common mistakes I see from new anglers is sizing-up their rod, line, leader, and fly. I know the 9’5wt rod is the most ubiquitous rod out there. I also know you’re going to ...
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New Fly Patterns (Post)
Innovation never stops in the fly fishing industry. We are always trying to come up with new and creative ways of chasing our friends with fins. RiverBum has invested heavily in bringing addit ...
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The Two Fly Guy (Post)
Anyone who has followed me for a bit or has gone fishing with me, knows that I am a huge advocate of fishing a double rig. In almost any situation, I have found fishing two flies is completely app ...
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Fly Rod Selection For The Beginner (Post)
So, I get asked this question a lot, what fly rod are you using? The fact is, I have a lot of fly rods and routinely use many of them. Many are species and water specific. I’ll use my 2wt popp ...
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Why We Fly Fish (Post)
My undergraduate degree is in engineering. In the world of engineering, there are definitive right and wrong answers. There are formulas in chemistry, laws in physics….absolutes on how to get fr ...
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Fly Boy Talks Hook & Fly Sizes (Post)
Catching fish is all about presentation and the offering. You’ve got to have the combination of the right fly fishing fly, the right hook size, and a good drift. “Fly” is a pretty general ter ...
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Things to Consider When Choosing A Fly-Fishing Reel (Post)
When it is time to buy a new fly fishing reel, and honestly, when isn’t the time, you might have some questions in mind. You may be wondering which fly fishing reels are best for you and how much you ...
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Fly Fishing - Importance of Choosing the Right Fly Line (Post)
There’s a lot to learn about fly fishing when you’re just starting out. This type of fishing involves several types of gear that you might not be familiar with. One essential tool for fly fishing is ...
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Line Weight for Floating Line, Sink Tip Fly Line, and More (Post)
Fly lines are available in different weights. Weight is indicated in grains, where there are 14 grains in a gram. Sounds confusing? Don’t worry, American manufacturers have provided a scale th ...
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Getting Your Fly Fishing Fly Unsnagged (Post)
Getting snagged is part of the sport, it happens to everyone - not just beginners. You may have heard “If you aren’t getting snagged and losing flies you aren’t doing it right.” But let me add t ...
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Musky On The Fly (Post)
Musky On The FlySo you want to catch a Musky on the fly! This is not for the faint of heart. Of course, chances are you’re already a Musky fisherman and know this already. Musky are called the f ...
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RiverBum Pro Corner (Page)
RiverBum Professional Guides Welcome to our RiverBum Pro Page. Our pros are some of the best folks you’ll find in the industry. They are fantastic and successful guides in their own right that ...
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RiverBum Ambassadors (Page)
RiverBum Ambassadors Welcome to our RiverBum Ambassador Page. What’s a RiverBum ambassador? A RiverBum ambassador is someone that is passionate about the sport of fly fishing, believes ...