Sunday Classic / The Fish Gods and The Temple of Swing

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A STEELHEAD IS CAUGHT ONE WAY AND ONE WAY ONLY, ON THE SWING! The temperature of the room is getting kind of warm. The fishing banter takes on a surly tone when one of the guys mentions bobber fishing. This is steelheader slang for nymphing under...

Saturday Shoutout / The Cobra Eats

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THE LIMP COBRA IS A GREAT FLY FISHING SITE FROM FRANCE (don't worry they post in English) which shares some fun and interesting content. It's run by Marc Fauvet who teaches casting and fly tying. The site is named for one of his signature casts. Here are...

IFTD Behind The Scenes

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THE INTERNATIONAL FLY TACKLE DEALERS SHOW IS BIGGEST EVENT ON THE INDUSTRY CALENDAR. Once every year, folks from around the world come together to see what's new in fly fishing gear for the coming year. It's always exciting, fun and educational. More than just a chance...

The Chum Salmon, He’s Mad As Hell And He’s Not Going To Take It Anymore

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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A FIGHT, THIS IS THE GUY TO GIVE IT TO YOU. Chum salmon get very little in the way of respect. It's either called a chum or a dog salmon. I don't even know it's proper name but it's pretty clear from...

Fly Fishing Through My Eyes

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By Carter Lyles “MANY PEOPLE GO FISHING ALL OF THEIR LIVES WITHOUT KNOWING THAT IT IS NOT FISH THEY ARE AFTER.” That quote by Henry David Thoreau is what makes up the fine line between a fisherman and then a fly fisher. •The line is not drawn upon...