RS2 – One of My Favorite Picky Trout Fly Patterns

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There's days when trout fishing is so slow, it seems like conditions couldn't possibly get any worse. You may find yourself questioning if any trout in the stream are willing to feed at all. At other times, you'll have no problem locating pods of steady risers,...



Don’t Get Bold Feet!

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By Justin Pickett A few weeks ago I was sitting on the back of my jeep, getting ready to hit the water. Just like any other day, I grabbed my rods and rigged them up first and laid them across the roof. I tossed my fly boxes...



Thank You God for the Terrestrial Season

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bout this time every year, when I'm starting to get run down from guiding, the terrestrial season arrives, and I'm blessed with a second wind. I'm always astonished at how the presence of terrestrials can make my familiar trout waters seem so fresh and new...



Quality Flies

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By Brian Kozminski —SlluurpAH-- "Set the Hook!"-exerts the guide. "Ewp~ #$^@%!! Damn, I missed again!" casually disclaimers client. "That's the third trout you've missed today." arm chair QB fishing buddy retorts from stern of the drift boat. "Lemme check that fly, I know it's your favorite 'Lucky' Adams,  ...



Fish Floating Nymphs for Selective Trout

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TELL ME IF THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR. You're kneeling at the edge of a slow glassy pool watching several big trout inspect what floats above them. You change flies, again, and make yet another perfect presentation, only to watch the fish move three feet out of the...