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Please Stay Off Your Phone!
GUIDES, WHETHER FRESHWATER OR SALTWATER, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO THIS ONE THING WHEN YOU ARE WITH YOUR CLIENTS… STAY OFF YOUR PHONE! We have all become used to this “phones-that-do-all” culture. Cell phone technology has made things so convenient, that we forget what it’s like...
The Pregnant Scud: Tying Video
By Herman deGala In the early 80’s I had a design professor by the name of Herb Kobayashi from Hawaii who tried to instill in us the concept of shibui. Shibui has no direct translation into English but describes the aesthetic of simplistic, elegant beauty not only...
Is There a Place for Electronics in Fly Fishing?
This is really a poll. I’d like to know what you think. I don’t often ask a straight question of my readers but I think this is a really good one. I’ll give you a little context. I recently went fishing for redfish with my...
Bonefish VS Redfish
By Owen Plair Over 12 years of working in a fly shop and 10 years of guiding for Redfish I have heard the comparison of Redfish and Bonefish more than any species out there. They are so similar in many ways but also very different. You can...
Fight Big Fish with the Butt Section of the Fly Rod Not the Tip
If you fly fish long enough and pay your dues, it's just a matter of time until you hook into a giant fish and experience defeat. I've always loved the saying, "It's always the big ones that get away", like it provides anglers a viable excuse...