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Fly Fishing: Salt Life Isn’t Always Fair
MY PREVIOUS FISHING TRIP TO THE SALT REMINDED ME LIFE IS NOT ALWAYS FAIR Wool socks and thermals on, fleece on top of that, buff raised high on the nose, I battened down the hatches on my final layer of protection, my rain jacket and pants....
The Definition of Clutch
By Justin Pickett When you hear the word “Clutch”, what comes to mind? If you look it up in the dictionary, there are a variety of definitions. “To hold tightly.” “To seize.” “Successful in tense situations.” “Power or control.” It is a versatile word, and can be...
The Truth About Scientific Anglers
2016 will go down in history as the year of the tippet wars. It seems that every manufacturer has new tippet and leader material this year, each claiming to be stronger than ever before. That's probably true across the board. Advances in tippet technology happen at...
Fly Fishing: The Importance of Having a Good Game Plan
It's cool to shoot from the hip on the water. What I mean by that, is fly fishing a new stretch of water and catching fish right out the gates. Sometimes you get lucky and hit the bullseye right off the bat, catching fish immediately...
UMPQUA SWIFTWATER ZS TECH VEST GIVE-AWAY
Want the new Umpqua Zero Sweep Swiftwater Tech Vest? Well, here's how you get one! First you have to understand the whole idea behind Zero Sweep. Umpqua worked with Navy SEALS to design their awesome new tech pack and vest. If you're a navy SEAL about...