Saturday Shoutout / Michael Kilkenny’s Wake

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A while back I shared a wonderful story by Jon Tobey called "To Die With A Human Heart." I was not surprised that it met with resounding approval. Jon is a talented writer with a unique perspective on fly fishing. I always enjoy his yarns and...

The Airflo Super Dri Fly Line

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THE AIRFLO SUPER DRI FLY LINE IS ONE OF THE COOLEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE FLY LINES I'VE EVER SEEN. We got the chance to check them out at IFTD this year and Kent and I were both very impressed. I wish I could put one in...

3 Tips For Targeting Fall Browns

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AUTUMN IS A GREAT TIME TO TARGET BIG BROWN TROUT. This time of year brown trout are in pre-spawn mode and are moving from their year-round holding water to the spawning grounds upstream. This offers anglers the chance to tie into a nice mature fish that...

Saturday Shoutout / The Long Shot For Carp

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THIS WEEKS SHOUTOUT OFFERS SOLACE FOR THE CARP JUNKY. "Long Shot" a film by The Fly Collective features two of my favorite Colorado anglers, Erin Block and Jay Zimmerman. Erin and Jay do more than philosophize on the nature of carp fishing in this film, they...

The Orvis Helios 2, The Big O is Back

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EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE A ROD SURPRISES YOU. I think it's fair to expect that in over a hundred and fifty years of making fly rods there will be ups and downs. Orvis has seen its share and they get a lot of trash for...