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One Man’s 7 Best Fly Fishing Places in the US

November 23, 2025 0 Comments

Photo: Robert Annis, via outsideonline.com Trying to choose the 7 best anything in a country as large as the United States is quite a task, but writing in Outside, angler Robert Annis shares his choices for best areas for fly fishers. There are certainly some noticeable omissions, but how could there not be? How many […] Read more
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Dr. Todd Koel is the 2025 Simms/Fly Fisherman Conservationist of the Year

November 21, 2025 0 Comments

For a quarter century, Dr. Todd Koel has led the charge to restore Yellowstone’s native fish and the ecosystems they anchor. From pioneering lake-trout suppression in Yellowstone Lake to rewilding dozens of miles of stream and hundreds of acres of lakes, his work has reshaped the park’s waters for generations to come. In recognition of Read more
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Video: Why High-Stick Nymphing Is So Effective

November 20, 2025 0 Comments

Here’s a helpful video from The New Fly Fisher, in which Rob Heal describes the nuances and importance of high-stick nymphing, while fishing for trout in Idaho. The key is that the technique allows your to keep most, if not all, of your fly line off the water, which means your flies and indicator can […] Read more
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Podcast: Hot Tips on Using Split Shot, with Dom Swentosky

November 19, 2025 0 Comments

  [Interview starts at 36:41] Tom Rosenbauer admits that he’s not a big fan of using split, shot but after this interview with Dom Swentosky of the Troutbitten blog and podcast, Tom says he’s going to use it a lot more. Dom’s method of using split shot is simple and convenient, and he teaches us […] Read more
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Tying Tuesday: Winter Wonders | MidCurrent

November 18, 2025 0 Comments

This week’s Tying Tuesday features three patterns designed to get down in the water column and tempt sluggish fish to strike. Gilbert Rowley shows you how to tie a colorful, flashy pattern based on a jig hook, which means you can bounce it along the bottom with less fear of hang-ups. Next, Wyoming tier Bob […] Read more
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Bahamian Guides Demand Laws to Discourage DIY Fishing

November 17, 2025 0 Comments

At a recent conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Bahamas fly-fishing guides called on their government to crack down on DIY fishing, which they claim is making their jobs more difficult and less lucrative. According to these guides, homeowners are advertising to bring DIY anglers to the islands, which puts more anglers on the fragile flats Read more
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