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Gear Test: STREAMtrekkers
We are all in search of balance; in our work, in our personal relationships, and in our lives. For many of us, finding balance means working in time to get outside and get on the water. Balance on the river or stream is a much less philosophical endeavor. And trudging through different environments requires footwear…
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How much backing do you need on a fly reel?
Gearing up a new fly reel is one of those anticipatory endeavors–it's a bit of work, but the pay-off is simple. You get to go fishing. But, believe it or not, there is a science to this process. I've geared up fly reels with backing and line, only to realize I've loaded too much backing—or…
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Fly tying: Wood Duck Scud
Scuds are an important year-round source of food for trout, but I find flies mimicking them to be even more effective in fall and throughout winter. Scud patterns are also great for tailwater trout hunting—small flies dead drifted through fishy runs often get the attention of trout that have seen damn near everything. Video of…
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Voices from the River: Banner weekend
By Eric Booton Fall never fails to be one of my favorite times of the year. The change in colors livens up the scenery before the cold and darkness take hold. I find great satisfaction in tromping through the fallen leaves dusting the trail. The salmon fill the rivers with a feast of eggs and…
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Short casts: Top streamers; skinny water fishing; farm pond bass; two flies for chromers
Photo courtesy Hatch Magazine. It's full-on fall in the Rockies. Snow has fallen in the high country and the aspen leaves are bright and gold. It's officially "streamer time," and Pat Straub, owner of Gallatin River Guides in Big Sky, Mont., is sharing his list of favorite fall streamers for trout on the prowl this…
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Fly tying: The Mickey Finn
A couple weeks back, I asked what your favorite fall streamer pattern was, and I got a lot of good answers, ranging from the Egg-sucking Leech to the Black Ghost to the venerable Mickey Finn. Video of Tying a Mickey Finn with Barry Ord ClarkeIn the video above, Barry Ord Clarke ties the Mickey Finn,…
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Trout Tips: Give the fish a break
Editor's note: The following is exerpted from TU's book, "Trout Tips," available now for overnight delivery. If a trout misses your dry fly, or refuses it, move a short distance away. Give the fish a break; then go back with a different fly. That may be the one he's looking for. — Dan Beistel, Oviedo,…
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