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TROUT Tips – the mend
What is a mend and why is it so important to a presentation?
What is a mend and why is it so important to a presentation? Watch this video to find out the what, the why and the how in this week’s tip video with TU’s Kirk Deeter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFMKFZWCkrw&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=72
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The True Cast – What’s Your River “Walk-Up” Song?
Baseball players have a “walk-up” song as they step toward the plate. So, what’s going through your head once you’ve climbed into the waders, strung up your rod and are ready to fish? Now… a quick note of disclaimer to say that I acknowledge that fishing with earbuds is considered more than a party foul…
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TROUT Tip – stop it
Since this is such a common mistake, let’s talk through how to properly finish your cast. It will help ensure the right distance and better accuracy, we promise. Give it a try! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpVk9csnpms&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=78
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The True Cast: How would you describe fly fishing?
I’m often asked how I’d categorize fly fishing. Is it a sport? Tradition? A game? A hobby? That’s a loaded question, and I’ll give you my answer (which I’ve landed on after years of careful deliberation on the water whilst waving a stick) in a bit. But for grins, let’s tackle a few… Sport. Hmmm.…
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TROUT Tips – fly line color
As you’re starting to think about your fishing season ahead, have you considered whether fly line colors matter or not? Well, TU’s Kirk Deeter walks us through pros and cons of different fly line colors in this week’s video tip. Watch now to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWBigPMDAtM&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=73&t=2s
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The True Cast – It’s (almost) all about presentation
What happens after your fly hits the water is usually as important (or more so) than the cast you made to get it there in the first place. If a fly behaves naturally, a fish will be more inclined to want to eat it than if it behaves unnaturally. So, for dry flies as an…
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TROUT Tips – throw bag
Build muscle memory to improve casting accuracy with this simple tip from TU’s Kirk Deeter. Don’t worry, if you don’t have a throw bag, try a rolled-up newspaper, or a bag stuffed with a few clothes. Give it a try and let us know if it helps your accuracy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhX0PqCG4MQ&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=80
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