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The True Cast – Small trout make the world go around
We might all agree that since the dawn of fly-fishing time, the benchmark for “success” has, for better or worse, revolved around “catching the big one.” When you tell your spouse, friends or anyone else you had a great day on the river, what’s the first question you get asked to substantiate your claim? “Anything…
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Trout Tips – False Casts
While we’re practicing our casts, let’s talk about false casting. Watch TU’s Kirk Deeter as he explains why and how to use a false cast, and just maybe how to false cast a bit less frequently, which can help you catch more trout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-cb2soOURE&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=67
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Trout Tips – practice casting
While the weather is cold and dreary or your local creeks and rivers are closed to fishing, there’s no better time than to practice your casting. Practicing your cast will make for a less frustrating day on the water once they unfreeze and open up and increase your success rate during the next fishing season.…
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The True Cast – Get a Grip!
In fly casting, as with golf, it all starts with your grip.
In fly casting, as with golf, it all starts with your grip. If you’re not a golfer, or if you dislike golf for whatever reason, you’re welcome to blow off what I’m about to say. But understand that golf and fly fishing are very similar for many reasons beyond their ancestral roots. Both sports appeal…
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Tips – the last from Kids teaching Kids
In the last of our Tips from Teens series, watch to learn more about basic knots and flies as well as the crucial steps to safely handling and releasing fish. We hope you’ve enjoyed this series and shared them with the kids and teens in your life. "Basic Knots" https://youtu.be/h5Gy2NM0LKg "Fly Basics" https://youtu.be/WLZTw-LjH5g "Handling and…
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Tips – More from Kids teaching Kids
While you’re hanging out with family during the holidays, take a few minutes and watch these films created by kids for kids. Who knows, you might even learn a thing or two. "Basic Casting" https://youtu.be/saRuzHId-l8 "Reading Water" https://youtu.be/5Ih-kze0Sqw "Safe and Responsible Angling" https://youtu.be/x8IlytmTxS8 "Gear and Environmental Care" https://youtu.be/qoTK7nAHk9c
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Trout Tips: kids teaching kids
There’s no better test of your knowledge than teaching, and an eager group of Michigan Trout Camp alumni were ready to face that test. Armed with their rods, accoutrements (many thanks to Scientific Anglers) and excitement, we embarked on our five-day journey of filming Trout Tips: Kids Teaching Kids. Kids take on teaching their passion…
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