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Spring is a great time to fish the “bunny hatch”
It's Easter season, so I thought it would be appropriate to mention the “bunny hatch.” No, this isn’t about the eggs that the Easter Bunny leaves. This is about flies that use rabbit or squirrel Zonker strips. Bennett's Lunch Now that I’ve done my best attempt at a pun, let’s talk about patterns. Leeches, Slump…
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Tip – Nymph Fishing Basics
Now that the weather is getting cooler and fewer bugs are hatching, it’s time to try your hand at nymphing. Check out this video from Far Bank’s Simon Gawesworth. He talks about the different kinds of nymphs anglers use from their variety of sizes and colors to numerous weights and life stages. He then goes…
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Tip – How much tippet do you need?
Have you ever wondered how much tippet is the right amount to add to your leader? Well, this advice from Tom Rosenbauer sheds some light on this issue. Of course, it depends on individual fishing scenarios to some extent, but his advice is sure to help your next fishing outing by taking a bit of…
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Tip – How does rain affect fly fishing?
If you haven’t tried fishing during a bit of rain, maybe it’s time to give it a go. Certainly, there are times when too much rain can throw things off...heavy rains, lightning and thunder (don’t fish during a lightning storm, please), and when the river really starts to rise or get muddy. But other times,…
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Tip – Streamer Fishing
Streamer fishing has evolved significantly over the years.
Streamer fishing has evolved significantly over the years. Many anglers would only fish with “meat” when dry flies or nymphs didn’t work. Now anglers are streamer fishing all day and sometimes exclusively. Flies have increased in size, changed shapes and gained actions that trout can’t lay off. Techniques have also advanced making streamer fishing thrilling. …
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Tip – Advanced Lake Fishing Techniques
For me and many anglers I know, lake fishing is a mystery.
For me and many anglers I know, lake fishing is a mystery. The basics are there: look for the inlet and outlet of the lake, structure near the surface or along the shoreline. Beyond that, lake fishing remains elusive. Check out this latest tip video with Tom Rosenbauer as he gains a great deal of…
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Tip – Small Stream Fishing
If you haven’t already, now is the time to hit small creeks for great end-of-summer fishing. They don’t hold the biggest fish, but the fish are generally plentiful and beautiful. Plus, the waters are often cooler than bigger rivers, which is a quality to adhere to when temperatures rise. Tom Rosenbauer, of Orvis fame, tells…
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