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The Woolly Worm
The Woolly Bugger's less-sophisticated cousin, the Woolly Worm, is an excellent searching pattern for subsurface trout, and it has the added benefit of being an excellent pattern for panfish, like crappy and bluegill. https://youtu.be/0T8CBIE5-Lc Above, Tim Flagler ties a really durable version of this venerable pattern. If it's meant for non-stop action on bluegill, it…
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Four flies for spring
After another two feet of mountain snow in mid-May, I’m starting to wonder when fishing season will begin. I know, I know, there’s fishing right now. All one has to do is make peace with less fishable holding water that’s cold and muddy. Don’t wade too deep, fish big stuff, and keep your line tight enough to feel the…