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Jul 17, 2013 · I just caught my first fish on the fly it was my first fish on the Skykomish River as well. I had to pound the pavement to hunt down and learn the spots I fish on my own.

Nov 11, 2021 · Fly tyers can be masters at making things complicated! Poor quality materials and tools are destined to discourage beginner tiers and cause greater expense when the time comes to …

Nov 4, 2009 · Greetings. I am in the market for a good fast action 8 wt. salmon/steelhead rod and am considering a closeout Xi2. I know this rod was really popular a couple years ago, and wondered if it …

Apr 24, 2024 · Hi everyone, I recently moved back to Skagit Valley and am excited to delve into fly fishing. I'm quite new to this and would appreciate any tips on good spots for beginners. Currently, I …

Dec 31, 2003 · I will be getting a chance to guide up in Alaksa for a few weeks this summer. We will be targeting Sockeyes. Anyone have any good patterns for Alaskan Sockeyes. I know that most of …

Mar 28, 2013 · I was asked for a fly fishing tip and thought some on here might find it useful. Rigging Your Droppers Here are three different ways to tie on the two-fly setup. This works for two nymphs, a …

Apr 18, 2006 · I've been looking at the Ross Rhythm and Galvan Rush for some time now, and now that I've decided on the Rhythm, I noticed that these reels have a love-hate following. People either really …

May 5, 2024 · At the end of the day any boat is a compromise. That being said, I just got a new Kodiak with the Fly Fishing Show discount to replace my 20+ year old Water Master with the updated Kodiak …

Jan 19, 2022 · Even more important than the fly pattern is the intent it was tied with. Bull trout prefer a fly that was tied in hopes of encountering a different species. Don't even think about tying flies for bull …