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Feb 4

RIO Products: How to Improve Your Double Spey

Our friend Simon Gawesworth over at RIO recently made a video about something I know nothing about—improving your double spey. Check out ...

3 Times You Might Try Using a Heavier Tippet

Paul

Feb 1

3 Times You Might Try Using a Heavier Tippet

A typical fly fishing leader consists of three sections: the butt, midsection, and tippet. Other times, a much more simple leader can be ...

Fly Fishing Leaders: The Simple and Short

Paul

Jan 21

Fly Fishing Leaders: The Simple and Short

Fly fishing leaders don't always follow the same style and length ranges. A tapered leader of about 7 1/2 feet to 10 feet in length is a ...

Paul

Dec 3, 2020

8 Tips for Easier and Safer Wading

I'll be the first to admit that I've never been the most aggressive wader. It's impressive to me whenever I see an angler crossing a wais...

Paul

Nov 15, 2020

The More the Merrier

When you go fly fishing, do you tend to just grab a single rod/reel and head out the door? I've usually preferred packing as light as pos...

Paul

Nov 9, 2020

The Highs and Lows of Fighting Fish

How to fight and land a fish. After the initial hookup, there are many little tricks that can be used to give the angler higher odds of a...

Paul

Nov 2, 2020

Don't Touch That Dial

Click-pawl fly reels are the ultimate in simplicity. These ultra-basic drag systems typically offer very little to no adjustment capabili...

Attack the Angles When Fishing Streamers

Paul

Oct 15, 2020

Attack the Angles When Fishing Streamers

Fishing around structure and cover. It's something I love to do whether I'm casting around pilings, weedlines, or a solitary boulder in a...

Paul

Oct 12, 2020

How to Cover Water Faster

When fly fishing, covering water can sometimes be critical. No, I'm not talking about merely picking apart a small zone, but rather movin...

Paul

Oct 1, 2020

The Basics of Fall Bass Fishing

Ahhh, the fall. It's my favorite time of year and one that's full of some great fishing memories in both fresh and saltwater. It can also...

Paul

Sep 10, 2020

Avoid High Sticking When Fighting Fish

Proper rod angle during the fight is always important, but it's even more crucial when fighting big fish from a boat. Not to be confused w...

Fly Casting Tip: Don't Let Go of the Line

Paul

Aug 30, 2020

Fly Casting Tip: Don't Let Go of the Line

While casting and presenting your fly, accuracy and efficiency are often super important. Unfortunately, for some anglers these two key c...

RIO Products Video: How to Find Rising Trout

Paul

Aug 20, 2020

RIO Products Video: How to Find Rising Trout

From RIO Products: In this episode of RIO's "How To" series, Chris Walker talks about finding rising trout for targeting with dry flies. ...

8 Ways to More Effectively Fish a Fly in Deep Water

Paul

Aug 6, 2020

8 Ways to More Effectively Fish a Fly in Deep Water

Many years ago when we were kids, me and a buddy went on a bottom-fishing trip off the California coast where the day was spent doing dri...

7 Tips for Better Success While Fishing from Shore

Paul

Aug 3, 2020

7 Tips for Better Success While Fishing from Shore

Fishing from a boat is both fun and often hugely advantageous. A properly-outfitted boat will give you access to waters not accessible fr...

Sight-Fishing Tips: Look For These 3 Things!

Paul

May 21, 2020

Sight-Fishing Tips: Look For These 3 Things!

There's no question that sight-fishing is my favorite way to fly fish. The experience of stalking, making a perfect presentation, and ult...

Loon Outdoors Tailgate Talks: How To Set Up A Nymph Rig

Paul

May 11, 2020

Loon Outdoors Tailgate Talks: How To Set Up A Nymph Rig

From Loon Outdoors: "As any seasoned trout angler will tell you, fishing subsurface is a far more effective way of putting flies in front...

RIO Products: How to Master Stillwater Retrieves for Fly Fishing

Paul

Apr 30, 2020

RIO Products: How to Master Stillwater Retrieves for Fly Fishing

From RIO Products: "This episode of RIO's "How To" series, is bought to you by RIO ambassador Phil Rowley. In this film Phil talks about ...

Why Fly Fishing When it's Windy is a GOOD Thing

Paul

Apr 26, 2020

Why Fly Fishing When it's Windy is a GOOD Thing

"It's really starting to blow out here, let's find some place to fish out of this wind!" Have you ever heard a phrase like that used by ...

A Different Way to Hold Your Fly Rod...?

Paul

Apr 23, 2020

A Different Way to Hold Your Fly Rod...?

How do you hold your fly rod? Do you always use the same grip? Sometimes in fly fishing, a short, soft, accurate presentation is essentia...

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