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Nov 8, 2018

Fly Fishing Around Bait Schools

You arrive at your spot, and are immediately greeted with large bait schools and predators cruising and slashing through them. It seems...

wolbugger

Oct 11, 2018

BIGGER Flies for BIGGER Bass

Small flies certainly have their place. Whether imitating insects or other types of small forage, a downsized fly is often a great choice...

wolbugger

Sep 20, 2018

6 Tips When Fly Fishing Around Docks

See that pic? It’s from 18 years ago. I have spent A LOT of time fishing around docks for very good reason—they can be fish magnets!...

wolbugger

Aug 27, 2018

Should You Fly Fish With Lighter Line?

Some fly anglers simply don't realize how much of an impact the wrong size fly line or leader can have on their fishing. In the most...

3 Tips When Building Fly Fishing Leaders

wolbugger

Aug 23, 2018

3 Tips When Building Fly Fishing Leaders

Whether buying a knotless leader off the shelf or tying together your own, you must consider things like the fly line you're using,...

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Aug 5, 2018

Why Use an Intermediate Fly Line?

When do I use an intermediate fly line? Do I even need an intermediate fly line? Many times a floating line will get the job done in...

10 Tips for Fighting Big Fish on Light Tippet

wolbugger

Aug 2, 2018

10 Tips for Fighting Big Fish on Light Tippet

Catching big fish (unlike the one above!) can make even the most seasoned angler weak in the knees. There is, however, an even higher...

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May 31, 2018

Fly Fishing for Bass: Popper or Diver?

Say what? You've never fly fished for bass?!?!?! These highly-accessible fish can be found in a ton of locations and offer incredible...

wolbugger

Apr 12, 2018

8 Reasons to Try Fly Fishing at Night

Have you ever tried fly fishing at night? If not, you may be missing out on some of the very BEST action. From limited visibility to...

Sinking Line Confusion: Grains, Density, and Sink Rate

wolbugger

Feb 26, 2018

Sinking Line Confusion: Grains, Density, and Sink Rate

How to choose a sinking fly line? Yikes! Sinking lines are not quite as widely-used as floating lines, but they can very often be a...

wolbugger

Feb 5, 2018

The Power of (Streamer) Attraction

I was just clicking around online getting reacquainted with what's out there in the world of streamers. Most of my fly fishing here in...

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Jan 18, 2018

How to Strip a Streamer....BETTER!

Once your streamer is in the water, retrieving it seems like a really simple and straightforward task. Grab the line, hook it under your...

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Nov 12, 2017

Tips For Fishing the Back of the Boat

The back of the boat can be a whole other world. Sure, you're likely out with a good friend or two on a beautiful body of water, but...

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Oct 22, 2017

3 Big Advantages of a Sink Tip Fly Line

Floating lines are easy to cast, easy to manage, and are the most commonly-used line types in fly fishing. Despite their popularity and...

Fly Casting Tips: Don't be a Line Ripper!

wolbugger

Jun 15, 2017

Fly Casting Tips: Don't be a Line Ripper!

When fly casting, being smoooooooth is the name of the game. Moving the fly rod back and forth fluidly along with good application of...

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Jun 9, 2017

4 Easy Tips For Fly Fishing Dirty Water

Dirty water can be a deterrent at first, but it doesn't have to be. Sure, there's a point where the water might get just too muddy to fly...

wolbugger

May 15, 2017

Fly Casting: Shoot Line BOTH Directions

Everyone wants to be able to fly cast efficiently. When I say efficiently, I don't mean just merely casting with tight loops and superb...

wolbugger

May 8, 2017

Fly Casting: Using Drift for Distance

When most folks hear the word "drift" they probably first think about dead-drifting a fly for trout in a river somewhere. While this...

Tips to Help You Cast and Turn Over BIG Flies

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Apr 21, 2017

Tips to Help You Cast and Turn Over BIG Flies

In some circumstances, fly casting can be relatively effortless or even downright therapeutic. For instance, imagine being out on a...

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Apr 14, 2017

Trolling a Fly!?!?

I've never been very fond of trolling with conventional gear. Sitting there while dragging a lure around makes my brain go numb pretty...

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