Gear Review: Simms Headwaters Sling Pack

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Gear Review: Simms Headwaters Sling Pack
When the Water is High, Slap That Streamer Down

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When the Water is High, Slap That Streamer Down

Podcast: Tom Rosenbauer on Best Practices for Wader Care and Fit

Waders are one of our most expensive purchases, outside of a rod and reel, and in order to make them last longer we need to take good care of them, so they stay waterproof and comfortable. Tom Rosenbauer says he gets a lot of questions about wader care, storage, and washing instructions. Fit can also affect how long waders last and how comfortable they are.

By Phil Monahan

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The Basics of Trout Identification

This time of year, a lot of new anglers are out on the water, so questions of fish identification are likely to come up pretty regularly. Ben Sittig, a.k.a. Huge Fly Fisherman puts his fisheries biology degree to good use in this classic video.

By Phil Monahan

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4 Underrated Western Trout Towns

Sure, places like Bozeman, Jackson Hole, and Vail are great fly-fishing towns, but they're certainly not off the beaten path. If you're looking to make a trip out West but don't want to do the same, old thing, where can you go? Writing in Hatch Magazine, Chris Hunt profiles four towns in Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming where you might find a little more room to roam and explore. While these are hardly undiscovered gems, they are certainly less traveled than some of the iconic destinations in the Rockies.

By Phil Monahan

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What Ever Happened to Whirling Disease?

Thirty years ago, the fly-fishing world was terrified by the discovery of whirling disease in Montana's trout population. Would the rivers of Big Sky Country no longer live up to their legendary status? While the worst-case-scenario predictions never came true, some waters, such as the Madison, saw their rainbow populations reduce by as much as 95%.

By Phil Monahan

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