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Fishing a Run: Higher Water vs Lower Water

In the freestone rivers of western US, we see large differences in streamflow from early summer to late summer. In May...

Night Fly Fishing for Trout | Beginner's Guide 

Night fishing is honestly one of my favorite ways to chase trout. Fewer people on the water, and the bigger fish come...

The Drag Fix Nobody Talks About — Adjust Your Tippet Length

Most fly fishers obsess over their cast and their mend — but completely overlook one of the simplest and most...

Stop the Twist: How to Tie a Perfect Elk Hair Caddis Wing

Tired of your Elk Hair Caddis wings twisting and ruining your presentation? In this episode of Skill Builders, I break...

Elevate Your Tying with These Fly Body Techniques

In #73 of Skill Builders, we focus specifically on the body of the iconic Copper John, a legendary pattern designed by...

Tailgate Talks | THE ULTIMATE POCKET WATER RIG

Matt Callies from Loon Outdoors is back with another Tailgate Talk, this time breaking down his favorite dry dropper...

Mice Fishing Essentials

Tom Rosenbauer and Mark Melnyk are in chile fishing mice for brown and rainbow trout. Here are some considerations on...

5 Nymphing Mistakes Most Anglers Make

Most anglers are making the same nymphing mistakes and don't even know it. After 10 years of guiding Montana waters...