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Gary Merriman, owner of The Fish Hawk in downtown Atlanta, GA, a retail fly shop he has run for 46 years, was interviewed on NPR's Marketplace yesterday.  He was asked to comment on the impact of the pandemic on fly fishing retail businesses like his, and here is part of what he said: "We’re still seeing shortages in pretty much all of our rod companies...

From factoring in water temperature to fish metabolism, understanding fish digestion can help you understand feeding behavior make you a more successful angler. Read more in this article from Alan Bulmer via Active Angling New Zealand.

Colin McKeown is the guest on this recent episode of The Itinerant Angler. McKeown is the producer of the popular fly fishing television program The New Fly Fisher. Tune in as he discusses the tricks of the TV trade with host Zach Matthews.

Mending fly line is an important skill for any angler to learn. “When executed properly, fly line mending decreases the effects of drag so the lure looks to be floating naturally with the current as opposed to being dragged by or held in a current as it passes.” Learn more via Take Me Fishing. From traveling with friends Dan Zazworsky outlines great...

When casting to spooky fish, utilizing the teardrop cast can help you achieve success. Learn how to master the technique in this post and video from Louis Cahill via Gink & Gasoline. Simon Perkins, Orvis COO, started out working as a fishing guide, and in this podcast episode, shares his experiences, “good and bad, and suggests ways we can be better...

Sling packs are perfect for the fly angler, providing easy one-handed access to gear when on the water.  Jenna Woginrich outlines some of the best picks on the market in this article via Outside Online. Learn about the different parts and styles of fly tying vises in this article on Discover Tenkara. “There absolutely IS a vise out there for everyone...

Josh Nugent of Out Fly Fishing Outfitters in Calgary joins Tom Rosenbauer on a recent episode of The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast. They talk about “The Seven Deadly Sins of Streamer Fishing.” And “If you think streamer fishing is just chucking a big piece of meat out there and stripping back,” writes Rosenbauer, “Josh has some revelations for...

When fishing streamers, “strip set” is drilled into an angler’s brain. However, a short rod jerk can be equally effective, writes Domenick Swentosky. “Whichever one I’m in position for when a trout takes, that’s the one that happens. On a trout, both methods are equally as effective at driving the hook home, and I’m not about to change over to...

The School of Trout is offering two classes in its second year. The week-long “Basic Trout” class, which will be held on the Henry’s Fork in October, 2019. And a shorter “Dry Fly” class for more advanced anglers that will be held on the Henry’s Fork at the end of August. Learn more about the 2019 offerings from The School of Trout via Hatch...

If you fish in bear country, this recent article by Andrew Skurka will help you plan for food storage during summer backcountry trips. “Food is heavy. Don't carry it for miles while backpacking just to let something else eat it.” Via Outside Online. When it comes to false casting less is more, advises Louis Cahill. “The golden rule is, never more than...