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Fly Fishing for Trout – Casting or Hunting »

By Wayne Smith
Fly casting is a skill that most fly fishermen would probably consider the most integral skill of fly fishing for trout. Certainly it is the most recognizable trait of fly fishing.
BUT, if catching fish is as important to you as a great looking cast is, then you may actually need to be careful […]

Monsters on the Fly »

By Doug Kelly
Fly Fishing for Large Game Fish
Targeting large game fish in deep water on fly was considered an impossibility before the 1950’s, and even up until the past 15 years or so, only an elite handful of fly fishers pursued it. Few people believed fly tackle stood much chance against billfish and other wide-shouldered […]

Miami Tarpon Fishing on the Fly »

For those seeking the ultimate tarpon thrill, nothing compares to catching one on fly. And Miami’s skilled fly-fishing guides can turn newcomers into successful tarpon fishermen in one day.
Look for the best opportunities on a mild or calm, cold day after a front passes. That’s when tarpon are easiest to cast to, says Capt. Louis […]

Bass in the Backcountry »

By Pierce Hoover
I see water. Andy Goodwin sees fish. "Where?" I squint into the afternoon sun.
"Right off the end of that point, " he instructs. "I’ll bet there’s some vertical structure that’s holding bait, and most likely a bass lurking right by that water change where the creek flows in. "
Since we have no […]

12 Tips for Largemouth Bass Fishing »

By Tim Lee
Enjoy fishing for those largemouth bass? Here are some largemouth bass fishing tips that should come in handy the next time you are ready to do a little angling.
(1) Worms or tubes bought in bulk could get smelly, even outside of the bag they’re stored in. You should seal these worms in smaller […]

Use Jigs to Catch More Fish »

Using Jigs Instead of Live Bait
Many anglers become so conditioned to saltwater fishing with live bait that they overlook perhaps the most potent fish-catching weapons available – jigs. While it’s hard to beat a bait that wiggles when it comes to tempting saltwater predators, jigs will often draw strikes when live bait fails to do […]

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