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NRS Boundary 100 Review (And How It Compares to a Water Master Kodiak)
I have been a die hard Water Master Kodiak champion for the last 10+ years (after all, it is arguably the industry standard). The raft has been recommended to, and purchased by, many of my fishing partners. I have taken it across state lines to float some of the famed western rivers, as well as kicked across desert lakes in search of football shaped trout. Until recently, nothing came close to comparing with the Water Master – in fact, I…
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How to Fly Fish from a Drift Boat
The first time I stepped into a drift boat, I thought it would be like wading with better positioning. I was wrong. Within the first hour, I’d tangled my line twice, missed obvious targets, and frustrated both my fishing partner and myself with poorly timed casts. The boat moved relentlessly downstream while I struggled to adapt techniques that worked perfectly from the bank. That humbling experience taught me drift boat fishing isn’t simply wade fishing from a moving platform –…
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The Art of Spring Creek Fly Fishing: A Complete Guide
There’s something magical about spring creek fly fishing that sets it apart from other angling experiences. Whether you’re casting in the crystal-clear waters of Montana or wading the legendary spring creeks of Pennsylvania’s limestone valleys, spring creeks offer a unique and rewarding challenge that can transform the way you approach fly fishing. For many anglers, these pristine waterways represent the pinnacle of freshwater fly fishing, combining technical challenge with breathtaking natural beauty. The experience of stalking a rising trout in…
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Last Cast
In the dying light of a summer evening, when the mountains seem to hold their breath and the river whispers its last secrets, there exists a moment that transcends the mere act of fly fishing. It is here, on the water’s edge, that the heart of an angler finds solace and communion with nature’s silent rhythms. As I stand knee-deep in the current, the fly line lays gently on the water like an offering whispered to the trout below. Each…
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The Sage R8 Core 9′ 5wt: One Year Review
Arguably, trout anglers use a 5wt more than any other rod. Sure you may have a 4wt that is perfect for feeding dries to picky fish. Or a 6wt for chucking streamers. But the rod in your quiver that likely gets the most use is your trusty 5wt. Which is why, in my opinion, if you are going to have one “really good” rod, the 5wt should be it. Fortunately, I have a handful of “really good” 5wts. Unfortunately, that…
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How To Tie: Hex Girlfriend
The first time that I fished a Hex (Hexagenia) hatch it was insane. The water was literally boiling with fish. Good cast, shitty cast, it didn’t matter. The fish weren’t selective. We caught so many rainbows, cuts, and browns that we lost count. At the time, I was fishing an oversized yellow Parachute Adams tied on a size 6 hook. In reality, to properly match the hatch, I probably should have gone even bigger. And maybe something with foam, because…
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