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Understanding Aquatic Insect Emergences

Entomologist Maggie Heumann explains why understanding aquatic insects is essential for fly-fishing success.
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A River Engineered

How private landowners have re-engineered a public river...
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Why Your Casting Breaks Down

Rod type, line systems, fly size, wind, casting style, species and environment all influence how load is distributed through your body.
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Flylab Interview: Captain Conway Bowman

Flylab sits down with Conway Bowman to discuss saltwater fly fishing, mako sharks and what it’s like to hunt fish that are hunting you.
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Gear Reviews

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Gear Roll-up: Skwala Sol Tactical Hoody, Rocky Talkie Radios, 3BIRD Apparel

As with most of the gear from Skwala, this hoodie is designed with the angler at the forefront of the equation.

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Gear Roll-up: Scott’s GT Fly Rods, Yeti GoBox 15, Packs & Slings

In eager and diligent hands, Scott’s GT can absolutely be a game changer.

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Gear Roll-up: Skwala Sol Wading Pant, Sage R8 Core 696 Fly Rod, Ombraz Sunglasses

There are many high-quality shades out there for anglers, but none that are quite like Ombraz. The first thing you’ll notice is they don’t have arms...

Fly Profiles

“Hands down, the most interesting interviews in fly fishing.”

Geartalk

The latest travel, interviews, skills and angling insights.

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News

The Message, the Medium, the Style

Despite the ever-changing advancements in technology, storytelling is here to stay.

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Gen Z Anglers and Social Media

The invention of social media has been a demarcation line in fly fishing…

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Skills

Allowing For Serendipity

Tunnel vision of the mind. I’ve watched friends succumb to the effects of this phenomena many times. They end up going fishing only under sets of conditions known to be optimal…

They Ain’t From Around Here

Let’s be honest about non-native fish.
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