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Skills

Toward Better Casting

Good mechanics set us directly on the path toward complete and total control of our line, leader and fly.

Skills

Observations on the Double Haul

Employed best, a double haul is always additive to the casting experience.

Skills

Why Fly Presentation Matters

Most of the time, but not always, trout only eat things that look natural to them.

Skills

The Clouds Will Tell You

How tough will the day’s fishing conditions be?

Angler, Oscar and brown trout in Ashton, ID.

Skills

How to Know If a Fish is in Trouble

It’s important not to get in the habit of trying to revive every fish that doesn’t need it...

Two angler looking at the river in Argentina.

Skills

On Fly-fishing Etiquette

Common sense rules to make sure everyone has a good time on the water.

Skills

Fly Anglers Should Be Ambidextrous

Developing casting and reeling abilities with your "off" hand is an essential fly-fishing skill.

Skills

Take the Reins

Watch a good angler work a hooked trout, and you'll notice it doesn’t take all that long for him to land it.

Hilary Hutcheson guiding the Henry's Fork.

Skills

Where the Trout Are

Unless chasing a fast-moving meal, trout never hurry.

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Geartalk

Toward Better Casting

Observations on the Double Haul

Why Fly Presentation Matters

The Clouds Will Tell You

How to Know If a Fish is in Trouble

On Fly-fishing Etiquette

Fly Anglers Should Be Ambidextrous

Take the Reins

Where the Trout Are

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