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Taffy

The growing thunderhead had stripped the glare from the creek and the water went from bright to legible.

Of Trout and Magic

This is a place where the average-to-good angler will get taken behind the woodshed and beaten up spectacularly.

Hacks

From Google Earth to TroutRoutes

The next generation’s thoughts on fly-fishing mapping platforms.

Skills

Make Friends with the Wind

Your backcast is where you load the power in the rod, and a stiff breeze will help straighten the line behind you.

News

Flylab Content Survey

Flylab is gathering information from users about their content preferences.

News

Book Excerpt: Trout Love

“Candy” from Trout Love by Stu Tripney.

Profiles

Flylab Interview: Fly-fishing Guide Lincoln Powers

Lincoln Powers is a fly-fishing guide from Absarokee, Montana and owner of the Montana Fly Fishing Lodge.

Bugs

Why Bright Flies Are Effective

Bright flies can act as “attractors,” stimulating a fish’s curiosity or triggering an aggressive, territorial, or predatory response.

Skills

Mastering The Double Haul

Mastering the double haul allows anglers to combat wind, cast larger and heavier flies, improve accuracy with less effort and reduce strain on their casting arm.