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Davie McPhail’s CDC Olive Quill Dun

There’s a couple of rows in my mayfly box dedicated to this style of pattern.

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FLY FISHING NEWS

Tying Tuesday: Streamers, Mops, and Ugly Bugs

The Shady Accountant, an egg/mop monstrosity, and “The Ugliest Fly in the World.”

Spot Burning

The folks who are free with their information are labeled “spot burners,” and things get nasty quick, especially on Facebook.

Tips For Fighting Big Fish

There are a few things you can do to make landing big fish more effective, which is especially important now that we know so much more about how fish recover from catch-and-release.

Bowling for Bowfin

George Daniel recently put together a great piece on getting started chasing bowfin on the fly rod.

Deschutes River Open to Summer Steelhead

That the Deschutes gets to stay open for summer steelhead season is a win, but it also underscores the importance of restoring and conserving these fish.

Lid Rig 3.0 - People's Premium Nipper

The folks over at Lid Rig have just announced the release of their newest product, the Lid Rig 3.0, also known as the “People’s Premium Nipper.”

Henry's Fork Airport Hearing Coming Soon

While an airstrip would certainly make travel to the Island Park area more convenient, this would still be a private enterprise, and the risks to the ecosystem far outweigh the benefits.

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FLY FISHING WORKSHOP

FFI Basics of Fly Fishing: Episode 1 Introduction

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Recent Reader Questions

Q: I have a 4-weight, 8-and-a-half foot St. Croix rod I have used for years. I never see any mention of St. Croix in your articles. Are they not worthy rods?

~ Bryon from Traverse City, Michigan

A: First, let's address St. Croix specifically. Contrary to your perception, Bryon, we have indeed covered St. Croix rods in reviews, and one of our staff members (caveat: he's a bass boy) is quite fond of his St. Croix Mojo. St. Croix has been a respected name in the fishing industry since 1948…
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