Fishing nets, or more specific to this application, landing nets, are arguably one of the most underrated items for fishing. Landing nets have the ability to improve the chances of landing a trophy in certain situations, they are safer for the angler, and they definitely improve the chances of successfully releasing a catch back into […]
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Now that Flannel Fishermen & his team have discussed the different types of flies used in fly fishing, it is time to outline some of the best flies to use for fly fishing. If you missed the article on the different types of fly fishing flies you might be a little behind on the lingo, […]
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OK, you have your fly rod and reel ready to go for the weekend, paired perfectly with a great line and tippet, but what some consider the most important part of fly fishing is still lacking from your inventory. You need a great selection of flies to cast! However, with aisles full of potential tackle […]
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Choosing the best fly fishing reel to match your new fly fishing rod is very important. There are so many options out there to choose from that often times it is difficult to compare “apples to apples,” as they might say. However, a great point of reference is cost, so in this article we are […]
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It only needs to happen once. The first time a salmon explodes out of the water on the end of your line, you’re hooked. You can experience that thrill countless times over a lifetime and never get tired of the excitement. We share your love for the fight, and our salmon up here in Alaska […]
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When folks make their first trip to Alaska for fly fishing adventures, they’re always a little surprised. It’s one thing to read about a state that covers 660,000 square miles. It’s another to look out the window of a bush plane and see an incredible, unspoiled wilderness stretching across the horizon. Where do we keep […]
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Fly fishing is called an art form by those sportsmen who chose to answer its call. I have spent years in the back country pursuing this dream, chasing the lean, vicious Golden and Brook trout living in the cold waters of the high Sierra Nevada Mountains of California or the massive Brown or Rainbow trout […]
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Baitcasting rods fall under the general category of casting rods, the latter of which includes spincasting rods and baitcasting rods. They are essentially the same, but the main difference is what type of reel you combine with the rod. Rather than using a spinning reel, baitcasting rods use baitcasting reels, which are becoming increasingly popular […]
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One of the best parts of living in North America is the vast wilderness and variation in geography, allowing for more forms of the adventure than one can even think of. Canada, in particular, is one massive playground for outdoor adventure, and having been born in Nova Scotia and currently residing in British Columbia, I […]
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The Pacific Northwest is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground! Combining everything from a scenic coastline, volcanic arcs, mountains, gorgeous rivers and streams, and a nice temperate climate, there are tons to experience. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Washington is one of the best states in America for fishing. There is an abundance of […]
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