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Full Swing on the Salmon River

Brooks Robinson previews salmon season on New York’s Salmon River, covering Lake Ontario reports, spawning conditions, river etiquette, and the fly fishing gear he recommends for Great Lakes...

Fly Fishing On the Water People and Places
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The Art of Teasing for Striped Bass

Paul Dixon breaks down the art of teasing striped bass and bluefish on the fly, covering teaser tactics, fly line setups, braid, leaders, boat approach, casting, and hook...

Fly Fishing On the Water People and Places
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Jig Streamer Tactics

Matt Koles explains his jig streamer approach for Truckee River trout, covering how the technique started, mono-streamer rigs, Euro Nymph fly lines, water-loaded casts, rods, and fluorocarbon tippet.

On the Water People and Places Tips / Tactics / Set Ups
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2 Frog Fishing Tips for Big Bass

Justin Jones shares frog fishing tips for bass, covering retrieve speed, long pauses, bait size, frog style, grass fishing, and why Master Braid is his go-to line for...

Bass Fishing On the Water Tips / Tactics / Set Ups
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Stepping Up To The Plate With Tarpon

Paul Bruun and Captain Frank Catino share practical tarpon fly fishing advice, covering casting practice, presentation, strip strikes, line management, fighting fish, and Cortland tarpon fly line options.

Fly Fishing On the Water Tips / Tactics / Set Ups
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Flats Fishing for Striped Bass

  Vinny Catalano shares his approach to flats fishing for striped bass on Long Island, covering tide, light, fly placement, retrieve speed, leader setup, fly lines, and skiff...

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Introduction to Fly Fishing for Bass

Peter Jordan makes the case for targeting largemouth bass on the fly, covering pressure, strike zones, structure, stealthy presentations, weed guards, and the mindset needed to find bigger...

Bass Fishing Fly Fishing On the Water
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Ultra Premium Dry Fly Tactics

Brooks Robinson explains why he uses fluorocarbon tippet for dry fly fishing, especially on technical Upper Delaware trout, and how to pair it with nylon tapered leaders.

Fly Fishing Line Knowledge On the Water
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