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Fly Tying 101: A Beginner’s Guide

The art of fly tying is synonymous with the act of fly fishing itself. For many, fly tying is a way of expressing what...

Fly Fishing 101: How to Catch Big Winter Trout on Streamers

When it comes to fly fishing for trout, I’m a complete streamer junkie. No matter where I’m fishing, what hatch is happening, or what...

Top 5 Winter Fly Fishing Destinations

Picture this: snowflakes falling over a trout stream, fish slowly rising to the surface, and you’re the only angler in sight. In an ideal...

Fly Fishing 101: How To Choose Your First Fly Rod

Walk into any fly shop, or browse around online, and you'll quickly realize there are more fly rod choices out there than questionable food...

Winter Fishing at Low Flows

In the mountain west, this winter has not been as forceful as many past seasons, though there is still time for snowpack to even...

10 Best Midge Flies for Winter Trout Fly Fishing

We pulled up to the gravel parking lot, which was completely vacant of other anglers. Most anglers this time of year are holed up...
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How to Tie: Pass’s Guide Shrimp

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Michael Passalacqua with Ole Florida Fly Shop ties a shrimp fly that every saltwater angler should carry...
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How to Tie: CDC Jig Head Nymph

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Davie McPhail ties jig style nymph that every angler should carry a variety of in their fly...

Kirk’s Kitchen: Grilled Fish on the Halfshell

There’s something satisfying about simplicity—a dish that doesn’t need to be overly complex for the ingredients to shine. Grilled fish on the halfshell is...
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How to Tie: Probasco Poacher

“Just swung one up on the Probasco Poacher!” Any text from Mitch Baker, Swing the Fly's Publications Editor, breaks through the monotony of another work-from-home...
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Fishing Tips: How to Catch Grayling

Whether or not you've caught grayling before, you could always benefit from some new tips when targeting these unique fish. Check out this video...

Swinging Flies for Great Lakes Steelhead

Migratory rainbow trout from steelhead lineage were first transplanted to the Great Lakes region around 1875 and established self-sustaining naturalized populations in all five...