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Washington State Proposes Fur Ban

Last year, the city of Denver tried to pass a ban on fur products. That ban was ultimately rejected, but that didn't stop anglers...

Angler Story of the Week: Catching GT In a River?

A Note from @tropicalsportfisher https://www.instagram.com/p/DFWi-hiyhrV/?hl=en “On certain moon phases, when giant sea mullet push into the rivers with big tidal currents, packs of big GTs follow...

How to Choose the Right Fly Rod In Every Situation

You wouldn't use a Zebco on a tuna, just as you wouldn't use a 4-weight on a tarpon. Any way you put it, there...

The Best Under Wader Pants 2026

Winter fishing, spring runoff, and cooling fall temperatures all have one thing in common: cold water. When it comes to staying warm, base layers...

Introducing The Drift: Life on the Water

One of the things I love most about fly fishing is how this sport endlessly generates new stories. Even with the shocking amount of...
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How to Tie: The Eelie

In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, Mike from LIFliesMike ties a fantastic sand eel or small baitfish pattern for Striped Bass, the...

Reel of the Week: Man Catches Monster Pike at His Feet!

A note from David (@davidpikefly) https://www.instagram.com/p/DAGN7kIiEMt/?hl=en "I sensed that there was a good fish in that pool, so I placed my drone right above it. The...

The Survival of Hayden Creek Cutthroat

Cutthroat trout have long been a passion of mine. They're my favorite fish, and not because they're easy to catch. They're emblematic of the...

Artist Spotlight: Seth Patterson

It's not too often you come across artwork blending traditional taxidermy techniques with western textiles and geometric patterns, but that is exactly what Seth...
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Fishing Tips: Nine Essential Skills for Tight Line and Euro Nymphing

These are the nine essential skills for tight line and euro nymphing. Things can get complicated pretty quickly, so let's boil it down to...