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The River Dick
As our sport grows in popularity it’s worth considering the finer points of river and on-water etiquette.
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A Fabulous Trick For CDC Flies
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Hauling aids in casting long distances, counteracting the effects of wind and increasing accuracy.
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On Skates, Ski Boots and Fly Rods
Must you be an expert fly caster to decide whether any given rod is “worthy” or not?
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Must you be an expert fly caster to decide whether any given rod is “worthy” or not?
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Gear Roll-up: More 2025 Gear “Likes,” Three Trout Reels, Deeter on the Ross-Coors Light Collab
2025 provided a mix of newcomers, long-running workhorses and a little “fishing-adjacent” gear that quietly makes the day on the water better.
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Fly lines can be pretty damn expensive these days, but they are undeniably the jet fuel that makes the planes fly.
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Castwork: Dan Stein
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Stu Tripney is an artist, writer, fly-fishing guide, casting instructor and fly designer from the South Island of New Zealand.
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Castwork: Rusty Vorous
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AT News: The Fly Fishing Show
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