When I was a little girl, I spent most of my summer time standing on a large rock in the middle of our local river casting lures to smallmouth bass.…
I've heard the argument that a dry-dropper rig isn't a good choice because it does neither half properly. The dry, the argument goes, gets bogged down by the dropper, and…
Becoming proficient in fly casting doesn't happen overnight. While a beginner may be making decent casts on day one and catching fish, it takes quite a while for the motion…
For those just getting started in fly fishing, it's rare to require more than a simple forward-and-back or roll cast to get a good presentation and catch fish. That said,…
Fly fishing is an inherently relaxing activity. Listening to the sound of a flowing creek and watching a dry fly drift make time seem to slow down. That said, there…
Fishing is often a group endeavor. Not much can beat a good fishing trip with beer, friends, and tall tales of the one that got away. There's something to be…
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This is a list I made and use for my own trips, and I think any backcountry angler will find it handy.
