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 		The Parachute Adams Dry Fly
Versatile Adams and Parachute Adams dry flies are great patterns that everyone can learn to tie.
Adaptive Fly Fishing Institute Certification
The Adaptive Fly Fishing Institute provides a means for fly fishing and fly tying instructors to specialize in teaching people with disabilities.
The Art of Fly Tying
When winter weather makes fly fishing trips far and few between, it's time to stock up on fishing flies and dreams.
Beloved Story Writer William Tapply Dies
William G. Tapply, well known for his elegant, easy style and unforgettable characters, died at his home in Hancock, New Hampshire on July 28, 2009.
Trout Stream Fly-Fishing Instructional Book
Angler and fly shop owner Harry Murray's pocket-sized book is packed full of instruction. The slim volume is like a portable fly-fishing clinic.
Trout Fishing Streams in Virginia
Cold mountain waters in Virginia offer challenge and fun for fly fishermen.
Knots Used in Fly Fishing
No matter how good the fishing tackle or how skilled the angler, if knots break, fish are lost. Bringing that trophy trout or smallmouth to the net requires strong knots.
Fly Fishing Expert Advice
Day One to Die Hard, by Jeff Loftin, is a valuable guide for anyone who wants to start fly fishing.
Learning Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is an intricate sport that allows for a lifetime of learning, but it's not hard to get started.
Fly Fishing for Bass
Anglers are discovering that fly rods are not just for trout.
Fishing Tennessee's Watauga River
Fishing the Watauga can be challenging, but those who know how can catch dozens of rainbow trout, along with the occasional brookie or beautifully speckled brown.
Catch More Fish with the Muddler Minnow
The Muddler Minnow is a fly pattern with a long history of catching wide varieties of fish by diverse fishing techniques.
Fishing the Woolly Bugger
When anglers are asked to name favorite fly patterns, most include the Woolly Bugger on their list. This may be the most versatile of all flies.
Fishing Waders That Fit
Standing in trout streams or still water, fly fishermen rely on waders to keep them warm and dry. However, a good fit may not be easy to find.
Fly Fishing for Steelhead on Michigan's AuSable
Whether wading or fishing from boats, fly fishermen will find angling adventure when they go after steelies on the AuSable River.
Fly Fishing for Crappie
Spring is prime crappie fishing time. Take the first ones just as waters start to warm with this fly fishing technique.
Project Healing Waters Goes International
Project Healing Waters is dedicated to the physical and emotional recovery of injured veterans through fly fishing. Now, Canadian military can also participate.
Tube Flies for Fly Fishing
Tube flies bring great versatility to fly fishing. Hooks and other elements can be interchanged on the spot as desired.
Water Contamination and Wading Boots
Anglers can carry aquatic nuisance species on wading gear. Wading boots are suspected to be the main culprits.
Learn How to Tie Fishing Flies
Fly fishing offers great enjoyment. Learning to tie flies adds another element of satisfaction to the sport.
Project Healing Waters is Great Therapy
Project Healing Waters is a remarkable program in which wounded soldiers learn to fly fish. The goal is to aid participants in physical and emotional recovery.
Cleaning Fly Lines
Following a few basic rules for cleaning keeps fly lines casting smoothly. Caring for fly lines requires maintaining a clean, slick surface.
Dave's Hopper and Whit Hopper
As water temperatures drop, fish begin feeding again. Hoppers and other terrestrials are effective flies for late summer and early autumn.
Lure Selection for Fly Fishing
These techniques help anglers choose the right lure to zero in on fish species.
Bass Bug Fishing
Lobbing deer hair bugs to bass is great fishing. It's hard to beat hooking a largemouth, watching it explode out of the water, then landing it on a six-weight fly rod.
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 		How to Determine the Weight of a Fly Rod
The weight of a fly rod refers to how heavy a line is needed to make it cast properly. It is vital to know this when choosing fly line, and easy to figure out.
Best Tarpon Flies
Though a number of classic tarpon fly patterns are still among the best, saltwater fly fishing has evolved over the decades, and new top flies have emerged.
Salmon to be Returned to the Tay
As the salmon fishing season begins on the River Tay, anglers are being asked to throw back the salmon they catch on the river between now and June to conserve stocks.
Best Dry Flies for Trout
Fly fishing for trout with dry flies is as good as it gets. There is nothing as satisfying as seeing a fish come up and slurp in a well placed dry.
Best Nymphs for Trout Fly Fishing
Nymphs are the best fly patterns to use for trout when the fish are not feeding on the surface. The best nymphs are basic, and do a great job imitating imitating insects.
Tying Crazy Charlie Flies for Bonefish
Small, light weighted shrimp fly patterns are some of the most effective for bonefish. The crazy charlie, one of these patterns, is fairly easy to tie at home.
Tying the Mini Puff Bonefish Fly
Mini puff bonefish flies are fairly easy to tie, as far as saltwater flies go. And in addition to that, they are a top shrimp pattern for flats fishing.
Tying the Pheasant Tail Nymph
The pheasant tail nymph is one of the most popular mayfly nymph imitations. It is a basic pattern that represents several mayfly species.
Tying Adams Dry Flies for Trout
Adams dry flies are the top mayfly patterns for trout. Tying these trout flies requires tyers to follow a template that is also used for creating other patterns.
Tying the Zug Bug
Zug bugs are some of the most basic wet fly patterns for trout. These flies can represent a number of mayfly and caddis species, and they work in many situations.
Tying the Muddler Minnow
Muddler minnow flies are some of the best all around bass streamers. Tying the muddler minnow is fairly easy, and certainly worth the time for bass fly fishers.
Tying the Gotcha with Rabbit Fur
There are a number of bonefish flies that seem to do very well quite often. The bunny Gotcha, a simple pattern with rabbit fur, is one of those top flies.
Tying the Goddard Caddis Fly
Caddis flies are some of the top foods for trout. There are a number of fly patterns that represent these insects, including the Goddard caddis.
Tying the Elk Hair Caddis Fly
The elk hair caddis fly is one of the most popular all around dry flies for trout fishers. Tying this trout fly is so easy that it is a good starting fly for novices.
How to Tie a Merkin Crab Fly
Del Brown's permit merkin crab fly is easy to tie at home. Despite the introduction of many new patterns, his continues to be among the top crab flies around.
Tying Gotcha Bonefish Flies
The gotcha is one of the best bonefish fly patterns, and tying it is very easy. Only a few materials are needed to make this shrimp imitation.
How to Tie a Blacknose Dace
The blacknose dace is one of the most popular and effective early-season trout fly patterns. Like most hairwing streamers, it is also a great pattern for beginners.
How to Select a Fly Rod
Buying your first fly rod can be a daunting task. How can you choose from the myriad options available? It's easy once you answer three simple questions.
How to Tie a Mickey Finn
The Mickey Finn is one of the most popular trout flies in the world, and as an added bonus for those who tie flies, it also one of the easiest to create.
How to Catch Fish Using Nymphs
Using nymphs is one of the most effective methods of fly fishing for trout. This article outlines the equipment, set-up and techniques to fish with nymph patterns.
Catch More Trout on a Guided Fly Fishing Trip
Anglers who hire a professional fly fishing guide in the Rocky Mountains will learn more, catch more fish and have more fun on their next trout fishing vacation.
Monster Bonefish of the Bahamas
The islands of the Bahamas are some of the best places in the world to fly fish for huge bonefish. Monster bonefish of the Bahamas are hungry and at times, easy to catch.
Trout Fishing in Winter
Sure, most of us have the time and inclination to fish in the frigid rivers of the Southwest in the summertime. But winter is no reason to hibernate the flyrod!
Fly Fishing the Grand Canyon
Once stocked, trout abound in the upstream waters of Grand Canyon National Park. The river, however, is different from most trout streams.
Fly Fishing for Greenback Cutthroat Trout
Greenback Cutthroat are as gorgeous and rare as trout come in the U.S. Every fly fisher should experience their spectacular colors and habitat -- and their challenge!
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