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Euro Streamers

Euro streamer tactics combine the control of tight-line nymphing with the strike appeal of small jigged streamers. Jason Haddix breaks down pattern choices, bead weight, leader setup and...

Line Knowledge People and Places Tips / Tactics / Set Ups
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Q&A with MLF Pro Fred Roumbanis

Cortland Line interviews Fred “Boom Boom” Roumbanis about his bass fishing career, tournament goals, favorite techniques, and why he relies on Cortland braid.

Bass Fishing People and Places Tips / Tactics / Set Ups
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Q&A with Flip Pallot

A quick Q&A with Flip Pallot on first fish, favorite water, outdoor influences, Lefty Kreh, and a life shaped by fly fishing.

Fly Fishing People and Places
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Full Swing on the Salmon River

Brooks Robinson previews salmon season on New York’s Salmon River, covering Lake Ontario reports, spawning conditions, river etiquette, and the fly fishing gear he recommends for Great Lakes...

Fly Fishing On the Water People and Places
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The Art of Teasing for Striped Bass

Paul Dixon breaks down the art of teasing striped bass and bluefish on the fly, covering teaser tactics, fly line setups, braid, leaders, boat approach, casting, and hook...

Fly Fishing On the Water People and Places
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Jig Streamer Tactics

Matt Koles explains his jig streamer approach for Truckee River trout, covering how the technique started, mono-streamer rigs, Euro Nymph fly lines, water-loaded casts, rods, and fluorocarbon tippet.

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