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The Art of Teasing for Striped Bass

Article Written by Paul Dixon. Learn More About the author below / Article Read Time: 7 Minutes I turned to my client and said, “Are you...

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Jig Streamer Tactics

Article Written by Matt Koles. Learn More About the author below / Article Read Time: 6 Minutes The jig streamers started for me at Pyramid Lake in Nevada...

Pro Staff Highlight: Why Team Jaruco Chooses Cortland C-16

Pro Staff Highlight: Why Team Jaruco Chooses Cortland C-16

Jaruco is a 90' Jarrett Bay sportfishing boat that is widely recognized for its advanced build, using materials like Carbon Fiber and titanium in its...

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2 Frog Fishing Tips for Big Bass

Article Written by Justin Jones. Learn More About the author belowArticle Read Time: 4 Minutes My Firsthand Experience with Frog Fishing Frog fishing has increasingly...

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Stepping Up To The Plate With Tarpon

The magic of chasing tarpon with fly tackle was popularized and continues to be refined in the transparent Florida Keys’ waters. Even the most experienced...

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Flats Fishing for Striped Bass

The beauty of fly fishing for Striped Bass in the Northeast is the variety of environments you get to target them in. Flats fishing is...

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Introduction to Fly Fishing for Bass

Largemouth Bass have a stigma surrounding them that they are easy to catch. While this may be true in some places, to truly achieve next...

Three fishermen on a boat getting ready to dry fly fish

Ultra Premium Dry Fly Tactics

From time to time, I hear the misconception that fluorocarbon tippet cannot be used for dry fly fishing because of its inability to float. While...

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The Largest Walleye Run in the World

In the spring, the Detroit River sees the biggest walleye migration in the world. Millions upon millions of Lake Erie walleye push up the Detroit...

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Fly Fishing Paradise in Southwest Colorado

High Country in the Uncompahgre National Forest Colorado is known for its dramatic mountain scenery, cold and clean rivers, and world class trout fishing. Ridgway,...

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Springtime Fly Fishing For Striped Bass

Get an inside look into one of the best Striped Bass Fisheries in the Northeast from one of the most premiere guides in the area,...

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2 Preseason Preparation Tips for Fly Line Maintenance

With fly lines being a crucial piece of gear in a fly fishing outfit, taking the time during the offseason is a great way to...

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