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Fishing Reel Review – Cadence vs Kastking
Fishing reel review! After 3 seasons, I compare the Cadence CS10 reel vs the KastKing Sharky III. I put both
Kayak Maintenance – Pre-Season Kayak Care for Spring!
After a long winter, we are all anxious to get back out on the water! But, don’t rush! Take the
Hack to Measure Fish – Stay Legal!
What’s the fastest way to measure the length of the fish? Admit it, as anglers we obsess about how big
The Fluorocarbon Leader Rip Off
We are all fans of fluorocarbon line whether using it just as a leader, tippet or main line. But, don’t
Easy Way to Tie on a Dropper Fly
This tip has two answers. The first, and quickest, is to leave a long tag end of tippet when you
Easy Way to Thread Tippet on Small Flies
Most anglers tie flies onto tippet by repeatedly stabbing the tippet directly at the tiny opening in the eye of the hook. There is a more natural way that eliminates frustration, is faster and does not require magnification.
Hatch Chart 101
Typically, experts develop hatch charts through years of observation, and different people may see different things based on when they are on the stream; resulting in small differences.
The Fantastic Forceps
For the new fly angler, the forceps (aka hemostat) is an easily overlooked, critical tool. Do not make a quick purchase of the cheapest thing you can find! Examples of the wrong choices include medical hemostats or a set of needle-nose pliers masquerading in the role.
3 Quick Fly Fishing Tips
Here’s a collection of tips that don’t fit into any category and will make your journey into the sport of fly fishing more straightforward – a few lessons from my personal school of hard knocks.
