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Fjället - Fly Fishing In Swedish Lapland

We all have been there, looking out the window at the shitty weather outside. Dreaming away for a little bit, thinking. I want to be out there again, peacefulness and with nothing to worry about. L...

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Connecting Loops in Fly Fishing Lines

Whether connection backing to fly line, fly line to leader, or sometimes even tippet to leader, you will use the versatile loop-to-loop connection frequently. Pay special attention when closing the...

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Bigger is Better - Big flies, Big fish, Big Fly Rods.

Big flies, Big fish, Big Fly Rods. The day I bought my first fly rod was the day I acquired my first vice. To me there was never a question in my mind, if I take up fly fishing, fly tying has to be...

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The Fly Rod-breakin’ Blues - Joe Mahler

At one time or another in every fly fisher’s life he will find himself quietly looking down at a broken rod. That sinking feeling. Maybe it was a favorite, or maybe it’s the night before a bonefish...

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Fly Fishing Knots - The Improved Clinch Knot

Improved Clinch Knot - Joe Mahler The improved clinch, to me. Is the ’57 Chevy of knots. There are sleeker and stronger knots, but this one is the classic. When properly tied, seated, and tightened...