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Introducing Boss Tin's Non-Toxic Fishing WeightsBy Guest Writers Stetson & Cia AdkissonYou wouldn't purposely put something toxic in your drinking water or in the pond where your kids play, but you might inadvertently be doing that every time you cast a lead-weighted line into the water. Boss Tin is a fishing accessories manufacturer committed to [...]

Check out the:Ask About Fly Fishing Podcast"What Fly for What Bug?" with Ascent Fly Fishing's Peter Stitcher Last week I had the distinct pleasure of joining Roger Maves for his podcast "Ask About Fly Fishing". Started back all the way in 2006, Ask About Fly Fishing is one of the most informative and respected sources [...]

When fishing the Fall through the Spring, being able to identify and effectively target shelves and drop-offs in the river will give you access to the greatest concentrations of fish and some of the hottest action of the season! When the waters are low and food in the river thin, shelves and drop-offs [...]

Aquatic Insects Lead the DanceThe question was first voiced several hundred years ago when the grandfather of fly fishing pulled the first roughly-tied fly from the jaws of his primitive vice and mused, “Now what is this fly supposed to imitate and when should I fish it?” Echoing across the centuries, this same question can [...]

Winter is one of my favorite times of year to fish. While many anglers hang up their gear and call it quits when the snow starts to fly, I don't, and neither should you. Here are 3 ways to help you prepare for wintertime success on the water. Get your gear ready for the colder [...]

Wearing one of these shirts feels like being hugged by a fly tyer!We Survive Together! We Thrive Together! In the trying times of Covid, social distancing on the river can be a challenge as all of us are long for some normalcy and to get back on the water with our friends and families. The [...]

Why a Fiberglass RodShould be your Next Fly Rod!By Guest Writer: Jon HillIf you are looking for ferocious fights, soft precise fly presentations, and the chance to get your knuckles rapped every time you hook up, look no further than a fiberglass fly rod!Whether you want to change things up and replace your carbon fiber/graphite [...]

Fly Fishing During the Coronavirus - Take Heart & Find HopePhoto Credit - Mark JessopWe're facing some trying times and the future is uncertain. No matter how much toilet paper and canned goods we feel compelled to stockpile, the future is out of our control and that is disconcerting. It is at times [...]

The Answers to the Test are in Your Seine!What would it take to make this the best fishing season of your life? Would you have to drop big bucks on a new Winston rod and Hatch reel? Would you have to get a second mortgage on your house and put a fishing guide [...]