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Fly Fishing Destination Travel – Tips & Advice For Planning Your Trip

Fly

Spring fishing is here, with summer quickly approaching. It’s time to take advantage of all the amazing fishing opportunities both locally and domestically. Depending on where you live, you might have to wait out for snow melt, frozen lakes, before the conditions get just right, but for those that have...

Light Tackle Snapper Fishing

Conventional

It's no secret that snapper are the tastiest fish in the ocean. In Southwest Florida, our main snapper are Mangrove (Gray), Yellowtail, and American Red Snapper, with the occasional Vermilion and Lane snappers mixed in. Many anglers target snapper with some sort of heavy weighted bottom rig. While this method...

TFO Rods Presents An Interview with Founder Rick Pope

Conventional / Fly

Almost three decades ago, Rick Pope started Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) with the mission of getting more anglers into the sport of fishing by providing high-end performance fly rods at a fraction of the competitors. The rest is history. We recently visited Rick at his ranch in central Texas to...

Jack Man – A Topwater Jack Crevalle Story

Conventional

These gear wreckers travel in packs hunting banks and bars killing anything in their way.  Speed and noise are the triggers. The faster you go and the more you make, the better.   The fishing is intense.  Once angry enough your plug or fly will be lost in an explosion...

Winter Fly Fishing on the Owens River

Fly

In the valley nestled between the Eastern Slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Western Slopes of the Inyo and White Mountains in Eastern California lies the Owens River. It’s headwaters begin just south of Mono Lake and then winds almost 200 miles south. While the river is probably...

Frozen Toes and Big Bows – Winter Fly Fishing For Trout

Fly

Cold air fills my lungs as I step out of the truck. The mountains couldn't be quieter; the only sound is the faint bubbles of the river some distance off. There are no tracks in the lot and it doesn't seem like anyone has been here in sometime. Days like...

Large Arbor Reel Care & Maintenance

Fly

Spool & Frame Finish Anodized aluminum reels are extremely corrosion-resistant but should be rinsed with fresh water after exposure to saltwater to help protect them. Warm water and a toothbrush can be used to dissolve any salt buildup, which may be in the reel. Anti-corrosive products such as spray polishes,...

Quick Guide To Rod Power & Rod Actions

Conventional

Understanding the difference between a rod’s “power” and “action” can make a dramatic difference in the way you fish and shop for rods. Knowing why each tool works in a particular way will help you better utilize the tools you already own, as well as determine which tools you need...