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Nymph/Wet Fly Leaders: Nymph, Midge - 21 variations

Nicely tapered and delicate leader for the smaller flies down to the 14-16-18 and smaller range.
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South Swedish Sea Trout

Article Every year fishermen from all over the world visit the swedish shores and rivers, hoping their exertions will be rewarded with one of the large sea trout. Spin fishing is popular and effective. Is fly fishing possible or is it "Guru Meditation #8400001 - Unknown method"?
20 years 3 months ago

A Backyard in Nowhere

Review After having seen this DVD, I'm reminded in many ways about my feelings after having seen the first of AEG's videos, Trout Bum Diaries.
14 years 6 months ago

Measuring the temperature

Article Is this just for nerds or do you as angler get something out of knowing how accurate you can measure the temperature? For some, knowing the temperature may change the day from a disaster to success.
19 years 8 months ago

Build a Grip Lathe

Article As we've alluded to in other articles, making your own grips from cork rings is an important part of building a custom rod. "Staying with the cost-effective strategy, I decided to try and build my own cork lathe using common materials and a drill." Read more of Jon Jenkin's article.
23 years 6 months ago

Mark Vagn Hansen, Denmark

Article Photographer Mark Vagn Hansen has contributed two patterns:
23 years 9 months ago

S&L's Lost Flies

Article Dick Stewart and Bob Leeman's book "Trolling Flies for Trout and Salmon" has inspired fly tyers for the 24 years since it's publication in 1982. Here, finally, we get to see some of the patterns listed in the back of the book that did not have supporting photographs.
19 years 7 months ago

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