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Article Beginner's Buzzer Feb 20. 2005 Stillwater A Buzzer is basically an imitation of the pupa of a midge. The buzzers are best known from British stillwater fishing, but are actually very widespread and common all over the world. Learn how to tie a simple buzzer and how to fish it. Go to the full article by GFF partner Martin Joergensen	Article A smart spooler Nov 5. 2004 Rinsing The Smart Spooler is one of those gadgets that you didn't know you needed before you got it. The Smart Spooler is aimed primarily at aiding fly anglers in cleaning their lines, but the neatly designed and sturdy tool has several other purposes. Read Martin Joergensen's full review here	Article Chubby Fishing Aug 24. 2004 Freshwater Kasper Mühlbach started fishing for chub with small lumps of dough as a kid, but has since developed flies and techniques to take this query on a fly rod. His chub patterns are simple and will most likely catch you roach and bream too if they are around. Read Kasper's article here
Article Leaders&Tippets Q&A Jul 2. 2004 Tying the knot This small article is a selection of questions and answers about leaders and tippets accumulated over the years. Martin Joergensen has harvested the most popular questions with the assistance of his fellow GFF partner Steve Schweitzer. Check their answers here.	Article Going deep Apr 19. 2004 Hook, line and sinker This could be an article in a series called "Nymphing From Top-to-Bottom: The Untold Secrets". This article covers ways to get a fly to fish deep in the water by adding weight or using different lines and casting or mending techniques. Read Martin Joergensen's advice here.	Article Strike Indicator Scientology Apr 12. 2004 A GFF Exclusive! Strike indicators aren't just flyfishing bobbers; they do much more, if you know the secrets! Learn how to make and use them from GFF partner Steve Schweitzer. How to make & fish strike indicators.
Article O'io Boy'o! Feb 22. 2004 Hawaiian Bonefish! The flats of Oahu in Hawai'i, harbor some of the largest bonefish in the world... although, Hawai'i isn't your typical bonefishing destination. Read why, how to do it and what you will catch in this destination article by GFF partner Steve Schweitzer	Article End of the rainbow Sep 28. 2003 Prisoners In Denmark fishing for escaped sea farm rainbows is possible when a cage breaks. The sport is good and you can catch - and kill - several prize size fish in the 50-60 cenimetre or 20-24" range in a day, helping removing them from nature. Read Martin Joergensen's article and see the pictures here	Article Flyline Maintenance 101 Apr 16. 2003 DIY Maintaining that expensive string coated with plastics and polymers is the best medicine for adding years of life your flyline. Consider cleaning flylines after every 3-5 uses or when the water is particularly dirty. Click here to read how to clean and maintain a flyline - by GFF Partner Steve Schweitzer.
Article Montana Trout Mar 5. 2003 First time Craig Fellin, owner of Big Hole Outfitters in Montana, tells how a first time flyfisher can spend a week working with an experienced guide learning most aspects of the sport at his or her own pace. "By the end of the week, you should have a mastery of the sport" he writes. Go to Montana	Article Fly line anatomy Nov 24. 2002 Basics My fly line doesn't understand me! And I don't understand it... This article tries to explain tapers, densities, coatings, memory and all the terms used for these expensive pieces of string. Read the article	Article Selecting a kayak Nov 18. 2002 Part 2 I have seen many recommendations - many different recommendations - and I must admit that I personally hesitate to recommend any particular type, make or model of kayak. More here
Article Saved soles Oct 25. 2002 DIY Felt is great for soles on wading boots. But while it overcomes slippery rocks it does not overcome waer. But luckily it is easy to replace the worn down soles. Buy some felt, som glue and follow Martin Joergensen through the process step by step.	Article Production leaders Oct 24. 2002 Factory What is production leader tying? Tying more than 2 leaders at a time! But, if you are like me, you find out that tomorrow you may go fishing, so you scramble to tie just enough leaders (usually 2) to handle the day and go on with life.	Article The Overlooked Asset Oct 1. 2002 Get better When fly fishing, your prime assets are not the hardware you are using or the new, neat casting style you learned - it is something far less physical.

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Permalink Submitted by Brian Mepps Man... on Thu, 2012-09-20 12:31

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I was turtored in the art of fishing by my older brother. As a guide and mentor he pushed me at times at a hectic pace attempting to expose me to as many areas of fishing as he and his circle of anglers knew and enjoyed. He was patient and all of his harsh criticism honest as he helped me to hone my fledgling skills. My brother is gone now fishing with the likes of Emerson and Homer, I am sure arguing the nature of the universe. I stand by him and with him everytime I hear the laugh of a new inductee whether it be child, or adult.

In my years since i

Permalink Submitted by Raymond Richard on Sun, 2012-06-10 06:24

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In my years since i was little,i have been blessed with my dad introducing me to fishing and hunting and throu the years enjoyed the seniors who share the same sport and thaugh me so much and to sit with them by the fire sipping tea and maybe a little extra in the tea,i always wanted to see or do something special for them ,since dad is 84 this year and will be fly fishing for atlantic salmon with me and is anxious for this .i would love to see and read more stories about dads and kids for fathers day because alot of us wouldnt fly fish if it wasnt for our dads who took us and showed us how to,for me Dad is the best fly i can have with me when fishing together ,even when we dont catch anything watching others sitting on the bank ,laughing and listning to his stories and especially when another guy his age show up and they talk wow i sit there and listen like a kid in a candy store.your site is so great for me and shared with others thank u.

Brilliant site guys,

Permalink Submitted by Jon Morgan-Parker on Tue, 2012-03-13 02:33

Brilliant site guys,...

Brilliant site guys, been looking for help for ages...
Brilliant, thank you for putting this together !
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