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Help wanted

The Global FlyFisher is in dire need of new and fresh content, and you can help! This article explains why - and what you can do.

Oct 13. 2007

Are your dreaming of having your fly pattern, your fishing pictures, your fly fishing stories, your DIY-project published on the web? Well, here's the chance. GFF is always looking for contributors. And everybody can take part.

Feb 10. 2000

Bobs Garage

There is a story behind "The Garage". Not too long ago my wife and I were renting a two story house that had a tiny little room upstairs with no closet. Since we already had a spare bedroom for family visitors, this room was quickly claimed as the "Sports Room".

The Flies That Trout Prefer

Aug 25. 2025

I’m tempted to call this a fly tying book with an attitude ... and I mean that in a good way

Jan 30. 2025

Perdigon - Caddis Pupae

Perdigon flies are extremely heavy, boasting a tungsten weighted bead. They are also very smooth being coated by UV resin, so they get down deep in the water, to where the trout are very quickly.

Jan 23. 2025

Perdigon - Midge Larvae Pupa

Perdigon flies are extremely heavy, boasting a tungsten weighted bead. They are also very smooth being coated by UV resin, so they get down deep very quickly.

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