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Kc Badger Can't Catch a Steelhead
Steelhead are well known to be a fish of a thousand casts, but to Kc Badger, they are much more than that.
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WINTER FLY FISHING IN NEW ENGLAND
There were a couple of weeks straight where I didn’t see the thermometer climb much above 0 degrees. In truth, this is pretty typical for February in my part of the world.
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A Life Worth Fishing
At age 15, Kayla Lockhart received emancipation from what many would consider a far-from-normal childhood experience. Struggling with depression and anxiety, Kayla searched for a safe and stable outlet. At age 24, she picked up her first fly rod and found a new way to cope.
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Hopper Time
Take advantage of the heat and cool off on the river while serving up a supersized trout snacks during hopper season.
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No Days Wasted
Matus should remind us all that doing the things we enjoy in the outdoors is essential for reconnecting with ourselves. So after you watch this video, get up and get outside.
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TIPS FOR THE FIRST TIME FLATS ANGLERS
When a first-time flats angler looks at the expanse of salt water that lies in front of them, it can be overwhelming, confusing, and disorienting.
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A Season cut Short
This winter has been one wild ride. It started with heavy amounts of rainfall, causing the rivers in the Pacific North West to reach flood stages, making them impossible to fish. Then, the season came to an abrupt end, as the state of Washington shut down all fishing in response to COVID-19.
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Off The Grid
Social distancing has become the new norm, for the time being, I look back on my trip to CXI for a break from the current situation.
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Are anybody else's fingers cold?
Cold weather winter anglers are seasoned at the art of optimism.
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First Steelhead
Spey casting and the pursuit of steelhead have always interested me. Growing up in North Carolina, I mostly followed the blue lines on a map chasing smaller trout or fishing ponds for bass. Upon my arrival in Bend, I decided to pick up a Spey rod to learn how to cast it.
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In the loop - hopper dropper
If you're torn between fishing a dry fly or fishing a nymphing, Flat Brim Billy explains how to rig and fish a Hopper/Dropper set up, allowing you to do both.
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In the Loop - Reading Slow Water
Cam Sneakerton is back to explain the secrets of reading slower moving water.
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IN THE LOOP - WHAT TO BRING
In this episode of IN THE LOOP, Bob becomes part of the fly fishing fashion police and explains the two most common fashion mistakes anglers make while gearing up for a day on the water.
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IN THE LOOP - River Etiquette
In today’s episode of In The Loop, Randy Hard Hat goes over some simple rules for better river etiquette because no one likes being low-holed, snaked, or cut-off while out fishing.
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In The Loop - Fly Rod Basics
In this episode of In The Loop, Tight Loop Tony goes over the basics of fly rods to help both you and Bob better understanding the basics of fly rods.
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IN THE LOOP - Season 2 Trailer
Bob is back with his team of experts to help you understand the basics of fly fishing, from reading the water to what you should bring, the next time you go out fishing. Stay tuned for next week's episode of In The Loop.
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Winter's Chill
We have the choice to sit inside and day dream of future summer days or layer up and brave the winter cold in the hopes that we can find some fish.
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IN THE LOOP - DOUBLE STREAMER RIG
Breaking news for all you streamer junkies. On tonight's In The Loop, resident meat tugger Flatbrim Billy explains the dos and don'ts of a double streamer rig; "if one is good, two must be better."
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IN THE LOOP - BARBS ARE BAD
Let's take a quick safety timeout and go over the importance of pinching down the barb on your fly.
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A New Chapter
For me, my fondest memories of my childhood were when I was outside with my family.
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In The loop - Handling Fish
Next time you hook a fish, slow down and remember the Doctor's advice.
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IN THE LOOP - AVOIDING SPAWNERS
If it's like shooting fish in a barrel, and too good to be true, you may just be fishing for spawning fish.
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SLASHIN’ & CASTIN’: SWEET SPOT
...it’s a treasured luxury I wouldn’t trade, even if someone paid me.
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BASEBALL, SUNBURN, AND BAD PIZZA
The clippings of clousers, gurglers, and small, white baitfish patterns littered my desk, but I was ready.
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IN THE LOOP - THE APPROACH
Tonight on In The Loop, field correspondent Cam Sneakerton investigates some common mistakes made by anglers while approaching the river.
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Summer Traditions
Having watch family and fiends come together over the years to share their passion for fishing, Tyler and his group of close friends have created an annual tradition of exploring new water.
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FIND YOUR WATER - 24 HOURS IN L.A.
Fly fishing adventures don’t have to take place in far-flung, never-been-fished, exotic locales. Sometimes a train ticket, a few crazy friends, and 24 hours are all you need.
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Small Stream Sunday
After an ample monsoon season in southern Colorado, reservoirs reach capacity, tailwater sections of the South Platte River triple, even quadruple in flow at times, leaving local anglers and guides at a bit of a loss with what now feels like unfamiliar water.
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Beach, Don't Kill My Vibe
Summertime brings both sunshine and salmon to the PNW, but neither one are guaranteed.
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Midwest Traditions
The family tradition that was once highly dreaded during her teenage years, has become Kayla Lockhart's favorite time of the year.
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Burning Both Ends of the Florida Candle
For Florida, we had three goals: 1. Get shots at Tarpon, even though it was the beginning of March 2. Catch any saltwater fish DIY 3. Catch something on one of our own flies Easy enough right?
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Mud Season
When the lift stop spinning and seasonal crowds head out, the Mud Season for anglers have begun. This is a season the mountain locals come to love, this is the season their town and rivers become home again.
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Home waters: The Pisgah
The problem with private water is just that, it's private. Now imagine yourself fishing arguably the best stretch of trout water found on the East Coast. Well you can, on June 17th Davidson River Outfitters will be opening up their private section of the Davidson River to anyone that wants to demo a new Redington rod. We'll be camped out at their fly shop with new product that you can demo at no cost.
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Shark Week
With an exhausted broadband from being stuck inside and an upcoming trip Matus Sobolic and Seth Blackamore head to the beaches in San Diego in the pursue of landing a Leopard Shark on the fly.
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New Find Your Water Film - Contradictions
Escape to Montana’s legendary Bighorn River with Rich, a fly angler and hard-rock miner from Billings who works hard to play hard no matter the season. He understands what it means to be a contradiction, and his story highlights the nuanced relationship every angler has with the river. At the end of it all, though, Rich understands one vital truth about his identity.
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Winter Spell
The first warm snap of weather signals the change from the cold, dark months of winter to the longer and warmer days for summer.
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Saying Hi to Dad
Lee's Ferry is an amazing place, and to KC Badger it's a place where he can reconnect with his father through childhood memories and time on the water. Click the link below to read KC's write up about his relationship with his father and returning back to this special place to be with Dad once again
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Not The Worst Thing In The World
The closure of Pyramid Lake may not have been the worst thing in the world.
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Continents and Casting
I can clearly remember the expression on the Ghillie’s face as I introduced myself, I must have looked like I was coming off of something good.
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Lowcountry and High Hopes
What we don't see often, are people celebrating that day of nothing.
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Aloha Bones
Hawaii is not the location of easy eats or multi fish days, but it is the home of double digit fish.
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Deschutes Road Trip
The chance to catch a wild fish will cause anglers to travel thousands of miles and spend countless hours casting, in hope for that tug that may come only once a day.
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Small Streams, Sweat & Rattlesnakes
Summer in Appalachia lures anglers with the promise of cold water and hungry fish, but don't forget that some residents aren't friendly...
