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Do Trout Eat Frogs and Tadpoles?
Few anglers seem to have witnessed trout feeding on trout or tadpoles, yet they seem like such an easy meal. Tadpoles, in particular, seem far too slow and calorie dense to be ignored by a large...
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Best Topwater Lures for Pike and Musky
Topwater fishing for big pike and musky is some of the most exciting freshwater fishing in the world. The takes are explosive, the fights exciting, and you might even be able to do some sight fishing...
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Do Bass Eat Lizards? What about Turtles?
Do bass eat lizards? If you listen to the marketing of many tackle companies, of course they do. Yet, I don’t see many lizards swimming in the lakes, ponds, or streams that bass make their home in....
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Pike and Musky Fly Fishing Leaders
The most daunting part about targeting Pike and Musky on the fly (for beginners) is figuring out leaders. How do you set-up a leader for fly fishing Pike and Musky? You can’t very well just use the...
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Do Bass Eat Dragonflies?
When you look at a bass anglers tacklebox, you’ll see plenty of lures that mimic large, high-calorie prey items; swimbaits, crayfish, frogs, and mice lures are all common in a bass anglers arsenal....
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Do Trout Eat Dragonflies?
Adult dragonflies are an interesting prey species. It’s one of those prey items that many trout anglers think are too big, and bass anglers think are too small. As an angler that targets both fish,...
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Best Flies for Targeting Big Pike and Musky
Pike and musky flies are unique in the world of fly fishing. These flies are larger and flashier than many fly anglers are used to. Often, these flies require specialized fly fishing rigs to cast...
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Musky and Big Pike Fly Fishing Setup
Fly fishing for pike and musky is a thrilling experience. The strikes can be savage, the fights explosive, and it can be all over in a matter of seconds. Fly fishing musky also differs greatly from...
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Fishing Mouse Patterns for Big Trout
Mice may seem too large a meal for trout, indeed many anglers think of them more as bass prey than trout food. Many trout populations do indeed feed heavily on mice and other small rodents though....
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Fly Fishing for Mooneye – How to
Mooneye are a blast to target on the fly, and it’s a shame they don’t get more attention from fly and spin anglers alike. They’re a hyperactive fish, and are strong fighters. The fight is comparable to...
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How to Fish for Walleye in Rivers
Fly fishing for walleye. It’s not something you hear about that often, but it can be done! There are select few anglers that purposely target walleye while fly fishing. This is a shame, as these fish...
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What is the Difference between Cold, Temperate, and Tropical Fly Lines?
Choosing the right fly line can be a daunting task. Floating/sinking and weight are often the primary considerations in fly line selection and tend to get the most attention. Just as important, is...
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7 Cicada Fly Patterns for an Amazing Hatch
Fly anglers live for hatches, and cicada hatches are no different. When we get on the river and a large mayfly, caddisfly, or stonefly hatch is going on, we know we’re in for a good day of fishing....
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How to Whip Finish a Fly
What is a whip finish? A whip finish is the primary knot used by fly tiers to finish off a fly. It is an essential skill to learn for anyone learning how to tie flies. It is necessary to complete...
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Are There Trout in Ottawa?
“Where can I go trout fishing in Ottawa?”, It’s a common question I hear from anglers new to the area. Unfortunately, most of the waterways in the Ottawa valley are better suited to warmer water...
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9+ Different Methods to Tie Weedless Flies
A well-done single-strand mono weed guard on a clouser minnow. Credit to Instagram user vincezawada. With the increasing popularity of fly fishing, a larger variety of fish species are being targeted...
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Do Trout Feed at Night? How to Catch Trout in the Dark.
Do trout bite at night? I can tell you definitively that yes, trout do feed in the dark. Not only can trout be caught at night, but it tends to be big trout that feed more heavily in the dark. Let’s...
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5 Unique Turtle Fly Patterns
Turtles are not a prey item often considered by fly anglers. Even though adult turtles are mostly left alone, many fish will opportunistically feed on young turtles that they can swallow whole. As...
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Smallmouth Bass Flies – The Best 21
Is it your first time fly fishing for smallmouth bass? Perhaps you’ve been chasing smallies on the fly for a while, and are looking for new fly pattern ideas? Let’s look at some of the best flies for...
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Fly Fishing for Longnose Gar & Gar Fly Patterns
Longnose Gar caught on a white and yellow streamer. Fly fishing for longnose gar not only offers an opportunity to target an oddball fish, but it’s also tons of fun! These prehistoric fish readily take...
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