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"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler." ─ Henry David Thoreau
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Alternative Fly Rod Tactics - There are things you may not consider throwing with a fly rod. The kick is that many of these alternative fly rod baits are far more "traditional" than you thought! A fly rod is a versatile tool, explore the alternatives! (Will open in a new window, this article resides on a different site.)
Big Hare Tactics for Autumn Bronze - Late in the year, and then again early in the year, nothing produces like big baits. The Double Bunny is a great solution
It's a Buggy World! - Bass Bugging is closer than you think. Once a big black bass explodes on your topwater, you'll be hooked deeper than the fish!
A Calico Time of Year - A primer and a place to begin consideration of serious systems for sac-a-lait. The crappie is certainly one of the most popular fish in this country. Papermouth... meet the fly rod!
Creek Smallies Year Round - Dave Votaw shares a full year's worth of smallmouth wisdom and three generation's of passionate black bass pursuit.
Fishing the Well Curve - What could statistical distribution, bell curves and inverse bell curves possibly have to do with improving one's fishing skills? Here is a new way of thinking about fly size and prey imitation.
Fly Rod Spoons, Spinners and Plugs - It's only heresy if you don't know the history of the sport! Take a look at what's hot in fly fishing today... and yesterday! (Will open in a new window, this article resides on a different site.)
A Fool for Bluegill! - If bluegills lived in cold running water, Trout Unlimited would have 31 members! Make no mistake, bluegills can be tough, discriminating customers. Once every year they oblige, though.
Hot Times are for Gar - Mark Blauvelt on Ohio's most under-rated game fish! They've been here for millions of years. Have you managed to land one?
The Perfect Fish - Joe Cornwall shares his thoughts about the strongest, toughest, baddest fish in fresh water. Are you ready for the challenge?
The McKinley Shad - Ohio's own tarpon! A few times a year I lose my mind and become completely obsessed with shad fishing.
Piscatorial Opportunity - Fly fishing for "rough" fish? It's all good!
Tailwater Catfish - Mark Blauvelt shares Ohio catfish-on-a-fly secrets! |
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Adventures in Fly Tying - The Internet's First Fly Tying Video Podcast! - Featuring step-by-step photos with clear instructions, each monthly featured fly also offers a video in Windows Media or QuickTime that you can download!
The Cat's Meow - Ron McAlpin fishes Guadalupe, Smallmouth and Largemouth in Texas. This is his "Go To" fly!
Hand Carving Plugs - Dick Dailey and the lost art of hand carving plugs! This makes tying flies look positively easy. Yet we're told it's not as hard as it looks. Learn tricks from a master!
Heavy Metal Hairy Spyder - The Heavy Metal Hairy Spyder is a new take on an old friend. With this pattern in my trout fly box In three colors I could comfortably carry no other pattern.
A Tribute to Mary Orvis Marbury Classic Bass Flies of the 19th Century - Tiers from around the country came together to submit examples of some of the most beautiful and uniquely American flies, the classic bass fly! Don't miss this introduction to some of the most productive flies in our arsenal! (Will open in a new window, this article resides on a different site.) |
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Amazing Glass! - A "new" glass rod that is four decades old! Don't miss this Fly Fish Ohio exclusive story!
Bulletproof Glass - Fiberglass Fly Rods meet the 21st Century! Did we move on too quickly?
Diamonds, Sylk & Satisfaction - The Diamondback Diamondglass 6' 6" 3 weight fly rod and Cortland Sylk fly line - a review
Fly Box Porn - Mike Schmidt's Smallie Box - No self-respecting fly fisher can resist a chance to poke around in someone else's fly boxes
Fly Box Porn - John Ridderbos' Popper Box - Fly fishing voyeurism at its best!
Fly Box Porn - Joe Cornwall's Smallie Dry Fly Box - When the weather warms use these flies for them ole brown fish
Fly Box Porn - Tom Gribble's Steelhead Fly Box - You'll need a chrome-plated heart to handle the excitement these big trout dish out!
Furled Fluorocarbon -Yesterday meets today in a valuable new melding of technology and tradition!
The Pflueger Medalist, My Lifelong Relationship - It's a reel you can really depend on.
Malibu eXtreme - Joe Cornwall falls in love with a SoT. Could this be the perfect fishing machine?
One Man's Boat Bag - A review of a high-quality, yet inexpensive, tackle solution.
Saving Our History - Ed Vanover shares his thoughts about family, fly fishing, and an indefinable connection with the history of the sport
Understanding Leaders - Change your leader and you might just change your luck. That little bit of mono is more important than you think. (Will open in a new window, this article resides on a different site.) |
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Zen - Jim Stuard shows us that having friends is good, but having a friend with cabin on a world-class fishery is better. He's getting away from it all in Michigan.
Conneaut Steel - A Pictorial - Jim Stuard and Mark Blauvelt pursue Ohio chrome.
Clouser's Flies - Joe Cornwall reviews a new book by Bob Clouser - It's a "Must Have!"
Digital Nature Photography - Jim Stuard reviews a unique e-book
that can take your photography to the next level. Are paper books going
the way of silver nitrate? Favorite Flies - An interview with Alec Stansell and a look at some of his "favorite flies" - classic bass and lake patterns that are mostly over 100 years old!
2006 Fly Fishing Retailer World Trade Show - Part One
2006 Fly Fishing Retailer World Trade Show - Part Two
A Bit of Paradise! A look at Florida's stunning Little Big Econ River! - Joe Cornwall meets up with Jerry Goldsmith for a unique Florida experience.
Fun in Fergus Falls - Stories from the land of Lake Wobegon. Fergus Falls is a small "city" in north-central Minnesota. It is, without doubt, my "home away from home".
Getting There - Jim Stuard finds his way to Dix Creek, KY
A Labor of Love, Buckeye Bait's Matt Frondorf - Here's a fellow who is as dedicated as they come... and he can fish like nobody's business!
Little Three Mile Creek - An introduction to Ohio River winter fishing! Join us at the fabled "Warm Water Discharge."
Miami Conservancy District Maps - Get a free waterproof map of the Great Miami River, Stillwater River and Mad River.
The Meldahl Lock and Dam - The Ohio River? Undiscovered? Only by fly fishermen!
The Quest - Mark Blauvelt dares us to take a journey that just might require more than a lifetime!
Woolly Wisdom - Joe Cornwall decides the difference in flies is primarily how they dress for success in this review of Gary Soucie's book. |
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