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Rapala's Original Floating, Countdown, And Jointed Lures
By , Mar 21st, 2011For many years the "Floating, Countdown, and Jointed Rapala lures", have been a popular choice for trout, walleye and bass fisherman throughout North America. In Brit ...
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Fly Fishing Column - August & Early September
By Bill Liscombe, Mar 21st, 2011The heat of August and early September cause the low elevation lakes and streams to become too warm for trout, and the fish go to the bottom and sulk. Even if you manage to hook into a ...
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Drift Fishing Techniques
By Luhr Jensen, Mar 21st, 2011Drift fishing is easy, fun and effective. The technique has gained popularity over the years as more and more streams across the country are supporting trout, steelhead and salmon runs. Whether a beginner or a more experienced ...
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Fly Fishing Column - October
By Bill Luscombe, Mar 21st, 2011October brings the cooling effects of autumn and the fish in most waters should again be active. Unfortunately, fall does not bring with it many insect hatches and most of us have to c ...
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The Tom Thumb
By , Mar 21st, 2011HOOK: 1x or 2x long, size 10 to 18
BODY: Deer Hair.
THREAD: Grey. Strong thread is recommended
TAIL and HACKLE: Deer Hair
TYING TIPS:
Perhaps the simplest of dry flies to tie, t ...
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The Marabou Leech
By , Mar 21st, 2011HOOK: 3x or 4x long, size 4 to 10
BODY: Black yarn, chenille or dubbing, with maraboo tied down in clumps.
BEARD: Optional. Crystal flash or Flashaboo.
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By Luhr Jensen, Mar 21st, 2011LAND-LOCKED SOCKEYE SALMON
Kokanee salmon were experimentally introduced into several lakes and reservoirs in western North America in the mid-1940s. The success of these introductio ...
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The Halfback Nymph
By , Mar 21st, 2011HOOK: 1x or 2x long, size 8 to 14.
BODY: Peacock herl.
WINGCASE: Pheasant rump.
TAIL: Pheasant rump feather tips, tied down frome the wing case. ...
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The Carey Special
By , Mar 21st, 2011HOOK: 3x long, size 6 to 10
BODY: Yarn, chenille or dubbing.
HACKLE: Two or three pheasant rump feathers
TAIL: Pheasant rump
TYING TIPS:
Perhaps the most common color combinatio ...
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The Doc Spratley
By , Mar 21st, 2011HOOK:1x, 2x, or 3x long. Sizes 6 to 12.
THREAD: Black. BODY: Black wool or dubbing or floss.
RIB: Flat silver or gold tinsel.
TAIL: Grizzly hackle fibers or guinea fowl.
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