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What to Pack on an Out-of-State Fishing Trip: A Filson Guest Post
The good people over at Filson ran one of my guest posts on what to pack for an out-of-state fly fishing trip. I have had the opportunity to do a bit of traveling with my wife and every time we are going to see someone, I see what type of fishing I can get to in the area. The article is more about the bare essentials and how to maximize my luggage space. If I missed anything, let me know. As always, I really would really appreciate it if you would give some love over on the actual guest post.
"Last summer, I had a great opportunity to head...
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Fly Fishing Arizona: Rainbow Trout on the Mogollon Rim (Part 1)
My wife thinks I am insane, but does not even budge when my alarm rings at 2:15 in the morning. Coffee, gear, and a granola bar keep me company for the hour drive across town to meet up with Antonio where after a refill of coffee from the thermos, the cruise get's set on 75 for the rest of the ...
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Fly Tying: Smith’s Stonehopper
Ben's Salmon Fly This is a variation of the Mini-Hopper that seems to have taken on the identity of a salmonfly. I would love to know what you think and I believe I will need a name. Material List: - Size 10 Hopper Terrestrial Hook - 6/0 Uni-Thread - Dubbing (my personal favorite is the Hare-Tron Dubbing - Goose Biots - Ribbing - on several I used ...
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Hopper Swap: Completion
Received the final product of the local hopper swap and I am very excited to go and put some of these on some moving water. Thanks to all the guys who tied.
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In search of Bamboo: Agua Fria Alchemy
I did not need much of an excuse to go over and visit with Mike Johnson of Agua Fria Alchemy, but he was kind enough to give me a reason when he picked up one of my shirts (thanks Mike). Truth be told, I have had my eye on his bamboo fly rods that he crafts in "ye old ...
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Arizona Stocking Program…
I do not usually do this, but please check out this post by Will Jordan at his blog 111*West. A very good read and update on the current budget crisis/debate regarding Arizona stocking program. Thanks Will for a great article.
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Arizona Wanderings T-Shirts
Arizona Wanderings T-Shirts They are here. This is a big day at Arizona Wanderings with the incorporation of the new logo design by Jason Jones. These t-shirts are now available for $20 and will ensure more small stream fishing trips, hunting adventures, gear reviews, and random mutterings to come. If you like what you read ...
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Fly Tying: The Chubby Chernobyl
How to tie the Chubby Chernobyl... In getting ready for a summer of fishing and a probable shot at the Deschutes River, I have started tying up some of the patterns everyone tells me to have in my fly box. The Chubby Chernobyl is at the top of everyone's list and a half dozen different colors have made their way into ...
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Arizona Fly Fishing: Extras
Antonio was able to send me over some other pictures of this past weekend from his camera. Always kind of interesting seeing a trip from someone else's point of view. First pool. Looking at this picture, I'm pretty sure I had already lost my net at this point. It would not be a typical day unless I lost or broke something. ...