Arizona Fly Fishing


Arizona Fly Fishing: The Salt River

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My mom is in town visiting from the icy Northeast. As we toured around city, we swung by the Salt River below Saguaro Lake. I have always had a love/hate relationship with this stretch of water (actually more just hate), but it’s close proximity made for a quick hour on the water getting my rusty […]

Arizona Fly Fishing: Catch and Release

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Arizona Fly Fishing: Sustainability When most people think of Arizona, fly fishing is not the first thought that springs to mind. Although rattlesnakes and saguaro cacti are the typical icons of this great state, I would like to draw attention to another section of wildlife. Fish. Arizona has some of the most rugged and beautiful […]

Arizona Flies for Sale

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Alright…those links are up on the side and are now officially working. Sorry about that. I appreciate the support and kind words that everyone is dropping off. It is always nice to hear from new folks who are finding the site, as well as the friends that continually stop by. Thanks again. Ben

Arizona Flies for Sale…

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If you have been lurking around over the past few days, you may have noticed some additions to the side bar and footer. After having received quite a few emails and encouragements regarding selling some flies, I decided to take the plunge. So, to gauge a little interest, my brother made me up some pretty […]

Small Midges for Big Water

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My normal routine is tying big bushy dry flies for the small streams here in Arizona, with the occasional pheasant tail or simi-seal bugger to drift when the fish are being lazy. Tying wicked small midges is something that is foreign to me and therefore a little daunting. With some plans this next year to […]

Rambling Review – Jetboil Flash Java Kit

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Rambling Review – Jetboil: Flash Java Kit Cooking System Why? With all my outdoor wanderings, many nights can find me trying to stay warm in a tent or the bed of my truck. I can do without a lot of civilized amenities when fishing or hunting comes into the equation. Unfortunately, one necessity I take […]

Rambling Review – Cabela’s Outfitter’s Wooltimate Windshear Vest

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Rambling Review – Cabela’s Outfitter’s Wooltimate Windshear Vest Why? Hunting in Arizona exposes the hunter to a wide range of temperatures. On a cool morning, temps can be hovering near the freezing mark and by noon be back up into the 50’s and 60’s. In my opinion, a quality vest is essential for layering in […]