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An easier way to fly-fish? I’m listening …
Maybe I’ve just been spending too much time at my day job. That’s the only way I can explain why it took me so long to hear about Tenkara. At the risk of explaining something […]
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It’s definitely time to go fishing
It’s time to go fishing. It’s been too long since I’ve thrashed the water with a fly line. I’m thinking it’s time to call in fishin’ at work and head for the beaver ponds while […]
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Don’t knock the thrill of fishing for carp
Carp of all types are invasive species in Wyoming waters. They aren’t native, and they don’t have many natural predators. They feed on some of the same forage favored by native species, and in some […]
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Be honest with your boss – call in fishing
Take a look around next time you step outside. If you’re in your vehicle right now, slow down and look at the scenery. It’s about to start looking a whole lot different. It’s already starting […]
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Does it make more sense to tie or buy flies?
I’ve finally crossed that point as a fly-caster where it makes much more sense to tie my own flies than to buy ‘em. There are a few reasons for that. First of all, I’m still […]
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Wyoming has more than just trout
Trout are Wyoming’s big fishing draw. We have rainbows, browns, lake trout, brookies and even goldens. You can even catch some hybrid trout, like splake and tiger trout, in some of the state’s waters. We […]
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No one’s ever accused me of being a fishing purist
Even if I win the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes and find myself duded up in the fanciest fishing finery, I won’t become a fly-fishing purist. I’ve never claimed to be a proper fly fisherman. I’m the […]
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Explore new places and find new favorites
You don’t have to go to the same place every time you go fishing. When you find a good spot to fish, it’s nice to know you can go back there and catch fish. But […]
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Get fit and have fun while you’re doing it
A guy who said he listens to this show nearly every morning called the other day and asked if I’d refresh his memory about the Fishing Fitness System. It’s an exercise program I came up […]
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Mind your manners while you’re out fishing
Anglers all have different definitions of personal space. One fisherman’s comfortable distance may be felt as an intrusion by another. And unlike personal space at the office or at the store, this personal space isn’t […]