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How To Use CDC Flies
CDC is used in some of our favorite flies, as pictured above. The Last Chance Cripple, Rastaman Stonefly and Hi-Viz Spinner all utilize CDC, and are amongst our best fish…
George Says: It’s a Bobber!
And crafty anglers are taking advantage of the technological advances from the still water industry. Yes, I said that. A young lady (Hell, everyone’s young to me at this point)…
Bullet Points in Fly Fishing History
If you want to study fly fishing history, study the hook! The earliest hooks were discovered in Okinawa, and made from snail shells. Wikipedia says they are anywhere from 22.360…
Yellowstone Flooding – Missoula Rivers Coming Into Shape
It’s all over the news- Yellowstone Park Closed! It looks like they’re having a 100 year flood down south, and we feel for them. Missoula had a 100 year flood…
The Tale of the Fly Rod Handle
This is so nerdy you won’t be able to stand it! One of the more enjoyable things I get to do in a fly shop is look at rod handles….
What’s A Good Day on the Water
One of the WORST things I ever did in a fly shop happened in early summer 2000. Yes, I remember the year- surprised I don’t remember the date. A guy…