fly fishing

A fly fisherman is the fellow you've watched from the road, standing in cold water waving his rod in an aerial ballet. Lacking the traditional weight of conventional tackle, he relies instead on timing and rhythm to propel an insect imitation into the fish's view.

Most freshwater fish eat aquatic insects, so fly fishermen craft painstaking replicas of mayflies, caddis, and stoneflies, and armed with the knowledge of their life cycle and availability, attempt to transform a lifeless fake bug into a tasty-looking morsel.

Often a fish caught using fly fishing methods is released when caught. After a little sport and a burst of adrenaline, the quarry is released to grow bigger and more selective, although the fish never grow as fast as when the angler retells the story of their capture.

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• Singlebarbed adds measure of doubt to legal proceedings

  
  Singlebarbed — Authority: 425
  My streak of 33 years without being called to Jury Duty, is over. I’ve received sage council from the folks at work; how I can spot a guilty fellow a mile away, it being an innate skill … Carry a copy of “Mein Kampf” under my elbow, and mumble a lot to no one in particular … … start the dissertation ...
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• Stonefly Nymph Tattoo!

  
  Fishing Fury — Authority: 121
  This is one of those tattoos that most people may not recognize as being fishing related, unless of course you are a fly fisherman.Tattoo by Dave Allen of Sugar Shack Tattoo in Kincardine, Ontario Canada.Both Scott Duncan and David Allen at Sugar Shack are top notch artists who love to fish. If you are looking [...]
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• The Underground’s Short Casts for 2009-11-10

  
  The Trout Underground Fly Fishing Blog — Authority: 128
  Another reason fly fishing is better than veterinary school – the Virtual Cow Butt http://bit.ly/2XyyWB # Poachers bragging about exploits online fast becoming targets of savvy wardens (and they deserve it) http://tinyurl.com/yep6lb6 # October Caddis bite going bigtime on Upper Sacramento, McCloud Rivers ...
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• Creek Walker and Hobo (Montana Memory)

  
  SwittersB & Fly Fishing — Authority: 138
  Hobo in the Mountains Creek Walker passed along this picture of Hobo on an excursion into the back country (Isn’t it mostly back country?). Note the nice fish …plentiful bounty in the day. CW recently advised she intends to share more of her recollections about what she calls the most glorious place on ...
  13 hours ago

• PDX showing of Where Hope Resides Wed. night

  
  The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog — Authority: 425
  Jeff Hickman is hosting a showing of Where Hope Resides Wednesday 11/11/09 at 6:30pm at Jeff’s office (1821 SE Ankeny St, PDX). The event is partnered with Sierra Club, Native Fish Society and Kaufmann Streamborn. $10, FREE BEER and snacks!!!! For Eugeneans, come check out our showing Thurs night.-MS
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• The Third Annual Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum Arts of the Angler Show

  
  North Eastern Fly Fishing Forums — Authority: 144
  Taken from the CFFCM.net page. Looks to be interesting and only about 1.5 hours from Northern NJ . November 14th and 15th at the Ethan Allen Inn, at Exit 4 on I-84 in Danbury CT It’s all about fly fishing The Show: Not your ordinary fly show! Featuring seminars, clinics, classes and ...
  20 hours ago

• Brookies/Bombers 11/9

  
  North Eastern Fly Fishing Forums — Authority: 144
  A nice warm November day, the stream low and clear, with water temps of 52 degrees. I fished a Bomber and managed to bring a few wild brookies to the surface. For your enjoyment. - Brk Trt
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• Fishing Part 2

  
  FlyFishing Gear — Authority: 142
  Fabian & me fishing Duration : 3 min 55 sec Technorati Tags: fishing
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• After We Rid The World of the Orange Flying Menace, We Confront Another – The October Caddis

  
  The Trout Underground Fly Fishing Blog — Authority: 128
  Sadly, you’re not looking at any photographs from the Underground’s sporting clays experience (at Clear Creek in Corning, a course I liked). That’s because I was absorbed enough by the shoot that I forgot fire off a few frames on the camera. With fewer of these flying about, the world is a safer place ...
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• Fishing near Boston?

  
  North Eastern Fly Fishing Forums — Authority: 144
  Is there any good trout fishing near Boston, MA? lets say you lived in the city or 1/2 hour from boston whats the trout scene like within an hour of there?
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• Beulah 4/5 wt./switch rod

  
  North Eastern Fly Fishing Forums — Authority: 144
  Anyone worked with this product. The 4/5 designation suggests to me itll cast a 4 weight forward or 5 weight double taper floating line but, I dont envision this as a dry fly rod as a rule. Im guessing Id use a 6 weight for nymphs/streamers. Would use generally for winter fishing/trout and usually overhead casting. ...
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• tip of the year

  
  North Eastern Fly Fishing Forums — Authority: 144
  I have been meaning to throw this one out there for a while and have finally gotten around to it. This is Rule #1 right from the Hook and Hackle catalog. " Nothing, and I mean Absolutely Nothing Can Replace Time Spent on the Water! Spending more money, too much theory, chat rooms & magazines are not a ...
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• April Vokey and A Certain Entrepreneur?

  
  SwittersB & Fly Fishing — Authority: 138
  Not wanting to sound like a gossip rag…so I won’t invade privacy too much.     Sounds  like positive energy met positive energy. Feels like the earth should tilt given the geographical pull. Damn Sooner’s… Of course, just wishing continued positive energy….and success for Ms. Vokey and ‘the other ...
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• High Mountain Cutthroat

  
  Tennessee Valley Angler — Authority: 108
  I wrote this essay about the one good day of fishing we had in Glacier National Park last summer. I was hiking to fish a high cutthroat lake inside Glacier National Park with my father and my wife. Not the most orthodox of fly fishing parties, but then again I’m not the most orthodox of fishermen and fly ...
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• The Power of The Mouse !!

  
  Aroostook Flyers & Tyers — Authority: 117
  
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• پرواز مقید کردن و پرواز ماهیگیری ایران ( واز ماهیگیری در ایران؟

  
  SwittersB & Fly Fishing — Authority: 138
  من بار مشاهده شده است از شمال ایران. آیا هر کسی پرواز ماهیگیری یا پرواز مقید کردن؟ آیا از پیشگامان به ورزش؟ من به نور بالا توجه شما به ماهیگیری پرواز ، پرواز مقید کردن و عکاسی می ...
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• Winter posts for Wapiti Waters Fly Fishing Montana

  
  A Blog for Wapiti Waters Fly Fishing Montana, Jack C. Mauer — Authority: 112
  Off season is here. We will be posting about fishing, but also about fall hunting, winter, back country skiing, music and other outdoor activities. Thanks for following Wapiti Waters. We look forward to your comments and post input.
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• The Underground’s Short Casts for 2009-11-08

  
  The Trout Underground Fly Fishing Blog — Authority: 128
  Good Xmas gifts? Montana Panoramic 50% off sale on some framed panoramic prints (cool stuff): http://www.montanapanoramic.com/ # Back from the Sporting Clays charity tournament; shot a 61 (of 100) with my 20 gauge, sporting a nice bruise on my cheekbone. # Powered by Twitter Tools
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• Article Title Unknown

  
  FlyFishing Gear — Authority: 142
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