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  • Fishing Events in Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania has many fishing opportunities and events. These range from social gatherings and conservation efforts to competitive tournaments. Most fishing events are opportunities to make friends and share or learn fishing-related information. Fishing events are also a way to involve yourself in the community and volunteer time to teach kids how to fish. read more

  • Willamette River Steelhead Fishing Tips

    Located in western Oregon, the Willamette River offers steelhead fishing. The river also has fishing for salmon, shad, sturgeon, walleye and smallmouth bass. The Willamette is a large river, and most of the fishing on it requires a boat. However, it can be accessed above Willamette Falls on foot, and the numerous tributaries offer fishing without the use of… read more

  • Fishing in Talkeetna, Alaska

    Talkeetna, Alaska, a small community two and one-half hours north of Anchorage sits on the banks of the Talkeetna River. The Chulitna and Susitna Rivers are within minutes of Talkeetna. The name Talkeetna roughly translates as "Where Three Rivers Converge" from the Denaina Athabascan. Anglers coming to Talkeetna can fish for rainbow trout, arctic graying, bu… read more

  • The Best Fly Fishing Books

    Choosing a fly fishing book can be overwhelming. There are technical, regional, how-to and fly tying books that can leave even the best fly fishermen scratching their heads. Fly fishermen can look for exact topics for certain waters and search all day. Start simply by choosing a series of books on states to check out, learn something to get to the next level… read more

  • Fishing in Klickitat, Washington

    Located in southwest Washington, the town of Klickitat sits on the banks of the Klickitat River. The river is a tributary to the Columbia River and enters the Columbia near the town of Lyle. As a tributary to the Columbia, the Klickitat is home to salmon and steelhead runs and has a population of Columbia River sturgeon. The Klickitat also has walleye, bass,… read more

Related Fly Fishermen Articles & Videos

  • Types of Fishing Flies

    There are essentially two types of fishing flies: saltwater flies and freshwater flies. Within these two categories, there are a number of subtypes, depending largely on the kinds of fish they are supposed to attract. You will find tha… read more

  • The Types of Fish in the Colorado River

    Dozens of different types of fish are found in the Colorado River, which passes through the Grand Canyon on its 1,400-mile path along the arid western slope of the Rocky Mountains. Populations for many of the river's 45 native species… read more

  • What Bait Should Be Used for Brim Fishing?

    The brim is a member of the sunfish family. It also is called by the name of bluegill, bream and sun perch. Brim will offer at many different types of baits. Brim do not typically exceed a pound and a half in weight. The bait that brim… read more

  • Bait Used for Fishing

    Several types of baits are successful at making fish bite. These include live baits as well as artificial lures. Anglers select the bait used for fishing in freshwater and saltwater settings based on experience of what has worked well… read more

  • Bass Fly Fishing Tips

    While catching trout is a common goal of fly fishermen, many anglers have discovered the joys of fly casting for bass, both largemouth and smallmouth. Fly fishing for bass requires thinking, similar to that of a hunter stalking prey, t… read more

  • Anglers Fishing Information

    Anglers employ a number of methods to catch fish. From children fishing with bobbers in small ponds to hardy individuals venturing out on the ice, anglers have many options as they pursue their pastime. read more

  • How to Read Streams

    For fly fishermen, "reading the stream" refers to surveying the water and coming to a conclusion about the probability of fish. The ability to read a stream is almost vital, since your reading will determine where you will fish and, co… read more

  • Fly Fishing Gloves: Dexterity vs. Warmth

    Fly-fishing involves standing in the midst of a creek or river, often in cool weather. Keeping your hands warm under those circumstances is important because operating the rod and reel can become a problem if your fingers are numb. The… read more

  • Where Can I Buy Western Flies for Fly Fishing?

    Western waters are very diverse. However, there are only about 10 "go-to" fly patterns that all fly anglers must carry to do well on waters from California's Eastern Sierra to Colorado's Rockies. That makes things easier, but when buyi… read more

  • Fly-Fishing in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia

    Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, is a popular destination for East Coast fly-fishing. The bay is shared by the states of Maryland and Virginia, and there are several charter and guides services for fly-fishing in both areas. Anglers should be… read more

  • Steelhead Fly Fishing in Sitka, Alaska

    Sitka, in southeast Alaska, offers anglers the opportunity to catch steelhead, salmon, trout and halibut. Sitka is a well-known destination for offshore sport fishing but the area is also rich with inland streams. The best way to fish… read more

  • Fishing Flies That Imitate Sand Eels

    Fly fishermen are passionate about their sport. Many have work benches and well-stocked hobby rooms where they toil for hours making flies of every sort. Sand eel flies imitate the movement of the lances and are used along saltwater co… read more

  • Supplies for Building a Fly Rod

    Fly fishermen are notorious for trying to "figure out the puzzle." Whether that puzzle is what are the fish hitting in that day, how to perfect the knots on the favorite flies, or constructing their own fly rods, fly fishermen engage i… read more

  • Minnesota Fly Fishing Guide

    The "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota, is known for canoeing and fishing. The many small lakes, estuaries and rivers hold opportunities to fly fish for trout, salmon, pike and steelhead. Knowing where to fish for these species is as im… read more

  • How to Build a Saltwater Fly Rod

    Fly fishermen are known to make their own flies and tinker with their gear. You can take this familiarity with your gear to a new level and build your own saltwater fly rod. Making a saltwater fly-fishing rod is no different than makin… read more

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