The supply of fly-tying hook styles can be overwhelming for the beginning fly tier. Many fly-tying experts rely on a single brand of hook and supplement their supply with specialty hooks from other brands. The best hooks are a matter of opinion. Several brands consistently produce quality hooks. read more
Fly fishing flies are designed to imitate a food source such as bugs and fish eggs or they can be bright, gaudy patterns intended to draw an instinctive strike from large predatory fish. We will take a look at five types of flies that… read more
Roslyn, Washington, is located in the central part of the state and is surrounded by forest lands such as Snoquaimie National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest. Here you will not be at a loss for outdoor recreation including hiking,… read more
In fly-fishing, the fly is the bait--not a lure, worm or shrimp. The fly gives you the opportunitiy to catch fish in different locations and during varying parts of the day since the fly represents the insects of the area. Artificial f… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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