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Tenkara fishing: only a rod, line, and fly

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:43:27 +0000

“Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers”, as Herbert Hoover said. Fishing was a mystery and a passion at the same time when I was a child. Growing up and experiencing the world of fishing from the inside fueled a […]

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Get Started with Fly Tying: The Basic Kit

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:29:03 +0000

Once a fly fishing angler has decided to undertake making his own flies, it is important that he acquire some basic tools and equipment in order to be successful at the craft. Tools fall into two general categories: essential and optional. Essential tools include: • A vise to hold the hook: A good fly-tying vise […]

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Should You Purchase A Fly Rod Combo Or Build Your Own

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:52:57 +0000

As a beginner to the sport of fly fishing you can take one of two routes when it comes to choosing your gear. You can either balance a fly fishing rod and fly fishing reel that are purchased separately, or you can purchase one of the many fly rod combos that come already balanced from […]

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