By Spencer Durrant The idea of “magic flies” is one that’s somehow wormed its way into the greater angling consciousness. There is something alluring about the notion that using a certain fly all but guarantees success. But that idea is flat-out wrong. Magic flies
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By Spencer Durrant Alpine lakes – those tucked away in the high
By Spencer Durrant The stream was completely new to me. I’d never
By Spencer Durrant The idea of “magic flies” is one that’s somehow wormed its way into the greater angling consciousness. There is
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By Spencer Durrant Alpine lakes – those tucked away in the high country, preferably a few miles away from a major trailhead
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By Spencer Durrant The stream was completely new to me. I’d never even seen it on a map before. That I even
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By Spencer Durrant What’s the number-one thing you can work on to become a more successful fly angler? Your fly casting. Specifically,
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By Spencer Durrant The only problem with summer fishing is how tough it gets as the season drags on. Despite the consistent
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By Spencer Durrant Every steelhead is a rainbow trout, but not every rainbow trout is a steelhead. While that’s technically true, it
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By Spencer Durrant Golden trout are among the most enigmatic of trout. They’re shrouded with more than a bit of mystery. They’re
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By Spencer Durrant Fly fishing hoppers is some of the most fun you’ll have all summer. For me, few things are more
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By Spencer Durrant With the right skill and know-how, a 2wt fly rod can land fish just as big and feisty as
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By Spencer Durrant If you want to catch big fish consistently from lakes and ponds, you need some killer chironomid fly patterns.
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