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Fly fishing with Terrestrials

Fly fishing with Terrestrials

Discover the thrill of fly fishing with terrestrials! Learn techniques, best flies, gear, and tips for targeting many species with this exciting fly pattern.

Articulated flies: design, benefits and tips

Articulated flies: design, benefits and tips

Explore articulated flies in fly fishing: their design, benefits, types, and fishing tips.

Fly fishing with poppers: everything you need to know

Fly fishing with poppers: everything you need to know

There is nothing quite as exciting as fly fishing with poppers. Seeing a fish come and inhale your popper off the surface is just awesome. The take is so aggressive that it will leave your knees shaking as you set the hook!

Fly fishing with woolly buggers

Fly fishing with woolly buggers

In the category of flies known as streamers, the Woolly Bugger reigns supreme. Its popularity comes from its versatility — it can be used to catch a wide range of species.

Best flies for catching brown trout: a list of 14 flies

Best flies for catching brown trout: a list of 14 flies

Fly fishing for brown trout puts anglers in contact with one of the most beautiful fish on the planet. Here's a list of 14 flies that work best.

Top flies to fly fish for carp

Top flies to fly fish for carp

Fly fishing for carp is not easy, but the reward is worth the endeavour. These are the top flies when fly fishing for carp.

Barbed vs barbless flies

Barbed vs barbless flies

Barbed and barbless hooks are both used in fly fishing. Each hook type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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