Alex Tamayo Wolf
Go Dark or Go Home: The Science of Alpine Lake Fishing
There’s an old adage that the higher you climb in elevation, the darker your fly should be. Why would this be? Is there any credibility...
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alex tamayo-wolf
Aug 171 min read
Catch and Release Your Gear with Ease: A Deep Dive into the Paxis Twin Lakes Backpack by PNW Flyfishing
The short version is that the Paxis Shuttle Pod system works really well. It is easy to swing around and access and then snap back into...
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alex tamayo-wolf
Aug 65 min read
The Best Colors for Hopper Flies
Everyone loves fishing hopper flies. And by now, fly tiers have come up with almost every conceivable combination of colors for imitating...
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Icon Productions
Aug 13 min read
A Journey with Paxis Backpacks: Pat’s Tale of Adventure and Adaptation as a Longtime Paxis Users
Introduction to Paxis and Initial Purchase Pat K, a dedicated photographer and outdoor enthusiast, has been a loyal customer and avid...
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alex tamayo-wolf
Jul 236 min read
Swinging Soft Hackles: Why It Works So Well
Swinging soft hackles is a time-honored technique in trout fishing, proven to catch fish for centuries. While not as popular today, it...
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alex tamayo-wolf
Jul 83 min read
Trout Aren’t Lazy. They're Smart. How Smart?
If you’re just starting out in fly fishing, you might run across articles suggesting the laziness of trout. "Look for the slowest water,"...
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alex tamayo-wolf
Jun 205 min read
Advantages to the Right Angler Leader
The Due West Angler crew’s arrival at Wyoming’s North Platte River coincided with an upcoming forecast for blistering wind, and my...
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alex tamayo-wolf
Jun 45 min read
Understanding Warmwater Fly Fishing Strategies
In the trout world, anglers probably all agree that a basic understanding of insects, fish behavior, and hydrology all help you catch...
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Icon Productions
May 214 min read
Your Indicator Influences Your Drift Success
When I was just starting out fly fishing, I was content to just put any indicator on my fly line. The task of nymphing was too daunting...
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Icon Productions
Apr 303 min read
Rethinking the 9 Foot 5 Weight
In March 2020, as the world shifted, I found my fishing year taking on a new form. I decided to delve deeply into European-style fishing...
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alex tamayo-wolf
Apr 74 min read
10 Tips for Improving Your Stillwater Fly Fishing
I'm by no means a completely savvy stillwater angler, but it's something I've found myself daydreaming about more and more. I know it can...
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Icon Productions
Apr 13 min read
Trout on the Fly Fishing Report
An overview of fly fishing in Montana from Trout on the Fly. Our friends at Trout on the Fly have all the details about where to fly fish...
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Apr 12 min read
Paxis Backpack Named Best Innovation for Fly Fishing
Fly Fusion Magazine recently named the Twin Lakes Backpack as Best Innovation for Fly Fishing. Here at Paxis we love solving problems and...
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Apr 13 min read
Fishing on Cape Cod and in the Florida Keys
By Darin Koob | Outer Escapes Being located on the East Coast is about the only thing these two fishing destinations have in common. Read...
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Icon Productions
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Chasing Salmon on Prince of Wales Island
This Alaskan island is home to a variety of fish, making it the perfect place for steelhead and chasing salmon. Located in SE Alaska,...
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Icon Productions
Dec 29, 20235 min read
Women on the Fly
Fly fishing guide J Michelle Swope talks conservation, strides made for women in fly fishing, and Women on the Fly. Growing up on the...
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Icon Productions
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Exotic Fishing Destinations
If you are an avid fishing person, you can probably name off 25 fishing destinations without blinking an eye. However, sometimes it’s fun...
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Alex Tamayo Wolf
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Fishing in Washington's Olympic National Park
In the Pacific Northwest, it doesn’t get any better than the Olympic National Park. It is widely known as one of the most scenic places...
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Alex Tamayo Wolf
Sep 20, 20222 min read
Casting for Recovery: Healing Waters, Healing Lives
Casting for Recovery is a remarkable program that goes beyond the realms of traditional rehabilitation Founded in 1996, Casting for...
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Alex Tamayo Wolf
Sep 20, 20222 min read
Finally, A Backpack for Bird Nerds
Birdwatching, a delightful hobby for nature enthusiasts, offers a unique opportunity to connect with the beauty of the avian world. As a...
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