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The Timid Trout: Does Catch and Release Make Fishing Harder?
Many anglers, especially fly anglers know about catch and release. Catch and release offers a way to “best” nature: catching the fish,...
alex tamayo-wolf
5 days ago4 min read
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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...
Alex Tamayo Wolf
Aug 31, 20242 min read
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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...
alex tamayo-wolf
Aug 17, 20241 min read
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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...
alex tamayo-wolf
Aug 6, 20245 min read
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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...
Icon Productions
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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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...
alex tamayo-wolf
Jul 23, 20246 min read
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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,"...
alex tamayo-wolf
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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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...
alex tamayo-wolf
Jun 20, 20245 min read
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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...
alex tamayo-wolf
Jun 4, 20245 min read
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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...
Icon Productions
May 21, 20244 min read
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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...
Icon Productions
Apr 30, 20243 min read
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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...
alex tamayo-wolf
Apr 7, 20244 min read
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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...
Icon Productions
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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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...
Icon Productions
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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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...
Icon Productions
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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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,...
Icon Productions
Dec 29, 20232 min read
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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...
Icon Productions
Dec 29, 20235 min read
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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...
Icon Productions
Dec 29, 20232 min read
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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...
Alex Tamayo Wolf
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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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...
Alex Tamayo Wolf
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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