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Fly Fishing Show – 2013 Schedule & Locations

  Show Promoter – Chuck Furimsky   The Fly Fishing Show                                                             531 North Center Ave.    Suite 102 Somerset, PA 15501 Chuck Furimsky Ben Furimsky Toll Free:  (866) 481-2393 info@flyfishingshow.com  July 2, 2013   FLY FISHING SHOW 2013 CITIES, DATES … Continue reading

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Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph – The Story

Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph by Jay Spencer Jay at the Vise The Floating Dragon was my attempt to tie a buoyant dragonfly nymph to be fished on a sinking line for trout.  My intent was to suspend the … Continue reading

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Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph – Tying Instructions

  Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph – Tying Instructions Material list:  Hook– TMC 8089 size 2 Bass Thread–  Black 6/0 Rib– Fine red wire Tail-Black goose biot Underbody-1/8” black sheet foam Wing case-1/16” black sheet foam Abdomen-Dark Olive furry … Continue reading

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Seasnons on the Flats – by Bill Horn

“This unique and delightful book is surely the classic portrayal of the Florida Keys — their history, their always fascinating guides and sportsmen and especially (giving the lie to the one season reputation of this remarkable place) the diverse and … Continue reading

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News From Global Rescue

Dear Traveling Angler:  I hope this letter finds you all well and enjoying a healthy and successful 2012.  As the summer season heats up, I wanted to check in and update you guys on what’s going on here at Global … Continue reading

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Dusty Abney’s Upsidedown Frog – The Story

  Fly Tying Dusty Abney’s Upsidedown Frog – The Story By Dusty Abney  Dusty at his vise Sometimes innovation is driven by jealousy. Being one of the only fly anglers on a lake covered by the crank and yank crowd … Continue reading

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Dusty Abney’s Upside Down Frog – Tying Instructions

Fly Tying – Dusty Abney’s Upside Down Frog Materials List -Spinner bait skirt -Grey chenille -0.30 lead wire -Deer body hair in green, yellow, and cream -White 210 Thread -Gamakatsu (HAI!) B10S hook in size 2 Tying Instructions Secure the … Continue reading

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Hologram “Fleye Foils” – by Bob Popovics

Hologram “Fleye Foils” by Bob Popovics www.wetahook.net/styled/index.html (Order them from your favorite Fly Store or this web site) I have often been asked, “do you put eyes on all your FLEYES?” or,  “flash or no flash?”. Questions like those are … Continue reading

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TFO Adds New “Half-Weight” Rod to Its Line-up…

  Press Release:  May 15, 2012 Temple Fork Outfitters New Half-Weight For most of us, it wasn’t on expansive waterways or endless oceans where our passion for fly fishing evolved.  More likely, we started on a small stream, creek or … Continue reading

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Simms EbbTide Flip – New for 2012

According to statisticians, one out of every five mountain-town locals (read: Boulder, Bozeman, Telluride, Whistler, et cetera) no matter what the forecast throws, fails to function in anything other than flip-flops. Since no 12-step program is currently available for the … Continue reading

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