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Deep Into the Backing

False albacore will test your tackle and fishing abilities. Try these favorite guide-tested flies for catching these finned greyhounds. [by...

Fair Flies

We tie flies to catch fish, but what if I told you that fly tying could also transform lives? That...

Hotspots Make Flies Sizzle!

Do hot spots really improve nymphs? You bet! Add a dash of fluorescent color to your favorite flies, and you...

Deciphering Thread Size

Do the thread sizes listed in pattern recipes confuse you? Selecting the proper thread is far easier than you think....

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Classic Spey Flies for Steelhead

Whether you fish for steelhead or just want to tie some beautiful patterns, Spey flies have a lot to offer....

The King of Rats

Do you cast to large, nasty predators? The durable King Rat tames even the meanest fish. [by Drew Chicone] When...