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11h ago
When it comes to fly patterns, I generally lean toward attractors. I like flies, which are general representations of aquatic insects. However, there’s something uniquely satisfying about tying and fishing a more imitative pattern, like
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TroutStrike
4d ago
Olsen’s Blowtorch—Is it LIT or is it FIRE? That was the question I needed answered. So naturally, I turned to the most trusted source on such topics, my teenage daughter. When she couldn’t decide, I
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TroutStrike
1w ago
Euro Nymphing (or Tightline Nymphing) has gained significant attention in the fly fishing world, and for good reason. These techniques are efficient, highly effective, and offer a direct connection to your flies. While the concepts
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TroutStrike
1w ago
The first time I asked a guy at the fly shop if they carried tippet rings, I was met with a blank stare. After a brief pause, he came back and handed me a 3-pack
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TroutStrike
1w ago
As an angler, the fishing season might feel like it never truly ends. But for many of us, January and February bring a natural slowdown. These quieter months are the perfect opportunity to regroup and
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TroutStrike
2w ago
Recently, I released a video titled Stop Buying Fly Shop Fluorocarbon | Make Euro Nymphing & Tightline Nymphing More Affordable. In that video, I explored how anglers can save money on fluorocarbon tippet by choosing
The post How to Save Money on Fluorocarbon | What We Learned from the Conversation appeared first on TroutStrike.com ..read more
TroutStrike
2w ago
New Year’s Eve Day marked my final fishing outing of 2024. I couldn’t think of a better way to close out the year than to spend a few hours on my local river practicing my
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TroutStrike
2w ago
In my previous post, I talked about wannabe confidence flies—those patterns that you want to trust but haven’t quite proven themselves yet. This Duracell Jig used to sit squarely in that category. It looked the
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TroutStrike
1M ago
If you’ve followed my blog or watched my YouTube channel, you know how much I value confidence flies. These are the patterns I reach for when I need a fly I can rely on—something that’s
The post Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear | An Old Reliable Confidence Nymph appeared first on TroutStrike.com ..read more
TroutStrike
1M ago
Every angler has their trusted flies—the ones we instinctively turn to because they’ve earned our confidence on the water. But here’s the truth: my confidence flies are better than yours—for me. And yours are better
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