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Trout Spey Set Ups For Beginners, Intermediate & Beyond

Fly

With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to fall fishing. When it's time to put away the dry fly rods and the big foamy terrestrials have all but been gnawed off the hook, trout anglers should be eagerly looking for longer, lighter rods to swing for...

Blitz Moments – Tropical Flats

Fly

There’s something special about standing on a tropical flat, scanning the water for a school of bonefish or a cruising permit, and the anticipation of waiting for the right moment to make your move. Whether you’re taking your first destination saltwater fly fishing trip, or it’s just another getaway to...

Sheepshead Fishing – How To Find & Catch Sheepshead

Conventional

Sheepshead are an interesting species of fish and are probably one of the most underrated inshore game fish in my opinion. Yes - they can take a bit of preparation to go out and target, but they fight hard and if you’re looking to have some fresh seafood they make...

Lake Bass Tactics For Spring & Early Summer

Conventional

Spring fishing can mean many things for a bass angler. In the south and southeastern regions, early May might be considered late spring with early summer slowly approaching. However, for anglers in the upper midwest regions, ice outs have only just begun, and spring fishing is really only getting started....

Fly Fishing Destination Travel – Tips & Advice For Planning Your Trip

Fly

Spring fishing is here, with summer quickly approaching. It’s time to take advantage of all the amazing fishing opportunities both locally and domestically. Depending on where you live, you might have to wait out for snow melt, frozen lakes, before the conditions get just right, but for those that have...

Light Tackle Snapper Fishing

Conventional

It's no secret that snapper are the tastiest fish in the ocean. In Southwest Florida, our main snapper are Mangrove (Gray), Yellowtail, and American Red Snapper, with the occasional Vermilion and Lane snappers mixed in. Many anglers target snapper with some sort of heavy weighted bottom rig. While this method...

TFO Rods Presents An Interview with Founder Rick Pope

Conventional / Fly

Almost three decades ago, Rick Pope started Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) with the mission of getting more anglers into the sport of fishing by providing high-end performance fly rods at a fraction of the competitors. The rest is history. We recently visited Rick at his ranch in central Texas to...

Jack Man – A Topwater Jack Crevalle Story

Conventional

These gear wreckers travel in packs hunting banks and bars killing anything in their way.  Speed and noise are the triggers. The faster you go and the more you make, the better.   The fishing is intense.  Once angry enough your plug or fly will be lost in an explosion...

Winter Fly Fishing on the Owens River

Fly

In the valley nestled between the Eastern Slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Western Slopes of the Inyo and White Mountains in Eastern California lies the Owens River. It’s headwaters begin just south of Mono Lake and then winds almost 200 miles south. While the river is probably...

Frozen Toes and Big Bows – Winter Fly Fishing For Trout

Fly

Cold air fills my lungs as I step out of the truck. The mountains couldn't be quieter; the only sound is the faint bubbles of the river some distance off. There are no tracks in the lot and it doesn't seem like anyone has been here in sometime. Days like...

Large Arbor Reel Care & Maintenance

Fly

Spool & Frame Finish Anodized aluminum reels are extremely corrosion-resistant but should be rinsed with fresh water after exposure to saltwater to help protect them. Warm water and a toothbrush can be used to dissolve any salt buildup, which may be in the reel. Anti-corrosive products such as spray polishes,...

Quick Guide To Rod Power & Rod Actions

Conventional

Understanding the difference between a rod’s “power” and “action” can make a dramatic difference in the way you fish and shop for rods. Knowing why each tool works in a particular way will help you better utilize the tools you already own, as well as determine which tools you need...