Hopper Season on the White River: Fly Fishing and Camping
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Hopper Season on the White River: Fly Fishing and Camping

Today's Fly Life Media video of the day features Scoundrel Outdoors Co. on a memorable journey through hopper season on the White River. Join the crew as they navigate the renowned waters in a Jon boat, searching for elusive brown trout. Despite a slow start, one standout catch makes the trip unforgettable.

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Trout Unlimited and Wisconsin DOT Team Up to Reconnect Sandy Run Creek
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Trout Unlimited and Wisconsin DOT Team Up to Reconnect Sandy Run Creek

Trout Unlimited (TU) has joined forces with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) and several other agencies to enhance fish passage and flood resilience on Sandy Run Creek, a Class 1 trout stream in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Sandy Run Creek, which feeds into the well-known Bois Brule River, has been facing issues due to an old, perched culvert under Wisconsin Highway 27 that acts as a barrier to upstream fish movement.

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3 Tips for Tying Streamers: Expert Advice from Jordan of The Fly Dungeon
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3 Tips for Tying Streamers: Expert Advice from Jordan of The Fly Dungeon

Meet Jordan, a passionate fly fisherman and streamer tying expert from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Growing up near legendary waters like the Letort and the Susquehanna River, Jordan’s journey into the world of fly fishing began at an early age. What started as a hobby evolved into a full-blown obsession with tying streamers, especially after a life-changing encounter with a professor who introduced him to the magic of streamer fishing.

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How to tie: a Royal Coachman
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How to tie: a Royal Coachman

In this fly-tying tutorial, you'll learn how to craft a beautiful and durable Royal Coachman with step-by-step instructions, you'll master creating wings, setting materials, and wrapping the perfect fly.

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6 Steps to Master the Standard Nymph Rig: Fly Fishing for Beginners
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6 Steps to Master the Standard Nymph Rig: Fly Fishing for Beginners

If you're looking to boost your success on the water, understanding how to get your nymphs down and dirty is absolutely crucial. Did you know that about 90% of a trout's diet consists of underwater insects? That's why mastering nymphing techniques can significantly increase your daily catch rate and keep the stoke up high every time your on the water. The standard nymph rig is a fantastic way to achieve this, and today, I'll guide you through setting it up step by step.

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DIY Bonefishing in the Bahamas: with Todd Moen
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DIY Bonefishing in the Bahamas: with Todd Moen

Today’s Fly Life Media video of the day features Catch Magazine and renowned filmmaker Todd Moen in an unforgettable bonefishing adventure. Filmed on Andros Island, Bahamas, this DIY fly fishing journey showcases the pristine flats and exciting pursuit of bonefish by foot. With stunning visuals and expert insights, Todd Moen captures the essence of bonefishing in one of the world’s premier destinations.

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5 Tips for Catching Golden Trout | Proven Techniques for High Altitude Success
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5 Tips for Catching Golden Trout | Proven Techniques for High Altitude Success

This is a tricky one, because big Golden Trout are so hard to pattern correctly. What I mean when I say that is that they have patterns that are sometimes unpredictable compared to other trout. First of all, they typically live at a high altitude, so their food sources look different than many other trout. They also are heavily effected by the weather at these high altitude lakes, and so they might be in 4 feet of water one day, and 25 feet of water the next! At the end of the day, here are the 5 things that I think will best help anglers catch more Goldens. 

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Leap Year: Exploring Tradition and Change in Steelhead Fishing
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Leap Year: Exploring Tradition and Change in Steelhead Fishing

Today’s Fly Life Media video of the day features The Orvis Company in "Leap Year," a compelling film about the intersection of fly fishing traditions and modern challenges. Set in British Columbia’s renowned Bulkley-Skeena Valley, this film dives into the world of Spey fishing for wild steelhead and highlights the cultural and environmental impacts on these sacred practices. Explore the river and meet the colorful characters dedicated to preserving this tradition in the face of global change

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How to Tie: Beaded Squirmy Worm
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How to Tie: Beaded Squirmy Worm

Tying a Squirmy Worm can be tricky, as the material tends to slip and get cut by the thread. But here's a method using no thread at all—just a bead and some lead wire—to create a durable, simple, and effective fly

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Trojan Male Trout Introduced to Colorado Streams in Historic Effort to Save Cutthroat Trout
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Trojan Male Trout Introduced to Colorado Streams in Historic Effort to Save Cutthroat Trout

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is taking a groundbreaking step to save the native cutthroat trout In a couple small streams in middle park Colorado . On September 17, CPW stocked 480 Trojan male brook trout (also known as YY brook trout) into Bobtail and Steelman creeks in Grand County. This innovative technique is designed to eradicate non-native brook trout that have been decimating the cutthroat population for years.

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Hopper Fishing for Wild Brown Trout in the Driftless:
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Hopper Fishing for Wild Brown Trout in the Driftless:

Today’s Fly Life Media video of the day features Midwest Fly Fishing as they take on hopper fishing for wild brown trout in the Driftless region. With the action set in a gin-clear stream under warm, windy, and partially cloudy conditions, they use a Scott G series rod and Morrish hopper flies to entice these elusive trout. Join the adventure and see how they navigate the challenges of the Driftless for a rewarding day of fly fishing

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The Art of Stealth: 5 Tips for Catching Redfish on a Paddleboard
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The Art of Stealth: 5 Tips for Catching Redfish on a Paddleboard

Jordan Blinn talks with us today about how to catch redfish from a stand-up paddleboard. In this interview, he shares five essential tips, from moving slowly on the water to using subtle techniques like pushing off the bottom instead of paddling. His advice is perfect for any anglers looking to up their game on the flats.

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