Category : Fly Fishing : Travel & Places

How to Build a Fly Vise

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A fly-tying vice is used to hold a fishing hook securely while the fly tier wraps thread, feathers and other material to it, all in an attempt to imitate an insect or baitfish pattern. If the vice fails to hold the hook securely while the tier pulls and tugs on the tying thread, it will be impossibl

DIY: Split Bamboo Fishing Rod

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The fly fisherman standing up to his hip boots in the water of an idyllic stream is an iconic image of American leisure. For the avid fly fisherman, the sport is not only in the act of fishing but also in the careful construction of his equipment -- most notably, his flies. Few have graduated to mak

How to Cut Fish Bait

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Lures, live minnows and other live bait catch plenty of fish, but sometimes, fishing with dead bait cut into strips or chunks will result in the best catches. Slicing the bait just right is the key to success. From catfish to sharks, let’s cut some bait and go fishing.

Homemade Brook Trout Lures

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Brook trout are among the smallest trout. Homemade brook trout lures should be sized accordingly. Making smaller lures also means you can fish them on the lighter lines, often used for fishing for brook trout. Lure-making components are available in a range of sizes. The wide variety of styles of co

How to Catch Ladyfish From Piers

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Ladyfish are found along tropical and subtropical coast lines, brackish water and even into some fresh water tributaries. Often referred to as the poor man's tarpon, ladyfish are also called skipjack. Ladyfish are aggressive fighters when hooked and commonly jump several feet out of the water in an

Fishing in Everett, Washington

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With 50 miles of shoreline and the second-largest marina on the West Coast, Everett is a popular fishing destination, according to the city's website. Everett is located in Marine Area 8-2, as defined by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), which features year-round trout, sturgeon