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How Not to Fish the South Fork of the Boise

Last updated on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 11:16am.

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Trout Lie Q&A with Greg

Last updated on Fri, 04/30/2010 - 10:13pm.

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Setting Up Your Nymph Rig (Plain & Simple)

Last updated on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 5:09pm.

By Tim Burke

How, when, and why to fish indicators in nymph fishing situations is a hotly debated topic in fly fishing. Without going into the social, political, and religious ramifications, pros and cons, and what the latest magazine guru says about how nymph fisherman are the undoing of fly fishing, let's cut to the chase: Indicators work!

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American Trout Lie in London

Last updated on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 5:53am.

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Friday's Rant: Should I Join a Club?

Last updated on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 10:01pm.

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Nymphing & The Rule of Opposites

Last updated on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 12:59pm.

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We Don't Need No Stinking State Parks - Governor Butch Otter's New Policy?

Last updated on Fri, 01/15/2010 - 9:54pm.

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Dry Fly vs. Wet Fly

Last updated on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 2:51pm.

Every activity has its factions. Fly fishing is no different. It seems promoting a ‘superior’ style fly fishing above another is a badge of honor for some ego-driven enthusiasts. Apparently, it’s common knowledge dry fly anglers are elitist brandy snifter toting snobs and subsurface anglers are backwoods bumpkin dunkers in denial. Regardless of varying opinions on the matter, there’s one little issue we have to consider – the facts.