Field Guide
Short pieces on how to fish smarter with less gear. Read straight through, or pull one up on the bank.
less is more
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Why six flies, not sixty
There are a thousand patterns on the market. Six of them cover almost every trout you'll realistically try to catch.
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The 5 accessories you actually need
Nippers, hemostats, polarized glasses, floatant, indicators. That is the list. Here is what to look for and what to spend.
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Why a 9-foot, 5-weight rod
The default trout rod, and why almost every angler should start there. Weight, length, and action explained in plain language.
what to cast
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The Hatch Calendar
Month by month, what hatches and what to cast. A reference for the year ahead.
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Dry, nymph, or streamer
Three categories of fly, three categories of decision. A field card for the moment you arrive at the water.
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The terrestrial window
Late summer is hopper season. Bank fishing, big calorie meals, and the most fun a trout angler has all year.