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What is the Difference Between Nymphing and Fly Fishing?
Fly fishing and nymphing with a fly rod are closely related techniques, but they differ in their approach, the type of flies used, and the way they are presented to the fish. Below is a detailed breakdown of the differences: 1. Overview Fly Fishing (Broad Definition): Refers to the overall practice of using artificial flies to catch fish. It encompasses many techniques, including dry fly…
The History of Bois d'Arc Lake: Texas' Newest Reservoir
Introduction Bois d’Arc Lake, nestled in the northeastern part of Texas in Fannin County, represents a significant development in the state’s water management and infrastructure. This reservoir, named after the native bois d’arc tree (also known as Osage orange), is the first major reservoir built in Texas in nearly 30 years. Its creation has a profound impact on local communities, the…
Who's Your Daddy?
The Last of the 2024 Father’s Day List – Under $1K You know he’s worth it! Besides, he had to put up with you through all that … that growing up stuff you had to do the hard way. Sure, fly fishing can be a wildly expensive sport, but some things are meant to last. That certainly includes these last items on HIS list in 2024. Sawgrass One Piece Fly Rods! 4-12 Weight Magic Wands – Yes, I am a…
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Great Father's Day Fly Fishing Ideas!
Why Wait? MY GUIDE for Father’s Day 2024 My never-ending patience has ended. What can I say? I threw some red meat to my fly shop friends, “What are your picks for Father’s Day?” in order to direct some shoppers their way, and waited … and waited … And what I got was shops running with this age old idea after I hinted there was this thing called, “Father’s Day,” and they realized; it will be…
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Monday Morning Washout
The Gift Keeps on Giving Are you washed away yet? We took another round of rain Sunday, and the chances don’t decrease for today either. I have seen this pattern before, but not in the incredible volume we are seeing it this year. Yesterday’s story on the Super El Nino will fill you in on this weather pattern in case you were wondering. It’s all runoff at this point. We have to feel pretty bad…
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Monday Morning Sidewalk Slidewalk
Good Monday Morning fly fishers! Here we are again, on a Monday that defies the past weather patterns, a Monday that shows us a new weather pattern that will dominate many fly fishers lives remaining. The pattern is: There is no pattern. The big news in fishing could well be the big news in fly fishing in North Central Texas: Bois D’Arc lake is now open for fishing! If things go as planned, I…
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Bois D'Arc Lake Fly Fishing
Let The Fun Begin Why not experience a Texas lake from year one? What a truly rare opportunity to take on a brand new challenge, and fly fish the newest lake in Texas, Bois D’Arc Lake at the fringes of North Central Texas. First Social Media Made Lake in Texas Think about it! This is the first Texas lake formed since social media has been invented, self-generated fishing websites, YouTube,…
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There Goes The Sun
It was a perfect day on the Blue River in South Central Oklahoma yesterday. Only one problem; those smallmouth bass I was baited with? They were nowhere to be found! What Is a Perfect Blue Day? A perfect Blue River day for stocker sticking is ice, or snow on the ground, and overcast skies. If those skies happen to be letting out more ice and snow? All the better in my opinion. If your guides…
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