Fly Fishing Tips and Techniques from Norm
Regardless of whether you're a beginning
fly fisher or a seasoned veteran looking to improve your skills,
we have some special tips and techniques that will make your
days on a Missouri or Wyoming stream more successful:
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It is easy to get hurt out on the stream. Each time out we subject ourselves to the potential for cuts, scratches, bruises, insect bites and burns. And, when we are off the beaten track in search of the new species for our life list the risk is even greater. Here are a few tips for a kit that will allow you to treat most minor injuries in the field and keep you from ending your fishing trip prematurely. Learn more... |
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| This may sound like sacrilege, but I’m a bit envious of golfers. What makes me most envious is that they have a bag full of clubs. No matter what situation they encounter, they have the right club to use. Just think how nice it would be to come to a deep run on the river and be able to turn to your caddy and say, “Bring me the 7 foot 6 inch slow action 3 weight. ” Learn
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If you have ever spent any time on one of Missouri’s Ozark trout streams you probably have seen a patch of watercress. This is a sure sign that you need to stop and fish. And, there's a lot more to watercress than just that - it's a culinary treat when used in Stream Side Adventure's special "Salmon, Goat Cheese and Watercress Spread." Learn more...
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| Trout don't move
very far from their preferred location when feeding on
drifting nymphs. If you want to be successful, your nymph
has to be in the feeding lane, both from side-to-side
and right at the feeding depth. An understanding of how
water flows in a stream channel will help get your nymph
down to the trout's level. Learn
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How
many times have you wished you were just a little bit
better caster! If you are like us it is every time your
on the stream. Here are some hints, by Dr. Robert Hautala,
on how to make practicing time pay off on the stream.
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| One of the great
arguments of the world - one that ranks up there with
"the chicken or the egg" - is "presentation
vs. pattern". Years of experience in fly fishing
around the world demonstrates that you can fish any place
with a very simple fly box. Want to know what it should
contain? Learn
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The majority of Missouri’s,
and most mid-western trout streams, are not bordered by
grass or pastures. They are tree lined. Typical western
terrestrial techniques, where hoppers are the common fare,
just aren't that productive. Successful mid-west terrestrial
fishing means a modification of both fly and tactics.
Interested? Learn
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| When you get ready
to make your first cast at a new location, how often do
you take the time to think about how you are going to
play the fish you hope to catch? Most people we have talked
to tell us they never give it a thought. They also tell
us they lose more than their fair share of fish. Is there
a correlation? Learn
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A good pair of polarizing
sunglasses is a necessity and not an accessory! The ability
to see through the glare off the water opens a new world
to you and increases your fish catching opportunities.
Being able to seeing below the surface not only lets you
see fish that may be present but it also lets you clearly
see the holding areas and structures that attract fish.
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If someone says "line
control" to the majority of fly fishermen, the very
first thing they think of is mending their line to get
a perfect drift. There are three other more important
things to consider. Learn
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