Top budget friendly fly reels/affordable options for anglers on a budget

 

Fall Largemouth

 Nifty member Jim G had a great day fly fishing for largemouth bass using a baitfish fly pattern he tied. 

Bob Popovics, Legendary Northeastern Saltwater Fly Tier, Dead at 75

 

 A man of big stature who humbly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and eagerly shared his vast knowledge with others, Popovics was a larger-than-life fly angler. Click here to read full story from Fly Fisherman Magazine. 

 

 

Fly-Fishing World Mourns Loss of Beloved Author and Original Trout Bum John Gierach

 

Gierach and his trusty bamboo rod on Colorado's Frying Pan River in the spring of 2024. (Mike Dvorak photo)

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River Rebel: 83-Year-Old Angler Fights for Public Access in Colorado’s Waterways

Fly fisherman Roger Hill practices casting at a park near his home in Colorado Springs on Aug. 29, 2024. Hill is fighting for fishermen to have public access to private sections of Colorado rivers. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) 

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Orvis Interview Linehan Lodge Owners

I watched this and was wondering where I knew Tim Linehan’s face from since I never fly fished the Yaak Valley rivers of Montana. I saw him on Mountain Men tv series. Though watching this video of Tim and his wife discuss how they built everything from the ground up and becoming successful - drew me in. The most draw to want to go here is their location is on one of the few locations in the US, where you can catch true strain Rainbows, Salmonids. His lodge and cabins are top notch. After watching this, it’s on my bucket list and curious how good are Joanne’s brownies… 

The Do's and Don'ts of Fly Rod Care & Maintenance by Epic

 

 

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The Perfect Bass Popper