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News, Tips and Updates from Great Drake FishingTailwaters and Square Tails of Western Maine
If you are a fly fisher, you have likely at one time or another heard the tales of, read the articles about, or seen television shows featuring fly fishing western Maine's tailwaters. There, great stocks of trophy native brook trout reside. Maybe you've seen an...
Steelhead Fishing New York’s Salmon River
Have you ever been steelhead fishing on the famed Salmon River of Pulaski New York? If you haven't, you may want to seriously consider giving it a try. If you have, you should know it is about time to get your lodging and fishing guide booked for the upcoming fall...
Fly Fishing Western Maine
Fly fishing western Maine is a tradition that has been passed down through the generations, and with good reason. Anglers near and far have pursued the abundant populations of wild trout and salmon that inhabit these waters for a great many years. Trophy class brook...
Fly Fishing Terrestrials
Mid summer conditions can give fly fishermen a number of challenges. You will likely find low water, warm water, and perhaps less reliable aquatic insect hatches during the dog days of summer, but don't lose faith. There are a few things you can do to stack the odds...
Improve Your Game With Tight Line Nymphing Techniques
Fly fishing by nature is a challenging sport. But for many, it's the huge learning curve that makes the sport so intriguing. After all, to progress we must hone our skills and be always in search of new techniques. Tight-line nymphing is one of those skill sets that...
Successfully Fly Fishing The Hex Hatch
At one time or another we have all come to the reality that fishing a hatch and successfully fishing a hatch can be two very different things. Here are a few steps to help you be successful in fly fishing the Hex Hatch. Step one... Find the bugs. First and foremost...
Fishing The Hex Hatch
The Hex hatch is something that every avid fly angler should look forward to each season. Sure, this usually means late nights on the water and often fishing in complete darkness, however this is not always the case. In some areas you may experience hatches...