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I don't like living nowhere near a real fly shop while you might not like paying fly shop prices. Something can be done about this.

 Why your flies may ride upside down 

Some thoughts on pike fly construction and development

 

Trout? Sure but for real fun go for smallmouth bass

Our members have posted step by step instructions on their favorite flies you can find them

here 
The Line twist or figure 8 retrieve here is my take on that won't leave your fingers in a knot 
Thinking of taking your fly gear down to “The Red”? maybe this will get you started
Still can’t post a photo in a message board here is an article to help
Want a piece of solitude? Read here on how to fly fish in your own secret spot.
Timely tips to help your fly tying along here

Looking at getting into float tubing to take advantage of fly fishing some lakes?? Read here

Rivers are the basis of fly fishing else where in the world but here In Manitoba they are somewhat under utilized. Here are 2 articles with some basics on river fishing.

Reading a River

Fishing a River

Darrell Myskiw has written a piece on beginning fly fishing. In a Dr. Suess way he says “It’s not hard” a few times found here
Rob Cann is in chat March 31st read his bio HERE
Been Fly fishing a while and have had a bit of success? Good now for the next step if your success has been dependant on the good old Wooly Bugger.
The Single most important piece of gear you will buy after your rod, reel, line and flies is this
Fly Fishing is one of those hobbies that keeps on giving. With so many facets, where to start, where to end.
Think you are ready to start fly fishing?? Take this quiz
Bob Morenski is chatting about still water techniques on Feb 24th Here is his story
You could win a Fly Rod combo to start on your fly fishing journey Click here
Tying your own leaders?? This Chart  may help
One of our original board posters is Darrell Myskiw here is his take on getting around to mostly almost only fly fishing. MORE>>>
How about some tips on casting a fly rod?? This might help
Here is my fly fishing log for 2003 MORE>>>
Let’s break down all these flies into manageable groups like this.
Well everyone wants to know how to post photos on forums so here is the complete, I hope, step by step how to on the subject MORE>>>
There are a lot of new terms to learn when entering into the fly fishing world I hope this page helps
Do you keep a fly fishing journal? What do you put in it? Here is an example of mine from 2002  MORE>>>

 

 

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