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Why You Need Forceps for Fly Fishing

Are forceps just another dangling accessory, or an essential fly-fishing tool? Tom Rosenbauer breaks down their many uses and explains why they belong on every trout stream.

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How to Get Skunked

This video was meant to cover what to do when a rising fish won't take your fly—but fish don't always cooperate. Watch Tom run through his bag of tricks on a beautiful Chilean stream and still come up empty-handed.

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Do You Really Need Special Snips for Fly Fishing?

Clean tippet cuts mean easier knots, smoother threading, and fewer tangles. Tom Rosenbauer explains why it’s time to ditch the nail clippers for real snips.

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How to Play Fish in the Weeds

Hooking a fish in thick weeds is always risky, and you won't land all of them. But if you want to net that trophy trout and maybe get a quick photo, here are some tips that will give you a fighting chance.

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How to Fish Mouse Patterns During the Day

Sure, mouse patterns catch trout at night. But did you know that in some places trout will eat big mouse patterns in broad daylight, when you can enjoy every part of the game? Find out how you can catch trout on mouse patterns before the lights go out.

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Should you fish upstream or downstream for trout?

How do you know which direction to go when faced with a new trout stream? Should you move upstream or work downstream? This video will give you some tips on how to decide a plan of action on the water when fly fishing for trout.

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Fly fishing deep:  Sinking tip lines or poly leaders?

Should you just add a sinking poly leader to your floating line or are there times when a sinking tip fly line works better? In this video, Tom Rosenbauer explains how to make this important fly-fishing decision.

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The most complete report of fly fishing conditions in North America!

Our professional reports are updated weekly with stream and river flows, tides, recommended flies and equipment, and special fishing tips for the most important fly-fishing destinations in North America. Plan your next fishing trip knowing you'll arrive without any surprises—or discover some new fishing destinations in your area.