Jason Akl News & Tips

News & Tips: Fall Run: Tributary Fishing Time
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Fall Run: Tributary Fishing Time

As the leaves begin to turn and the weather gets colder people start to shift gears from fishing to hunting. Although…
News & Tips: What to Look for in Fly Fishing Vests & Fishing Packs...
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What to Look for in Fly Fishing Vests & Fishing Packs

In order to handle the enormous amount of specialty items associated with fly fishing — floatant, indicators, tippet,…
News & Tips: Importance of Mimicking Hatches
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Importance of Mimicking Hatches

On a recent fly fishing trip I was reminded of how important it is to be able to find out what is hatching and mimic it…
News & Tips: How to Tie the Stimulator Fly: Step by Step Instructions...
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How to Tie the Stimulator Fly: Step by Step Instructions

The stimulator fly is one of those fly tying patterns that does not necessarily denote a specific fly, but more an…
News & Tips: Artic Grayling in Yellowstone
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Artic Grayling in Yellowstone

Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) are a special species of fish that were originally found throughout the Madison…
News & Tips: Marabou Feathers and Fly Tying
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Marabou Feathers and Fly Tying

Of all the different feathers used by fly tiers, the marabou feather has to be one of the most unique and useful…
News & Tips: Tying the Egg Sucking Leech
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Tying the Egg Sucking Leech

From Alaska to Arkansas, the Egg Sucking Leech without doubt is one of the top producing streamer flies to ever come…
News & Tips: Basics of the Quick Strike Rig
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Basics of the Quick Strike Rig

Fishing with live bait presentations has always been a proven method for catching just about anything that swims,…
News & Tips: Spinning Deer Hair: Create Cool Looking Flies That Catch Fish...
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Spinning Deer Hair: Create Cool Looking Flies That Catch Fish

Of all the techniques involved in fly tying, spinning deer hair is one of the most challenging. Patterns that use this…
News & Tips: Dry Bag Buying Guide
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Dry Bag Buying Guide

Dry bags come in a number of sizes for different needs. For all of us that dream of floating down rough rivers,…
News & Tips: The Hex Hatch
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The Hex Hatch

For a few short weeks every summer a very special event takes place under the cover of darkness: the Hexagenia hatch.…
News & Tips: Get Started Fly Tying With This Equipment...
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Get Started Fly Tying With This Equipment

A fly-tying kit is a good way for a beginner to get started. If you have ever looked into learning to tie your own…