The latest issue (number 35) of Tail fly fishing magazine is focused on “female contributors who are each making their mark on saltwater fly fishing in different ways.” Guest editor Alex Lovett. . .
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Podcast: The Art of Spotting Trout, with Amelia Jensen
This week, I chat with Amelia Jensen, perhaps the best trout-spotter I have ever seen. I have always thought I was pretty god at seeing trout in the water, but Amelia can see fish I would never have . . .
Read MorePro Tips: Proper River Etiquette for Spring Run-Off
By Kaitlin Barnhart
When the river gets crowded, proper fishing etiquette becomes even more important
Photo by Steve Hillebrand, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
With blown-out rivers on the horizon for mountain fisheries, many anglers are gearing up for spring tailwater fishing. This time of year can provide some of the best fishing, but it’s often paired with . . .
Read More11 Questions with Two of the Orvis Women Behind 50/50 on the Water
Written by: Kip Vieth, Wildwood Float Trips
Christine Atkins (left) and Jackie Kutzer are the faces of the new Orvis-led initiative, and they’re responsible for much of the heavy lifting, as well.
Photo by Kami Swingle, TwoFisted Heart Productions, via orvis.com
Last year, The Orvis Company launched 50/50 on the Water, an aggressive initiative to introduce more women to the sport we love and to promote those already making a mark in the fly . . .
Read MoreVideo and Photos: An Epic Small-Stream Battle
After a tough battle that requires serious concentration, Amelia was all smiles.
Photo by Dave Jensen
The day started with a five-hour drive down island and a stop to stock up on supplies before made our way to a piece of water to fish. We have a tendency to pack our days full. Every year . . .
Read MoreVideo: “A Trip into the Wild” of North Carolina
Here’s a cool film about a float trip down the French Broad River in North Carolina, targeting aggressive smallmouth bass on topwater flies. One of the anglers is DUN Magazine‘s Jen . . .
Read MoreVideo: Searching for Big, Wild Brookies “Above Barriers”
Here’s an absolutely beautiful film by David Cowardin, of Blue Forest Films, about an expedition to discover new water and big, wild brook trout in northern Minnesota. Three anglers in personal . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Get Your Family Into Fly Fishing
Written by: Ryan Newman, Rocky Mountain Outfitters
A trout doesn’t have to be this big to put a smile on a kid’s face.
Photo courtesy Ryan Newman
Fly Fishing is becoming more and more of a family adventure. A lot of our guests at Rocky Mountain Outfitters come as families to Park City or Salt Lake City, Utah. Oftentimes, they. . .
Read MorePodcast: An Excellent Introduction to Drift Boats, with Hilary Hutcheson
Hilary Hutcheson shares her driftboat with daughters Ella and Delaney, and she gets to fish.
Photo via Facebook
I frequently get requests for a podcast about drift boats, and although I enjoy rowing one, most people don’t let me row their boat unless they are really desperate. So I called on an expert, . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Fight Big Fish in Small Streams
In this great video, Amelia Jensen shows great technique for catching big trout with a fly rod in small streams. It’s not so much about what she says, as what she does that teaches so much. Notice . . .
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