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Photos of Aquatic Insects and Imitative Flies

speckle wing dun

Ephemerella mayflies

Ephemerella mayflies

trico spinner fall

parachute-Adams-trouts-view

parachute-Adams

Light Cahill spinner with egg sac

Light Cahill spinner & deposited egg sac

Light Cahill spinner

Light Cahill spinner

mayfly dun exoskeleton

March brown dun

trico spinner, male

trico spinner, female

salmon fly & artificial pattern

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Announcing My New Book!

The Ramblings of an Aging Angler: Lessons Learned While Fly Fishing for Trout, 2nd Edition

This book is packed with information helpful to anglers of all skill levels. Insights are frequently presented through a streamside experience. Topics include getting started, equipment, casting, trout feeding behavior, flies, reading the water, presentation, and seasons. He also discusses controversial topics like etiquette, stocking, and restoration of native trout. The work is richly enhanced with over 200 color photos and line drawings.

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What is a Trophy Trout? Do you have a favorite me

What is a Trophy Trout? Do you have a favorite memory of catching a special trout? Read Al's recollections and meaning of the catch phrase "trophy trout"! #browntrout #salmotrutta #drydropper #flyfishutah #sightfishing #flyfishing #seewhatsoutthere #getoutside #wadeforit #findyourwater #flyfishing #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingnation #tacticalflyfisher #modernnymphing #euronymphing #trout #troutfly #FlyFishing #FlyTying #FlyFishingBeginner #FlyCasting #DryFly #Nymph #FlyFishingGuide #FlyFishingAddict #tugisthedrug #flyfishingnation #tightlines #hopperdropper #orvisflyfishing #NZbrowntrout @orvischarlottesville

Fly Fishing the Salmon Fly Hatch. Read Al's facts

Fly Fishing the Salmon Fly Hatch. Read Al's facts and personal observations of the salmon hatch

#browntrout #salmotrutta #drydropper #flyfishutah #sightfishing #flyfishing #seewhatsoutthere #getoutside #wadeforit #findyourwater #flyfishing #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingnation #tacticalflyfisher #modernnymphing #euronymphing #trout #troutfly #FlyFishing #FlyTying #FlyFishingBeginner #FlyCasting #DryFly #Nymph #FlyFishingGuide #FlyFishingAddict #tugisthedrug #flyfishingnation #tightlines #hopperdropper #orvisflyfishing #NZbrowntrout @orvischarlottesville

To Tightline or Suspension Nymph? Both methods of

To Tightline or Suspension Nymph? Both methods of nymphing are important. Read Al's thoughts on determining which method may provide the best results in a specific location.

When it Isn’t Working Have you tried to fish a

When it Isn’t Working Have you tried to fish a perfect spot and nothing seems to produce results? Read Al's thoughts on what to look at as you fish
browntrout #salmotrutta #drydropper #flyfishutah #sightfishing #flyfishing #seewhatsoutthere #getoutside #wadeforit #findyourwater #flyfishing #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingnation #tacticalflyfisher #modernnymphing #euronymphing #trout #troutfly #FlyFishing #FlyTying #FlyFishingBeginner #FlyCasting #DryFly #Nymph #FlyFishingGuide #FlyFishingAddict #tugisthedrug #flyfishingnation #tightlines #hopperdropper #orvisflyfishing #NZbrowntrout @orvischarlottesville

Are We Part of the Problem? With Fishing counts n

Are We Part of the Problem? With Fishing counts noting declines, what issues are we facing in this wonderful outdoor sport? Read Al's thoughts on this subject! #browntrout #salmotrutta #drydropper #flyfishutah #sightfishing #flyfishing #seewhatsoutthere #getoutside #wadeforit #findyourwater #flyfishing #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingnation #tacticalflyfisher #modernnymphing #euronymphing #trout #troutfly #FlyFishing #FlyTying #FlyFishingBeginner #FlyCasting #DryFly #Nymph #FlyFishingGuide #FlyFishingAddict #tugisthedrug #flyfishingnation #tightlines #hopperdropper #orvisflyfishing #NZbrowntrout @orvischarlottesville

Trout Flies- Tie or Buy? Tying flies can be a ver

Trout Flies- Tie or Buy? Tying flies can be a very relaxing hobby in the freezing winter. Is it the best option for you? Read Al's thoughts concerning flies and success when tying or buying. #browntrout #salmotrutta #drydropper #flyfishutah #sightfishing #flyfishing #seewhatsoutthere #getoutside #wadeforit #findyourwater #flyfishing #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingnation #tacticalflyfisher #modernnymphing #euronymphing #trout #troutfly #FlyFishing #FlyTying #FlyFishingBeginner #FlyCasting #DryFly #Nymph #FlyFishingGuide #FlyFishingAddict #tugisthedrug #flyfishingnation #tightlines #hopperdropper #orvisflyfishing #NZbrowntrout @orvischarlottesville

Is Wade-fishing Harming the Madison River Fishery

Is Wade-fishing Harming the Madison River Fishery

"Food for thought" as Al discusses changes in the Madison river

#browntrout #salmotrutta #drydropper #flyfishutah #sightfishing #flyfishing #seewhatsoutthere #getoutside #wadeforit #findyourwater #flyfishing #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingnation #tacticalflyfisher #modernnymphing #euronymphing #trout #troutfly #FlyFishing #FlyTying #FlyFishingBeginner #FlyCasting #DryFly #Nymph #FlyFishingGuide #FlyFishingAddict #tugisthedrug #flyfishingnation #tightlines #hopperdropper #orvisflyfishing #NZbrowntrout @orvischarlottesville

“Keeper of the Stream” by Frank Sawyer, a Book

“Keeper of the Stream” by Frank Sawyer, a Book Review - https://mailchi.mp/7a092e74e310/vm1e7wie9t-5092258

A review of watershed maintenance from the 50's with thoughts for today

#browntrout #salmotrutta #drydropper #flyfishutah #sightfishing #flyfishing #seewhatsoutthere #getoutside #wadeforit #findyourwater #flyfishing #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingnation #tacticalflyfisher #modernnymphing #euronymphing #trout #troutfly #FlyFishing #FlyTying #FlyFishingBeginner #FlyCasting #DryFly #Nymph #FlyFishingGuide #FlyFishingAddict #tugisthedrug #flyfishingnation #tightlines #hopperdropper #orvisflyfishing #NZbrowntrout @orvischarlottesville

Fly Fishing Western Wyoming Interested in explori

Fly Fishing Western Wyoming Interested in exploring fly fishing in Wyoming? Read Al's thoughts about this beautiful area

Fly Fishing Techniques: The Nail Knot vs. Loop-to-

Fly Fishing Techniques: The Nail Knot vs. Loop-to-Loop - https://mailchi.mp/7c43549a0415/vm1e7wie9t-5062594. Technology improvements to leader attachment are well recognized. But are the new improvements better than the older techniques? Read Al's thoughts on the "nail knot" and comparison to the "loop-to-loop

#browntrout #salmotrutta #drydropper #flyfishutah #sightfishing #flyfishing #seewhatsoutthere #getoutside #wadeforit #findyourwater #flyfishing #flyfishingjunkie #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingnation #tacticalflyfisher #modernnymphing #euronymphing #trout #troutfly #FlyFishing #FlyTying #FlyFishingBeginner #FlyCasting #DryFly #Nymph #FlyFishingGuide #FlyFishingAddict #tugisthedrug #flyfishingnation #tightlines #hopperdropper #orvisflyfishing #NZbrowntrout @orvischarlottesville

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