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Minnesota Fly Fishing Annc.
One thing that will lose you a lot of fish is poorly tied knots. The last thing you need, when you eventually catch that big trophy fish, is to watch it swim away with your fly in its mouth, and maybe the tippet and leader trailing along as well. Properly tied fly fishing knots are one of the first things you need to get right. And, you need the right one for the job. Many people only know how to tie a granny knot, and it just won't do.
There are a range of fly fishing knots available. Some are very easy to learn and some are quite complicated, but generally, if you're a beginner you don't need the more difficult ones. There is a fairly simple knot available for just about any fly fishing application: Reel to backing, backing to line, line to leader, leader to tippet, and tippet to fly. Read More...
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Minnesota Fly Fishing Article
Monday, October 9th 2006 was a day to remember, but it didn't just happen, it took hours of lake research, knowledge of the habits and behaviors of Northern Pike and the patience to stick with it, even with a stiff wind in my face. In order to catch large Northern Pike, you first need to find a lake that has the kind of forage base, water quality and spawning habitat in order to grow and sustain large Northern Pike, because let's face it, if the body of water your fishing doesn't have large Northern Pike in it, chances are pretty good you won't catch any large Northern Pike. Read More...
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Minnesota Fly Fishing Article
 Returning home empty handed from the northwest Wisconsin town of Brule after the semi-annual Steelhead run I wondered if there was anything positive to take away from the experience. Chris and I planned this adventure for weeks, searching websites for river reports, visiting the hatchery, talking with fly shop owners and experienced fishermen familiar with the area. We carefully studied the topography and scouted the sites twice in the weeks leading up to the trip. Reading and listening intently to the excited words of those who had fished the run, we had convinced ourselves that this was going to be an experience to remember. After this weekend we were going to add something to the repertoire that few others could boast of: conquering the mighty steelhead and wild salmon migrating upriver from the inland sea we call Lake Superior. Read More...
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Minnesota Fly Fishing Annc.
Minnesota Driftless Area Trout Streams
From the Minnesota DNR Magazine April 2007:
"Wading in knee-high water as clear as moonshine, I stripped off three feet of fly line, made two rhythm-gathering false casts, and feathered my dry fly to a fishy haunt 15 feet to my front."
Read more about the Minnesota Driftless Area and the conservation efforts, good read.
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Minnesota Fly Fishing Article
 Why tie my own leaders when I can buy a packaged leader at a local fly shop? There is no definitive answer when it comes to tying you own leaders in an already complex sport we call fly fishing. It’s just another intimate way of understanding one aspect of fly fishing, not unlike tying your own flies. Read More...
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Minnesota Fly Fishing Annc.
Minnesota Winter trout fly fishing
From the Minnesota DNR:
Stream trout fishing a cure for winter blues (2007-01-10)
Those looking for a cure for the winter blues might want to cast a glance toward southeastern Minnesota where the stream trout season is now open. Read More...
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Minnesota Fly Fishing Annc.
Watch for John from Great Lakes Fly Company, a Minnesota fly fishing shop, on a PBS 8 production of Venture North. It will be on Channel 8 Thursday, November 2 at 8 PM, and Sunday, November 5 at 10 AM and they will be talking fly fishing.
Watch the video!, CLICK HERE. 
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Minnesota Fly Fishing Annc.
Minnesota Fly Fishing staff has added a fly fishing product review section. If anyone has a product review and wants to post it, just send me an email to ouitdee@yahoo.com.
Minnesota Fly Fishing is also looking for photos of streams, rivers and lakes. Read More...
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Minnesota Fly Fishing Article
 Here are a few things to keep in mind as you head out this winter season and hit some area streams for the winter season.
Gear: Most any type of fly rod will suffice, but I prefer a longer rod (8.5-9 feet in length) with anywhere between 2-5 weight line. The longer rod allows for easier mending. I also like a softer action rod this time of year. You won’t be “ripping lips” in the winter season; it’s a much more subtle and often dainty take on the trout’s behalf, so softer action for a simple raise of the rod to get a set works best for me. Read More...
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Minnesota Fly Fishing Article
 Minnesota Fly Fishing is looking for anyone that wants to share stories/articles about fly fishing for other to read.
Please use our contact form for more info. Read More...
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