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Fishing in a Pandemic

Fishing might be the ultimate social distancing activity. Follow our guides’ upbeat tips on how to best enjoy fly fishing, even during a pandemic.

Squirdle Jig

March 18, 2020

The Zirdle Bug is a popular fly in the bins at the shop. This beaded jig version is tied with Squirrel for a slimmer profile that is perfect for area streams.

March 17, 2020

Check out this high floating dry fly for fishing riffles, pocket water, and smaller streams.

March 16, 2020

Practicing Social Distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 doesn't mean that you can't tie flies, or fish near your home. Over the next few weeks we will be posting new flies to tie, fishing techniques to practice, and helpful "how to's" to help pass the time with fishing positive thinking.

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