TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Fishing Techniques

Fish Where the fish are! you'll catch a LOT more fish.
Fish the entire water column effectively. -- Year 'Round
Use the WIND to catch more fish!
Fish on frontal passages ...and catch more fish!
Watch your cast! - don't let your casting cost you fish
Select the right fly system the first time.
Fish drop-offs effectively... year 'round and catch MORE fish!
Your flies through fish eyes What makes your flies WORK
Fishing with light hooks... will make a difference.

Rods
Orvis' Trout Bum 1-weight ...the newest, fastest, lightest, strongest Orvis 1-weight.
Sage's TXL Triple Ought weight ...the lightest of the ultralights.
Who has the most fish fighting leverage ...us or the fish?
Rods that protect tippets - these rods can save your trip or a trophy fish!
Orvis T3 rods - light strength that works!
The Sage SLT rod series - includes interview with rod designer, Jerry Siem.
Sage's TXL Double Ought rod -- with Jerry Siem interview!
Budget Light/Ultralight rods -- for under $200.00 (written in 2003).

Reels
Reel seats! -- prevent a reel problem
How important is your fly reel's drag? VERY important!

Lines, leaders, tippets
Selecting manufactured leaders / tippets for today's true ultralights.
My knot suggestion for UL line/leader connection.
Improve your UL rod's performance try a new line. Revised 2008.
Rod position -- be more effective catching FISH!
Fish sinking lines better - catch more fish!
To loop...or not to Loop? make fishing easier
Tippet X ratings -- do you know them?

General Articles
Fish the waters you've been missing! with rocker hull inflatable pontoons.
Protect your stripping finger(s)... and catch more fish.
Who has the most fish fighting leverage ...us or the fish?
Fish UL fly or spin tackle? to catch more fish!
Hypothermia can kill -- in Winter fishing!
Catch and Release that works! Keep 'em alive
Your Livewell - your fish emergency room
Where have all the fishers gone?
These ARE the good old days!
Build new fish holding habitat... anytime is the perfect time.
High Tech Dams! - dam construction will impact our fishing future

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