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What Hatches Are Producing In May

What Hatches Are Producing In May

Hey ya'll, welcome to Match the Hatch! For May’s Match The Hatch we're going to be talking about Drakes! There are several different kinds of Drakes, but this post is...

What Hatches Are Producing In May

Hey ya'll, welcome to Match the Hatch! For May’s Match The Hatch we're going to be talking about Drakes! There are several different kinds of Drakes, but this post is...

What Flies Should I Fish In April?

Hey y'all, welcome to Match the Hatch! For April's Match The Hatch we're going to be talking about Stoneflies!Stoneflies are generally available all year as nymphs, but the beginning of...

What Flies Should I Fish In April?

Hey y'all, welcome to Match the Hatch! For April's Match The Hatch we're going to be talking about Stoneflies!Stoneflies are generally available all year as nymphs, but the beginning of...

What Fly Is Hatching In March?

What Fly Is Hatching In March?

Hey ya'll, welcome to Match the Hatch! For March's Match The Hatch we're going to be talking about March Browns!   March browns are an exciting hatch because they are the first 'big bug' hatch of the year. Their arrival marks the coming of spring and...

What Fly Is Hatching In March?

Hey ya'll, welcome to Match the Hatch! For March's Match The Hatch we're going to be talking about March Browns!   March browns are an exciting hatch because they are the first 'big bug' hatch of the year. Their arrival marks the coming of spring and...

When Will Smallmouth Bass Fishing Start?

When Will Smallmouth Bass Fishing Start?

The winter steelhead fishing has continued to be good/great when the rivers are in shape, but these random days where the temps reach the upper 50’s or or even low...

When Will Smallmouth Bass Fishing Start?

The winter steelhead fishing has continued to be good/great when the rivers are in shape, but these random days where the temps reach the upper 50’s or or even low...

Match the Hatch: February

Match the Hatch: February

Hey ya'll, welcome to Match the Hatch! For February's Match The Hatch we're going to be talking about Midges!  If you have ever been out on the water and seen...

Match the Hatch: February

Hey ya'll, welcome to Match the Hatch! For February's Match The Hatch we're going to be talking about Midges!  If you have ever been out on the water and seen...

What is a Good Mid Summer Low Water Bass Fly to...

Pro Guide Eric Leininger Mini Dungeon Bass Fly Walk Through Bass fishing in this region is often overlooked as a species to chase with a fly rod, but at NWFFO,...

What is a Good Mid Summer Low Water Bass Fly to...

Pro Guide Eric Leininger Mini Dungeon Bass Fly Walk Through Bass fishing in this region is often overlooked as a species to chase with a fly rod, but at NWFFO,...