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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,...

How Do I Tie A Game Changer Fly?

Pro Guide Eric Leininger Game Changer Walk Through "Game Changer flies have completely revolutionized how fly anglers approach pressured and wary fish around the world. Tied on a series of interconnecting...

How Do I Tie A Game Changer Fly?

Pro Guide Eric Leininger Game Changer Walk Through "Game Changer flies have completely revolutionized how fly anglers approach pressured and wary fish around the world. Tied on a series of interconnecting...

How Do You Tie a Steelhead Tube Fly?

Pro Guide Eric Leininger Tube Fly Walk Through We have classes coming up for tying steelhead flies, until then this video will help walk you through the process of tying...

How Do You Tie a Steelhead Tube Fly?

Pro Guide Eric Leininger Tube Fly Walk Through We have classes coming up for tying steelhead flies, until then this video will help walk you through the process of tying...

What Is the Best Winter Steelhead Spey Cast

What Is the Best Winter Steelhead Spey Cast

Within the last day or two, I had a couple of conversations regarding choosing a cast while throwing Skagit lines in the winter, with so many different casting options, such...

What Is the Best Winter Steelhead Spey Cast

Within the last day or two, I had a couple of conversations regarding choosing a cast while throwing Skagit lines in the winter, with so many different casting options, such...

Is Now A Good Time to Fly Fish For Winter Steel...

Eric Leininger, a Professional Guide working with NWFFO, shares three key takeaways from his many years of fly fishing and guiding for steelhead.

Is Now A Good Time to Fly Fish For Winter Steel...

Eric Leininger, a Professional Guide working with NWFFO, shares three key takeaways from his many years of fly fishing and guiding for steelhead.