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Fly Spotlight: Croston’s Jigged Full Metal Jacket from Fulling Mill

There few flies that are developed as general attractor patterns, but happen to really work for a very specific hatch. One of those patterns is Howard Croston’s Full Metal Jacket from our friends over at Fulling Mill for use fishing … Continue reading

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Jigged Beacon: A High-Water Searching Nymph Pattern

Cold weather and winter rains are late this year, but are not entirely out of the picture. With plenty of rain in the forecast, our rivers are likely going to swell and a heavy nymph that stands out is necessary. … Continue reading

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