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By Brian Milne, About.com Guide

Fly Fishing Small Creeks Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Some tips on fly fishing small creeks and streams.
Types of Fish to Fly Fish for Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
A look at a dozen or so of the most popular freshwater fish to fly fish for.
Best Fly Fishing in the World (Countries P-Z) Created: Monday, April 16, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
Best Fly Fishing in the World (Countries P-Z)
Piru Creek Fly Fishing Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
A look at fly fishing on Piru Creek, which is located in Southern California.
Salinas River Fly Fishing Created: Sunday, April 29, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 29, 2012
A look at steelhead and trout fishing on the Salinas River in California.
Fly Fishing for Shad Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Fly fishing for the American shad isn't on the top of the list for a lot of fly fishers, but if you're on a river during a run it's definitely worth giving these often overlooked fish a shot.
Best Fly Fishing in the World (Countries A-E) Created: Monday, April 16, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Best Fly Fishing in the World (Countries A-E)
Best Fly Fishing in the World (Countries G-N) Created: Monday, April 16, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012
Best Fly Fishing in the World (Countries G-N)
Redington Fly Rods - Fly Rods in the Pacific Northwest Created: Monday, February 01, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Redington has created fly rods and reals in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest since 1992.
Best Fly Fishing in Montana Created: Thursday, March 22, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Everyone knows Montana offers some of the best fishing in the world, but where’s the best fly fishing in Missoula? Here are some of our favorites.
Best Fishing in California Created: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Wondering where the best fishing in California is? Look no further than our 2012 guide to the best fishing destinations in California.
International Fish Reports Created: Sunday, May 17, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
User fly fishing reports from Mexico, Canada and other popular international fishing destinations.
Nacimiento Lake Fly Fishing in California Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012
Spotted, white and largemouth bass are dispersed throughout the Nacimiento Lake, which offers great fly fishing just outside of Paso Robles, California.
Lopez Lake Fly Fishing in California Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012
This Arroyo Grande, Calif., lake can be the best lake the Central Coast has to offer. One issue, however, is the wind factor.
Fishing Cachuma Lake Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Fishermen come to Cachuma Lake for two reasons – trout and bass. It’s as simple as that.
Fishing Pyramid Lake Created: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Pyramid Lake, once an impressive striped, largemouth and smallmouth bass fishery located off Interstate 5 in Gorman, California, is still battling back from an oil spill.
Santa Margarita Lake Fly Fishing Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Depending on the rainy season, Central California’s Santa Margarita Lake can provide some nice fly fishing opportunities for Sierra starved anglers who can’t get up to the mountains.
Gallatin vs. East Gallatin Fly Fishing Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
While they share the name, Montana’s Gallatin and East Gallatin rivers have their differences when it comes to fly fishing.
South Fork Snake River Fly Fishing Created: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The South Fork of the Snake River slithers its way for some 60-plus miles through Southeast Idaho where it provides some of the best tail-water fly fishing in the region.
20th Anniversary of "A River Runs Through It" Created: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Updated: Sunday, February 26, 2012
This year is the 20th anniversary of
Fly Fishing Montana's Blackfoot River Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, February 01, 2012
A look at fly fishing techniques on Montana's famed Blackfoot River, the inspiration for
Tools for Fly Tying Created: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
While there’s a wide range of tools and accessories you can use, here’s a quick rundown of the top 10 tools you need for tying flies.
Five Winter Fly Fishing Tips Created: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Five quick tips to help you catch more fish while fly fishing in the winter months.
Yuba River Fly Fishing Created: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A look at the best ways to approach Yuba River fly fishing in Northern California.
Protecting Fisheries During a Drought Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The earlier we start talking about these topics and how we can help combat the affects of a looming drought the better off we'll be.
Winter Fly Fishing Tips for Montana Created: Monday, December 06, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Montana fly fishing guide gives some trout fishing tips for finding winter trout in Montana rivers and spring creeks.
River Fly Fishing Tips Created: Sunday, August 28, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
River fly fishing tips, including the different species that inhabit our favorite rivers and the best way to locate them next time you're on the water.
Best Fly Lines for Fly Fishing Created: Saturday, December 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A look at some of the most popular fly lines, the amount of taper, and when and where they should be used on the water.
Fly Fishing for Sea Trout Created: Friday, December 30, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A closer look at the misunderstood sea trout, a popular, sea-run game fish that's actually native to Europe.
Nymph Fly Fishing Tips Created: Monday, January 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Have trouble casting a nymph while fly fishing? Here's a look at the best ways to cast while nymph fishing.
How to Tie the Muddler Minnow - Tie a Muddler Minnow Created: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A step-by-step look at how to Tie the Muddler Minnow.
Best Fly Rods of 2012 Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A look at the best fly rods on the market in 2012, including fishing rods from Sage, G. Loomis, Thomas & Thomas and R.L. Winston Rod Company.

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