The Moonshine Journal — Fly Fishing

5 Reasons Your Drift Isn't Fooling Anyone

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5 Reasons Your Drift Isn't Fooling Anyone

Is your drift becoming a drag? Here are 5 reasons your drift isn't working, how you can fix them, and catch more trout in the process.

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Are Expensive Fly Rods Worth the Cost?

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Are Expensive Fly Rods Worth the Cost?

Sure, they may be incredible feats of engineering, but does a four-figure rod actually help you catch more fish?

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How to Plan a Backcountry Fly-Fishing Trip

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How to Plan a Backcountry Fly-Fishing Trip

A backcountry fly-fishing trip can seem daunting, but here are a few tips for making it accessible.

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5 Best Bass Flies (And How to Fish Them)

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5 Best Bass Flies (And How to Fish Them)

To us, nothing sums up summer more than bass fishing. The water begins to warm up, fish start moving around, and the idea of a largemouth absolutely annihilating a popper gives us the warm and fuzzies all over. Pursuing bass with a fly rod is dynamic, exciting, and accessible to just about anyone, anywhere. Whether you’re talking about smallmouth or largemouth, these fish are aggressive, beautiful, and acrobatic. In other words, it’s fun.  In another article, we ran through some basic strategies for targeting largemouth bass in lakes and rivers. But this time around, we’re going to get a bit...

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"Don't Fish in the '80s" and Other Drift Boat Tips

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"Don't Fish in the '80s" and Other Drift Boat Tips

Intimidated by the drift boat? We're offering some tips on how to catch more fish, stay safe, and not hook your guide in the back of the head while you're at it.

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