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The under-appreciated caddisfly

A closer look at caddisflies from Paul Weamer's 'The Bug Book'

by Paul Weamer - Monday, Aug 31st, 2015

Caddisflies are perhaps the most underappreciated aquatic insect family. To many non-anglers, they look like little moths. Adults have wings shaped like a tent, segmented bodies without tails, and antennae that give a moth-like appearance. But unlike moths, caddisflies spend most of their lives living in the water as larvae, which look like little worms. Most, but not all, caddisfly larvae live in some type of case that they build from rocks, sand, plant material, or even their own silk.

The first life jacket you might actually possibly consider potentially wearing

Safety that makes a whole lot of sense for a whole lot of anglers

by Chad Shmukler - Wednesday, Aug 26th, 2015

We've all been there. You're fishing during heavy flows, imagining that you're being careful, when you realize you've done something stupid. Maybe you've incrementally waded deeper than you should, each time telling yourself that just a few inches more can't hurt. But you've found yourself gradually losing contact with the bottom of the river between steps and you realize that, while you'll probably be able to make your way back to safety without incident, there's at the very least a worrisome chance that you won't.

Polyleaders vs. sink-tips

The lowdown on getting down (and other uses of polyleaders and sink tips)

by Tom Larimer - Monday, Aug 24th, 2015

Photo: Rueben Browning

These days, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the huge selection of equipment on the market and the nuanced worlds of the two-handed fly fisher and streamer angler are no exception. Here we'll place polyleaders and sink-tips under the microscope to help you better understand the choices available and the right time to use each.

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