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News and Announcements News from the fly fishing world, article discussions and important forum announcements
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	News & articles for discussion	Vapen Red Wins Best Fly Rods... by planettrout Today 10:06 AM	528	2,261
	Forum news and announcements	Another New Business On Our... by cattech89 05-23-2013 09:47 PM	21	184
	Forum Prize Competitions Enter our online Forum competitions for prizes donated by our brilliant trade sponsors or by Admin's overwhelming generosity!	June Caption Competition... by jeepster ii Today 12:00 AM	5	430

General Fly Fishing Discussion
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	General Discussion General discussions regarding fly fishing as a whole. Ask questions. Get answers...	Don't know and haven't been... by random user Today 02:34 PM	6,762	76,231
	Coldwater Fly Fishing Trout, Salmon, Steelhead, etc...	Woolly Buggers for Trout by revor Today 12:33 PM	1,274	15,061
	Warmwater Fly Fishing Bass, Bream, Perch, etc...	building leaders by lostangler Today 01:23 AM	1,017	11,716
	Saltwater Fly Fishing Bonefish, Tarpon, Redfish, Permit, False Albacore, Striped Bass, etc...	Some action! by theboz Today 10:51 AM	637	5,212
	The Fly Cast Discuss fly casting with the expert, ask for help, learn to cast farther, increase your accuracy, troubleshoot your cast.	Casting Issues by random user Today 02:51 PM	302	3,694
	Spey Fishing and Spey Casting Discuss all Spey tackle, methods and techniques. Includes Switch Rod Fishing.	So close, last question by delopez Yesterday 01:32 PM	193	1,967
	Entomology Basic entomology for the fly fisher to help identify insects that one might encounter on the stream or in a stillwater.	Hexes are here! by jaybo41 06-14-2013 08:38 PM	33	371
	Youth Fly Fishing A place for our younger members to comunicate with each other.	Best Fish by runningfish 06-11-2013 11:14 AM	19	308
	Ladies Fly Fishing Forum For Ladies Only. Chat with other women in fly fishing. Girls just want to have fun too...	My reflect on learning how to... by brian shaffer Yesterday 04:27 AM	44	481
	Fly fishing FAQs Find answers to the some frequently asked fly fishing questions...	Travel Rods with 6-8 pieces by foolioskie 06-02-2013 08:46 PM	26	49
	The Tenkara Forum Threads Discuss the tackle and techniques of Tenkara fly fishing here	First Trip with Iwana 12' by shimloom 05-28-2013 01:43 PM	8	56
	Webcams of Fisheries Always useful for river heights. Do you know of any? post them here!	Shad CAM by theboz 05-16-2013 11:15 PM	8	45
	Forum Polls Find out what forum members think about various fly fishing topics.	Favorite number of rod pieces? by Liphookedau 05-24-2013 05:41 PM	76	2,755

Fly Fishing Articles
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	Coldwater Articles Articles on fly fishing for trout, steelhead, salmon, etc...	Strategies for Catching... by random user 06-07-2013 08:47 PM	37	175
	Warmwater Articles Articles on fly fishing for bass, panfish, pike and other warmwater species.	Arapaima on fly by delopez 05-03-2013 02:45 PM	12	82
	Saltwater Articles Articles on fly fishing for bonefish, redfish, tarpon, permit and other saltwater species.	DIY Bonefishing Belize by spnyfish 05-04-2013 07:32 PM	16	52
	Fly Tying Articles Articles on fly tying skills, techniques and experiences.	A buggy looking fly with... by namfos 06-04-2013 12:32 PM	11	57
	Fly Fishing Adventure Articles Fishing stories and articles about trips and experiences with a fly rod.	An Angler Returns by randyflycaster 02-02-2013 04:27 PM	27	92
	Everything Else Articles on casting, techniques and anything else you can think of.	The Shooters Revisitedâ€”Part... by tsubeta04 05-28-2013 07:08 AM	64	250

Tackle Talk
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	Gear Reviews Get the reviews you need. Hear it from the pros. Post your own reviews...	Thinkfish Bold semi auto reel by Mrtrout 06-16-2013 12:53 PM	130	876
	Fly Rods Post any comments or questions regarding fly rods...	Best Streamer Rod Under $300 by dusty h Today 02:40 PM	1,741	17,055
	Fly Reels Post any comments or questions regarding fly reels...	Strange spool issue - Vintage... by jaybo41 Today 10:38 AM	896	9,249
	Fly Lines Let's talk about fly lines	Im new to all this by silver creek Yesterday 01:31 PM	534	4,521
	Flies Questions about flies. What flies work and don't work. Complete fly talk...	How do you keep dry flies,... by busbus Today 12:28 PM	379	3,710
	Other Gear All other fly fishing gear including tools, gadgets, clothing, float tubes, pontoons and other boats.	Umpqua Overlook 500 Chest Pack by oldtownpaddler Today 11:38 AM	577	5,838
	Fly Rod Building Discussions on building fly rods...	What are these components? by Rip Tide Today 03:31 PM	275	3,131

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	Fly Fishing Tackle Business Classifieds Featuring fishing tackle offers from retailers, manufacturers and others in the trade. Please see first post for information on how to register. In the unlikely event of a dispute please handle this privately or advise Admin. Please note the bumping of adverts is not permitted.	Dyna-King Barracuda Vise -... by South Holston 06-13-2013 12:32 PM	42	809
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	Fly Fishing Events, Fly Tying & Club Events List fly fishing and fly tying events including shows, conventions, conclaves, seminars, classes, contests, round tables, club meetings, outings, etc...	San Diego Area Carp Throw... by Hardyreels 06-07-2013 05:04 PM	75	263
	Guides and outfittters offering tuition and guiding services For Pro Members to promote fishing in the US and worldwide plus tuition and guiding services.	Fly Fish Alaska with Life On... by Hardyreels 06-07-2013 12:00 AM	2	2
	Fly Shops and Online Retailers Details of the best tackle retailers with Member ratings and comments. To promote your business here please contact sales@fishandfly.com for further information	ReelFlyRod.com by fishiowa 05-23-2013 09:05 PM	4	25
	Properties for Sale or Rent to Fly Fishers For business members to promote fly fishing properties worldwide	Alaska Rafting Business for... by rapid eddy 03-04-2012 12:07 PM	2	5
	Charity Fundraising Let people know about fishing related charity fundraising here.	Deerfield Spey Days by hooked1 05-27-2013 11:59 AM	5	42
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Fly Tyer's Round Table
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	General Fly Tying Discussions Talk about anything somewhat related to fly tying...	ATTN All tyers: I "Challenge"... by flytire Today 11:45 AM	1,559	19,283
	Fly Patterns	Not sure what this is called by fly_guy12955 06-14-2013 09:24 AM	126	307
	Share Patterns List your favorite and selfmade fly patterns. Share with other tyers. Learn how to tie various flies...	Darkmakerel series by laurie 06-17-2013 12:29 AM	953	7,757
	Fly Swap Trade flies with other tyers.	Blue Light Special Swap Fly... by sumojo 05-20-2013 02:07 PM	146	7,313
	Fly Swap Pictures View flies from past Fly Swaps.	Wet Flies, Soft Hackles Swap,... by Pocono 05-19-2013 05:45 AM	35	234

Fly Fishing in the United States
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	Northeast Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Where to Brookie fish in... by critterhunter8 06-09-2013 07:41 PM	248	1,467
	Mid-Atlantic Area Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, and Virginia. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Trout Fishing Near Northern... by diamond rush Yesterday 07:50 AM	214	1,206
	Southeast U.S. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Senate Advances Legislation... by mcnerney Today 05:49 AM	321	1,403
	Southern U.S. Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	South Holston --Mid June '13 by jeepster ii 05-24-2013 11:38 AM	51	283
	Upper Mid-U.S. Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Need help with fly fishing... by redwing 06-15-2013 12:30 PM	84	512
	Great Lakes Region Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Tips on fishing Clouser... by brookfieldangler 06-11-2013 09:40 AM	532	2,849
	Lower Mid-U.S. Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Anyone with an update NFOTW... by delopez Yesterday 01:22 PM	152	927
	Rocky Mountain Range Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Rainbow Gathering 2013 by 4peace1piece Today 02:30 PM	868	6,958
	Western U.S. Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Nevada. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Uintas/Mirror Lake Highway -... by the_infidel 06-12-2013 03:22 PM	176	1,360
	Pacific Northwest Alaska, Oregon and Washington. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	best part of Oregon fishing by submariner Today 10:50 AM	112	554
	Pacific Southwest California and Hawaii. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Yosemite Lodging? by mikel 06-12-2013 11:32 AM	223	1,378

Fly Fishing Alaska Discuss Fly Fishing in Alaska.
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	Alaska General Discussion Discuss fishing Alaska and other Alaska questions not associated with equipment.	Tuesday June 4, 2013 River... by bear 007 06-09-2013 09:37 AM	81	825	Hardyreels
	Equipment for Alaska Questions about gear and equipment needed to fish Alaska	Do I Need A Special Rod For... by rockthief 06-06-2013 01:12 PM	9	119	Hardyreels
	Flies for Alaska Questions about flies required or used in Alaska.	Alaskan Pattern Productivity,... by rockriver 12-16-2012 04:51 PM	10	124	Hardyreels

Fly Fishing in Canada
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	Atlantic Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	RIVERNOTES Blog update and... by salmonthink 05-30-2013 12:54 PM	38	159
	Eastern Quebec and Ontario. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Kiwi coming to visit by schooner36 06-08-2013 06:29 AM	41	147
	Central Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Manitoba countdown by camwasy 01-03-2013 07:21 PM	10	44
	Mountain Northwest Territories and Alberta. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Wading Green River Utah by mcnerney 11-06-2012 06:19 PM	13	57
	Pacific Yukon Territory and British Columbia. Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Pitt River area by fishingreviewstv 03-08-2013 06:08 PM	24	129

Fly Fishing in Mexico
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	Mexican Caribbean Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	10 Days in Play del Carmen by tpo 05-27-2013 09:07 AM	22	69
	Sea of Cortez Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	A Feel-Good Moment by littledavid123 10-14-2011 10:53 PM	12	33
	Gulf of Mexico Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Fly fishing from Grand Sirenis by selkirkfly 04-04-2013 07:08 PM	4	9
	Pacific Ocean Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	More New Zealand pictures.. by gbanker 04-12-2013 09:09 PM	9	20

Fly Fishing in the Caribbean
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	Bahamas Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	Pictures from Long Island,... by thorsten 04-13-2013 09:02 AM	24	88
	Belize Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	DIY Caye Caulker in October by fishindave 06-01-2013 12:27 AM	11	32
	Caymans Post fishing reports, ask for information, discuss this area...	I need a fishing partner by unclerx 11-30-2010 07:34 PM	2	10
	Other	New to the forum....has... by sage man 05-31-2013 09:40 AM	15	57

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