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In the first part of a new series on tube flies, Tim explains the advantages of these patterns over traditional streamers. The tube allows for a shorter hook, which gives the angler a mechanical advantage during the fight, and because the pattern tied on . . .

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Written by: Vince Puzick, Angler's Covey

Winter fishing can be miserable and cold, and you should always be on the lookout for signs of hypothermia.
Photo by Phil Monahan

Cold weather is not far away, and every angler should be prepared for the challenges that the late season and winter fishing can create. Hypothermia is a serious threat in fall and winter be. . .

There is nothing more magnificent than a wild steelhead on the fly, but because of poor returns in the Pacific Northwest this season, fishing for them will be limited. That's no reason to park your fly rods in the garage, . . .

It's hard to believe we've been working with Morris Animal Foundation and our customers since 2009 to help to end canine cancer. We are humbled to think that with your help, we've raised well over $1 million, all of which goes . . .

Some trout streams are closed to fishing during fall to protect spawning fish, but many others across the country remain open all year. Anglers living in areas without seasonal closures must therefore shoulder the added . . .

In this great video, Tim shows you how he wraps lead-free wire on the hook shank without wasting any. Plus, his method allows you to create a tapered body on the fly and lock a bead into place. Once you learn this technique, you'll never fumble with . . .

The Black Bear Green Butt is a traditional Atlantic salmon fly on the rivers of eastern Canada, but it is also popular with Pacific Northwest steelheaders. The pattern's provenance is a bit murky, but several authorities credit Harry Smith of Cherryfield, . . .

The author's original pattern went viral on social media a few years ago.
All photos by Steve Cobb

Steve Cobb's Santa Fly has been a favorite on this blog for a few years now, and he was kind enough to show us how to tie it a couple years ago. That post was such a big hit that I asked . . .

Here's another "guide-fly" lesson from Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides. (Or, as he calls them, "super easy to tie, down and dirty, quick and easy, fish-catching guide flies.") As Alvin says, he doesn't want to create flies that are . . .