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Watermaster Bruin | The Best Small Water Raft Going

Apr 125 min read

Watermaster Bruin | The Best Small Water Raft Going

Growing up and living in Central Pennsylvania my entire life, a fly fishing raft was never something that was on my radar. The larger...

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Tying the Hendrickson Dry Fly | Parachute Style

Doug Roberts

Mar 31, 20222 min read

Tying the Hendrickson Dry Fly | Parachute Style

The Hendrickson and Red Quill hatch marks the start of serious mayfly action here in the East. The Hendrickson begins its emergence at a...

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Tying the Thread Shop Vac | a Pheasant Tail Variation without the Pheasant Tail

Doug Roberts

Mar 11, 20225 min read

Tying the Thread Shop Vac | a Pheasant Tail Variation without the Pheasant Tail

The Thread Shop Vac is a fly that is inspired by simplicity without having to compromise on effectiveness. About a year ago, after tying...

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Tying the Shop Vac | a Pheasant Tail Variation

Doug Roberts

Mar 4, 20223 min read

Tying the Shop Vac | a Pheasant Tail Variation

The Shop Vac is a pheasant tail variation used to imitate an emerging mayfly, caddisfly, or midge. Pheasant tail is a fantastic material...

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Doug Roberts

Feb 24, 20222 min read

Tying the Three-Dollar Dip

The three-dollar dip is a simple, yet extremely effective fly that was made famous on the Madison River and named after the famous three...

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Tying the France Fly | A Super-Versatile Euro Nymph

Doug Roberts

Feb 16, 20223 min read

Tying the France Fly | A Super-Versatile Euro Nymph

The France Fly is a relatively new pattern that has emerged from the world of competitive fly fishing within the past couple of years. ...

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Tying the Rainbow Warrior | Lance Egan Fly Series

Doug Roberts

Feb 5, 20222 min read

Tying the Rainbow Warrior | Lance Egan Fly Series

The Rainbow Warrior is a simple, yet extremely effective fly that was first developed by Lance Egan as a euro-nymphing pattern. It is a...

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Daniel Roberts

Feb 1, 20223 min read

Car Camping

Travel is expensive. It is a sad reality, but for those willing to sacrifice a little comfort, one that can be circumvented. During my...

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Doug Roberts

Jan 13, 20225 min read

DIY Fly Fishing Lanyard

In an outdoor culture that is shifting more towards ultralight gear (for example, ultralight backpacking and saddle hunting) it seems...

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C&F Design Medium Chest Box | One-Year Review

Doug Roberts

Jan 6, 20222 min read

C&F Design Medium Chest Box | One-Year Review

Over a year ago, I was looking to dial-in my lanyard setup and decided to purchase the C&F Design Medium Chest Box to increase the number...

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Summertime Float Trip | Pennsylvania Fly Fishing

Doug Roberts

Sep 9, 20211 min read

Summertime Float Trip | Pennsylvania Fly Fishing

Floating trout waters in the summertime is something that is typical out West, but not quite so common in the East. There are occasions...

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Doug Roberts

Sep 7, 20217 min read

How We Make our Fly Fishing Films

Fly fishing media has exploded within the last decade. As the sport gets increasingly popular and social media continues to showcase...

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The Cross-Current Chest Pack | Technical Specs and Review

Daniel Roberts

Jul 2, 20216 min read

The Cross-Current Chest Pack | Technical Specs and Review

I've been fishing with a chest pack for about 15 years now. Over this period of time, my pack of choice has always been the William...

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Fly Fishing Camp | Hunting for that Early Season Hatch

Doug Roberts

Jun 9, 20211 min read

Fly Fishing Camp | Hunting for that Early Season Hatch

Early trout season at camp is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only is the fishing great, but the social aspect of fishing...

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Doug Roberts

May 27, 20215 min read

The Fishpond Waterproof Hip Pack

Even prior to starting a YouTube Channel, I've always liked carrying a camera with me while fishing. Accepting the risk that my camera...

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Solo Backpacking in the Heart of the Montana Wilderness | Fly Fishing in Bear Country (Ep. 4 of 4)

Doug Roberts

May 27, 20211 min read

Solo Backpacking in the Heart of the Montana Wilderness | Fly Fishing in Bear Country (Ep. 4 of 4)

I've done a lot of backpacking trips in my life, but this would be my first ever solo trip. I figured there would be no better place to...

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River Hopping Montana | Fly Fishing the 406 (Ep. 3 of 4)

Doug Roberts

May 27, 20211 min read

River Hopping Montana | Fly Fishing the 406 (Ep. 3 of 4)

In installment 3 of our Western fly fishing series, I head to Missoula Montana to fish many of the local rivers and streams in the...

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Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park & the Surrounding Area (2 of 4)

Doug Roberts

Feb 22, 20211 min read

Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park & the Surrounding Area (2 of 4)

The Greater Yellowstone area holds some of the most legendary trout water in the United States. Doug and I spent years in our childhood ...

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Solo Road Trip | Western Fly Fishing Adventure (1 of 4)

Doug Roberts

Feb 22, 20211 min read

Solo Road Trip | Western Fly Fishing Adventure (1 of 4)

In the summer of 2020, Dan left home on his dream road trip. Armed with fly fishing and camping equipment, some leftover food from the...

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Fly Fishing Pack | Essential Gear & Organization

Doug Roberts

Jan 21, 20213 min read

Fly Fishing Pack | Essential Gear & Organization

As an engineer by trade and a problem solver by nature, I'm the type of person that enjoys refining things and developing new ideas. ...

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