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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.

Not your father's Salmon River

Can a high-end lodge help change the landscape on the Salmon?

by Chad Shmukler - Wednesday, Aug 12th, 2015

Photo: c/o Tailwater Lodge

The Salmon River is one of the most prolific fisheries in the entire country, with dizzying counts of salmon and steelhead making their way through its waters to spawn each year. Both the Great Lakes record Chinook salmon (47 lbs 13 oz) and the world record Coho salmon (33 lbs 4 oz) were pulled from its waters. For reasons such as these, the Salmon River draws anglers not only from all over the northeastern US, but from all over the globe — which line its autumn-foliage draped and often picturesque banks as it winds its way to Lake Ontario.

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