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North Platte River - We learn advanced nymphing techniques for big Rainbow & Brown Trout on the North Platte River in beautiful Wyoming from Brett . The North Platte is quickly being recognized as one of the prime rivers in the west for big trout.

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Whistler Fly Fishing - Everybody associates Whistler with skiing but nearby is the famous Squamish River which has a prolific run of Steelhead & Dolly Varden. We join expert FFF certified mast caster Brian Niska who helps explain how to spey cast and why this type of fishing is so effective all types of fishing. This area is truly one of the most beautiful areas in British Columbia.

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Wyoming Smallstream Fishing - We learn valuable tactics and methodologies for smallstream trout fly fishing which can be used anywhere in North America. We are fly fishing at Willow Creek Ranch near Hole-in the Wall, Wyoming. This is an area of immense historical value and incredible beauty.

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Prairie Lake Pike Fishing - We are fly fishing for post-spawn Northern Pike on a small pot-lake near Calgary Alberta. A great deal of information is provided about retrieves, patterns and equipment choices for great freshwater wolf.

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Wyoming Gorge Fly Fishing – We explore the beautiful gorges of Wyoming looking for wild Brown Trout. Small stream tactics, grasshopper patterns and other options are discussed in detail. This episode is taped at Willow Creek Ranch near Hole-In-The-Wall which is a 57,000 acre working cattle, horse and guest ranch located below the magnificent red sandstone wall of central Wyoming. The ranch boasts over 10 miles of excellent German Brown Trout waters along Buffalo Creek. This fly fishing stream is rated by many as some of the best small-stream trout fishing in the west and produces up to 23 inch Browns.

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Snake River Fly Fishing - The majestic south fork of the Snake River is renowned for Cutthroat and Rainbows. We join Chadmon Householder from Loon Outdoors and some of his guiding friends who help us understand this great river and the many fishing opportunities it provides.

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Spring Steelheading - Jeff Blood takes us on Conneaut Creek in eastern Ohio fly fishing for spring Steelhead. Joining us is John Randolph (editor of Fly Fisherman magazine), Ross Purnell from the famous website flyshop.com, and NFL kicker Gary Anderson.

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Stillwater Techniques - Renowned author and fly fisher Phil Rowley explains Stillwater techniques for huge Brook Trout on Fortress Lake, British Columbia.

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FFF Conclave – We join the annual Federation of Fly Fisher conclave in Idaho Falls, Idaho and learn about the educational mission of the federation and what it is doing to promote this great outdoor sport. Interviews include Joan Wulff, Mike Lawson and Mel Kreiger.

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Fortress Lake Brookies - Located north of Golden BC, this deep water lake is home of some of the largest Brook Trout in North America. We learn more about this area and how to fly fish in it from local guides and author Phil Rowley.

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Stillwater Basics (1) with Brian Chan - Expert Stillwater fly fisher Brian Chan goes into great detail explaining Stillwater tactics and lake eco-systems in part One of this two part series.

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Stillwater Basics (2) with Brian Chan - Expert Stillwater fly fisher Brian Chan goes into great detail explaining Stillwater tactics and lake eco-systems in part Two of this two part series.

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Great Lakes Salmon Fishing - Co-host Bill Spicer takes us fly fishing for Great Lakes Pacific Salmon. He explains tackle, techniques and ethics when angling for these huge fish.

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Wyoming Carp - Angling for Carp has been well-known and accepted in the UK and Europe for years. Recently it has become more acknowledged in North America as a great sport. We learn about fly fishing for these spooky and strong fish in the reservoirs near Casper, Wyoming, with renowned guide Mark Boname.

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Texas Women Fly Fishers Club - Most people don’t think of Texas for fly fishing but the reality is this is one state with the fastest growing number of fly fishers in the USA. We join the women of the Texas Womens Fly Fishing club as they use differing techniques to catch Rainbow Trout on a smallstream near San Antonio.

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Joe Humphreys Nymphing Techniques - Well-known fly fisher Joe Humphreys who has written numerous best selling books on fly fishing joins us in Labrador where he teaches us some techniques for nymphing that will help any fly fisher, in any water to catch trout. 

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Ottawa River Fly Fishing - One of the best kept secrets in the east is the Ottawa River. This large system is home to huge Musky, Smallmouth Bass and even big Brown Trout. We join the folks from the Green Drake to angle for these great freshwater species.

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Hopper Fishing for Cutthroat - The detailed show explains how to use hopper patterns to catch big Cutthroat and Rainbows. We join Jack Parker and his son, Zack, on a float trip down this river and they explain bank hopper tactics.

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Streamers for Brook Trout - We learn advanced streamer techniques on Fortress Lake to angle for big Brook Trout. Details provided on different lines to use, rod actions and fly patterns.

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Carp Fly Fishing Basics - Co-host Ian James, who is affectionately known as the “Carpfather”, explains the basics of catching Carp on a fly. Lots of technical information that will help you understand how to angle for these great fish.

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Fall Steelheading - We join renowned angler Jeff Blood to fly fish for fall-run steelhead in northern Pennsylvania. Advanced nymphing and strike indicator techniques are explained.

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Manitoba Rainbows - In this show we doing some float tubing for big Rainbow trout in western Manitoba. This is an area that possesses huge trout and very few anglers.

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Lake Fly Fishing Versatility – Advanced lake fly fishing techniques with author Bob Sheedy and other anglers in the famous lakes of Manitoba for huge Rainbow and Brown Trout.

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Stillwater Techniques – Phil Rowley explains more advanced Stillwater techniques for big trout. Taped on Fortress Lake, British Columbia.

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Couples Fly Fishing - Fly fishing is an activity that couples can enjoy. But how do you get your partner into this sport? We join several couples who fly fish together and they explain the do’s and don’ts of getting your partner into joining you on the water.

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BC Interior Fly Fishing – The recent changes of fishery management in British Columbia have been significant in the last year. Now anglers from around the world are coming to Kamloops to angle for trout that fill all the surrounding lakes. Best of all, it is easily accessible by car!

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Modern Streamers For Trophy Trout - In their revolutionary book on streamer fishing authors Kelly Galloup and Bob Linsenman broke new ground that truly changed how fly fishers viewed streamer techniques. In this show taped on the Upper Manistee River in Michigan, they detail some of the important modifications we must all make, in terms of equipment, flies and casting techniques, in order to take large trout.

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Cutthroat On A Dry Fly - Experienced guide Gerry Frederick of Rocky Mountain Angler takes on a float trip on the St. Mary's River to fly-fish for beautiful Cutthroat Trout. The show focuses on techniques, presentation and patterns used to catch these trout on dry flies.

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Women's Fly Fishing Clubs - During the past ten years women throughout Canada and the United States have discovered the physical & psychic rewards of fly-fishing. Many have decided to start their own clubs. We spend time with members of two clubs to discuss what it is that draws them to this sport and also detail how new anglers can learn more about fly fishing.

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Cains River Salmon - We join renown Eastern fly tier Bryant Freeman on the beautiful Cains River in New Brunswick to fly fish for the majestic Atlantic Salmon. Bryant discusses the life cycle of Atlantic Salmon, where they hold and effective patterns to use in this tributary of the Miramichi.

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Labrador Brookies – We join guide Marla Blair on Awesome Lake in the Mealy Mountains of Labrador to fly-fishing for huge Brook Trout using the infamous Blue-Winged Olive mayfly pattern. Included in this show is the importance this invertebrate has to both fish and eco-systems throughout North America.

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Basic Nymphing Techniques - In this show we touch on some of the fundamentals of nymphing while fly-fishing on a scenic river in upstate New York. An excellent show for all skill levels and especially for those trying to enhance their understanding of this important fly fishing technique.

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Bugging the Atlantic Salmon - Author Michael Brislaine discusses the use of bomber and bug fly patterns to catch Atlantic Salmon. Of note is the fact that these patterns and some of the techniques Michael outlines will catch other species such as Steelhead and Brown Trout.

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Small Stream Fly-Fishing - Fly shop owner John Huff takes us to the beautiful Kenauk Park (Montebello) in Quebec to fly fish on a small stream for Rainbow Trout. John discusses a wide range of topics related to small stream fishing including pattern selection and casting.

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Pike On A Fly – One of the most exciting thrills to be had when warm water fishing is to hook into a Northern Pike. Fly fishers often ignore these ferocious predators, which is a mistake. In this show we detail the fundamentals of pike fly fishing while fishing in Labrador.

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New York State Fly-Fishing - Author Robert Streeter joins us on the famous Ausable River to discuss the incredible fly-fishing opportunities that exist in New York state. We dry fly fish for Brown Trout using Blue-Wing Olives (BWO) and Light Cahills.

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Crayfish For Smallmouth Bass - Author Will Ryan discusses the importance of crayfish in the diet of Smallmouth Bass and how differing crayfish patterns are very effective. Rigging and presentation techniques are detailed in this educational show.

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Brook Trout Genetics – In this fascinating show we discuss how and why Brook Trout differ so much in size from region to region. Aquatic biologists detail the influences that determine why this species has flourished in some areas and disappeared in others. As well, this show features information on fly fishing for large Brookies in Labrador as well as discussing their natural range throughout North America.

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Bow River Versatility - We join seasoned guide and fly shop owner Gord Kennedy to fly fish for large Rainbow & Brown Trout on the famous Bow River. In this unique show we highlight the versatility needed by all anglers if they wish to be successful on any waters.

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Coaster Brook Trout - Author Scott Smith has penned an excellent book entitled Ontario Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing which details all the great opportunities that exist throughout this expansive province. Scott discusses his book while we fly fish for enormous Coaster Brook Trout in some of the rivers of northern Lake Superior.

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Bay of Quinte Largemouth - We join Chris Marshall (publisher of Canadian Fly Fisher Magazine) on the Bay of Quinte to use surface techniques to catch Largemouth Bass and huge Garpike. Conditions are tough (post-cold front) and we must do some analytical searching to find the fish.

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Manistee River Steelhead - Author Bob Linsenman & renown guide Ray Schmidt fly-fish for large Steelhead on the famed Manistee River in Michigan. They discuss the importance of proper rigging, where Steelhead hold in rivers and pattern selections.

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Stream Restoration - We join the publisher & editor of The Canadian Fly Fisher magazine, Chris Marshall, to fly fish for Brook Trout on a small eastern Ontario stream. This stream is unique because 20 years earlier it was nothing more than a muddy and essentially lifeless body of water but thanks to the efforts of some concerned anglers, it is now a vibrant eco-system. An important show for those who want to start restoration projects in their area.

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Small Stream Tactics - Fly-fishing on small streams can be an incredibly enjoyable experience for anyone who loves delicate presentations and spending quality time in nature. In this show we touch on many of the basics needed to successfully catch small stream Brook Trout. Lots of tactics, valuable information on holding waters and recommended fly patterns.

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Bird Watching Basics - One of the wonderful aspects about fly-fishing is how close we can get to nature. Rivers, streams and lakes are natural feeding areas for many birds and anglers get a unique opportunity to spot many varieties of birds. In this special show renowned birder Tony Beck goes through the basics of how to identify the different birds you see while out on your favourite river.

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Attractor Patterns for Cutthroat - Often the use of attractor patterns can make a big difference in determine the success or failure of a day of fly-fishing. We join Gerry Frederick of Rocky Mountain Angler to use attractor patterns on the St. Mary's River and discuss the presentations needed.

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Low Water Brown Trout - When water levels are low, locating and successfully catching Brown Trout can be extremely tricky. In this show we join veteran guide and author Ian James to demonstrate how fly fishers can find low water Brown Trout and the presentations needed to bring them to a fly.

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The Importance of Frogs - Frogs are an intrinsically important part of most eco-systems and as an integral part of the food chain. In this show we meet several topnotch fly fishers to discuss the frog patterns they like to use, how to employ them and the locations to find both warm & cold-water predators who are looking for frogs. Also in this show, we meet with Laniel Bateman from the Canadian Nature Federation to discuss the important work being done in the program "Frog Watch" which anglers can get involved in throughout North America.

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Bow River Hopper & Dropper Fishing – Each year, in the later part of the summer, grasshoppers become an important food source for trout in Western Canada and the United States. In this show we take a float trip down the Bow with the experienced staff from Fish Tales Fly Shop and detail how to rig and present hopper patterns with a nymph dropper to successfully catch big trout.

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Quarry Restoration – One of the best things that can happen to old quarries is when they are flooded and turned into incredibly diverse aquatic homes for many species, including Largemouth Bass. We join Lionel Smith as we explore his favourite bass waters and learn more about top water tactics.

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Urban Angler – Most people think that they have to get in a car or plane and travel a distance to find good fishing. Nothing could be farther from the truth! There is great fishing in many large cities, often within easy reach of most. In this special episode we learn about how to find fish in your area and how to catch them!

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Bow River Streamers – The Bow River has become famous for strong trout and large numbers of them. Yet they can often be hard to catch if conditions are tough. Streamers are often the way to trigger fish into attacking your offering. We join the folks from Fish Tales Fly Shop in Calgary who teach us a lot about streamer fishing techniques.