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Tarpon On the Fly
In this page, we journey to the Florida Keys to target the Tarpon. Using big streamers and long casts, Tarpon are extremely challenging to catch because their mouths are so rough. Reaching lengths of over 8 feet long, Tarpon are true giants. As a result, landing one of these fish becomes very technical, and a game of keeping tension. They are known for putting up a tremendous fight and doing plenty of aerial tricks in attempt to spit the hook out. Sadly, Hunter couldn't make the trip on this one.
Cutty On The Fly
In this panel, a backpacking trip is documented in the high mountain lakes of Colorado. The fisherman is accompanied by only his dog, Hunter, on this trip. The page details the aggressive, yet beautifully colored Cutthroat Trout. The primary technique used to catch these species of fish in the summers is by dry-fly, a fly that floats along the surface like a fallen insect waiting to be eaten. Mayflies are abundant around this time of year, and flies are designed to mimic these bugs. Along with fishing, it's important to note some of the plants you may come across on your journey, such as the spikey nuisance that is a burr.
The Art of the Fly
This page is used to highlight the creativity and skill necessary to create a fly. In the beginning of the page, you'll see steps take to create a Blue Wing Olive emerger, which is a type of mayfly. At the same time, this page portrays some of the materials used to create a fly like a pheasant feather. At the bottom, you will see a brief outline of the main three types of flies used, their anatomy, and a brief description of what they are trying to imitate.
Salmon On The Fly
In this panel, we go to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the Chinook Salmon are spawning. On the right, you will see the Chinook lifecycle. Only about 5 months are spent in the rivers as a fry, then the parr migrate into Lake Michigan. From there, they grow into an adult where they come back to the river for spawning season. During spawn, these fish are usually very inactive feeders, so a popular technique is to snag them. Basically this means you are just dragging a hook through the water until it hits a fish, then hooking them by their body, tail, or fin. Once these fish are done mating, the adult males and females die. A beautiful life cycle that sustains ecosystems for many years later.
Northern Pike On The Fly
In this panel, we venture into Winter, accompanied once again by Hunter the dog. Winter is a great time of year to target the infamous northern pike. Long and slender, pike are ferocious predators. Their beautiful patterns camouflage them perfectly into their surroundings. They wait and wait, until eventually something swims by. With sharp teeth and a lightning strike, any prey is engulfed in seconds. On this panel you will also see an example of a fly to use, as well as some equipment you may want to carry as you hunt for this amazing fish. Despite the cold, there is always a place to fish. So don't be a homebody. Get OUTSIDE!
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