Jason Akl News & Tips

News & Tips: Carp on the Fly
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Carp on the Fly

Every year, as the spring flows slowly settle out of our favorite bodies of water, you'll find dozens of anglers…
News & Tips: Fly Tying Beads
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Fly Tying Beads

If you were to look at my spring, summer or fall fly boxes you would notice that 95 percent of the flies that I use…
News & Tips: Guide to Bug Repellents
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Guide to Bug Repellents

As nice as it is to walk in the woods in early spring, it does not take long with the rising spring temperatures for…
News & Tips: Hot-Spot Flies
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Hot-Spot Flies

In case you haven't heard of it the term "hot spot" in fly tying, it simply means adding brightly colored fluorescent…
News & Tips: How to Cook and Can Fish
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How to Cook and Can Fish

Most recreational fisherman take trips out to their favorite waters, not to just to chase the big one, but rather to…
News & Tips: Features of Quality Fly Tying Vises
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Features of Quality Fly Tying Vises

Thinking about all the different equipment/materials a beginner fly tier needs to start tying, a quality fly tying vise…
News & Tips: Flies and Ice Fishing
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Flies and Ice Fishing

With ice fishing season being in full swing, many fly tiers are feeling the crux of not being able to get out and play…
News & Tips: How to Ice Fish for Bluegill with Jigs...
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How to Ice Fish for Bluegill with Jigs

One of the best ways to catch big gills is through the ice. Bluegills can be caught throughout the entire winter, but…
News & Tips: Fly Tying Tips: Using Peacock Herls
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Fly Tying Tips: Using Peacock Herls

Recently a good friend had asked me what I preferred — synthetic or natural materials — when constructing my favorite…
News & Tips: Keeping Your Fly Outfit Clean & Functional...
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Keeping Your Fly Outfit Clean & Functional

Keeping your fly fishing outfit clean, functional and nice-looking is not a difficult task, nor does it take longer…
News & Tips: Ice Fishing for Lake Trout
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Ice Fishing for Lake Trout

If you live in the northern Midwest, then the opportunities for ice fishing on Lake Superior and the surrounding inland…
News & Tips: How to Dress for Ice Fishing
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How to Dress for Ice Fishing

The time between the first snowfall and the first good ice is never long enough for sportsmen who transition from late-…