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The promise of spring could spring.... at any m...
There’s no level of predetermined expectation setting that can withstand the disappointment of missing a fish.
1 commentThe promise of spring could spring.... at any m...
There’s no level of predetermined expectation setting that can withstand the disappointment of missing a fish.
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The Woes of Winter Tied Back One Fly at a Time
The fishing season is over. The window to our escape is slid shut against the howl of the cold dark December wind. There is no more time to tie on...
4 commentsThe Woes of Winter Tied Back One Fly at a Time
The fishing season is over. The window to our escape is slid shut against the howl of the cold dark December wind. There is no more time to tie on...
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The MOST OVERRATED fly fishing gear you have....
On the other side of that coin, we can ask ourselves about some of the worst value items or the biggest “waste of money” items in fly tying and fishing. ...
1 commentThe MOST OVERRATED fly fishing gear you have....
On the other side of that coin, we can ask ourselves about some of the worst value items or the biggest “waste of money” items in fly tying and fishing. ...
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The Best Bang for Your Buck In Fly Fishing
So, as we enter the “off season” filled with conventions and trade shows of marketing mayhem focused on the newest and latest and greatest most expensive, 40% more bettery products...
1 commentThe Best Bang for Your Buck In Fly Fishing
So, as we enter the “off season” filled with conventions and trade shows of marketing mayhem focused on the newest and latest and greatest most expensive, 40% more bettery products...
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Contact Fishkota
What does Fishkota Do?
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Fly Casting Instruction & Gear Consultation
ScheduleMany people start off on the wrong foot with fly fishing and casting. Some people think they buy too expensive rods, some think they buy too cheap rods. In reality the price of the rod is not nearly as important as learning a great foundation of skills in casting.
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Fly Tying Instruction
ContactI love to teach & help others along their journey from buggers to bufords. I've taught classes for over 15 years and can't wait to get another class set up.
We have also had some great success in individual lessons and mentoring to help guide you allow the journey of tying your own flys. -
Custom Fly tying
Lets talkI love working with people to come up with a fly or set of flys that helps them expand their inventory or adapt for that special trip.
I really enjoy tying the predator flys as well as streamers and buggers and such. I still offer nymphs, drys, scuds you name it as well so if you have a question on anything just please ask.
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Musky Pike Flys
Throw Big StuffThese are the flys I have worked up to go at the moment. It's going to be a creative and ever-changing area as I work up a concept and modify it. It's also a great place to find inspiration for a custom request, If you see something you like but want a different head, or if you see a style and want it done up in a different pattern. This is where you will find it