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Vodka Tonic

Vodka Tonic

2 oz Dry Fly Vodka 1 tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp Fine Sugar 1/16 tsp Quinine Powder 2 dashes Orange Bitters Top Club Soda Garnish Half Lemon Round To Build this Cocktail Fill  your favorite cocktail shaker with high quality, large cubes of ice.  Add vodka, lemon juice, quinine powder, sugar and bitters.  Shake the cocktail till chilled.  Double strain into a chilled old fashion glass with fresh ice.  Top with club soda and garnish.  Immediately head to your nearest porch and enjoy.

6/30/2017Dun Magazine
The Loop to Loop Connection

The Loop to Loop Connection

The loop-to-loop connection is one of those simple, but really complicated things. Once you are comfortable making this connection, you can use it for all sorts of things.  The most common use for the loop-to-loop connection is connecting your leader to the fly line.  Gone are the days of having to know how to tie a nail knot just to go fishing.  A loop-to-loop connection is also used when connecting your fly line to backing and it can be used to connect bulky bite tippet to your class tippet wh

6/30/2017Dun Magazine
Putting your fly rod together

Putting your fly rod together

I love it when you learn a new trick to something that you’ve been doing your whole fishing career.  Many of you already know this one, but for those of you who don’t – you’re going to thank me for putting in something so basic.  It will be an “A-Ha!” moment. Assemble your rod from the tip down. This way of assembling your fly rod removes the step of having to try to find a place to set the butt section of the rod during assembly.  If you’re like me and a bit neurotic about scratching your rod,

6/30/2017Dun Magazine
Great Buys Under $50

Great Buys Under $50

Check out these great deals at your local fly shop Skinnies By Sight Line Provisions MSRP - $50.00 photo courtesy of - Sight Line Provisions These amazing cuffs have taken the industry by storm, and for good reason. We just can’t get enough of them! Bold and yet elegant like the fish they represent, show what’s in your sight line with one of these elegant, handmade pieces. By Now Juice CS3 By Leatherman MSRP - $29.95 photo courtesy of - Leatherman For those of us who don’t feel comf

6/30/2017Dun Magazine
Clare Carter-King

Clare Carter-King

For inshore, you can’t go far wrong with a variety of Clousers, some brushes and NYAPS (not your average poppers - designed by James Christmas). These work for all of our Trevally species, the Bluefish, Large Spot Pompano, Omani Bream and Queenfish. We are also lucky enough to have two species of permit here, the Trachinotus Africanus and the Trachinotus Blochii (Indo Pacific).  For both of these, we use crab and shrimp patterns.  I make sure to keep a selection of varying weights and colour co

6/30/2017Dun Magazine
Get This Look Spring 2017

Get This Look Spring 2017

Rocky River Trucker Hat By Orvis MSRP - $35.00 photo courtesy of - Orvis Finding the perfect hat is tough. This one works for us. By Now Long-Sleeved Sol Patrol® Shirt By Patagonia MSRP - $89.00 photo courtesy of - Patagonia The perfect quick-drying and breathable fitted fishing shirt. By Now Abstract Char Leggings By Fishewear MSRP - $110.00 photo courtesy of - Fishewear These leggings can be worn under your waders or stand alone. They are quick-drying, breathable with upf +50

6/30/2017Dun Magazine
8 Must Haves for Summer Travel 2017

8 Must Haves for Summer Travel 2017

It doesn't matter if you are enjoying your local town picnic or are traveling across the US this summer.  These items are essentials. River Guide Tech Shirt By Orvis MSRP - $89.00 photo courtesy of - Orvis This fishing shirt isn’t just any fishing shirt. It is that quick dry shirt you can wear anywhere. We are all about versatility and this comfortable, breathable yet UPF 30+ shirt is it. It’s that go-to that keeps you cool even when it’s really hot on the front of that flats boat. By Now

6/30/2017Dun Magazine
Hanging with Lori-Ann Murphy

Hanging with Lori-Ann Murphy

DUN:  Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever guided? L-A:  Meryl Streep. The most amazing mimic I have ever known! And a cool gal.  DUN:  How long have you been a guide? L-A:  Since 1990. So I guess 27 years! OMG.  DUN:  Why did you start guiding? L-A:  Free gear! Orvis Guide Rendezvous 1989, Chico Hot Springs, Livingston, Montana, 16 guys and me. We had an amazing time and then went on to guide on our home waters. The lifestyle works for me. I like being a sportswoman!  DUN:  What’s

6/30/2017Dun Magazine
2 Bags We Love

2 Bags We Love

Summer is the time for traveling.  Whether it’s a day at the beach, a weekend away or an extended vacation, finding the right bag to pack for your trip can prove difficult.  Here are two of our favorites on the market today. Horse Thief Fly Fishing Tote By Fishpond USA MSRP - $89.95 photo courtesy of - Fishpond USA This waxed cotton tote by Fishpond makes the perfect overnight bag. True to the Fishpond standard, the interior lining is made from 100% recycled water bottles. It has a water-r

6/30/2017Dun Magazine
Fly Line Tapers

Fly Line Tapers

In this edition’s Firming Your Foundation, we are going to talk about line weights.  Now, remember this is a brief overview, and by no means a comprehensive package.  For the sake of time and sanity, we will be talking about weight forward, double taper, shooting head and level lines.  For the most part, the name of the line already explains a bit about it, but just to firm your foundation a bit more, we will go into detail below. Weight-Forward taper: As the name suggests, the weight forward (

2/1/2017Dun Magazine
Whip Finisher

Whip Finisher

A whip finisher is a knot tying tool for a fly tier.  This tool is very easy to use but still seems to mystify many out there.  To learn how to use a whip finisher click here. A whip finish is a great way to finish a fly with a knot and not need to add head cement to the fly.  Unlike a series of half hitch knots, a properly executed whip finish should not come apart. Although a whip finish knot can be accomplished by using fingers, in some cases the tool comes in handy; for example, when tryin

2/1/2017Dun Magazine
The Show Stopper

The Show Stopper

1 Orion Cooler 2-3 Bags of Ice 1 Stop at the Local Establishment Many Cans of Beer Show season is upon us.  No doubt, if you have access to a fly show (or any outdoor show) within 50 miles of you, you've attended or thought of attending the show. We thought it only fair that we share with you our Show Special. Start with one bad ass cooler. Add 2-3 bags of ice to start.  Depending on the type of cooler you may need to replenish throughout the trip. Choose your poison. Invite all your fr

2/1/2017Dun Magazine