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The Fly Fishing Holiday Guide 2020

Ho-Ho-Ho Happy Holidays! Now that the turkey has been consumed, you've done all the shopping you care to (or should) in person, it's time to finish up that shopping list. Look no further! The ultimat fly fishing holiday gift guide has arrived! No doubt if you have a fly angler on your list you've thought about what the perfect gift would be to feed their obsession. We've taken away the guesswork in this year's guide and have provided you with a lot of options regardless of your budget. These

11/30/2020Jen Ripple

Candied Ginger

Prep: 15 min Cook: 1 hour Storage: 2 weeks Yield: about 1 pound Equipment: Soup spoon Mandoline or Sharp Knife Liquid measuring cup 4-Quart sauce pan with lid Colander Scale Half sheet pan Cooling rack Airtight storage container Ingredients: 1-lb Fresh Ginger Root 4 Cups Water Approximately 1-lb Granulated Sugar Cooking Instructions: Peel the outer skin from the ginger root using the soup spoon. Cut the peeled ginger root into 1/8" slices using the mandoline or a sh

6/24/2020The Editors At Dun Magazine

Just When We Thought the Flats Pro Series Was Perfect

When I first laid eyes on RIO’s DirectCore Flats Pro fly lines the first thing I noticed was how beautiful they were. The color is what sets this line apart to begin with. But, what good is color if it doesn’t work? Then, I tried the Flats Pro and it has been my hands-down favorite saltwater line since. It is, in fact, the line I use when I’m fishing for saltwater species and (shhhhh) for big bass here in the dead heat of summer. These lines became so popular with anglers that RIO has expanded

5/8/2020Jen Ripple

Ginger Ale

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Storage: 2 weeks Yield: about 1 pint Equipment: Sharp knife Vegetable peeler Liquid measuring cup Dry measuring cup 4-Quart sauce pan Airtight storage container Ingredients: 2-inch Piece of Fresh Ginger Root 1 Piece of Lemon Grass 1 Lemon Zested 2 Kafier Lime Leaves 1 Cup Water 1 Cup Sugar Cooking Instructions: Cut the ginger root into even slices. Cut the lemongrass into 1" pieces. Zest the lemon using a vegetable peeler. Place the cut g

1/5/2020The Editors At Dun Magazine

The Overlooked Skillset

The other day I met Certified Casting Instructor Susan Thrasher at a Nashville park to test for my Gold Fly Casting Skills Challenge. About halfway through the challenge, I noticed a man had stopped to watch us. When we decided to take a short break and get out of the sun for a few minutes, he approached Susan. It was obvious she taught fly fishing, he said. It was always something he had wanted to try, and did she have a card? How many times have you been approached by someone on the river, or

12/15/2019Jen Ripple

Desk Job to Dream Job

Working in the fly fishing industry is my dream job. I’d like to think I was deliberate in my pursuit, but honestly, I fell into it by accident. To say I feel fortunate is an understatement. I get to travel, meet the most interesting people, and fish. I never thought that one day I’d be living this life. That’s why when I read about this opportunity, I just had to say something. If you are working in a job that’s not your dream job, but know what your dream job is, then what I’m going to say ne

8/22/2019Jen Ripple

6 Tips to Catch More Trout

Be Stealthy We’ve all seen the images of anglers belly crawling to sneak up to the river bank. We are not recommending that you do this when you approach every trout fishing situation, but there are a few simple things you can do to spook fewer trout when getting to the river. Watch your shadow. Fish are always looking up. Death from above is a real danger for trout. Birds and small mammals will routinely come from above and grab a lazy trout. For this reason, when approaching a stream it

7/24/2019Dun Magazine

Tips to Improve Your Warm Water Lake Fishing

The natural home of a fly rod is the river setting, but fly rods should not be limited to river fishing. They are also great tools for warm water species in lakes. When you start targeting lakes, you open up a whole new set of fishing opportunities and challenges for catching fish. There are literally lakes everywhere, and in states where poor access laws can be an issue, lakes provide an excellent way to get out and fish while not having to worry about trespassing. Certainly, we would never

7/9/2019Dun Magazine

12 Do's and Don'ts for Shopping in a Fly Shop

The first time that I wandered into a fly shop I was with my family, and most likely just doing the “tourist thing”. I’m pretty sure that I was a respectful customer (I try to be nice), but if I knew then what I know now, I would bet that the fishy roads that I’ve traveled might have been a bit different (easier?). Here are the things that I wish I had known WAY BACK WHEN … 1-6 … The Do’s #1 Do be upfront with your skill level Try not to feel embarrassed or reluctant to admit where you are in

5/23/2019Geri Meyer

Hook Anatomy

Eye: The eye of the hook is where the tippet is tied. The eye can be up-turned, down-turned, or straight. In general, Spey style and salmon hooks have up-turned eyes, dry fly and wet fly hooks have down-turned eyes, and streamer, bass and saltwater hooks have straight eyes. The orientation of the hook eye is largely aesthetic and only comes into play when a knot used to attach the fly to the tippet is affixed to the shank and not the hook eye. Shank: The shank is where the fly is tied and can

5/13/2019Dun Magazine

Reminder

I’m standing in the middle of a river. The water flows indigo blue, with a gentle current. It bends and twists through ancient fir trees and wild grasses. The air smells of tree sap and a wisp of campfire smoke. Instead of taking in the beauty of this place, I’m focused on the tiny fly I’m trying to attach to my fishing line. The eye of the hook is so small I have to squint to see it. I’m annoyed because even once I manage to tie it on, I’m pretty sure it won’t catch any of the fish in this riv

5/13/2019Paige Wallace

The Crazy Art of Backing Up a Trailer

Position yourself for success. If you’re new to backing up a trailer, choose a time when the boat ramp is empty. Saturday during the summer is probably not the best time to practice your backing up skills. The Do’s 1 See it You have to be able to see the trailer to back it up. In the beginning, it can be helpful to open the tailgate or liftgate and lay down a seat or two to get a better view of where the trailer is going. Launch ramps are sometimes curved, and at times can be steep. Being ab

11/5/2018Dun Magazine

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