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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
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
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
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
American Brown Trout

American Brown Trout

What is an American Brown Trout? The species first came to the U.S. in 1883, when a New York fish farmer named Fred Mather imported brown trout eggs from Baron Lucius von Behr, president of the German Fishing Society. (That’s why many folks refer to the fish as German browns.) Two years later, eggs from Scotland’s Loch Leven arrived and were sent to the same three hatcheries and the prevailing theory is that the genetic stocks were mixed to create what Robert Behnke calls the “American generic

2/1/2017Nome Buckman
Wading Staff

Wading Staff

A wading staff is an important piece of safety equipment all anglers should carry with them.  Of course if your only fishing in sandy waters that are ankle deep with no boulders to negotiate or if you only fish out of a boat, then a staff might not be necessary for you.  But if you're like me and end up wading where you shouldn't, a staff is a handy tool to get you out of a difficult spot or into prime water where many are unwilling to go. Wading staffs are a great tool to feel the bottom for d

2/1/2017Nome Buckman
Cul De Canard (CDC)

Cul De Canard (CDC)

Cul De Canard better known as CDC is used primarily for dry flies such as the F Fly and the Moustique. The actual translation of Cul de Canard is duck butt even though these feathers are from the back of a duck directly around the preen gland and not from the butt (that doesn't stop us from calling them duck butt feathers).   The preen gland secrets an oil that the duck uses for cleaning and waterproofing.  This makes these feathers very buoyant. It is very important to note that using gink or

1/31/2017Dun Magazine
The Fly Reel

The Fly Reel

We've all been there.  Standing in our local fly shop when the associate asks "What style of fly reel do you prefer?"  For many freshwater fishing situations, the reel is mainly a line holder, but for hard fighting or big fish the reel becomes one of the most important pieces of equipment. The Arbor The arbor is the center of the reel that the backing and line are tied to and wound around.  There are three general sizes of arbor:  large, mid and small.  The arbor you pick is not just about the

12/1/2016Dun Magazine
Punta Gorda, Belize

Punta Gorda, Belize

Standing around your local fly shop and hearing all the amazing destinations to travel to is exciting, but can be frustrating if you have no idea where they are talking about. Here is a little help from us! Where is It? Punta Gorda (PG) is located in the southern part of Belize near Honduras and Guatemala.  PG is lesser known destination compared to Ambergris Key in the north, which means very little fishing pressure compared to other saltwater destinations. What to fish for? PG is a Permit,

12/1/2016Dun Magazine
Rejects

Rejects

It’s that time of year; if you live in the north, most of the waters are frozen and, for the most part, you have to put your equipment away for the season.  Holidays consume much energy and help distract from the fact that you are suffering from withdrawal.  This is when fly tying season explodes, as we anglers are not willing to give up the ghost and we need hope to get us through to next spring.  Many new fly tiers will be born in these next few months. When you start to tie your own flies, a

12/1/2016Nome Buckman
The Smallmouth

The Smallmouth

Everyone on staff at DUN Magazine is in love with Smallmouth.  If you have not fished for Smallies on the fly, you should put this predator on your list. A Smallmouth is a popular freshwater game fish which is part of the SUNFISH family.   Yes, you read that right! HABITAT Their native habitat is the upper Mississippi, the Ohio, lower Missouri watersheds and most of the Great Lakes. WHEN AND WHERE When fishing for Smallies, water temperature plays a huge role.  We start fishing for them when

12/1/2016Dun Magazine
The Bodkin

The Bodkin

Spend any time around fly tiers and someone is bound to bring up the term bodkin or ask you if they can borrow yours.  At that point, knowing what a bodkin is could be quite helpful. What is a bodkin? A bodkin is basically a needle in a holder for easy use.  Bodkins can make many aspects of tying easier.  Here are a few ways that we use our bodkins. 1)  Applying head cement to a finished fly. 2)  Picking out trapped fibers after wrapping or palmering a material. 3)  Stabbing your next door

12/1/2016Dun Magazine