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Article Don't freeze Dec 2. 2005 Winter GFF partner and avid winter fisher Martin Joergensen tries to convince you why breathable waders are good for winter fishing and why you may freeze in your trusty neoprenes. It has to do with sweat and moisture... or the lack of same. Read here and get ready for some comfortable winter fishing.	Article Pike Landing Nov 17. 2005 Gill-to-jaw-grip Large pike can be quite intimidating, almost scary to land. They have teeth everywhere and the danger of being badly cut is very present. But there is a grip, which is safe. By properly lifting the fish in its jaw, both you and the pike stay unharmed. Get a grip on that toothy predator in this article.	Article Four stream rods Oct 31. 2005 Fooling around This is not a review as such, but then again. GFF partner Martin Joergensen got the chance to play with four great and very different rods from ECHO, Harvest, Partridge and Scierra. All are light stream rods, but they still display large differences when fished side by side. Read about it here
Article Bonefish biology Sep 14. 2005 Bonefishing theme This small treatise will introduce you to the parts of its natural history, which are most interesting to fly anglers. Learn about the bonefish habitats, their diet and what other things might help you get a better picture of the ghost of the flats. Get wiser by reading the article	Article Do's and dont's Sep 13. 2005 Bonefishing theme GFF partner Martin Joergensen offers a few pieces of advice that might bring you nearer the bonefishing Nirvana. You will find traditional advice like "wear sunscreen" and "learn to cast", but also some less ordinary points such as "Don't listen to the guide". Get better here	Article The ghost and I Sep 13. 2005 Bonefishing theme This is a very personal view of bonefishing from a rookie in the game - namely Global FlyFisher partner Martin Joergensen. He has discovered that both he and Lefty Kreh likes bonefishing best, and tries to unveil why they both share this passion with so many others. Read the article in its entirety here
Article Bonefish Theme Sep 13. 2005 All about it This is a first in the Global Flyfisher's history: a theme! This theme is about bonefishing, the hunt for one of the most sought after fish in the world: Albula Vulpes, the white fox or the ghost of the flats. Go to the introduction and from there to each of the articles.	Article Break a rod Aug 6. 2005 Do it yourself There is nothing easier than breaking a flyrod. Former fishing guide Roland Henrion describes 10 easy ways to do it for those who want to try. The advice can of course be translated into 10 ways of avoiding rod breakage if you don't. Read Roland's entertaining article in the FishBetter section.	Article Boot Blues Jun 16. 2005 Sad song GFF partner Martin Joergensen has owned quite a few wading boots in his time. None of them fit his bill for a perfect pair. Actually most of them fell apart and were trashed within a few seasons. His hunt for a perfect pair continues. Follow Martin through a couple of decades of wading boots.
Article First setup May 4. 2005 Reel, backing, line, leader Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones who never set up a fly reel from scratch. See which knots will work where and what type and amount of backing you most probably want. Start with this simple trout setup, and you can expand to other types. Learn the trick of the trade here.	Article Jacket Blues Mar 3. 2005 Sad song GFF partner Martin Joergensen has owned quite a few wading jackets, and none of them have fit his bill for the perfect jacket for his type of fishing. In this article he sings the Wading Jacket Blues and tries to describe the perfect jacket. Read the lyrics to Martin's ode here.	Article Rod care Feb 28. 2005 Equipment The first part of a three part harmony about maintaining your precious fly fishing equipment - Rod, Reel And Line - by tropical fishing guide Roland Henrion. Learn how to prolong the lifespan of your fly rods. See lots of good advice and instructional pictures in the article.
Article Reel care Feb 28. 2005 Equipment The second part on keeping your fly fishing gear in the best possible condition. This time about reels: how to clean them, how to store them. By fishing guide Roland Henrion, whose expertise results in good and sound advice. Read all his reel maintenance tips in this article	Article Line care Feb 28. 2005 Equipment Third and last part of fishing guide Roland Henrion's article on fly fishing equipment care and maintenance. This time on the proper treatment and storage of fly lines. Tired of stiff, coiling lines that makes bird's nests? Then read this article on how to best take care of your fly lines.	Article Old Hickory Feb 23. 2005 Shad on a fly If Rodney Dangerfield were a fish, he'd probably be a hickory shad. They just don't get much respect. This article by Mark Dysinger aims to set that straight and give the shad the attention it really deserves from fly anglers. Read here why the shad is called the poor mans tarpon

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Permalink Submitted by Brian Mepps Man... on Thu, 2012-09-20 12:31

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I was turtored in the art of fishing by my older brother. As a guide and mentor he pushed me at times at a hectic pace attempting to expose me to as many areas of fishing as he and his circle of anglers knew and enjoyed. He was patient and all of his harsh criticism honest as he helped me to hone my fledgling skills. My brother is gone now fishing with the likes of Emerson and Homer, I am sure arguing the nature of the universe. I stand by him and with him everytime I hear the laugh of a new inductee whether it be child, or adult.

In my years since i

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In my years since i was little,i have been blessed with my dad introducing me to fishing and hunting and throu the years enjoyed the seniors who share the same sport and thaugh me so much and to sit with them by the fire sipping tea and maybe a little extra in the tea,i always wanted to see or do something special for them ,since dad is 84 this year and will be fly fishing for atlantic salmon with me and is anxious for this .i would love to see and read more stories about dads and kids for fathers day because alot of us wouldnt fly fish if it wasnt for our dads who took us and showed us how to,for me Dad is the best fly i can have with me when fishing together ,even when we dont catch anything watching others sitting on the bank ,laughing and listning to his stories and especially when another guy his age show up and they talk wow i sit there and listen like a kid in a candy store.your site is so great for me and shared with others thank u.

Brilliant site guys,

Permalink Submitted by Jon Morgan-Parker on Tue, 2012-03-13 02:33

Brilliant site guys,...

Brilliant site guys, been looking for help for ages...
Brilliant, thank you for putting this together !
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