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Tackle Tips: Organizing the Mess with Airtable.com

I don’t have a large space for fly tying, so I often have trouble remembering (and locating) what materials I have on hand. My solution is Airtable.com, a database tool…

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Published June 2, 2021
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Tackle Tips: Tying the Turle Knot

If you are looking for a strong, easy knot to tie on a fly, especially if your eyesight is not all that good and you are using fine tippets, consider…

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Published April 28, 2021
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Tackle Tips: Is Your Line Too Light?

If you have trouble casting a given line on a particular rod and are wondering if perhaps the line is too light, there’s an easy way to tell. Put the reel…

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Published March 30, 2021
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Everything a Fly Fisher Needs to Know About the Cicada

What type of insect is a cicada? 
The 17-year cicada, Magicicada cassinii, is a six-legged insect classified in the scientific order Hemiptera, commonly called true bugs. Are cicadas like or…

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Published March 30, 2021
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Potomac Riverkeeper Network + Shad Fishing at Fletcher’s Cove

Keeping the Potomac River Clean (and Fishable) with Dean Naujoks At our next virtual meeting, on Tuesday, April 13th, we welcome Dean Naujoks, with the Potomac Riverkeepers. The organization was…

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Published March 30, 2021
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Favorite Place for Bass: Kayaking on the Monocacy

by Karen Baker One of my favorite places is the Monocacy River in a kayak. Why do I like the Monocacy River? The river is very accessible with many boat…

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Published March 28, 2020
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Favorite Spot Near Frederick: C&O Canal

by Jon Thames This is my favorite spot that is less than an hour from Frederick: the C&O Canal starting at Lock 27 and fishing down to the the Dickerson…

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Published March 28, 2020
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Favorite Maryland Trout Stream: Casselman River

by Don Fine My favorite spot to fish is Casselman River in Garrett County, Maryland. I have been fishing the Casselman for trout each spring for perhaps 20 years. Why…

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Published March 28, 2020
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Fly Fishing Etiquette

By Karen Baker We all want to be considerate of our natural environment and respectful of our fellow angler so here are a few reminders of several things to consider…

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Published December 3, 2019
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Club Rod Loaner Program

By Larry Forte Do you know the Club has several fly rods and reels that you can borrow for that special fly-fishing trip? Perhaps you do not own an 8…

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Published August 30, 2019
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Golden Age Pass

By Jon Thames A few years ago I was told, “age has its privileges” and I did a polite “thank you” and moved on with a blank look. Last year this…

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Published September 29, 2018
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A Couple of Flies for Summer Fishing

(The following article, by Pete Cook, was originally printed in the July 2004 issue of Streamlines) Crystal Bugger By Pete Cook   Summertime fishing in Maryland often means bass fishing…

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Published August 4, 2018
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