Live Feed from The Fly Fishing Show in Lancaster, PA

To keep you up to date and maintain a tradition for our followers that we;ve done for the past few years now, I've decided to give you a live feed via our Instagram account today while were up in Lancaster, PA attending The Fly Fishing Show. Enjoy...

And if your up here, don't forget to stop us and say hi! You can reach us at tightlinedtalesofaflyfisherman@gmail.com and we'll hit you back for a meet and greet, even some brews! You can also see more live content via our Twitter and Facebook accounts.

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Daily Reel...'Moment of Truth'

Moment of Truth from SHALLOW WATER EXPEDITIONS on Vimeo.

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Introducing H&H Outfitters Base Camp

A quick look inside where the magic happens...

Introducing H&H outfitters Base Camp from H&H Outfitters on Vimeo.

Fly Fishing Apparel, Gear, Guided Trips, Education and Business Services.

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Daily Reel...'Fly Fishing Norway 14'

Fly Fishing 14 from LiFE.productions on Vimeo.

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YETI ICE Available March 1st

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Daily Reel...'Ragin Craven Fly'

Ragin Craven Fly from Ian Baldwin on Vimeo.

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The Fly Fishing Show - Lancaster, PA

Only a few days until I make the familiar trek up to Lancaster, PA for The Fly Fishing Show! Can't wait to see friends and sit down to chat with familiar and new faces. If your going, hit us up on social media or at tightlinedtalesofaflyfisherman@gmail.com and we can meet up!

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E-Zine...Flyfishers Inc - Issue #11

Click here to read on...

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Daily Reel...'Unplugged Conversation'

Unplugged Conversation from JensenFlyFishing on Vimeo.

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Fly Product...Men's Under Armour Iso-Chill Element ¼ Zip

Men's UA Iso-Chill Element ¼ Zip

Meet Iso-Chill: it's a fabric that actually feels cool to the touch. When you're spending hours on the water, nothing else compares.

• Part of the HYDRO ARMOUR collection
• Iso-Chill fabric helps disperse body heat, making it feel cool to the touch
• Mesh underarm panels give you strategic ventilation
• 30+ UPF protects you from the sun's harmful rays
• Stain release materials keep blood, guts & dirt from soaking in
• 4-way stretch fabrication allows greater mobility in any direction
• Moisture Transport System wicks sweat & dries fast
• Anti-Odor technology prevents the growth of odor causing microbes
• 4.4 oz. Polyester/Elastane
• Available in sizes Small-3XL
• $59.99

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Daily Deal...Hardy Demon Fly Rod 7wt 9ft 6in 4pc

Via Deals on the Fly:

Normally $496, now only $295.95

Building on Hardy developments in design and technology, the Demon range brings Hardy performance, durability and build quality to anglers at a suprisingly low price. The rod comes in four convenient sections and possesses all the refinements you'd expect with a Hardy rod.

• Saltwater-safe reel seat for bass and bone fishing
• Fuji butt guides, hard-chrome snake intermediates and a hay-fork tip
• Fast recovery, easy loading blank
• Top quality Portuguese cork grips 
• A great looking rod with tough Cordura travelling tube
• Reel sold separately

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Daily Reel...'An Explanation'

An Explanation from Lonely Osprey Productions on Vimeo.

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Fly Products...The Allen Fly Fishing Omega's New Colors

They're bringing sexy back...glad I waited to order. I know what color I'm getting. Check out more about the Omega lineup in our previous posts or by visiting the Allen site.

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Orvis' Recon Line is Growing

Via Hatch Mag:

"Orvis's new, mid-priced Recon rod series has been garnered with heaps of positive feedback since its announcement last summer. While the Recon is being touted as Helios 2-like in its feel and performance, a fact that surprises few given the Recon is based on the Helios 2's design, the Recon series is built on a unique set of tapers and blanks that use less expensive materials than Orvis's flagship rods. The result, many have noted, is a rod with high-end performance but without the high-end price tag. Late last week, Orvis announced they are expanding the Recon lineup with nine new models, expanding the full lineup to 18 rods."

Read the rest of the article by clicking here...

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Daily Reel...'Wyoming Fly Fishing'

Wyoming Fly Fishing from Denverpictureguy on Vimeo.

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The Wizard's Eye - Leg 2 Ep. 13

Leg Two, Ep. 13 from Wizard's Eye on Vimeo.

The finial episode of Leg Two, Wizard's Eye Expedition completes it's journey across the Pacific and prepares to tackle the Indian Ocean.

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Sunday Double Reel...'Baitfish'

Baitfish from Loon Outdoors on Vimeo.

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Daily Reel...'Megalolipop Tutorial'

Megalolipop Tutorial from LivitFilms on Vimeo.

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GEOBASS Season 2 Ep. 1 - Brazil

ITS HERE! Season 2...YES!

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TrueFlies - New for 2015

Via TrueFlies:

I LOVE my Shell Creek shorts and Oyster Creek pants. You can see our TrueFlies review here. Be sure to swing by their site and give them some love on social media as well.


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Daily Reel...'Mad Caddis Anthony McGrath visits the Amazon for Peacock Bass'

Mad Caddis Anthony McGrath visits the Amazon for Peacock Bass from FlyStream on Vimeo.

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Flashback Friday...DIY Reel Spooling Station

I've decided to start a new segment called "Flashback Friday", after the popular Hashtag. It will highlight one of our top past posts from all segments. This one is my all-time favorite and in the top 5 of "Most Viewed" posts in TLTFF history...enjoy.

I asked Santa for a line winder or reel spooling station for Christmas but I guess it fell out of the back of his sleigh en route to my place. So I went on a search for a well-priced, well-made one and the cheapest one I found that fit this criteria was about $24.99. I know thats not too much but I knew I could make one cheaper.

I busted out the old graph paper and drew up a few ideas before I finally decided to just head over to Home Depot and kill some time cruising the isles and finding what I thought I needed. Well after and hour in home depot and $14.94 spent, I had what I wanted and headed home. The project overall took me about an hour and half but was pretty fun to make.

So without further adieu, this is how I made my own spooling station for under $15 and how you can too...

Materials List:

- 1 30" x 6" board of wood (I cut a board I bought down to these dimensions)

- 1 3/16" x 1-1/2" Eye Bolt

- 2 Matching Nuts for Eye Bolt based on thread count (should come with eye bolt)

- 1 4" long 1/4" - 20 Hex Bolt

- 1 1/4" - 20 Nylon Lock Nut

- 1 1/4" - 20 Wing Nut

- 1 1/4" Washer

- 4 1-1/2" Corner Brackets

- 14 Small 1/4" Long Screws (any will do, they are to secure the brackets)

- 2 1" Pipe Couplings

- 6 2" Drywall Screws

- Box of Felt Furniture Feet (optional)

- 6" of 3/4" Wood Dowel

- Hammer

- Drill

- 3/4" Drill Bit

- 1/4" Drill Bit

- Screwdriver

- Tape Measure

Click below for instructions!

Dan Decibel's "The Raffle"

THE RAFFLE by Dan Decibel from DAN DECIBEL on Vimeo.

"This past December 2014, Skinny Water Culture hosted their annual Christmas Party. Tons of people gave donations such as toys, money, and canned goods for those in need of help. There was a raffle held with some great prices, such as fishing charters, fishing gear and even a small boat/paddleboard. Our raffle was a little different, we decided to make a video about "A Day in the Life" with Jason Fernandez and myself. One lucky winner, Mark Vedder, from Tampa Bay area, came out and hung out for 2 days and we recorded the whole thing. We had tons of fun filming this as always, I hope you guys like it, ENJOY!!"

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Daily Reel...'Preternatural - Redux'

Preternatural-Redux from LC Journal - Doug Roland on Vimeo.

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Casting For Recovery Fly Rod Raffle

For those of you who haven't met Zeb, know that first off, he's just a great guy. I've wanted to add one of his rods to my arsenal for years now but due to his full schedule and my lack of $$, it hasn't happened...yet. I've had the privilege of knowing Zeb for a few years now, and what you see here is what you get, a stand up guy looking out for the sport and some of the awesome causes behind it. 

An example of one of those causes is Casting for Recovery. CfR is an organization with "the mission of Casting for Recovery is to enhance the quality of life of women with breast cancer through a unique program that combines breast cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly fishing. The retreats offer opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy for life and experience healing connections with other women and nature. CfR’s retreats are open to breast cancer survivors of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery and are free to participants."

I've personally seen this organization act as a true foundation for healing. Its amazing what this sport can do when put into the right hands. With most of us affected indirectly by this terrible disease, I think CfR can resonate with almost all of us. Check out what Zeb and CfR of the Mid-Atlantic is doing...

Casting For Recovery Fly Rod Raffle Prize Details 1st Prize 8’4wt fiberglass rod in “raw” made by Zeb Tonkavitch of Snowman Custom Rods. 480 profile blank donated by Carl McNeil of Swift Fly Fishing Golden Witch Reel Seat of maple burl partly dyed with pink Pink agate stripping guide Purple-tipped wraps Snake guides Rod sock and tube 2nd Prize Custom fly rod, with inlaid abalone grip, extra details, and a CfR fly rod case; all donated by Bob Gartner 3rd Prize A "Casting for Recovery" Outfit TFO CfR 5 wt Rod w/FFB Deschutes Reel, Teeny CfR line and backing, CfR Rod Tube, Flies, Leaders, Tools, & Fly Boxes. Everything you need!! Boom...Morgan

Loon Outdoors' 'Basic Bitter'

An awesome fly for both bonefish and carp depending on color variation and size...

Basic Bitter from Loon Outdoors on Vimeo.

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Daily Reel...'Fly Fishing for Trout and Steelhead on the Oak Orchard River NY'

Fly Fishing for Trout and Steelhead on the Oak Orchard River NY from Cheeky Fly Fishing Theater on Vimeo.

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E-Zine...This is Fly #50

This is a huge deal and I'm stoked for This is Fly. 50 issues, thats crazy. I'm not only stoked for the gents at This is Fly, but also for my friends at Goat Head Sole Spikes for being featured in this monumental issue's Gear Guide! Congrats to all...now enjoy.

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AMFF Announces 1st Annual Conservation Symposium

AMFF ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL DEBORAH PRATT DAWSON CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM

Dr. Michael Cooperman will headline our weekend-long conservation event. Visit our Museum and join the discussion on the hottest conservation topics.

$50 for the weekend with discounted lodging rates

Manchester, Vermont– January 29, 2015 – The American Museum of Fly Fishing announced today that their first annual Deborah Pratt Dawson Conservation Symposium will be held on March 14th and 15th at the Orvis Fly Fishing School in Manchester, Vermont. The topic for the event will be the use of new technology in aiding conservation efforts.

The symposium will feature speakers from the national chapter of Trout Unlimited, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, American Rivers, Inter-Fluve, the Batten Kill Watershed Alliance, and the Atlantic Salmon Federation. The event will begin at the Orvis Fly Fishing School with registration and a light breakfast at 8 a.m. on March 14th. Event emcee Jim Heckman will introduce the keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Cooperman, at  Dr. Cooperman will be followed by presentations by Cynthia Browning of the Batten Kill Watershed Alliance and Jon Carr of the Atlantic Salmon Federation. Following lunch, presentations continue with Christopher Haak of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Amy Singler of American Rivers, and Nick Nelson of Interfluve. Event participants will have the opportunity to join the conversation with an interactive question and answer session after each presentation. Following the presentations there will be a closing reception starting at 5 p.m. at the American Museum of Fly Fishing and concluding at 7 p.m. The event continues the following morning with a light breakfast and conservation films, including the award-winning Return of the River shown at Manchester Village Picture Shows.

The cost of a weekend ticket is only $50 with admission to all presentations, movies, and food included. Weekend tickets are also available at a Benefactor level $100 (with $50 as a tax-deductible donation) and Sponsor at $250 (with $200 as a tax-deductible donation). Any full-weekend tickets must be purchased online before the event here. Educators and students can contact spitcher@amff.com for a discounted ticket. Sunday-only tickets are available for $20 online or at the Manchester Picture Shows box office, which includes admission to breakfast and the films. The AMFF has secured $99 a night pricing at the Manchester View Inn for event attendees. There are also discounted rates available at the Aspen, the Barnstead Inn, and the Inn at Manchester. Please mention the symposium when calling these three lodging areas to secure your discounted rate.

About the American Museum of Fly Fishing:

The American Museum of Fly Fishing is the steward of the history, traditions, and practices of the sport of fly fishing and promotes the conservation of its waters. The Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, studies, and interprets the artifacts, art, and literature of the sport and uses these resources to engage, educate, and benefit all.

The Museum fulfills this mission through our public programs (including exhibitions, gallery programs, lectures, special events, and presentations), our publications, and our quarterly journal, The American Fly Fisher.

For more information about the Museum and the 2015 Heritage Award please visit our website www.amff.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Media Contacts:

Peter Nardini | Communications Coordinator | 802-362-3300 ext. 207 | pnardini@amff.com

Samantha Pitcher | Membership and Events Coordinator | 802-362-3300 ext. 208 | spitcher@amff.com

For any other information regarding AMFF or for a brief overview, you can also contact me as I am an ambassador of the museum.

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Daily Reel...'Bonefish Frenzy'

BONEFISH FRENZY from FRENZY on Vimeo.

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Daily Deal...25% Off Allen Fly Fishing Flies

Via Allen Fly Fishing:

THIS WEEK ONLY!

Save 25% on all fly orders of $15 or more! COUPON CODE: FEBFLY25

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Daily Reel...'Blood Midge Blues'

Blood Midge Blues from Tony Modugno on Vimeo.

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E-Zine...CATCH Magazine - Issue #39

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Daily Deal...20% Off Allen Fly Fishing's Compass Rod

Save 20% by combining any Compass Series rod with your choice of a Trout II (4wt,5wt,6wt) or Alpha III (8wt) reel!  Simply add your rod and reel to the cart and enter the coupon code!

COUPON CODE: FEBCOMP20

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Daily Reel...'Carpmania in Gran Canaria'

Carpmania in Gran Canaria from Konrad Production on Vimeo.

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Daily Deal...Fishpond Organic - Pescado T-Shirt Overcast - 2X Large

Via Deals on the Fly:

Normally $29.95, now only $17.95

These t-shirts were carefully hatched and nurtured on our free-range t-shirt farm. We fed them, gave them water, and watched them grow. They were voted champions at the local 4-H, and now we offer them up to you. Extremely comfortable, and able to live indoors or out.

• 100% organic cotton
• Snazzy designs in popular colors

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Sunday Double Reel...'Easy Money - Permit'

Easy Money - Permit from The Fly Fishing Nation on Vimeo.

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Daily Reel...'Bonefish in the Mangroves'

Bonefish In The Mangroves from Yeahboiy! Video on Vimeo.

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Valentine's Daily Reel...'Hebron Fly Tying: Pink Bastard'

- Happy Valentine's Day -

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Maryland Weekly Fishing Report Overview | February 12, 2015

Via MD DNR:

By: Keith Lockwood

Winter weather is often a time for most fishermen to spend time indoors paging through fishing catalogs, attending outdoor shows or preparing their equipment for anticipated fishing seasons in Maryland or heading to more southern latitudes for a fishing fix. There is a group though that sees opportunity in several species of fish that are active in Maryland's cold water during the winter. The following is a tale of two fishermen who knew what they were after and made the necessary preparations to put them in position to take advantage of the opportunity if luck gave them a chance. 

Tautog fishing has been good on the wreck and reef sites located off Ocean City since the season opened on January 1st. More than a few out of state anglers have been coming to Ocean City in the colder months for years now and a group of fishing buddies from New York came prepared on January 2nd to fish for tautog on an Ocean City charter boat. Ken Westerfeld had a dream to catch a 20 lb. tautog one day and he figured the best place to make that dream come true was off Ocean City during the winter months. Ken surpassed his dream by catching a 28.8 lb massive tautog that established a new state record for Maryland and a pending all tackle world record. 

Photo by Kane Bounds

E-Zine...The New Fly Fisher - Spring 2015

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Daily Reel...'Meredith - Flamingo Redfish'

Meredith - Flamingo Redfish from Salty Fish Productions on Vimeo.

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Fly Products...4 New Accessory Pro Products for GoPro

For those of you who own a GoPro and don't know about The Accessory Pro, your missing out and probably spending too much money on accessories for your GoPro. What is the Accessory Pro you ask? Its simple, affordable aftermarket GoPro accessories. They recently released four new products that definitely appeal to fisherman. Check it...

Sportsman Mount $40 - Save $30 over Brand Name! For guns, bows, fishing rods, etc

USB Power 30 pin cable $20 - Enjoy endless filming time. 

360 Degree Quick Clip $15 - The most versatile mount ever made

Mouth Mount + Floaty $30 - Surfs up!

Roll on over to The Accessory Pro now and get in on this goodness as you prep to take your local fishing waters by storm prepared this year!

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Daily Deal...Feather-Craft President's Day Sale

Just in time for Presidents' Day weekend, here's $20 OFF your next purchase of $100 or more! Come shop all the best new fly fishing and fly tying gear, newest flies, and more! Offer good until Tuesday, February 17th, at midnight central time.

SHOP NOW at FEATHER-CRAFT.COM

To receive this special discount type WEEKEND PROMO in the "special instructions" section when checking out on our website, or mention the Weekend Promo discount when ordering by phone or fax. Your shopping cart and e-mail confirmation will not show the discount. We will apply the discount when we bill your order. Please note: YOU MUST INFORM US THAT YOU ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THIS PROMOTION, THE DISCOUNT IS NOT AUTOMATIC.

Be sure to sign up for Feather-Craft's email blast to receive more about their promotions and product offerings. You can do so by going to the F-C website and signing up on the right sidebar by simply putting in your email address. They have a lot to offer and you won't want to miss out...believe me.

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Daily Reel...'Hooké Top 10 Countdown!'

Hooké Top 10 Countdown! from HOOKÉ on Vimeo.

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Loon Outdoors in Entrepreneur Magazine

Congratulations to Loon Outdoors. Big news not only for Loon, but also the industry. Its great to see good companies get the recognition they deserve. For those of you who haven't checked out Loon Live yet, your honestly missing out. You can check it by clicking here and click below to read the article from Entrepreneur...

See the article here.

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Daily Reel...'FlyFishing Film Tour 2015 Trailer'

FlyFishing Tour 2015 Trailer from The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Vimeo.

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E-Zine...Southern Trout Magazine Feb/March 2015

So stoked to see friend, Beau Beasley on the cover! Congrats brother, great reads!

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The Orvis Trout Unlimited "Life Member" Fly Rod

The Orvis Trout Unlimited "Life Member" Fly Rod from Orvis on Vimeo.

Join today as a Trout Unlimited Life Member and we'll send you an exclusive Orvis Helios 2 rod and a CFO II reel. You'll receive other great benefits too, like a lifetime subscription to Trout magazine, the TU calendar and the pleasure of knowing you're doing more than most to protect the sport you love.

To learn more about TU Life membership: bit.ly/1Aw99Vs

orvis.com/

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Daily Reel...'CheesyFly - II - The Beauty And The Fly'

CheesyFly - II - The Beauty And The Fly from Cine Fly Fishing on Vimeo.

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Stillwater Fly Shop's Cheeky Reel Giveaway

Stillwater Fly Shop is giving away a brand new Cheeky Fly Fishing Mojo 425 fly reel, a $380 value...and you know you want it. Getting in on this is pretty easy, click here and login (either with an account or via Facebook) and boom, your in. Share via Twitter, join their mailing list, and do a few more things for extra entries. 19 days left to get in on this...have at it!


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