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FRONT
RANGE ANGLERS NEWSLETTER
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| "Dedicated to bringing people
and fish together" |
September 2004
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Jon, Bill and Danny are getting an early start
on procuring the finest fly tying materials for this winter's tying
season.
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Hello all:
For all of you that have good fly fishing equipment that's not
being used anymore or not up to your current standards, we have
a solution! We're inplementing a new shop program, where you can
bring in your used equipment and we'll sell it for you on Ebay.
You'll receive ALL proceeds from the sale in store credit at Front
Range Anglers. This will be an easy way for you to upgrade your
gear and clean out your gear closet at the same time!
Click here for details on the
Front Range Anglers Ebay Trade-in Program!
Bill
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DESTINATIONS
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| • Alberta:
What's 1200 miles away, offers unlimited big and small stream fishing, has
incredible scenery, contains 89% fewer people than the US, and offers easy
access? It's Southwestern Alberta & Southeastern British Columbia. Here
is the first of several articles on a three week trip to this area. |
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| • Bighorn Reloaded:
Jon Spiegel just returned from one of the most popular destinations for
Front Range fishermen, the Bighorn River. Some claim the Bighorn is not
what it once was but Jon thinks otherwise.
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FLY TYING
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| • Understanding
Deer Hair: Getting the most out of deer hair means understanding some
basics about deer hides. |
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| • The Schminnow:
Here's a fly pattern developed by Norm Zeigler, author of "Rivers of
Shadow, Rivers of Sun" for Florida Snook. However, its effective for
a wide range of fresh and saltwater species. |
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| • What
Kind of Fly is This?: The brotherhood of foam fly tiers headed by our
own Larry Jurgens is busy creating an incredible array of new patterns. |
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TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
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| • Double
Haul: Developing a comfort level with double haul casting is a must
for many kinds of fishing. |
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| • Mono
Loop Nail Knot: In a pinch this technique will help you quickly tie
a nail knot. |
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• Determining
Optimal River Flow: Find out how various rates of flow impact optimal
fishing on various rivers along the Front Range.
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• What is Spey Casting?: Do
you think it would be desirable to cast 100-feet without a traditional
backcast? Many anglers have an affirmative response to this question and
12 to 15-foot Spey rods are appearing in increasing numbers on some of
our large western rivers
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• Two
Weighty Ideas : Here are a couple of ways to fish a fly deeper and/or
improve its action.
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| • Fishing Barbless:
Jon Spiegel captured on film this unusual Bighorn 'sipper' who was working
a riffle close to the bank. |
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PRODUCT REVIEW
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• Winston
Boron IIX : The best all-around rod out there? Here's the scoop on Winston's
new Boron/graphite composite rod.
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BOOK REVIEW
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• Guide Flies: Check out this
excellent fly tying book -- an outstanding selection of flies, including
how to tie and fish them, from America's best guides and fly shops.
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FEEDBACK
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