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Article Stepping into the Stream Q&A Nov 2. 2011 Q&A We had the chance to ask Barbara Klutinis - the woman behing the video "Stepping into the Stream" a few questions regarding her film about fly fishing women. Read our interview with Barbara Klutinis here.	Article A Backyard in Nowhere Q&A Nov 1. 2011 Q&A The DVD "A Backyard in Nowhere" is something else. Fly fishing, sure, but also a different experience traveling, fishing, hunting and meeting people by the Innoko River system in Alaska. The team behind the video is Danish, and it was quite natural to grab a hold of them and get them to talk a bit about the background for the whole project. Questions and answers here	Article The bag trick Oct 27. 2011 Plastic sock It's a very simple trick, which will make your life a lot easier. Put your feet in plastic bags before you stuff them into the waders. Simple as that! Read why that is smart in this article
Article When lightning strikes Sep 22. 2011 Zap The odds of getting hit by a lightning are very small. So are the odds of getting a disease that makes it difficult or even impossible to fish. But both things happen sometimes, and GFF partner Martin Joergensen was not hit by a lightning... Read what hit him here	Article Don't wade, you idiot! Sep 19. 2011 Stay dry Why do many anglers stomp into the water and spook every fish in close distance before they even lay out their first cast? GFF partner Martin Joergensen recommends staying on land. Read why in this article.	Article Car rod holders Sep 18. 2011 Gadget The idea behind the rod holder is simple: it's a special made device, which allows you to strap the rods on the outside of the car, and drive while the rods are mounted in this way. The rods are strapped down fully rigged and assembled with reels, lines and even flies in place. Read about this handy accesory here
Article The only knot Aug 14. 2011 Tying This is definitely going to get me in trouble! But I guarantee you that if you learn this knot you will be able to get very far in almost all kinds of flyfishing. Use this for your daily knotting and use loops for the rest (backing to fly line, fly line to leader), and you will be able to make it through many, many fishing days. See which one it is here.	Article Fishing a bubble Aug 13. 2011 Spin fishing Even though you might not be able to use a flyrod, you can fish with a fly anyway. Use a spinning rod and a casting float, and you will be able to cover a lot of water, fish in harsh conditions, cast large flies and even fish dries or nymphs in a stream. Learn more here	Article Patagonian salmonids Aug 7. 2011 History The fascinating story of the introduction of salmonids into Argentina and the Patagonian waters told by local guide Heiko Schneider. Without the work done by people a century ago, Argentina would be a very different fishing destination... if any at all. Take the history lesson here
Article Sea Trout Gear Jul 20. 2011 Gear advice This article will try to point you in the right direction when choosing equipment for coastal fishing for sea trout in Denmark and the Baltic. This kind of fishing usually involves a lot of casting. A lot! So the gear has to be easy to cast with - time and time again. Get the advice here	Article Tapâm Q&A Jul 1. 2011 Questions I have just reviewed the exciting tarpon fishing DVD Tapâm by Danish Jan Bach Kristensen and German Daniel Göz, and I thought I'd approach the two adventurous anglers with some questions regarding their unorthodox fishing and stunning video production. Tarpon and belly boats?! How do you get that crazy idea?	Article Tom's Reel Apr 27. 2011 DIY This is a first! Rod building is common, but how about making your own fly reel? Dutch Tom Biesot takes us through the process of making a beautiful home made fly reel, step by step and in meticulous detail with tonnes of pictures. Follow the process here.