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Article Baskets, trays, buckets Apr 13. 2009 Line control Sometimes you want to make sure that your line doesn't tangle and sometimes you want to make longer casts. A line or stripping basket, bucket or tray may be the solution. This article covers a bunch of types from rigid plastic buckets to ingenious contraptions with spikes and hooks. More on stripping baskets here.	Article 10 Ways to Fish Green Dec 8. 2008 Fish Green Fly Fishers are the original "green" advocates. We are active in conservation. We advocate catch-n-release. We support stocking programs. We even save the lives of bait(!) But there's more we can do. Learn about 10 ways you can Fish Green.	Article Winter fishing Dec 3. 2008 Freezing No matter which season we are in the fish are there in the water, even in the winter. They do not migrate to Africa along with the swarms of swallows and storks, they just tend to change their location looking for shelter which protects them from the coming frosty, chilly weather and they keep on feeding. Go out and fish for them!
Article Sharks! Jul 30. 2008 Inshore When two friends go down the road, for a late afternoon fly fishing session on the reefs, and take their #14 and #15 rods... You know that there is something radically wrong, upstairs. This is the story of the two friends Jacques Visser and Jimmy Eagleton who have taken on the South African sharks. The amazing story here	Article The Bad Beginning Jan 28. 2008 Unlucky German Kai Nolting caught his first sea trout in his second cast for this silver bullet of the ocean. It would take three years before he caught the second one! In this article he thinks back and analyzes why this happened and draws some conclusions that may help others be a bit more lucky. Read Kai's story here.	Article Your best indicators! Nov 5. 2007 Indication Norwegian Geir Kjensmo has developed a strike indicator with the aim of reducing wind resistance and making easy depth adjustments. As a bonus with these indicators can be fished on very long leaders without the indicator stopping in the top ring of your rod when trying to land a fish. This indicator will slide down your leader when you hook up.
Article Balance beam Oct 24. 2007 Line weight Les Austin shows you how to construct a simple balance to weigh you fly lines. Using a ruler, a few paperclips and some nuts you can make a precise balance, which can help you determine the AFTM class of all of those fly lines you may have laying around. Follow the instructions here	Article Leader knots Apr 25. 2007 Leaders The best knots to use for your knotted, tapered fly fishing leaders. Read more here	Article Leader length Apr 25. 2007 Leaders What is the proper leader length for a given circumstance? Read more here
Article Fly fishing leader material Apr 25. 2007 Leaders Monofilament nylon, or mono as it is referred, is by far the most popular leader material in use today. Read more here	Article Leader formulas Apr 25. 2007 Leaders In order to calculate the proper formula of a fly fishing leader, you need to understand the basics of leader design. Read more here	Article Fly fishing leader construction Apr 25. 2007 Leaders The leader is an essential part of the fly fishing setup. This article tells you a bit about designing leaders Read more here