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Doug Roberts
Apr 12, 20245 min read
Watermaster Bruin | The Best Small Water Raft Going
Growing up and living in Central Pennsylvania my entire life, a fly fishing raft was never something that was on my radar. The larger...
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Doug Roberts
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Tying the Hendrickson Dry Fly | Parachute Style
The Hendrickson and Red Quill hatch marks the start of serious mayfly action here in the East. The Hendrickson begins its emergence at a...
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Doug Roberts
Mar 11, 20225 min read
Tying the Thread Shop Vac | a Pheasant Tail Variation without the Pheasant Tail
The Thread Shop Vac is a fly that is inspired by simplicity without having to compromise on effectiveness. About a year ago, after tying...
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Doug Roberts
Mar 4, 20223 min read
Tying the Shop Vac | a Pheasant Tail Variation
The Shop Vac is a pheasant tail variation used to imitate an emerging mayfly, caddisfly, or midge. Pheasant tail is a fantastic material...
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Doug Roberts
Feb 24, 20222 min read
Tying the Three-Dollar Dip
The three-dollar dip is a simple, yet extremely effective fly that was made famous on the Madison River and named after the famous three...
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Doug Roberts
Feb 16, 20223 min read
Tying the France Fly | A Super-Versatile Euro Nymph
The France Fly is a relatively new pattern that has emerged from the world of competitive fly fishing within the past couple of years. ...
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Doug Roberts
Feb 5, 20222 min read
Tying the Rainbow Warrior | Lance Egan Fly Series
The Rainbow Warrior is a simple, yet extremely effective fly that was first developed by Lance Egan as a euro-nymphing pattern. It is a...
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Daniel Roberts
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Car Camping
Travel is expensive. It is a sad reality, but for those willing to sacrifice a little comfort, one that can be circumvented. During my...
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Doug Roberts
Jan 13, 20225 min read
DIY Fly Fishing Lanyard
In an outdoor culture that is shifting more towards ultralight gear (for example, ultralight backpacking and saddle hunting) it seems...
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Doug Roberts
Jan 6, 20222 min read
C&F Design Medium Chest Box | One-Year Review
Over a year ago, I was looking to dial-in my lanyard setup and decided to purchase the C&F Design Medium Chest Box to increase the number...
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Doug Roberts
Sep 9, 20211 min read
Summertime Float Trip | Pennsylvania Fly Fishing
Floating trout waters in the summertime is something that is typical out West, but not quite so common in the East. There are occasions...
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Doug Roberts
Sep 7, 20217 min read
How We Make our Fly Fishing Films
Fly fishing media has exploded within the last decade. As the sport gets increasingly popular and social media continues to showcase...
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Daniel Roberts
Jul 2, 20216 min read
The Cross-Current Chest Pack | Technical Specs and Review
I've been fishing with a chest pack for about 15 years now. Over this period of time, my pack of choice has always been the William...
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Doug Roberts
Jun 9, 20211 min read
Fly Fishing Camp | Hunting for that Early Season Hatch
Early trout season at camp is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only is the fishing great, but the social aspect of fishing...
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Doug Roberts
May 27, 20215 min read
The Fishpond Waterproof Hip Pack
Even prior to starting a YouTube Channel, I've always liked carrying a camera with me while fishing. Accepting the risk that my camera...
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Doug Roberts
May 27, 20211 min read
Solo Backpacking in the Heart of the Montana Wilderness | Fly Fishing in Bear Country (Ep. 4 of 4)
I've done a lot of backpacking trips in my life, but this would be my first ever solo trip. I figured there would be no better place to...
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Doug Roberts
May 27, 20211 min read
River Hopping Montana | Fly Fishing the 406 (Ep. 3 of 4)
In installment 3 of our Western fly fishing series, I head to Missoula Montana to fish many of the local rivers and streams in the...
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Doug Roberts
Feb 22, 20211 min read
Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park & the Surrounding Area (2 of 4)
The Greater Yellowstone area holds some of the most legendary trout water in the United States. Doug and I spent years in our childhood ...
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Doug Roberts
Feb 22, 20211 min read
Solo Road Trip | Western Fly Fishing Adventure (1 of 4)
In the summer of 2020, Dan left home on his dream road trip. Armed with fly fishing and camping equipment, some leftover food from the...
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Doug Roberts
Jan 21, 20213 min read
Fly Fishing Pack | Essential Gear & Organization
As an engineer by trade and a problem solver by nature, I'm the type of person that enjoys refining things and developing new ideas. ...
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