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The Riversage Journal is an online periodical dedicated to the Fly Fishing & Wingshooting enthusiast.
There is a new online fly fishing/wing shooting magazine that has hit the digital news stands. The name of the e-zine is the Riversage Journal. The Riversage Journal is an online periodical dedicated to the Fly Fishing & Wingshooting enthusiast.
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If you have never fished terrestrials for panfish you are missing out on some great topwater fly fishing!
The angler who chases panfish with a fly has a mind-numbing variety of flies to choose from. Traditional dry flies, hair bugs, foam bugs, and poppers will all work if the fish are looking up. As we move into the spring and summer, terrestrial insects become an essential food source on the ponds and small lakes that I fish near home. The shorelines of these bodies of water are buzzing with flying and crawling terrestrial insects and many of them find their way into the water.
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The Sam Jac Squirrel is a buggy looking baitfish pattern.
The Sam Jac Squirrel is a buggy little baitfish pattern that I feel could serve double duty as a large nymph as well. I love the fact that the originators of the fly used locally sourced materials for its creation. I have already tied up a few myself, and I can't wait to give them a try on my local waters!
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I have partnered with artist Kari Townsdin to bring a special giveaway to the Panfish On The Fly audience!. Kari will be giving away a signed 12"x12" watercolor paper print of “Sunniest” (Value of $60). This fantastic painting really captures the essence of one of my favorite sunfish species, the Pumpkinseed.
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I am surprised how many steelhead patterns (with a little modification) find their way into my panfish fly boxes! One of my most productive warm water nymph patterns is my Panfish Wiggler. This pattern is a spin-off of the Spring Wiggler, a very popular steelhead pattern across the Great Leakes region.
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