Seven Tips for Still Water Fly Fishing

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Seven Tips for Still Water Fly Fishing

FromThe Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast

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35 minutes

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Jul 15, 2010

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A longer rod and a longer leader are a good start... Tom goes into great detail on how to catch more fish on lakes and ponds.

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Jul 15, 2010

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The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast provides weekly tips from acclaimed fly fishing author and lifelong fly fishing enthusiast, Tom Rosenbauer. Get the most from your time on the water!

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Seven Tips for Still Water Fly Fishing

Seven Tips for Still Water Fly Fishing

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