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Fly Fishing History Documentary

Hey everyone, my name is Diogo and I started a fly fishing documentary series! The first episode introduces my friend Peter and I, who will host colorful characters and fly fishing legends across the fly fishing landscape. For the second episode, we partnered with the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum to produce “Streams of Heritage” briefly goes over the history of the dry fly and fly fishing in the United States, which originated in the Catskills. Streams of Heritage: We are just getting started! These subjects will be expanded upon and our next few episodes will focus on conservation, heritage and history. I’d be honored if you took 20 minutes to watch the latest episode. We will be bringing some exciting documentaries once a month starting in January, 2024! Hope you can tune in. Respectfully, Diogo Frequent Flyers Fishing “Live & Let Fly” Documentary Series

The doldrums of winter, not so dull on the WB of the Delaware River

When I'm bored, I sit back and watch this guy fish the WB. The video has some drone footage too.

The Isonychia Bicolor - Mahogany Dunn - Slate Drake - It's time!

Isonychia bicolor is a species of mayfly commonly referred to as the "mahogany dun" or "slate drake" by anglers. Here are some details and facts about this mayfly species: Habitat: They are found in many streams and rivers, especially in the Eastern United States. These mayflies prefer clean, running water. Life Cycle: Like other mayflies, Isonychia bicolor has a short adult lifespan, sometimes only lasting a few hours to a couple of days. The purpose of the adult stage is primarily reproduction. They undergo an incomplete metamorphosis, which includes the egg, nymph, subimago (dun), and imago (spinner) stages. Nymph Stage: The nymphs are active swimmers and can be found in the fast currents of streams. They have a distinctive appearance with dark bodies and pale markings. Importance for Anglers: This species is of particular interest to fly fishermen because trout and other fish often feed on the nymphs and emergers. As such, there are many fly patterns designed to imitate both...

Great Hi-Res mayfly lifecycle video

Nice job with this one!

Tri-State / North Eastern Area

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Grok ranks the best posters on NEFF

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Imnotbeetle

New York Fly Fishing Forum

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Buffalo Zach's

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New Jersey Fly Fishing Forum

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Bear Swamp access

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Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Forum

Talk about your adventures to the Little Lehigh or maybe Pine Creek. Discus hatch's, stream conditions, or other valuable information. Keep in mind that You have a friend in PA! I just had to throw that in there!

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late summer fishing

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WTB - Spare Spool fir Cheeky Limitless 425

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Fly fishing show, Edison, NJ Jan 24, 25, 26 - 2025

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Main forum page NEFF - Fly Fishing related Talk for NY - PA - NJ - CT - and the New England Area. Discus River Conditions, Insect Life, Trips, Stories, etc...

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Rockaway Creek restoration - for Lightenup

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Salt Life!

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Martha's Vinyard

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Your top 3 bass flies

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something new

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He's gone now but, I thought he'd be great to have on a boat!

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dcabarle

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Besides rusty, what spinners?

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CriteriaTying time

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Entomology Forum, Photography, & Links!

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The Isonychia Bicolor - Mahogany Dunn - Slate Drake - It's time!

Sep 1, 2023
dcabarle

Rod Building: Cane and Graphite

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CORK HELP! Need a SMALL full wells grip!

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Rusty Spinner

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dcabarle

The Fly Box Discus the latest and greatest gear. Ask questions about specific gear, find out what others are using.

Fly fishing Gear & Product Reviews

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Line recomendation

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lightenup

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