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Tips for a Saltwater Flat, by Barry Beck

A light breeze blows in over the pancake flat in front of my temporary office. I sit here under a weathered umbrella, my HP laptop open with two local dogs under my rickety table. The black lab named “Tarpon” is … Continue reading

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Ryabaga Home Pool, By Barry Beck

I heard the Russian dive bombers long before I saw them. Peering out from beneath my covers I looked up and there they were. The two mosquitos had to be on steroids and the little monsters were hovering above my … Continue reading

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Pheasant Tail Nymphs – By Barry Beck

It seems like so long ago now when I think back to a long awaited package that arrived by air mail. It was a small box neatly wrapped in plain brown paper and weighing almost nothing and I quickly opened … Continue reading

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Fishing the Super Bugger – By Barry Beck

Most fly fishing guides have a favorite go to fly when all else fails and I am no exception to that rule. My clients pay me and expect within reason to catch fish so when I find a trout river … Continue reading

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Handling Fish for a Photograph – By Barry Beck

Handling a fish after a fight is very important to the health and survival of the fish. When you want to snap a few ‘grip and grin” shots, how you approach this become critical. This week, Barry Beck shares his … Continue reading

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