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Chasing Fall Trout

October 17, 2021October 27, 2021Big River CollectiveLeave a comment
Chasing Fall Trout

If you’ve ever spent a night binging fly fishing videos on YouTube, you probably came across at least a couple with people on bikes chasing fish. And if you didn’t, well, just know: it’s totally a thing.  Every fall, we…

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Fly Tying for Beginners

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021Big River CollectiveLeave a comment
Fly Tying for Beginners

The thought of fly tying may initially seem daunting, but in reality, it doesn’t necessarily need to be as complicated and detailed as the impressive stuff you can see in the pages of Fly Tyer magazine. Tying your own flies…

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Tailwater Defined & Why You Need to Fish It

July 26, 2021July 26, 2021Big River CollectiveLeave a comment
Tailwater Defined & Why You Need to Fish It

What is a tailwater? A tail water is generally defined as a piece of water controlled by a dam or other impoundment. In the world of fly fishing, we are specifically talking about rivers or streams controlled by bottom-release dams.…

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3 Tips to Make Your Weekend More Fishy

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021Big River CollectiveLeave a comment
3 Tips to Make Your Weekend More Fishy

There’s something really special about this time of year. The weather is warming up, the water is warming up and the fish are getting hungrier by the hour (or so it seems). Getting outside is satisfying, but chasing fish (and…

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3 Simple Knots Every Fisherman Should Know

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021Big River CollectiveLeave a comment
3 Simple Knots Every Fisherman Should Know

Knots, love ‘em or hate ‘em, they are typically the smallest (and cheapest) part of our setups that have the biggest influence on whether you land a fish. There are three knots I use constantly while fishing and I’m going…

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Tippet Talk: Tippet vs Leader

March 25, 2021Ryan ScavoLeave a comment
Tippet Talk: Tippet vs Leader

Each and every Postfly subscription box is equipped with the tools you need to chase and land fish: the gear, the flies – and YES! – the leader. OK, what’s Leader? Leader is the material that connects a fly to…

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5 Tips for Fishing During COVID

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020Ryan Scavo2 Comments
5 Tips for Fishing During COVID

We have endured the mandatory shutdowns, self-quarantining and a slew of unanticipated challenges of a global pandemic for a few months now. Since it seems the likelihood of this thing disappearing any time soon is rather slim, I think I…

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Fishing the Busy Waters of the East

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020TylerP1 Comment
Fishing the Busy Waters of the East

I love living in Pennsylvania and its access to year-round trout fishing, but there’s a catch that comes along with it…there are (almost) no secrets. All of Pennsylvania’s prominent waterways, seeming with trout, get hit hard day in and day…

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4 Low-Key Bucket List Species

May 31, 2020May 31, 2020Ryan Scavo2 Comments
4 Low-Key Bucket List Species

So you’re tired of chasing the same old fish in the local hole and you’re ready to up your fly fishing game? Perfect, we’ve got you covered.  Knowing where to go, when to go, and how to fish a certain…

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Confessions of a Quarantined Angler: Season Kick-Off

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020Ryan ScavoLeave a comment
Confessions of a Quarantined Angler: Season Kick-Off

We are at the cusp of week three of stay-home orders and to say we’re struggling is an understatement. If you’re anything like me, time on the river is invaluable and the steps and prep leading up to a new…

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