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FLY FISHING BLOG

Articles, tips, advice, and regional information. This is a collection of writings and articles that will help both beginner and advanced anglers answer questions about tackle, fishing conditions, and about fly fishing in the Shenandoah Valley.

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Two women fly fishermen with a guide in a stream

Two women fly fishermen with a guide in a stream

Women in Fly Fishing

For Experienced Anglers

Justin Fischbach

Jul 145 min read

Fly fishing rod against the water

Fly fishing rod against the water

Fly Fishing Terms For Beginners

Justin Fischbach

Jul 144 min read

Two boxes of flies used for fly fishing

Two boxes of flies used for fly fishing

An Essential Fly Fishing Gear List for A Beginner Angler

Justin Fischbach

Jul 143 min read

Kayaker approaching Rapids

Kayaker approaching Rapids

Exploring the Rivers of Virginia: From Scenic Waters to Whitewater Adventures

Justin Fischbach

Jul 143 min read

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

Virginia DWR Trout Stocking Schedule: A Guide for Virginia Trout Anglers

Justin Fischbach

Jul 143 min read

Large flies used for fishing for musky

Large flies used for fishing for musky

Musky Fishing: The Fish of 10,000 Casts

Justin Fischbach

Jul 134 min read

A view of the Shenandoah River in the winter

A view of the Shenandoah River in the winter

Double Haul Casting for Fly Fishing

For Experienced Anglers

Justin Fischbach

Jul 133 min read

2025 Best Fly Fishing Gifts for the Fly Fisherman in Your Life

2025 Best Fly Fishing Gifts for the Fly Fisherman in Your Life

2025 Best Fly Fishing Gifts for the Fly Fisherman in Your Life

Justin Fischbach

Jul 123 min read

Family of four catching a fish and smiling

Family of four catching a fish and smiling

Best Things To Do in Staunton Virginia

Justin Fischbach

Jul 127 min read

Fly fisherman using high sticking technique into a stream

Fly fisherman using high sticking technique into a stream

Nymphing: The Most Reliable Way to Catch Trout When You Fly Fish

For Experienced Anglers

Justin Fischbach

Jul 126 min read

Learn To Fly Fish At Baker Acres

Learn To Fly Fish At Baker Acres

Learn To Fly Fish At Baker Acres

Justin Fischbach

Apr 11, 20243 min read

Fly Fishing Spring Creek Terrestrials

Fly Fishing Spring Creek Terrestrials

Fly Fishing Spring Creek Terrestrials

Justin Fischbach

Feb 13, 20243 min read

Fly Fishing Shenandoah Valley In The Summer; the Best Fishing Spots in Augusta County

Fly Fishing Shenandoah Valley In The Summer; the Best Fishing Spots in Augusta County

Fly Fishing Shenandoah Valley In The Summer; the Best Fishing Spots in Augusta County

Justin Fischbach

Feb 6, 20243 min read

Trout Fly Fishing Basics; Three Different Types of Fly Fishing Flies

Trout Fly Fishing Basics; Three Different Types of Fly Fishing Flies

Trout Fly Fishing Basics; Three Different Types of Fly Fishing Flies

Justin Fischbach

Feb 6, 20243 min read

Fly Fishing for Native Brook Trout in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

Fly Fishing for Native Brook Trout in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

Fly Fishing for Native Brook Trout in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

Justin Fischbach

Feb 4, 20244 min read

Middle River 2023; A Year to Remember

Middle River 2023; A Year to Remember

Middle River 2023; A Year to Remember

Justin Fischbach

Dec 31, 20233 min read

The Intriguing World of Rainbow Trout History: Origins, Cutthroat Cousins, and The Steelhead Mystery

The Intriguing World of Rainbow Trout History: Origins, Cutthroat Cousins, and The Steelhead Mystery

The Intriguing World of Rainbow Trout History: Origins, Cutthroat Cousins, and The Steelhead Mystery

For Experienced Anglers

Justin Fischbach

Nov 10, 20234 min read

Fly Fishing Basics: The Different Types of Fly Fishing Flies

Fly Fishing Basics: The Different Types of Fly Fishing Flies

Fly Fishing Basics: The Different Types of Fly Fishing Flies

Justin Fischbach

Nov 9, 20235 min read

Fly Fishing Techniques: The Bow and Arrow Cast

Fly Fishing Techniques: The Bow and Arrow Cast

Fly Fishing Techniques: The Bow and Arrow Cast

Justin Fischbach

Nov 6, 20234 min read

The Tranquil World of the Angler: The Difference Between Fly Fishing and Spin Fishing

The Tranquil World of the Angler: The Difference Between Fly Fishing and Spin Fishing

The Tranquil World of the Angler: The Difference Between Fly Fishing and Spin Fishing

Justin Fischbach

Nov 2, 20235 min read

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