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Author: Jo Tango

Streamer Fishing (and, Video of a Swift Rainbow)

March 31, 2015August 30, 2019 Jo Tango

When fishing streamers for trout, I use the 20% Rule and avoid throwing them at high noon. Some of that comes from Jason Randall, who wrote this great book on why and how trout feed. He believes most trout will try and eat prey that are 20% of their length or less. They know that

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Gear Review: Cheap Cleats for Wading Boots

March 30, 2015September 12, 2017 Jo Tango

I love the Reddit fly fishing sub-group. On it, I learned of a cheap way to get studs for my wading boots. Rather than pay $30+ for a set, I’m using Kold Kutter screws at a 90% discount. These are the screws put on dirt bikes for races on ice. Really. Here is a great

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Gear Review: Stomach Pump (No, Really)

March 29, 2015March 1, 2022 Jo Tango

OK, if you’re a fan of PETA, this post is not for you. As you know, I’m all about cheap and highly effective fly fishing gear. If you click on “gear review” at the right end side of the blog, you’ll see other items that I’ve found helpful. Here’s one: a fish stomach pump. I

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Landing Big Swift River Trout on Light Tippet

March 27, 2015March 1, 2022 Jo Tango

The Swift C&R area is unique: super-clear and shallow water and wily rainbows that have been hooked and released multiple times. And, some really big trout that are very leader-shy. So, there’s a challenge: how light a tippet do you use for savvy fish vs. having a big fish break off? I’ve shared previously about

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