The Moonshine Journal — Winter Fishing

5 U.S. States for Incredible Wintertime Fly Fishing

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5 U.S. States for Incredible Wintertime Fly Fishing

Act quickly before those winter blues set in and plan a trip to one of these prime winter fly-fishing destinations.

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Moonshine Rod Co.'s Ultimate Fly Fishing Gift Guide

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Moonshine Rod Co.'s Ultimate Fly Fishing Gift Guide

We know the scenario. The holidays are quickly approaching, maybe even an important birthday, and you have no idea what to get the angler in your life. Maybe you’re not an angler yourself and the idea of buying the perfect fly fishing gift is a little daunting or it seems like that special someone has everything under the sun.  Well, we’re here to make your shopping experience just a little bit easier. For our ultimate fly fishing gift guide, we’ve decided to break it down by category, separating anglers into different groups and picking out the perfect fly fishing gift...

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What to Wear Under Waders: A Guide For Every Season and Situation

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What to Wear Under Waders: A Guide For Every Season and Situation

Curious about how to be comfortable when you’re out on the river for hours on end? 

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Field Guide: Chasing Early-Season Smallmouth

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Field Guide: Chasing Early-Season Smallmouth

In our Field Guide series, we’re offering quick tips you can use on the water to catch more fish on the fly, species-by-species. In this edition: The cure for cold-weather blues. Around late winter and early spring, all of us tend to get the itch. We’ve been cramped inside for far too long, you can only tie so many flies, and it’s time to hit the water whether the fish are ready or not. But, there is a bit of hope and it comes in the form of spring smallmouth season. These green torpedoes are legendary targets with a fly...

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Essential Flies for Winter Tying with Tim Cammisa

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Essential Flies for Winter Tying with Tim Cammisa

In a recent article, we made an argument for winter fishing. As temperatures begin to drop, new opportunities arise for anglers that you may not have considered in the past. Winter, however, is also prime time for fly tying.

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