behind the scenes Behind the Scenes Unveiling the creative process from idea to ink for Due West Angler's distinctive articles on fly fishing + science + conservation
skunked The Skunk Set Me Free Getting skunked, catching nothing, was never an acceptable outcome.... until I realized different
Members only big fish 5 Tips for Landing Those Big Fish To be a true angler you need to experience the heartbreak of losing a big fish. Here's how to stack the odds in your favor so that doesn't happen...
anatomy Featured Useful Biology: What A Fish Tail Teaches Anglers We can learn clues about fish by simply understanding how tail shapes differ (Fly Fishing)
fly rod Instant Favorite: TFO Axiom II-X Fly Rod Review This fly rod has become an instant favorite, reviewing the tfo axiom 2-x fly rod
behavior Do Other Fish Know When A Fish Gets Hooked? Let's talk about the social cues a group responds to, or doesn't respond to, when a fish gets hooked.
Members only largemouth bass Featured Understanding Warmwater Lakes In warmwater fly fishing, especially bass fishing, we often just throw poppers and streamers with little emphasis on understanding the reasoning for these tactics
swim bladder Swim Bladders and Pressure Changes Let's take a closer look at how fish swim bladders might be influenced by atmospheric pressure changes (ie; storms, cold fronts)
bass The Warmwater-Saltwater Connection Local warmwater fisheries can fortify the angling skills necessary for saltwater fly fishing
Members only behavior The Dynamics of Fish Spooking Why do fish spook? Why don't fish spook? Let's investigate.
