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1583786223638Andy Sparhawk

Andy is a Colorado kid and lifelong angler. From bluegills in area ponds to high alpine lakes of the Rocky Mountains, he's fished it all. Andy enjoys helping other anglers catch more fish and sharing his passion for the sport.

How to Choose the Best Fly Fishing Tippet: Size, Material & Brand

June 5, 2023January 26, 2023 by Andy Sparhawk
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We’ve all been there. Scanning a fly shop wall covered in dozens of spools and plastic baggies adorned with various colors and technical jargon for lines that prove so vital … Read more

Best Fly Tying Kit: 7 2023 Starter Sets Reviewed

June 5, 2023December 20, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
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Few experiences are as exhilarating as catching a fish on a fly rod. If you fly fish, you know the thrill, but one thing that takes the exuberance level even … Read more

Fly Fishing a Cicada Hatch: Essential Tips for Success

June 5, 2023November 21, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
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Every angler has a fabled hatch on their list. Here in the Rockies, we have the Mother’s Day Caddis hatch, summertime tricos on the Platte, and let’s not forget the … Read more

The Best Fly Fishing YouTube Channels: Our 12 Favorites

June 5, 2023November 9, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
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One of the great things about fly fishing is that it gets us (and little ones) off our screens and into nature. However, living in a digital world has its … Read more

Fly Fishing for Bluegill: Essential How-To Guide

June 5, 2023November 2, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
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Some of my earliest memories are of stepping through a barbed-wire fence and following my dad and brother down a dirt trail leading to a local pond to chase hungry … Read more

Best Beginner Fly Fishing Combos: 9 Top Rod & Reel Options

June 5, 2023August 8, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
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Fly fishing is an exciting pastime that combines the excitement of fishing with the opportunity to get outside and be active. For beginners, however, the specialized equipment can make learning … Read more

Best Fly Tying Books Of All Time: 15 Essential Works

June 5, 2023July 20, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
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The best fly tying books go beyond lists of materials and step-by-step instruction. Many include tying tips, etymology insights, and a strategy for fishing the flies you tie. Our list … Read more

The 25 Best Fly Fishing Books: Contemporary and Classic

June 5, 2023July 7, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
Danny Mooers Fly Fishing For Steelhead with a Single Handed Rod

We can’t always be fly fishing. No matter how hard we try. Luckily, there is always a great book about our shared pursuit in those times. The first mention of … Read more

The History of Fly Fishing: A Short Guide

June 5, 2023June 16, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
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No one knows who invented fly fishing. The history of fly fishing is as old as humankind itself. And while the distinct origins of fooling fish with an imitation meal … Read more

The Best Fiberglass Fly Rods: 9 Expert Picks Reviewed (2023)

June 5, 2023May 26, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
Fiberglass fly rods

The best fiberglass fly rods transport the angler back to a simpler time (and style of fly fishing). Fly fishing was a serene and slow endeavor before high-tech innovations in … Read more

The Cutbow Trout: A Rainbow Trout and Cutthroat Trout Hybrid

January 3, 2023May 18, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
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A cutbow trout species is a fertile hybridization of a female cutthroat trout’s eggs and bigger male rainbow trout sperm. This fish, a favorite of anglers of all types, exhibits … Read more

Best Fly Reel for Trout: Our Top 10 Picks Reviewed (2023)

June 5, 2023May 9, 2022 by Andy Sparhawk
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The best fly reel for trout is the one you don’t worry about. Plan for the worst with your other gear, but not having to second guess your reel makes … Read more

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