Why fly fish? - Why not?

Weekly post of fly fishing related columns from magazines I write for.

  • Synopsis of Go-To Flies
  • Amazon.com: Go-To Flies
  • Go-to Flies, Tony Lolli, (9781932098198) Paperback - Barnes & Noble

My first book, Go-To Flies is available online from Amazon and Barnes & Noble via the links above.

From the Barnes & Noble Synopsis:
Tony Lolli has assembled the best original patterns from working flyfishing guides around the country and the world. There are 101 flies for trout, steelhead, salmon, and many other salt-water and warm-water species. These patterns were created by pros who had to get their clients into fish under the toughest of conditions.

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November 4, 2011

Creative Roadkill

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Roll Your Own
            What fly tier doesn’t love to find roadkill, be it squirrels, woodchucks or deer? It’s out there, laying around, waiting to be picked up – and at no cost. What a country – free materials!    

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August 22, 2011

The Long & Short of It

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Short Rods
            I remember a cover photo on Fly Fisherman magazine from a billion years ago.

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August 13, 2011

Fake or Fur?

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Natural or Synthetic?
            Some unresolved arguments, not unlike a visit from a relative, seem to last for years: tastes great/less filling; boxers/briefs; Army/Navy; potāto/potǎto.

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June 12, 2011

Get Away

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Run Away From Home
            April can be the cruelest month in northern New England. Even the suicide rate goes up in the spring.

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May 31, 2011

Get In The Game

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Pre-game Preparation
            Remember how cooling it was last summer when your waders leaked? You’ll be singing soprano this spring unless you find that leak.

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May 16, 2011

Wade Right In

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History of Waders

            Who doesn’t love a sport featuring rubber pants?

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April 30, 2011

Simplify

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Little Known Facts

            Fly fishing tackle sales are slow so the tackle manufacturing industry would rather not have you know the following facts. Too bad, I say.

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