ICAST 2012 Live Post: Lucky Bug Lures

At ICAST, you don’t see a ton of fly fishing gear.

You see even less gear that can work with both fly, and standard tackle. Lucky Bug Lures has created something to do just that.

The Lucky Bug is a straight shank, Eagle Claw hook that is set inside a small plastic body and adorned with hackle, or flash. They come in several different sizes to fit your style of fishing, and the species of fish you target.

As mentioned above, they are very versatile and can be trolled, used on spinning tackle (with a split shot or a casting bubble), or fly fished. [Read more...]

Civil Trespassing Case In Virginia Threatens All Of Us

Alleghany County, VA.- Arguments are underway in a civil trespassing case that could have wider implications than simply the State of Virginia.

North South Development, LLC are suing three anglers for fishing on a river they claim to be theirs.

The three anglers, Frank Garden, Charles Crawford, and William Coggeshall, went out to enjoy a day of kayak fishing on the Jackson river, and put their kayaks in at a public access point known as Smith Bridge. [Read more...]

The Fly Fishing Film Tour, Coming To A Town Near You

You’ve probably stored up a pile of brownie points by going to romantic comedies with your wife. You’ve sat through predictable “tear-jerkers,” and now it’s time to redeem your points.

Luckily, The Fly Fishing Film Tour may be on it’s way to a theater near you very soon. [Read more...]

This Week’s Best Of The Web

Today is the first in what will be a weekly feature on MVF. We are constantly combing the internet looking for great articles, and when we come across some, we will be sharing them with you.

We will break it down into bass fishing, fly fishing, and miscellaneous to make it easy.

Please Enjoy! [Read more...]

Project Healing Waters Chosen As Winner Of Toyota Halftime Handoff

As you know, we here at MVF love Project Healing Waters.

What they do for injured veterans is of the utmost importance, and it shows the power of something as simple as fly fishing to help make someone’s life better.

Yesterday, it was announced that PHWFF would be the recipient of the Toyota Halftime Handoff, and with that, a $10,000 award to continue doing what they are doing.

Congrats to PHWFF, and be sure to check out their site for more, and to find out how you can help.


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Toccoa River Fishing Report June 2011

Toccoa River Red Eye Bass 225x300The Toccoa River is often called Georgia’s best trout river. I don’t know if this is entirely true, but I have had some great success, and great trips on this river.

One of the things I like about this river is the diversity of the water. I have had equal success on the headwaters, and the tailwaters. I have also taken many visiting anglers to this river, and have found it a great place to teach beginners, and give more advanced anglers the shot at some big fish. [Read more...]

Small Stream Fishing On Wildcat Creek

Wildcat Creek Georgia 225x300On the recent Memorial Day Holiday, I decided to get out and do some fishing. I figured the big rivers were a bad choice—tubers, swimmers, and kayakers would be out in force. I was certainly right about that, as every bridge over a river revealed a ton of people enjoying the water.

On this holiday, as I do with most holidays, I decided I needed to get out…way out. WMA’s, or Wildlife Management Areas are typically my holiday fishing spot of choice. Most of the time, they are difficult to access, very remote, and not very well known. [Read more...]

Steven Tyler And American Idol Cause Shortages For Fly Tiers

steven tyler feathers in hair 300x248It is rare that pop culture and the world of fly fishing ever intersect, but that is exactly what is happening right now. Fly shops all over the country are having trouble keeping hackle in stock, and manufacturers are having even more trouble keeping up with the rising demand. [Read more...]

Exactly What Is Tenkara Fly Fishing?

Tenkara 300x225Lately, there has been a great deal of interest in a new form of fly fishing called Tenkara. By new of course, I mean it’s actually very old and the fly fishing mainstream is just starting to catch on.

Let’s take a look at this type of fishing, and see if we can’t discover a new facet of this fantastic sport. [Read more...]

Chattahoochee River Fishing Report: The Lower River May 2011

Chattahoochee River 300x225The lower portion of the Chattahoochee River is hot right now. I had the opportunity to fish it recently, and got some really good information to pass on.  [Read more...]

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