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Whether youre looking for an affordable option or a net built for trophy pike, these are the models wed confidently recommend

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Exterior and interior compression straps will come in handy for reducing its bulk when youre travelling light, and, despite its relatively compact size, there are still all the added extras I love, including plenty of pockets, an elasticated flight cover, and external hooks for securing items such as water bottles

Nobody was out walking their dog today, so we werent getting those weird looks from people who think anglers standing knee deep in freezing water are nutters

With a fully foam body and created with just the right amount of segmentation, this fly looks very close to a living salmonfly but it also rides high