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12/20/00 - Last Minute Gift Ideas
What do I buy my fly angling better half or friend? Here's some last minute ideas!

12/07/00 - The UNI Swap
This fly swap featured some great flies, once again, and the participants enjoyed the added bonus of UNI Threads sponsoring it - all received a nice package including several fly tying spools of thread, yarn, and more..

11/29/00 - Fishing The North Ram River
To Frank Wood, this river means one thing to him - he can breathe again. One of Frank's favorite Alberta, Canada streams, with some wonderful fishing available.

11/23/00 - Na-Na-Na-Na-Naaaa
As many northern fly anglers are suffering from flyfishing withdrawal, Doc Knoll comes along and struts like a rooster about the great winter fishing in Yellowstone.

11/15/00 - Saving Doomed Fish
Every year in Alberta, Trout Unlimited and volunteers save thousands of fish doomed to perish because of government water policies. This year, hundreds participated.

11/05/00 - Flyfishing Stress Disorder
Each year, thousands of fly anglers are plagued with this 'condition'. With elections going on on both sides of the border, maybe we can lobby for some financial medical aid.

11/01/00 - Build Your Next Rod
Have you ever thought about building your own custom fishing rod, but wished you could learn how to do it right with some professional guidance? The Custom Rod Builders Guild has something for you!

10/27/00 - A Pumpkin Story
Throughout the history of fly tying, the subject of the "right" colour has stimulated much debate. Is the reported success of a particular pattern due to the precise colour?

10/17/00 - Fishing With The Crocs
A hillarious story of adventure from one of our visitors that lives and fishes 'down under'. If you need a great laugh, be sure to read this one!

10/02/00 - Stinky Guides And Float Trips
Should this fly fishing guide get paid? Choosing a good guide is tougher than it appears. Doc Knoll recounts this vacationer's experience at Yellowstone.

09/15/00 - Aussie Flyfishing - Sport of Olympic Proportions
It may not be an olympic sport, but in some parts of Australia, its intense, exciting, and if you don't follow the rules, you could be dead!

09/06/00 - It Glows In The Dark
In the future, 'flash your fly' might take on an interesting meaning with strange looks from those non fly fishing friends.

09/05/00 - It's Fly Swap Time Again!
Announcing the third About fly swap, this time sponsored by Uni Products.

08/14/00 - To Teach A Kid..
Doc Knoll writes about his satisfying experience providing guidance to a frustrated beginner and provides his advice to ensure a passion for flyfishing.

08/02/00 - Cat's Whiskers & Skinny Dippers
My sons and I went camping and flyfishing on the Burnt River. There were lots of smallmouth bass about, and a few skinny dippers as well. This fly worked great for us!

07/25/00 - 25 Years of Stream Restoration
Trout Unlimited is celebrating 25 years of their 'Embrace A Stream' program. This year, a large donation made it possible to provide funds to extra projects.

07/21/00 - Killing Fish In Canada
Last year, the controversy was in the US over the Cherry Creek project. This year, Canadian trout could die under the proposal of officials.

07/20/00 - Sage Disses Cane Craftsmen
In a Sage marketing video, a rod designer seems to be comparing their graphite rods with those built by cane rod builders. Is the comparison fair?

07/08/00 - New Flyfishing Magazine Hits The 'Net
The Western Flyfisher wants to be the Internet magazine that revolutionizes the way fly anglers receive and view their flyfishing publications. Will they be successful?

07/01/00 - The Second Fly Swap
Looking for some new fly patterns? Take a look at the latest swap's flies! Some nice nymphs, streamers, and more.

07/01/00 - New Rod Choices For Fly Anglers
Miss the old fibreglass rods? Perhaps a 6 piece travel model would interest you. How about a new rod that contains a Titanium tube attached? Maybe a Spey rod is what you are looking for. New products introduced by Lamiglas this month.

06/25/00 - Heidi Land - Montana/Wyoming
Visions of flowering mountain meadows and crystal clear mountain streams with some great flyfishing mixed in. Doc Knoll recommends a visit to this area at least once in your life!

06/13/00 - National Fishing Week - Keep It Contagious
National Fishing Week is over, but we can continue in its spirit and help to make the joy of flyfishing contagious.

06/09/00 - National Fishing Week - Join A Club
Flyfishing clubs abound on the local, national, and international levels. Why not consider joining one this year as you mark National Fishing Week?

06/08/00 - Atlantic Salmon In Major Decline
Atlantic Salmon runs have decreased in the past year, according to The Altantic Salmon Federation. If you have ever dreamed of fishing for this legendary fish, you might want to help out if you ever want your dream to come true.

06/07/00 - National Fishing Week - Take A Kid Flyfishing
Children are probably, in some ways, easier to teach than many adult males. Why not take advantage of this week and take a kid out flyfishing this time around?

06/06/00 - National Fishing Week - Women Included
Take advantage of National Fishing Week and go out on a flyfishing date!

06/05/00 - National Fishing Week
This week is National Fishing Week and across the U.S., there are a number of events and activities planned to celebrate.

05/28/00 - "I'm Hooked For Life, Dad!"
My experience teaching my eldest son how to flyfish, and the great time we spent together on a couple of rivers in Southern Ontario. Find out which fly was productive for us.

05/20/00 - The Truth About Hoppers
Want to really catch more fish with hoppers? Here's the low down on proper selection, from Doc Knoll.

05/07/00 - Fumbling With A Flyrod
This hillarious book will entertain and educate you all at the same time! Take a look at why I recommend this book as great reading.

04/30/00 - Line Breakers At Heartbreak Hole
The last Saturday of April is Opening Day where I live. What an awesome time as big 'bows broke lines and stayed under the biggest log jam within 40 miles.

04/23/00 - Lost: One Fly Box
Did you ever wonder who owned whatever it was you just picked up? Doc writes about his serendipitous find.

04/12/00 - Spring Fever - Flyfishing & Romance
It's spring fever time for both flyfishers and romantics. Did you know that the two can go together? Take a look how and then participate in our flyfishing poetry project!

04/02/00 - The Truth About Feathers & Other Things
According to Doc Knoll, some folks just don't know what they are talking about!

03/22/00 - Not Quite Swandiving, But Almost
Another great time while on a fishing trip.

03/15/00 - Beyond Flyfishing
There are often unexpected delights when out flyfishing. Here is one of my favorite memories.

03/05/00 - Second About.com Fly Swap
Due to popular demand, here are details of the second swap.

03/02/00 - D.J.'s Flies
If you're concerned about the way your flies look, read this article about a young lad who tied his own and caught fish. By Doc Knoll

02/27/00 - Standing On The Tables
Images from the Custom Rod Builders Guild Conclave are here.

02/22/00 - The Guild Gets Going
The Custom Rod Builders Guild Conclave was awesome!

02/05/00 - Last Call For Rod Guild Conclave
The conclave weekend is approaching fast. If you build rods, or want to learn, be there!

02/01/00 - The First Fly Swap Results
Take a look at the great flies that were traded in our recent fly swap.

01/23/00 - Wolves & A Chicken Rancher
What's the truth about Yellowstone's wolves?

01/13/00 - Talking 'Bout Books
Book collecter and dealer Patrick Ayres offers his advice on what to look for.

01/04/00 - Lake Fly Fishing
A review of this instructional CD from Bob Sheedy.

01/04/00 - New Year's Resolutions
Get out of your comfort zones! Resolve to learn different flyfishing methods this year.

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The Doc's Rx: Thoughts of a Chicken Rancher. Doc tells it like it is.    The Doc's Rx