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Loop stole the show

May 16, 2013

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Fly Fishing Frenzy Loop USA

  This years Frenzy trip we had with us a handful of Loop rods and reels.  Shane Wooten allowed us to demo these fine pieces of fly fishing gear.  We spent a week in Montana fishing on the Beaverhead River, Big Hole, Madison River and a few others.  Almost the Whole trip I fished with a Loop [...]

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SDungeon dominates

May 10, 2013

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Madison River Rainbow Trout

This past week we had our annual Fly Fishing Frenzy Trip up to Montana. We fished hard and long hunting for big fish. Overall we fished streamers and had some amazing success on the Kelly Galloup SDungeon. Kelly is one of the Frenzy’s idols and we love his flies, knowledge and friendship. Every time we [...]

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This is Salmon

April 29, 2013

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***** VIDEO *****

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Therapy for the soul

April 18, 2013

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fly fishing still water

I went fishing last week and on the way home from an amazing day on the water I got to thinking how therapeutic fly fishing is for me.  I hadn’t been fishing very much over the past couple months do to how busy my work has been and with spring time here had felt a [...]

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LOOP USA 2013 Mouse Tying Contest

April 10, 2013

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taken from Loopflyusa.com check it out!! Yes that’s right! Just what you’ve been waiting for! The LOOP USA 2013 Mouse Tying Contest!!! Don’t miss your Chance to win your very own LOOP BOOSTER Rod Complete with Multi 6/9 Reel! Check out the entry form for all the rules. Entries must be received by May 15th. Download the Entry Form [...]

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HOW TO GET YOUR GIRL ON THE RIVER… {10 TIPS TO GET HER HOOKED ON FLY FISHING}

April 1, 2013

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Post take from MontanaFlyGirl.com Okay boys, listen up. This one’s for you. Ya’ll keep emailing me asking how to get your ladies to appreciate your love of fly fishing, and how to get her to love it like you do. Short answer. She may never love it. She may never appreciate your love of it. [...]

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IF4 pictures

March 31, 2013

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International fly fishing film festival

Here are a ton of pictures from the IF4 show a week ago.  It was a huge success and we raised over 2k for the Utah Stream Access Coalition.  Pictures provided by outsmartingfish.com.

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IF4 is coming

March 11, 2013

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international fly fishing film festival

This years IF4 is less than a couple weeks away.  We have a ton of stuff we are giving away.  This years event is like last years where we are donating all the profit to USAC.  We will have free stuff as well as a raffle for some bigger items.  On top of that the [...]

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Loop USA

March 9, 2013

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loop website loop gear

New site up and running!!  Loop USA has a new and improved website.  The Frenzy crew is a promoter and user of Loop Gear. We have worked with a handful of other sites and groups in testing and reviewing Loop rods and reels.  We are a full supporter and endorser of the quality of Loop.  Please check [...]

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Bring on the weekend

March 8, 2013

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Here are a couple of videos to get you excited for weekend fly fishing.  The weather for the most part is turning and the fish are getting active again.  Make us proud and get out on the water. enjoy!!

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Fly Wallets and Streamers

March 7, 2013

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fly fishing frenzy and fly wallets (1)

I wanted to post some pics of our fly wallets and streamers.  Nothing crazy with this post just need to show off the meat.  for more info on fly wallets go to www.flywallets.com.  I have also included a few pics of my old school fly wallet.                     [...]

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F3T review

February 28, 2013

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I attended the F3T this past week at the Depot in SLC.  Here is my quick review of the show. I have thought about the last three years of shows and have decided in my opinion that the show has slightly gone down hill.  First off the organizers, volunteers, and employees of the Depot are [...]

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Update from the Utah Stream Access Coalition

February 20, 2013

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Latest news from USAC. We Did it!! Legislative Update Last Friday was a win for stream access in Utah. Over 400 people showed up at the Capitol steps to support our cause. Objective number one was accomplished: HB 68 was withdrawn from consideration by the Legislature. It was your calls, your emails and letters, and [...]

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Rally at Capitol was a hit

February 18, 2013

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USAC rally at utah state capitol

Last Friday was the rally at the State Capitol opposing HB68.  We met up on the Capitol steps at 10am.  We were able to listen to representatives from USAC as well as Rep. Dixon M. Pitcher which is helping USAC draft a bill to combat HB68.  This bill I have heard will reflect language that has been adopted [...]

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Loop Gear on the Provo River

February 12, 2013

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fly fishing loop gear

This past week I was able to meet up with some good friends on the Provo River to test out some awesome LOOP gear.  It was a rowdy bunch lead by Shane Wootan, which provided all the LOOP gear.  We also had the Outsmartingfish crew Grant Bench, Nathan Leavitt and Derek Olthuis. This past few [...]

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Rally it UP!!

February 9, 2013

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Utah Stream Access Coalition

see full event details at USAC Facebook page UTAH RALLY FOR PUBLIC WATER ACCESS Salt Lake City, Utah – Utah Stream Access Coalition will be holding a Press Conference and Rally to fight the proposed House Bill68 and to support a new bill (yet to be numbered) sponsored be Rep. Dixon M. Pitcher to offer Compromise. We [...]

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USAC Update, URGENT!!

January 28, 2013

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The 2013 legislative session starts TODAY! It is URGENT that we all contact our Representatives right NOW to   OPPOSE HB68!! The assault on public stream access has already begun behind closed doors! House Bill 68 [HB68] WILL lock down Utah’s public waters to private interests. TODAY is the time to make a final stand. [...]

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