The Latest News from the Bench

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Skip Morris Bass Flies

Skip Morris bass flies...these highly effective patterns are trusted by bluegill and largemouth-bass fanatics across North America. Designed by master fly tier and author, Skip Morris.

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Seasons for Trout

Seasons for Trout. This fly fishing book teaches you all about the insects trout eat, and how to use that knowledge to improve your fishing. Written by three master anglers and friends, Rick Hafele, Dave Hughes, and Skip Morris.

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Neah Bay: Fly Fishing for Salmon in Washington State

Fly fishing authority Skip Morris takes you to Neah Bay, Washington to fly fish for salmon in the ocean.

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Morris on Tying Flies

Morris on Tying Flies is a tier's adventure with celebrity fly-fishing author Skip Morris, teaching you seventy-four great flies for trout, bass, pan fishes, saltwater species, steelhead and Atlantic salmon.

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