Eight Weight is the independent editorial platform of Northeast Ohio Angling, featuring original articles, technical insights, and perspectives from the world of fly fishing.

St. Croix Tannic Bass

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The Bass Nut
The Bass Nut
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The Bou Craw
The Bou Craw
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Tweaking the Peanut with Russ Maddin
Tweaking the Peanut with Russ Maddin
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Three Styles of Streamers
Three Styles of Streamers
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Five Must-Have Subsurface Flies for Smallmouth Bass
Five Must-Have Subsurface Flies for Smallmouth Bass
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Fly Focus

Tying Videos
Great Lakes Ties: The Bad Hair Tube
Great Lakes Ties: The Bad Hair Tube
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Maddin's Chromatic Nut
Maddin's Chromatic Nut
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Great Lakes Ties: The Jackrabbit
Great Lakes Ties: The Jackrabbit
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Great Lakes Ties: The Dub Craw
Great Lakes Ties: The Dub Craw
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Bou Craw
Bou Craw
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Double Trouble
Double Trouble
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The Jackhammer
The Jackhammer

Jackhammer size 2 full tie

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Videos: Fly Tying

A Beginner’s Guide to Fly Lines

Originally Published by Fly Fisherman in September 2024

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Silver and Bronze
Silver and Bronze
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RIO Blog: Getting It Done
RIO Blog: Getting It Done
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Beat The Heat
Beat The Heat
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Dialed In: with Mike Schultz
Dialed In: with Mike Schultz
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Smallmouth Ecstasy
Smallmouth Ecstasy
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Tips & Tricks

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Gear Guide: St. Croix Tannic Bass
Gear Guide: St. Croix Tannic Bass
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Two Lines for Wade Fishing Smallmouth Bass
Two Lines for Wade Fishing Smallmouth Bass
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A Beginner’s Guide to Fly Lines
A Beginner’s Guide to Fly Lines
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Gear Guide