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The Scientific Fly Angler

Naturally Curious

Welcome to The Scientific Fly Angler

Naturally Curious

About The Scientific Fly Angler

Jason G. Freund

Welcome to my COVID project.

This page explores fly fishing and fly tying from an mostly - but not entirely - scientific point of view. Expect a random collection of fly tying, fish and stream ecology for the fly angler, and well, whatever I feel like posting at the time. From time to time, I will branch out from fly fishing into fisheries management and science.

This website and blog is for fun - not profit. I'm coming at you from Wisconsin's Driftless area but am hoping to interact with anglers from around the world. It is not necessarily a blog about Wisconsin but we are shaped by our experiences.

Send me an e-mail if you have question, comments, ideas for posts, etc.

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Buying Fly Tying Materials Online: What I Wish It Were Like!

Jason G. Freund

Jan 266 min read

Buying Fly Tying Materials Online: What I Wish It Were Like!

Buying materials online has never been easier or better than it is today - however, it could still be easier and better.

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Fly Fishing Equipment Warranties: What is Reasonable?

Jason G. Freund

Oct 20, 202410 min read

Fly Fishing Gear

Fly Fishing Equipment Warranties: What is Reasonable?

Your fly rod is probably warrantied. It may even be warrantied against your stupidity but should it be?

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Camp Coffee

Jason G. Freund

Jul 14, 20247 min read

Camp Coffee

This one is about camp coffee - not just a luxury but a near necessity. Lots of links to information about brewing a better, simpler cup.

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Add a Few Arrows to Your Quiver: Diversify Your Fly Fishing "Game"

Jason G. Freund

Jun 16, 20244 min read

Add a Few Arrows to Your Quiver: Diversify Your Fly Fishing "Game"

It seems that fly fishing has gotten more specialized in the last decade or so. There has never been as many options for fly rods, fly...

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North American Model of Wildlife Conservation (Fisheries too...)

Jason G. Freund

Jun 2, 20249 min read

Fisheries Management

North American Model of Wildlife Conservation (Fisheries too...)

The North American Model of Wildlife (and Fisheries) Conservation is unique and has evolved over time to be how we manage fish and game...

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Why We Fly Fish?

Jason G. Freund

Mar 24, 20246 min read

Why We Fly Fish?

Certainly there are a number of common reasons why we fly fish - but ultimately the fly angler is an optimist - the next cast is always it!

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Why Increasing Anglers is Crucial for Conservation Funding

Jason G. Freund

Dec 10, 20237 min read

Human Dimensions of Fisheries

Why Increasing Anglers is Crucial for Conservation Funding

We should want more - not fewer anglers. Hunters and anglers pay a disproportionally large share of wildlife conservation.

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That's Three Years of Posts

Jason G. Freund

Aug 20, 20232 min read

That's Three Years of Posts

I'm not done but I am also not feeling the need to put out a post a week. We will see how this thing evolves over time.

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PFOS / PFAS - Should I Be Concerned?

Jason G. Freund

Jul 16, 202310 min read

PFOS / PFAS - Should I Be Concerned?

You have heard of PFAS, but like me, I assume you know relatively little about that. I did some research to learn more so you can too.

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The Science Behind Felt Sole Bans

Jason G. Freund

Jul 9, 202310 min read

The Science Behind Felt Sole Bans

I wade into - pun intended - the debate about felt vs. rubber soled wading boots and why felt bans are happening and are likely to increase.

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The Good Old Days - Were They Really THAT Good?

Jason G. Freund

Jun 11, 20237 min read

Fisheries Management

The Good Old Days - Were They Really THAT Good?

We all tend to think that things were better "in the good old days" - but for the trout anglers, these are the good old days.

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Can Smartphones Kill Trout? (Research Article)

Jason G. Freund

May 7, 20237 min read

Catch and Release

Can Smartphones Kill Trout? (Research Article)

The article was pretty eye opening in how we can can an effect on larger trout and is, at the very least, worthy of some thought.

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Fly Fishing is a Blood Sport

Jason G. Freund

Apr 30, 20235 min read

Catch and Release

Fly Fishing is a Blood Sport

Many fly anglers have - or think they have - removed themselves from the blood part of the sport but fly fishing is a blood sport.

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Personal Best "PB" Trout

Jason G. Freund

Mar 26, 20237 min read

Unpopular Opinions

Personal Best "PB" Trout

"personal best" trout or other fish are, apparently, all the rage today - as you might imagine, the idea doesn't do much for me.

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In Praise of Winter Fishing (sort of)

Jason G. Freund

Jan 23, 20238 min read

In Praise of...

In Praise of Winter Fishing (sort of)

I do not love winter fishing - but I am glad it is an option. It is a hit or miss affair that I have not figured out, but I'll keep trying.

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TroutRoutes - Is it worth it?

Jason G. Freund

Dec 19, 202210 min read

TroutRoutes - Is it worth it?

TroutRoutes seems to have a very loyal following; I am a bit more on the fence myself. The mobile app shines but is it worth it for you?

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Fisheries Management Topics: Regulations

Jason G. Freund

Dec 12, 20229 min read

Fisheries Management Topics: Regulations

Probably one of the most discussed and maybe most poorly understood fisheries management topics is that of regulations.

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If you can catch fish in Wisconsin...

Jason G. Freund

Nov 7, 20226 min read

If you can catch fish in Wisconsin...

I heard from several other anglers that if you can catch fish in Wisconsin, you can catch them anywhere - and they were right!

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Figuring it Out: Planning a Fishing Trip

Jason G. Freund

Oct 31, 20228 min read

Figuring it Out: Planning a Fishing Trip

This post is the second of what became three posts about figuring it out. Here I tackle how to research a fishing trip.

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In Praise of Overlooked Places

Jason G. Freund

Oct 24, 20226 min read

In Praise of...

In Praise of Overlooked Places

I don't know that there is any greater point to this post but a bit of an off-season appeal to you - and to me - to think a bit differently.

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Contact

Thanks for your interest in The Scientific Fly Angler. For more information, feel free to get in touch and I will get back to you soon!

Driftless Area, WI

jason.freund4@gmail.com

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