Only single, barbless ... flies; I needed something I could get down to that fish, and something that would appeal to him. What I wanted was a fly that looked like nat­ural food and was big enough to ...

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Come at sunrise or sunset to witness the golden stone radiance. A stroll around this wonder will unveil the Chola dynasty's magnificent engineering and spiritual sacrifice making it a must-visit stop.

We were trout fishing in Smoky Mountain National Park when we gave up on our fly rods and tried fishing live bait.

This area is considered a zero limit, catch-and-release zone where only artificial lures with barbless hooks are allowed ... San Francisco Bay and out the Golden Gate to feed along the coastline.

Use ultra-light tackle, 4-6 lb. line, and very small hooks, size 8-14. Live or prepared bait is preferred, but flies and small spinners or jigs also will catch fish (artificial lures and barbless ...