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Shocking the System

Experienced anglers know that insect activity controls trout feeding activity. And they know, too, that weather plays a vital role in controlling insect activity.
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John Juracek
June 22, 2026
Two fly anglers on a western river caught in a giant rainstorm. They are putting on rain jackets.

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