I totally get that landing fish – or even sighting fish – isn’t always the primary goal for a day on the water. Sometimes, it’s just shaking off the grey season or sipping your favorite drink with your buddies. But,…
Author: Ryan Scavo
Tippet Talk: Tippet vs Leader
Each and every Postfly subscription box is equipped with the tools you need to chase and land fish: the gear, the flies – and YES! – the leader. OK, what’s Leader? Leader is the material that connects a fly to…
Chasing the Late-Winter Stoke
It’s been a long winter. Major freezes, epic blizzards, impenetrable ice shelves…the list seems never-ending. If your fishing stoke is down to the embers, grab some kindling and let’s get it ripping! If you’re feeling that when-will-spring-get-here blues, here are…
6 Ways to Upgrade Your Kit This Holiday Season
Winter is here and the holiday season is in full swing! What better time than now to start upgrading your fishing kit? Toss that old, busted gear aside, check out these tips and add some fresh gear to your holiday…
How to Prepare for a Successful Spontaneous Fishing Trip
After chasing fish all over the Western Hemisphere for well over a decade, I’ve learned a thing or two about being prepared. Whether it’s an unexpected opening in the weather or last-minute migration-triggering conditions, preparedness is key. Here are some…
5 Tips for Fishing During COVID
We have endured the mandatory shutdowns, self-quarantining and a slew of unanticipated challenges of a global pandemic for a few months now. Since it seems the likelihood of this thing disappearing any time soon is rather slim, I think I…
Weekend Chase: Pennsylvania Waters
If we had to drive 2,000 miles across the country, straight into a heat wave, during a global pandemic, you better believe we were taking our fishing gear. Driving from Colorado to Pennsylvania, you cross several major rivers – the…
Take a Hike to Land More Fish
I have hiked to my fair share of high country creeks and along blue blaze trails to forgotten fishy warm water ponds. If you’re looking to experience another side of fly fishing, find the closest national forest or local park…
Five Rad Gifts for the Rad Dad in Your Life
Are you looking for some great Father’s Day gift ideas for that special water-loving, fish-chasing, beverage-indulging dad in your life? Whether he’s a daily fisherman or hits the river or family lake with the kiddos on the weekend, this gifts…
4 Low-Key Bucket List Species
So you’re tired of chasing the same old fish in the local hole and you’re ready to up your fly fishing game? Perfect, we’ve got you covered. Knowing where to go, when to go, and how to fish a certain…