If you’re looking to hire a fly fishing and light tackle guide who knows the ins and outs of Boston Harbor, Captain Josh Farkes of Light N Fly is your go-to guy. Josh was born and raised in Boston and,…
Guide Talk: Light N’ Fly
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An Interview with James Prosek
James Prosek is arguably the foremost naturalist of the modern era. His work has inspired countless anglers, conservationists, and outdoorsmen & women. Many readers may be most familiar with Prosek from his organization, World Trout which was founded in 2003 in…
PROVO BROS: Steelhead & Spines II
I started working in the outdoor industry several years ago out of a love for backcountry skiing and fly fishing, inspired largely by friends who were guides and my own experience living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Typical east-coast-kid-watches-too-many-TGR-movies-and-moves-west scenario, not…
Should I Take My Girlfriend Fishing?
The question of whether or not to bring your significant other out on the water, or into the field with you, is one that we have all debated from time to time. I am lucky to have a girlfriend whose love…
DIY Bonefishing: 7 Things You Need to Know
Angler: Peter Lawson-Johnston, Lowcountry Vibez Charters Charleston, SC A lot of things come to mind when people talk about chasing bonefish on the fly. Along with the images of endless flats, turquoise water, and glimmering tails, come the slightly less exciting and…
Guide Talk: Ipswich Bay Angling
Captain Mike Hart is the owner, operator, and chief Striped Bass expert at Ipswich Bay Angling in Rowley, MA. Not only does Captain Mike know our local waters on the North Shore like the back of his hand, but he…
Questions You Should Be Asking Your Fly Guide
Postfly ambassador and fly fishing guide Stephanie Winter grew up spending her summers in southwestern Montana. She now guides for the Big Hole Lodge in Montana during the summer and teaches snowboarding in Killington, VT in the winter. Check out…
How To Start Catching More Fish From Your Boat
Recently we told you “How To Make Fly Fishing Without A Boat Worth The Wade,” because the majority of what we do around here, and what many of our Tribe Members do, is fish on foot. That doesn’t mean we’re not totally…
Life After Some A#%Hole Steals All Your Flies And Gear
It takes time to gather up the right selection of gear that you can depend on. That gear not only becomes a tool that you use on the water every single time, but it eventually becomes a part of your personality. I…
Back To School: Make Your College The Fishiest In The U.S. of A
Guest blog post written by 5 Rivers Coordinator, Andrew Loffredo: Are you one of the millions of college students heading back to school this fall? If so, I’m sure you have packed all the essentials: pens, paper, beer (if you’re of…