As the heat of summer begins to fade, and nightly temps start getting to that wonderful upper-60s range, warm water fish start getting ready for the Fall and Winter and go on the feed. No matter if you’re chasing smallies,…
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Weekend Chase: Late Summer High Country Trout
I’m a firm believer in the mantra “work hard, play harder”; and weekends are meant for getting after it, right? Right. So this weekend, I decided to set work aside, load up the truck and chase some high country trout. …
How to Maximize Your Next Group Fishing Trip
Solo fly fishing has its benefits, it can be a relaxing way to unwind and escape for a few hours, but in this writer’s opinion, the best fishing memories are made on trips with a few buddies around. Not only…
Destination Stories 001: Iceland
In a new edition to the blog we will be sharing stories from around the world from our friends and fishing travel specialists: Where Wise Men Fish. If you’re interested in booking an ultimate destination fly trip these are the…
How To Setup a Travel Fly Tying Kit
There is nothing worse than losing your last killer fly pattern to a good fish right in the middle of a long weekend fishing trip. If you’re anything like me, this probably happens regularly, but the best way to prevent…
Float Trip Dos and Donts
So you’ve been invited for a day on the water with your new boat buddies, but you’re a total float trip novice? We’ve got your back. If you’re a dedicated wading angler, jumping on a boat and taking on a…
Wade Fishing the Flats 101
Fishing the flats for any species is one of the most engaging and exciting ways to fish. Whether you’re targetting tropical species, redfish or stripers on the flats its an experience like any other. Sight fishing in the shallow waters…
5 Underrated Fish You Should Target on the Fly
Sometimes, we as fly fishers can get a little elitist when it comes to what species we chase on the fly and its time that stigma comes to an end. With the right rod and fishing style, any fish can…
3 Flies Every Skinny Water Angler Needs
Chasing trout is a personal favorite of mine. More specifically, chasing hungry trout that call the skinny water of backcountry streams home is #1 on my list. Why? Because this is where feisty trout slam flies like monster sharks.…
What’s In The Box: July 2019
Who else has been cashing in on the peak of summertime fly fishing? We’ve been beating the heat chasing striped bass on the coast and trout in the mountains. July is the best time to cool off while getting your…