I loaded up the car and headed north; it wasn’t the first time, but something felt inaugural about it. The cloud cover game was strong, but it was a welcome contrast to the blue skies and sunshine-filled days I so…
Weekend Chase: Seasonality
Fly Fishing
How to Prepare for an Off-The-Grid Fishing Adventure
Many times, the best places to find peace and big, beautiful fish, is to go to places that may not have cell service and typically are pretty remote. But whether you’re a few miles offshore in the ocean, or 5…
5 Catch and Release Tactics for Fly Anglers
Some of us harvest fish, some of us release, and some of us do a little bit of both depending on species and whether or not we have dinner plans. But now that the inaugural Endless Summer Tourney has kicked…
What’s in the Box: August 2019
This month’s boxes are coming in just in time for everyone participating in our nation-wide Endless Summer Fly Fishing Tournament, to take this month’s gear and put it to use to climb the leaderboard! Regardless of that, this month’s boxes…
5 Trout Flies to Try When You Fish a River for the First Time
Every season, we endeavor to bust out of our comfort zone and fish new water every other time we head out to fish. Exploring new water can be one of the most rewarding aspects of fly fishing, not just because…
Fly Retrieves Every Angler Should Know
Fly retrieve is something that should always be on your mind when you’re fly fishing. A “retrieve” refers to the method in which you move the fly in or on the water. Most of us are familiar with the basic…
5 Warm-Water Flies Anyone Can Tie
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,…
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…