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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
DIY fly fishing refers to heading out on a fly fishing adventure to a new or familiar location without booking guides. All the research, preparation and execution will be up to you and your assembled fly fishing crew! Now, these…
One of the best ways to beat the heat during the hottest part of the summer is with a fishing trip to your local trout stream. Before you do, there are a few things to consider, that will impact your…
“Terrestrial Patterns” are flies that imitate insects that are not normally found in the water, like grasshoppers, cicadas, beetles, ants, etc. Once these bugs fall into the water, they’re essentially helpless, struggling on the surface, making them an easy target for…
Fishing with a guide is simply the best way to learn or visit a new fishery. Whether you’re heading to wade fish on a trout stream or heading out for trophy tarpon in Florida, your guide is the key to…
Gear care is something that most of us probably struggle to keep up with it in the right amount. Your gear probably takes a decent beating every fishing season and you should be taking care of it after each trip…