I know what you’re thinking, “it’s the holidays, I know a fly fishing-obsessed friend, parent, sibling or significant other and I have no idea what to get them.” So, you go online to look at fly fishing equipment and you…
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5 Lessons I Learned From My First Full Year of Fly Fishing
It is crazy to think that the first time I held a fly rod was five years ago, yet this is my first full year of fly fishing from January to December. Reflecting upon my year, I know that I…
The College Angler: Holiday Gift Guide
Depending on where you are, the leaves are either starting to change color, you’re still in flip-flops or you’ve already had to shovel a foot of snow off of your car. The one redeeming quality of the late fall to…
5 Things You Learn on Your First Striper Trip
This past weekend, I left campus and drove through the foggy, creepy and winding roads of the White Mountains to meet up with Postfly’s very own Dan Zazworsky and get a shot at catching my very first striped bass. Even…
River Etiquette & Fish Karma: Why They Are So Important
Let’s talk etiquette. No matter your skill level, there are some general good-practices while on the water to improve the experience for everyone involved. Give Some Space Depending on the location and time of year, crowd size can vary from…
The College Angler: Getting Started
Going back to school is an exciting time—you’re either getting to see your friends and start a new year or you’re meeting all new people on a completely new campus. Aside from getting in the swing of things academically, the…
How to Take Fishing Pictures That People Want to See
In this day and age of Instagram fishing warriors that fill your feed with one grip n’ grin after another, it is hard to stand out from the crowd and not become just another fisherman posting pictures. If you’re looking…
5 Ways to Convince Someone to Start Fly Fishing
Believe it or not, some people have actually never fished, don’t like fishing, are wary of trying it out, or even worse… they find it more boring than watching paint dry. I know, I know, it’s hard to hear this…
5 Things You Learn on Your First False Albacore Trip
Last week I had the opportunity to head down to the South side of Cape Cod to chase False Albacore on the fly! This being my first adventure chasing these fish, I felt like I should share the lessons I…
The Dirty Dozen: 12 Flies You Need to Fish in the West
So, you’ve decided to book a trip out West to fish for some trout in the mighty Colorado River or high in the mountains of California. I heard you loved how straightforward the last Dirty Dozen article was and that…