You’ve thought about it long enough…here are you 5 reasons to start fly fishing TODAY! It’s an opportunity to challenge yourself Fly fishing takes some patience and practice. From learning new knots to reading the water to honing your casting…
If you’ve ever spent a night binging fly fishing videos on YouTube, you probably came across at least a couple with people on bikes chasing fish. And if you didn’t, well, just know: it’s totally a thing. Every fall, we…
Once I became hooked on flyfishing, it wasn’t long before I was attempting to amass a collection of rods that spanned all weights I thought I’d need for both trout and bass fishing. While perusing a flea market, I came…
Once you get to the river it’s not always apparent what the fish are eating. Sometimes it takes a bit of sleuthing. You can always ask your friendly local fly shop employee – that’s a given, but if you don’t…
Summer is in full-swing. Bugs flying, fish rising and a weekend in the mountains is how we get our kicks when the conditions are just right. Those high country streams hold browns, ‘bows and the ever-enticing cutthroat. Of course, chasing…
There’s something really special about this time of year. The weather is warming up, the water is warming up and the fish are getting hungrier by the hour (or so it seems). Getting outside is satisfying, but chasing fish (and…
I totally get that landing fish – or even sighting fish – isn’t always the primary goal for a day on the water. Sometimes, it’s just shaking off the grey season or sipping your favorite drink with your buddies. But,…
After chasing fish all over the Western Hemisphere for well over a decade, I’ve learned a thing or two about being prepared. Whether it’s an unexpected opening in the weather or last-minute migration-triggering conditions, preparedness is key. Here are some…
If we had to drive 2,000 miles across the country, straight into a heat wave, during a global pandemic, you better believe we were taking our fishing gear. Driving from Colorado to Pennsylvania, you cross several major rivers – the…
I have hiked to my fair share of high country creeks and along blue blaze trails to forgotten fishy warm water ponds. If you’re looking to experience another side of fly fishing, find the closest national forest or local park…