What’s your favorite thing about fly fishing? Is it the thrill of the chase? Or maybe it’s the constant sound of water flowing or lapping against the rocks as you cast to another riser? Or even still, maybe it’s the…
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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…
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…
Why You Need to Plan a DIY Fly Fishing Adventure
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…
Streamer Fishing 101 With Postfly Ambassador Ryan Luczkowiak
Postfly Ambassador Ryan Luczowiak is all about fresh water streamer fishing. While it may not be for everyone, stripping a “piece of meat” through the water and watched a big hungry trout inhale it, is a thing of beauty. Ryan…
Where to Find Trout During the Summer Heat
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…
5 Saltwater Flies Anyone Can Learn to Tie
As the dog days of summer get into full swing, hot summer days and nights are a great opportunity to take out that old vise and tying tools and start getting creative. With trout streams getting a smidge too warm…
How to Catch Big Trout On Terrestrial Flies
“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…
How to Maximize Your Next Guided Fishing Trip
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…
How to Extend the Life of Your Fly Fishing Gear
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…