No matter how long you’ve fished, eventually you’ll want to be a fly fishing guide. They are the cool kids on the block, the ones quoted in all the magazines, the faces in every fly fishing ad, the personalities in…
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VIDEO: The Last Best Man
Nothing stirs the emotions better than fly fishing, except for maybe fly fishing films. From hyped-up saltwater guys slinging their bugs to giant fish in skinny water, or picture-perfect rainbows delicately sipping dries off the surface, every year filmmakers get better…
VIDEO: How To Tie The Shrimp Tail Gotcha Fly
One of the most effective patterns in saltwater fly fishing is the Gotcha Shrimp, known to be deadly at catching everything in skinny water from bonefish in the Bahamas to striped bass in New England. The newest variation of the…
The Best Jobs In The Fly Fishing Industry (And How To Get One)
Meetings, phone calls, long commutes, coworkers, did I say meetings? Everyone has to work; some just have it figured out more than others. The jobs below, while they may not be as glamorous as they appear on the outside, they’re…
How To Fish Big Flies For Apex Predators Longer Than Your Leg
All we can think about at the Postfly office this month is catching a giant esox on the fly with one of the flies from Gunnar Brammer’s Signature Tyer Series box. When you take just one look at these massive…
10 Essentials For Every Beginner Fly Angler
Fly fishing is a hard sport to get into. The expensive gear, learning to cast, finding the right body of water that you can actually access without getting chased off with a rake–that all adds up to a headache. In…
How To Fly Fish In The City On Your Way To Work
Just because you’re still paying your dues and working in the big city doesn’t mean you can’t get out on the water and make a few casts. Even if you’re in the heart of the concrete jungle there are likely…
What Will You Find Inside Your May Postfly Box?
Can you feel it? It’s finally starting to feel like summer and that means it’s time to ditch your responsibilities and get on the water every chance you get. Mowing the lawn? Forget it, the grass looks better with a little…
How To Spot Fish On The Flats Every Time You Go Out
Sight fishing; oh man. Nothing gets my hands shaking more than spotting a big fish cruising in skinny water, making a cast and watching that fish chase after your fly. Whether the fish strikes or not, your knees will go weak…
What Kind Of Monster Steals Someone’s Flies?
We love gear, you love gear, everyone loves gear. That’s why a crime like this is inexcusable. What kind of monster steals someone’s gear and all of their flies? We’re so mad we couldn’t focus on anything else in the office…