When we think about fly fishing, it's not just the thrill of the catch that drives us; it's the entire experience. Recently, Lance, a seasoned fly fishing guide and video instructor, had an insightful conversation on the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast. He gave listeners a look into what he's been up to lately and where he sees himself in the near future. Here's what you should know.

I have these calculated distances so a chart that visually compares the scenarios can be created. This will make it easy for anglers to interpret the data and choose the appropriate setup for their fishing needs. What I notice in the chart is that as you increase rod length, your ability to achieve a steeper angle into the water occurs when you have a fixed butt end rod height and fixed leader length.  This is critical because the steeper of your entry point will lead to two factors.  Typically faster water penetration to achieve depth and your steeper leader angle is crossing fewer cross currents.

5 YouTube channels you should Subscribe to or binge watch.  Each one has a unique style and tons to offer if you are looking to relax or learn.

The Fly Fishing Insider Podcast hosted a truly special guest, Devin Olsen, an author, father, and competitive fly fisher from Utah. For those who missed the podcast, we have compiled a summary capturing the essence of Devin's journey from a young enthusiast to a competitive world-class angler. 

Pat has been a fishing guide since the early 1990s and co-owns Blue Quill Angler in Evergreen, Colorado. His main guiding locations are on the South Platte drainage, where he targets wild, rainbow, and brown trout, particularly in the canyon section and the Deckers area.

Phil Rowley believes you never stop learning in the world of fly fishing. Initially, the lack of resources and information on Stillwater fishing made his learning journey challenging. He heavily relied on the few available books such as 'The Gilly' and the scant literature that was available from authors like Randall Kaufmann. However, he noted that each experience, whether successful or not, became a lesson. Rowley expressed that one of the most rewarding aspects of fly fishing is the continual opportunity to learn and adapt.

The holiday season is coming up, and there are a handful of fly fishing destinations to consider.  Here are a few recommendations that I have for either couples' vacations or family vacations. When...

I put together a list of five fly fishing books that I think every angler should read. If you enjoy trout fishing and want to have more fun doing it because you have read all about the skills and techniques that are required then dive in. 

New Year is coming up and you are likely looking for a new list of books to read.  I've picked a list of some of my favorite books over the past several years and separated them by categories. The ...