How to Start a Fly Fishing Community: Lessons From Marsh Sessions in Northeast Florida
How Marsh Sessions grew from a brewery tying night into a 450-person Florida fly fishing festival, plus a playbook for starting a fishing community of your own.
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Alaska Will Change Forever: Go Now
Alaska, a land renowned for its wild, untouched landscapes and abundant wildlife, offers some of the most spectacular fly fishing experiences in the world. But with increasing popularity and looming...
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Why Fly Anglers Should Care About Hunting Policy (and How to Make Your Voice Count)
Hunters and anglers fund conservation together. How the user-pay model works, why policy fights spread state to state, and how to contact the right decision makers.
Colorado Guide Colton McLaren: Triple Nymph Rigs, Mysis Tailwaters, and Wading Big Freestones
Colorado guide Colton McLaren on triple nymph rigs, fishing Mysis shrimp tailwaters like the Blue River, and how to wade a big freestone like the Upper Colorado.
Planning an Alaska Fly-Out Trip: Silvers, Rainbows, and Timing
Live from an Alaska lodge: when to book for sockeye, silvers, and big rainbows, how fly-outs work, and the steak-and-eggs rig for trout behind spawners.
Striped Marlin on the Fly in Magdalena Bay, Baja
Joseph Zaragoza of Salt Junkies Inc on fly fishing striped marlin at Mag Bay: bait balls vs. teasing, 12-weight rigs, shock leaders, and fast strips.
Smallmouth Bass on the Fly: Fish Depth, Not Patterns
Wisconsin guide Joe Davies breaks down smallmouth on the fly: fish depth before pattern, work structure, and rig a short, stout leader for big river bass.
Sage ESN 4wt 10ft Review: A European Nymphing Rod Built on KonneticHD
Hands-on Sage ESN 4100-4 review: a 10 ft 4wt European nymphing rod with KonneticHD graphite, soft-tip tippet protection, and real backbone for bigger trout.
Simms Dry Creek Z Hip Pack Review: A Waterproof, Submersible Hip Pack for Fly Fishing
Hands-on Simms Dry Creek Z Hip Pack review: TRU Zip waterproof zipper, 420D TPU-coated nylon, net-ready strap, and how it scores for fly fishing.
Lid Rig Mag Box Pro Review: A Magnetic Streamer Box Built for the Boat
Hands-on Lid Rig Mag Box Pro review: how its magnetic inserts and swappable fly docks hold flies, verified specs, scorecard, and who should buy it.
Black Diamond Solution 1.0 Hoody Review: Synthetic Insulation That Keeps Working When Wet
Black Diamond Solution 1.0 Hoody reviewed for fly fishing: PrimaLoft Gold Cross Core, stretch side panels, and why synthetic insulation beats down when wet.
Pelican Elite Cooler Review: A Rotomolded Cooler That Rides on the Raft
Hands-on Pelican Elite cooler review for anglers and overlanders: how rotomolding and foam insulation work, what the maker claims, and how it rides a raft.
Filson Dry Sling Pack Review: A 20-Liter Waterproof Sling for the Boat and the Bank
Filson Dry Sling Pack review: 20-liter specs, RF-welded TPU nylon and TIZIP zipper engineering, plus a scorecard, FAQ and who should buy this sling.
Jackery SolarSaga Solar Panels Review: Folding Panels for Fishing Camp
Hands-on Jackery SolarSaga solar panel review: monocrystalline cell efficiency, panel angle, MPPT charging and how they refill a camp power station.
Arc'teryx GORE-TEX Shell Jacket Review: Storm Protection for Wet, Windy Days on the Water
Arc'teryx GORE-TEX shell jacket reviewed for fly fishing: how the membrane works, WaterTight zippers, StormHood design, and how the Beta family compares.
Rising Brookie Net Review: A Light, Modular Aluminum Landing Net
Hands-on Rising Brookie Net review: 6000 series aluminum, hard-anodized Cobbletech handle, rubber bag and modular design explained for trout anglers.
Jackery Explorer Portable Power Station Review: Quiet Power at Fishing Camp
Hands-on Jackery Explorer power station review: LiFePO4 vs NMC batteries, watt-hours vs watts, pure sine wave output and solar charging at fishing camp.
Lid Rig Nippers Review: The Magnetic Hat-Brim Nipper
Hands-on Lid Rig nippers review: how the magnetic, hinge-free nipper rides on your hat brim, the engineering behind it, and what changed in the 3.0.
River Rat Pro Series Raft Review: A 12-Foot, 58-Inch-Wide Fishing Raft Built in Utah
River Rat Pro Series raft review: a 12 ft x 58 in Utah-built fishing raft with a 6 in drop-stitch floor, 1.5 in T6 aluminum frame and Class III rating.
Camp Chef Sherpa Table & Organizer Review: A Camp Kitchen That Packs Down
Hands-on Camp Chef Sherpa Table & Organizer review: aluminum folding top, sliding legs and four removable bags, plus how it works on a raft or in camp.
What Makes a Great Fly Reel? Lessons from Nautilus Founder Kristen Mustad
Nautilus founder Kristen Mustad on what separates a great fly reel: drag heat, sealed bearings, tested finishes, and how to pick a reel you can trust.