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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...
Learning to tie your own flies transforms your fly fishing in ways that surprise most anglers. Beyond the obvious benefit of saving money on flies, tying connects you to the...
Walk up to any productive trout stream with an expert angler and a beginner, and they'll see completely different water. The beginner sees a beautiful river with water flowing over...
You've got the perfect fly. The hatch is on. Fish are rising all around you. You make what feels like a good cast, achieve a decent drift, and... nothing. The...
If you want to catch the biggest trout in any water, you need to fish streamers. While dry flies and nymphs catch plenty of fish, they rarely target the true...
Euro nymphing has revolutionized fly fishing over the past decade, and for good reason—it catches significantly more fish than traditional indicator nymphing in most situations. I was skeptical at first,...
You're standing in an unfamiliar river, watching trout rise but uncertain what they're eating. You could spend an hour trying to match the exact bug you're seeing, or you could...
Standing waist-deep in a productive run, working a seam that's holding fish—this is what fly fishing is about. But if your waders are leaking, restricting movement, or making you sweat...
You've got your rod, reel, and flies—but if that's all you bring to the river, you're in for a frustrating day. The difference between a good day and a great...
Walk into any fly shop and you'll face walls of flies in every color, size, and style imaginable. Thousands of patterns promise to be "the one" that trout can't resist....
The fly fishing reel market is confusing. You'll see reels ranging from $40 to $1,200, all claiming to be essential for your success. Here's the truth after guiding for over...
I've watched hundreds of anglers lose trophy fish to knot failures that were completely preventable. A 25-inch brown takes your dry fly, makes a powerful run, and suddenly your line...
How you carry your gear on the water dramatically affects your fishing comfort, efficiency, and success. I've guided hundreds of anglers, and the most common mistake I see is inadequate...
Choosing your first fly rod can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of options ranging from $50 to $500+, how do you know which rod will actually help you catch fish without...
I still remember that sweltering August afternoon on Pennsylvania's Kettle Creek when I learned to never underestimate the humble ant pattern. The mayfly hatches had long since faded, water levels...
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the Beaverkill as I stepped into unfamiliar water for the first time. I'd driven three hours from my usual haunts on the...
Just as every car enthusiast has their preferred brand, so too does every fly fisherman hold allegiances to certain reel manufacturers. From the sturdy reliability of a Ford to the...
Emerger fishing represents the pinnacle of advanced dry fly fishing, targeting the most vulnerable stage of an insect's life cycle when trout are most likely to feed selectively. During emergence,...
The late July sun hung low over Swan Valley as I wrestled with a 22-inch cutthroat that had absolutely demolished my Parachute Hopper. The fish tore through the braided channels...
Beyond Indicators: The Direct Connection Revolution Long line naked nymphing, also known as "going naked" or "contact nymphing," represents one of the most sophisticated techniques in stillwater fly fishing. By...
There's something special about stepping into the Weber River that hits you immediately—the clarity of the water, the backdrop of the Wasatch Mountains, and the knowledge that you're fishing one...
