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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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What Fly Rod Action Actually Means: Lessons from R.L. Winston
Bamboo to fiberglass to graphite to boron: what rod materials and progressive action actually do in your hand, and how to pick the right action for your water.
Fly Fishing Smallmouth Bass on the Mississippi River
How to fly fish smallmouth bass on the Upper Mississippi: reading shallow rock and weed flats, the simple bass leader, and why the popper eat comes after the pause.
Where to Actually Catch a Grand Slam in One Day
Belize, Mexico or Cuba: five lodges where a bonefish-permit-tarpon grand slam is realistic in one day, the months each species overlaps, and why permit fills the box last.
The Best Months for Bonefish, and Why They Differ by Island
A month grid for the Bahamas, Belize, Ascension Bay and Christmas Island with the reason behind each window, plus the separate question of how far ahead to book.
What a Bahamas Bonefish Week Actually Costs, Line by Line
The nine-line cost stack for a Bahamas bonefish week, from lodge package and inter-island charter to gratuities and the flats licence, priced per fishing day.
Andros vs Abaco vs Grand Bahama: Which Island Should You Fish?
A straight head-to-head on published average bonefish size, wading versus skiff fishing and bad-weather fallback, with a clear pick for each kind of angler.
Where to Catch Bonefish in the Bahamas: Island by Island
South Andros, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Long Island and the Berry Islands compared by published average bonefish size, water type and who each island actually suits.
Strip, Strip, Pause: How to Streamer Fish for Migratory Fish
An Alaska guide on the retrieve that actually triggers migratory salmon and steelhead: pause for the cause, the flutter-and-sink eat, and why you strip set every time.
Why West Virginia Is Still the Most Underrated Trout State in the East
Native brook trout in the headwaters, musky in the big water, and the New River Gorge in between. A look at why West Virginia stays quiet and why that is...
Tarpon Leaders and the Hook Set: What a Keys Guide Actually Rigs
Captain Joel Dickey breaks down his custom tarpon leader system, the 60 percent butt section rule, bite tippet, and the hook set that actually sticks a tarpon.
Winter Steelhead: Fishing Weather Windows and Shallow Water on the Skeena
Brian Niska of Skeena Spey on timing winter steelhead to warm-weather windows, why March fish come shallow, and how to think about a wide, shallow river.
Fiberglass Fly Rods: What to Know Before You Buy One
Courtney Boice of Blue Halo on why not all fiberglass is the same, which line to pair with a glass rod, and where glass actually outfishes graphite.
Why Your Indicator Rig Fails in Pocket Water: Devin Olsen on Reading Small Water
Devin Olsen explains why a bobber rig can't drift small seams and pocket water, and the three-pass system he uses to work a run properly.
The Crazy Ivan: A Stillwater Trolling Turn That Gets Flies Eaten
John Schultz explains the Crazy Ivan, a kick boat trolling turn that changes your fly's depth and speed mid-retrieve, plus how he counts down and reads a lake.
Belize Permit on the Flats: How to Cast to a Tailing Fish
Damien Nurre on why tailing permit in southern Belize are the most catchable shot in the Caribbean, plus the leader, flies and presentation that get eaten.
How to Tie the Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
A step-by-step guide to tying the Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph — the all-around mayfly imitation that takes seconds to tie, lasts forever, and catches nearly everything.
David Mangum on Tarpon: Why Speed Beats Distance
Tarpon guide David Mangum says the cast that catches fish is not the long one — it is the fast one. Here is why delivery speed, not distance, separates anglers...
How to Fish a Streamer in High Water: Four Things That Actually Matter
High water scatters trout and makes them hungry. Here are the four adjustments — coverage, depth, contrast, and bait fish position — that turn a blown-out river into a streamer...
Fly Tying FAQ
What to buy first, what to skip, and how to get from an empty vise to flies you'll actually fish.