When Your Other Kid Is Out-Fishing Them
One kid is hooked up and the other is sitting on a rock. Here's how to fix a sibling skunking before it ends the day — without asking anyone to...
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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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Their First Mountain Stream
Moving water is the first genuinely intimidating thing you'll ask a kid to do. How to build the nerve for it without pretending there's nothing to be nervous about.
The First Fish They'll Remember Forever
You get one shot at a kid's first fish. Here's how to handle the ninety seconds around it so it becomes the story they tell for years.
Bass Are a Better First Fish Than Trout
Trout are what we love. Bass are what says yes. Why the local pond beats the blue-ribbon river for a kid's first real season of fishing.
Heat, Sun, and Long Days: Taking Kids Fishing in the Tropics
On a saltwater trip the fishing is rarely what beats a kid. Heat, sun, and boat time are. How to manage the conditions so the fishing gets a chance.
Start Them on a Spinning Rod
Handing a six-year-old a fly rod first is a decision most of us make for ourselves, not for them. Why spinning gear is often the better on-ramp — and how...
The Day You Stop Holding the Rod
There's a moment where you have to stop steering your kid's cast and let it be theirs. Here's how to know when it's coming and how to hand it over.
Let Them Chase the Snake
The day your kid stops fishing and starts flipping rocks isn't a failed trip. Here's what the research says about why that hour outside still counts — and how to...