9 Winter Fly Fishing Mistakes (and the Fix for Each)
Starting too early, drifting too fast, fishing flies too big, stepping onto shelf ice: nine winter mistakes I see on trout water, and how to fix each one.
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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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10 Bucket-List Fly Fishing Trips to Give (or Book) for 2027
Give the trip, not another gadget: 10 bucket-list fly fishing trips for 2027, with real starting prices, seasons and how gifting a trip works.
What to Buy a Fly Fisherman: 14 Gifts for Non-Anglers
Shopping for an angler when you don't fish? These 14 fly fishing gifts need no sizing or rod matching, and they're sorted by budget from $5 up to a $159...
10 Tenkara Gifts for Simple, Small-Stream Fly Fishing
Ten tenkara gifts for small-stream anglers, from a complete Tenkara USA starter kit and kebari flies to zoom rods from Wasatch and DRAGONtail.
9 Best Fly Fishing Gloves for Winter, From Liners to Mitts
Cold hands end winter fishing days. These 9 fly fishing gloves and mitts cover casting, knots, rowing, the coldest mornings and even a trip to the flats.
15 Fly Fishing Gifts for Dad, Sorted by Budget
Fifteen fly fishing gifts for dad, sorted into four budgets, from Rising Nippas and merino socks to a Brookie Net and a Wild Water rod and reel kit he will...
12 Camp and Overland Gifts for the Road-Trip Angler
Twelve camp and overland gifts for the angler who fishes from the truck, from a tailgate table and camp light to a heated camp chair and a pack-it-out trash bag.
Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday: The FFIP Holiday Sale Gift Guide
Our Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday sale explained: 15% off the FFIP shop with HOLIDAY15, free US shipping over $100, and the best gear to buy with it.
10 Ways to Stay Warm Fly Fishing in Winter
Winter fishing is great until your toes go numb. Here are 10 ways to stay warm on a cold river, from merino layers and wader fit to mittens and a...
12 Fly Fishing Gear Upgrades Worth Asking Santa For
Twelve fly fishing gear upgrades worth putting on your holiday list, from zippered waders and a Rising net to merino layers. Circle your picks and send it to family.
12 Gifts for Fly Tyers They'll Actually Use
Shopping for someone who ties flies? These 12 fly tying gifts, from a rotary vise and full tool kit to a UV cure light and a Clouser Minnow kit, will...
15 Best Fly Fishing Gifts Under $100
Fifteen fly fishing gifts between $25 and $100 that anglers will actually use, from fly boxes and tools to warm layers, plus how to pair two gifts for free shipping.
17 Fly Fishing Stocking Stuffers Under $25
Shopping for an angler and not sure what fits in a stocking? These 17 small gifts, all under $25, are the things fly anglers lose, use up or wish they...
21 Fly Fishing Gifts for the Angler Who Has Everything
Shopping for an angler who owns it all? Twenty-one fly fishing gifts they won't buy themselves, consumables they run out of, camp upgrades and trips.
13 Wading Safety Tips Every Fly Angler Should Know
Thirteen wading safety tips for fly anglers: belts, staffs, footwork, boots and studs, felt rules, dam releases, cold water, falls and fishing alone.
Beyond the Boat: Building a Career From Fly Fishing and Guiding
Former Alaska guide and retired Fairbanks police chief Dan Hoffman on turning fly fishing skills into a second act, plus his tiered plan for getting to Alaska.
Your First Seasons as a Fly Fishing Guide: Beating the Pressure
Zach Lassek went from nervous first-year guide to confident third-year guide on a busy Utah tailwater. His lessons: course correct, stay simple and judge the day by more than fish.
How to Become a Fly Fishing Guide on a Budget
Michael Matthews guided Montana rivers while playing Division I football. His lesson for new guides: start with affordable gear and spend your money on reps.
11 Rising Fishing Nets and Tools Worth Carrying
Eleven Rising Fishing nets and tools worth carrying, from the Brookie and Lunker nets to Work pliers, Nippas and the Diamond File, with the specs that matter.
What Mark Kurlansky Taught Us About Saving Salmon
Author Mark Kurlansky traced 400 years of salmon history. His biggest lesson: stop looking for one villain and start fixing the whole system.