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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...
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How to Fish the Portland Hitch for Atlantic Salmon
Newfoundland guide David Hartlin breaks down the Portland hitch, the century-old wet-fly trick that turns sunk flies into explosive surface takes for Atlantic salmon.
The Mindset It Takes to Chase Every Salmonoid Species on Earth
Tad Murdoch is chasing nearly 50 salmonoid species across the globe. The real skill behind the hunt isn't casting — it's research.
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.
Fly Fishing Belize: The Ambergris Caye Guide to Bonefish, Permit, and Tarpon
Ambergris Caye fly fishing: bonefish and permit year-round, migratory tarpon April to August, the catch-and-release law, real costs and who to book with.
Fly Fishing the Río Grande, Tierra del Fuego: Sea-Run Brown Trout
The Rio Grande sea-run brown trout season runs November 1 to April 19, catch-and-release only. Costs, the permit system, and an honest take on the fishing.
Fly Fishing Baja California Sur: Roosterfish, Muertos Bay, and the Quarter-Mile Fishery
Roosterfish off the beaches and pangas of Baja California Sur. The season, the intermediate-line reason, Mexican sport-fish law and what to pack.
Your First Trip Abroad: Five That Are Hard to Get Wrong
Belize, the Bahamas, Argentina or a Montana dry run. Five first trips with short journeys and forgiving fishing, plus the line-management mistake that ruins day one.
The Bucket List, Honestly Ranked by What You Get for the Money
Eight bucket-list fly fishing trips ranked by what you get per dollar and per day away, not by sticker price. Includes the trips worth a premium.
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.
Permit on the Flats: Accuracy, the Drop, and the Eat You Have to See
Belize permit guide Damien Nurre's approach — spook them or catch them, fish the drop, and set on what you see rather than what you feel.
Tarpon on the Flats: The Cast, the Strip-Set, and the First Ninety Seconds
Capt. Joel Dickey's casting drill, his 60-20-20 leader, and the hookset — everything that decides a tarpon in the first ninety seconds.
Bonefish on the Flats: How to See the Fish Before You Cast
Nervous water, tails, and pushes — the flats skill that has to click before your casting matters. Plus the lead, the shrimp strip, and the strip-set.
The Hybrid DIY Approach That Makes a Belize Saltwater Trip Actually Work
Iguana House's Chris and Mary Alice explain why a DIY-guided hybrid approach beats five straight guided days for fishing Belize's bonefish, permit, and tarpon flats.
Munich to the Alps: A European Fly Fishing Road Trip for Marble Trout and Huchen
Why Munich is the ideal home base for a European fly fishing trip, plus licensing basics and techniques for marble trout and huchen.
Western Australia on the Fly: Chasing Blue Bastards, Tuskfish, and GTs on the Flats
Angus Line on Western Australia's wild variety of flats species, and why research, adaptability, and patience matter more than any single fly.