Stillwater Tactics: Phil Rowley on Depth, Patience and the Long Leader
Phil Rowley's stillwater tactics: why depth beats pattern, how the floating-line long leader builds patience and touch, and when to hang a fly.
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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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12 Best Winter Flies for Trout
The 12 best winter flies for trout, from Zebra Midges and egg patterns to tiny BWO nymphs and a slow Woolly Bugger, with tips on rigging and when to fish...
15 Fly Fishing Gifts for Beginners: What a New Angler Actually Needs
Buying for a new fly angler? These 15 beginner fly fishing gifts cover what they'll actually use: starter kits, flies, tools, a Rising net and the gift of a lesson.
15 Things Steelhead Guides Taught Us on the Fly Fishing Insider Podcast
Fifteen steelhead lessons from real Fly Fishing Insider Podcast guests, from reading a run to the dangle, each paraphrased and credited.
Why Your Leader and Line System Matters: Lessons from Bruce Chard
Bruce Chard explains why your line, leader and fly layout work as one system, and how a bonefish school can speed up your learning. Lessons from 30 years in the...
Whiskey Leatherworks: Hand-Forged Buckles and Belts Built for Anglers
A Montana leather shop that began on a garage workbench. What to look for in a quality belt, plus lessons on building a brand anglers trust.
Murray Cod, Saltwater Flats and Guiding Down Under with Josh Hutchins
Australian guide Josh Hutchins on topwater Murray cod, northern saltwater flats, strip-striking and the simple two-part leader he trusts.
Peacock Bass, Giant Trevally and Tigers: Heavy-Tackle Lessons from Jeff Currier
Jeff Currier shares how to fish peacock bass and giant trevally with heavy tackle: the rod, leader, fly and one rule about line that decides whether you land the fish.
9 Fly Fishing Gift Mistakes (and What to Buy Instead)
Rods in the wrong weight, waders in the wrong size, novelty flies: here are the nine gift mistakes anglers see most, and the safer gift to buy instead.
15 Fly Fishing Gifts for Women Who Fish
Gifts that fit and work: women's-cut waders and boots, merino layers, sun shirts and the nets and tools she'll use on every trip.
Heather Hodson on Community, Casting Practice and Welcoming New Anglers
Heather Hodson, founder of United Women on the Fly, on casting practice, mentorship, choosing welcoming guides and why community keeps anglers fishing.
Inside Angling Trade Magazine: Tim Romano on Fly Fishing Media and Photography
Angling Trade managing editor Tim Romano shares how photography led to a career covering the fly fishing industry, and the lessons he learned along the way.
18 Fly Fishing Gifts Under $50
Eighteen fly fishing gifts that open between $25 and $50: fly assortments, magnetic fly boxes, Rising tools, merino socks and camp comforts anglers use.
Inside Islander Reels: Why a Machine Shop Builds Fly Reels That Last
How a British Columbia machine shop turned precision machining into Islander fly reels built to be handed down. Lessons for choosing a reel.
15 Best Fly Fishing Books and Films to Gift
Shopping for an angler? These 15 fly fishing books and films, from Maclean and Gierach to Eastern Rises and Mending the Line, make the safest gift on the list.
How to Keep Flies Dry and Rust-Free: Lessons From the Makers of Tacky Fly Boxes
Why waterproof fly boxes can rust your hooks, and how silicone-anchored, ventilated boxes keep flies dry and in shape. Tips from the Tacky founders.
10 Best Fly Boxes and Fly Storage Picks
Crushed hackle and rusty hooks cost you money. These 10 fly boxes and fly storage picks cover trout, dry flies, streamers, the boat and the tying desk.