How Hunters and Anglers Play a Role in Preserving Wildlife
Hunting and fishing license sales and equipment excise taxes fund the habitat work and public access anglers rely on. A conservationist explains how the system works and how to act...
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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...
Fly Fishing Insider Podcast Episodes
Bass Fishing in the Mississippi River
The upper Mississippi above the Twin Cities fishes like a big, clear trout stream that happens to hold smallmouth. A full-time guide breaks down the season, the flies and the...
The Mission to Catch All Salmonoid Species
Tad Murdock is chasing all 50 recognized salmonid species on the fly, and shares what the hunt has taught him about species identification, travel planning and technique.
Turning Guiding to a Future Career
Dan Hoffman, a former fishing guide and chief of police, explains how to turn the transferable skills of guiding into a next career, plus fishing Alaska's Bristol Bay.
Fly Fishing Journey and How He Keeps His Passion Alive
Joel Stoehr traces his path from Catskills trout to saltwater in New York City, redfish in Louisiana and tarpon in Key West, and how new water keeps the passion alive.
Trout Angler Destinations Recommended by Orvis
Seth Berger of Orvis walks through his favorite fishing destinations for trout anglers looking to expand their horizons, from Chile and Yellowstone to Belize and Iceland.
Pennsylvania Muskie Fly Fishing
Dominic Petruzzi breaks down fly fishing for muskie in Pennsylvania moving water, plus how he designs predator flies around movement, flash, silhouette and profile.
The Importance of the Captain's Position in Raft, Drift or Jet Boat
Most fishing boats are not built with the rower in mind, so captains end up on a cooler with the oars at shoulder height. Raising the seat changes visibility, leverage...
The Three Tier Approach and Simplification from a Competition Angler
Competitive fisherman Mike Komara explains how competition fly fishing works, why he fishes a single fly, and how he simplifies fly selection to fish with confidence.
Marsh Sessions and How to Start a Fly Fishing Community
Bimonthly brewery gatherings, a fall festival that drew 450 people, and nearly $4,000 raised for conservation - built with no budget, one partner and a lot of phone calls.
Catching Fish on a Difficult Fishery and a Dry Dropper Tip
The Upper Delaware holds so many bugs that trout can afford to be picky. A guide explains the presentations that work there, and a dry-dropper rig built to fish the...
Belize, Argentina, etc, Why They Don't Have to be Once In A Lifetime
A DIY week in Belize with a golf cart and Google Maps, and six days of topwater golden dorado from a river cruiser in Argentina - neither one a once-in-a-lifetime...
Bamboo Rods and Where it All Started
PJ Dufour, a bamboo rod builder and handcrafted net maker, explains how heirloom bamboo fly rods are built step by step and why they still matter to anglers today.
All About Tenkara, It's Misconceptions and Having a Beginner Mindset
Jason Klass breaks down Tenkara, the telescopic, line-only method of fly fishing, dispelling its misconceptions and covering rod build, flex, lengths and line setup.
Dry Fly Fishing with a Short Leader on Spring Creeks
A Pennsylvania outfitter breaks down why a 7-foot leader beats a 9-foot one on spring creeks, how to read a rise form, and where to land a dry fly on...
Alaska Dry Fly Season and Not Moving as an Angler
Alaska's big rainbows are almost never caught on a dry fly. A lodge owner walks through the real season, from spring streamers to fall lake-run fish, and what the trip...
Michigan Fly Fishing for Smallies and Pike
A Grand Rapids guide explains why river smallmouth live in slow water, how to fish a log jam corner with a diver, and which line and rod weight to carry...
Fly Fishing the White River Water System in the Summer
An Arkansas guide explains how eight feet of dam-driven water change moves every lie on the White River, when the caddis and sulfur windows hit, and why you set the...
Midlife Opportunity to Become a Fly Fishing Guide
Mike Pease covers the lob cast and set, leading the drift for nymph fishing, and his advice for anglers starting a guiding career later in life.
Hybrid or DIY Fly Fishing and How to Organize for Your Next Trip
Mary Alice and Chris of Iguana House Belize cover what goes into organizing a saltwater fly fishing trip, from logistics and expectations to casting tips.