A Wet Fly Tactic to Maximize Your Time on the Water
Fishing upriver means walking back down. Christian Bacasa shares specific wet fly tactics for the walk back so the return trip produces more fish.
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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
Golden Dorado, Peacock Bass, Pacú, Bicuda and Wolf Fish Fly Fishing in the Amazon
Captain Rafael Costa guides the Iriri river in the Brazilian Amazon and talks tactics for Golden Dorado, Peacock Bass, Pacu, Bicuda and Wolf Fish.
Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Hands Warm When Winter Fishing
Winter fishing brings fewer crowds and prolific hatches. Christian Bacasa shares a few ways to keep your hands warm so the weather stops cutting days short.
John Dietsch - More than a River Runs Through It
John Dietsch, lead fly fishing consultant on A River Runs Through It, talks about his own fishing and the passions the film has overshadowed.
Simple Gear That Makes The Parking Lot More Enjoyable When Fly Fishing
Relaxation time is limited, so Christian Bacasa shares simple gear tips that make the parking lot side of a fly fishing day more enjoyable.
Carp on the Fly with Odom Wu and His Journey
Odom Wu shares how his family escaped communism to reach the USA, and why targeting carp on the fly is a freedom he is grateful to have.
Trip Report - Xcalak, Mexico - Fly Fishing for Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit
A trip report from Xcalak, Mexico for bonefish, tarpon and permit, covering how Christian Bacasa got there, what to do and what he learned.
Maintenance That Protects Your Fly Fishing Investment
Anglers spend hard-earned money on gear but skip the little maintenance jobs. Christian Bacasa covers a few ways to protect those gear investments.
Chasing Species on the Fly with a Passion for Permit
Mike Dawes, a lifetime exploratory angler and former WorldCast Anglers president, on travel, permit, and dedicating yourself to chasing one species.
Start Thinking About Fly Fishing at Night
Night fly fishing changes everything. Christian Bacasa walks through the tips he has picked up over years of fishing after dark, aimed at your odds.
The Upper Delaware and Fly Fishing with Emerger Flies
Joe Demalderis covers the Upper Delaware from the basics to deep emerger strategy, and the regional subtleties that set an angler up for success.
Netting Tips so You Don't Lose the Big Trout, Bass, Musky, etc.
"Net the fish, net it! No! We almost had it." Christian Bacasa shares ways to improve landing skills so big trout, bass and musky end up in the net.
Behind The Scene In The Fly Tying Profession
Oregon fly tier Garrett Lesko, known for his deer hair patterns, on the professional fly tying world and the relationships built behind the vise.
Simple Tips and Tricks to Go About River Cleanup
Keeping waterways clean helps fly fishing and often helps with landowners too. Christian Bacasa shares simple ways to get involved in river cleanup.
Fly Fishing For Oregon Bull Trout
Joel LaFollette, a sixth-generation Oregonian, on what Oregon offers fly anglers and how to target bull trout while preserving their presence.
Practice Tips to Get Your Cast Ready for Your Next Big Trip
Christian Bacasa gives 10 practice tips to build good, strong and accurate casts, so a planned fly fishing trip is not wasted on rusty casting.
Comparing New Zealand and Western US Fly Fishing
Felix Borenstein, founder of New Zealand's Owen River Lodge, compares fishing the Western US with the pristine waters of New Zealand, and vice versa.
Observation Tactics and Tips for Fly Fishing
Christian Bacasa breaks fly fishing observation into four stages: at home, in the parking lot, walking in, and at the water. Success starts before the cast.
Traveling from Location to Location and Fly Fishing the World
World traveler Dave McCoy has fished all kinds of species across the globe, and shares the knowledge and experience behind fly fishing location to location.
Tips When You Are Learning How to Modern or Euro Nymph
Christian Bacasa shares beginner tips for modern or euro nymphing, aimed at shortening the learning curve when you are picking the technique up.