Fly Fishing the Black Hills of South Dakota: Wild Trout and Big Hoppers
Spearfish Creek and the Black Hills offer unstocked wild trout and giant grasshopper fishing. Here is how to approach the region, from our guest Pete of Finn Provisions.
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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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Better Strip Sets: 5 Fixes for Missed Streamer Strikes
Missing streamer strikes? Five practical fixes for a better strip set: rod tip low, constant contact, extended arms, the tarpon retrieve, and sharp hooks.
How the Fly Fishing Collaborative Builds Aquaponics Farms for Communities in Need
Bucky Buckstaber explains how the Fly Fishing Collaborative uses aquaponics farms to help orphanages and communities grow food, and how anglers can get involved.
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.
Fly Subscription Boxes Explained: Growing Freestone Fly Fishing with Peter Long
Peter Long of Freestone Fly Fishing explains how monthly fly memberships help beginners, how the boxes grew, and what a tying starter kit includes.
Tenkara Myths Busted: Why a Fixed-Line Rod Is Not Just Cane-Pole Fishing
A longtime tenkara angler explains the myths, the gear (rod, line, hackled flies) and why a beginner mindset makes you better at all fly fishing.
How to Become an Alaska Fly Fishing Guide: Lessons from Bradley Bonnett
Bradley Bonnett shares what it really takes to guide in Bristol Bay, Alaska: licensing, packing, fly tying, mental toughness and the work behind the fishing.
Where the Permit Actually Are: Five Fisheries Worth the Airfare
Five permit fisheries, one per species and region: Atlantic permit in Ascension Bay and Belize, Africanus permit found only in Oman, and Indo-Pacific permit on the Seychelles outer atolls.
Ascension Bay: What a Week on Mexico's Permit Flats Looks Like
What a week on Ascension Bay looks like: permit-first guided skiff fishing, big schools of bonefish, the late May to mid-July tarpon window, Sian Ka'an reserve rules, and how to...
Belize or Mexico: Which Flats Trip Should Be Your First?
A straight pick between Belize and Ascension Bay for a first saltwater trip, compared on species, DIY options and getting there, plus a first-hand hybrid guided-and-independent Belize trip.
Euro Nymphing Setup and Casting Tips from Team USA's Lance Egan
Competition angler Lance Egan on the rod, line, leader, and casting habits that make Euro nymphing work, and how to graduate to thinner leaders.
How to Read a River Before You Cast: A Start-to-Finish Observation Routine
Observation starts at home and never stops. A step-by-step routine for reading the weather, bugs, and water before you make your first cast.
The Chamois Trick: Clean Up Before the Long Drive Home
A simple chamois towel and a quick river rinse can make the drive home after a long day on the boat far more comfortable. Here is how I do it.
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.
Sea-Run Cutthroat on the Fly: Timing, Flies and the Setup That Works
Sea-run cutthroat are a forgotten Pacific Northwest fishery. Learn when they run, which flies to tie, and the rod, line and leader setup that lands them.
Wading Safety: How Aluminum Boot Treads Keep You Upright on Slick Rivers
Slick rocks and slate bottoms cause falls. Learn how aluminum boot treads work, what installation mistakes to avoid, and tips for safer wading.
Why Fly Boxes Rust Your Flies (and How to Fix It): Lessons from Tacky
Why waterproof fly boxes rust hooks, how silicone slots hold flies, and what the Tacky founders learned designing a box that lets flies dry out.
Whiskey Leather Works: From a Garage Workbench to a Montana Fly Fishing Brand
How a Missoula couple turned leather belts and hand-forged buckles into a respected fly fishing brand, and what small makers can learn from their story.
Islander Reels: Why a Canadian Machine Shop Builds Reels to Last a Lifetime
Islander Reels' brand manager on British Columbia machining, mirror-polished fly reels, and why one company builds fly, centerpin and mooching reels.
Inside Angling Trade Magazine: How the Fly Fishing Business Press Really Works
Angling Trade's Tim Romano on trade publishing, honest gear reviews, fly shops versus online sales, and how photography opened the door to the industry.