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Sharing my Passion with Younger Generations

Why do you fly fish? Is it for the challenge? Is it for the thrill of the fight on a…

9 years ago

I Underestimated Bonefish – Part 2: The Fishing

At this point you’re all familiar with what’s going on at the lodge, the characters found around the lodge and…

9 years ago

Gear Review: Scientific Anglers Sharkwave Anadro Fly Line

If you already fly fish, you probably know how important fly line is. To me, all fly line is most…

9 years ago

I Underestimated Bonefish – Part 1: Lodge Life

There, I said it, I underestimated bonefish completely. I underestimated their power, their spookiness, and how vast their habitat can…

9 years ago

Brazil 2017: Packing and Flies

By Jesika Fry As we already know, I love to travel outside of my home state of Texas to toss…

9 years ago

Cutthroat Chronicles: Finding Fish in High Water

With the entire state of Utah seemingly on flood watch – in addition to other parts of Idaho and Wyoming…

9 years ago

Cutthroat Chronicles: My Favorite Hooks for my Favorite Flies

I grew up in a family of fly tiers. My grandfather tied commercially for 27 years, my father tied for…

9 years ago

Fly Tying Tutorial: Rabbit Strip Baitfish

Material List Hook: 5263 or desired streamer hook Thread: 3/0 or 240 Denier Veevus Body: Medium Chenille Eyes: Large Pseudo Eyes Tail…

9 years ago

Bass Habits in the Winter Season

Being from the great state of Texas, bass are everywhere, making them my main species to fish for. Texas is…

9 years ago

Guatemala Part 1 : Sails Pitch To A First Timer

Part 1 of 2: A look at what goes through the mind of an offshore newbie during the dog days…

9 years ago

Getting the Most from Winter Fly Fishing

Winter is my favorite time of year to fly fish. Spring is incredible – cutthroat runs are a beauty to…

9 years ago

Rising Tools: Utah Made Quality – Part 1 – The Ultralight Plier

Like many things in fly fishing, selecting the proper tools can be an intimidating task. However, it doesn’t have to…

9 years ago