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Fly Fishing AK Afterhours

Here's an awesome short by Jeremy Inman from his season up in Alaska showing how the guides relax on their…

8 years ago

Gear Review: Redington Butter Stick

When it comes to tossing big, bushy flies on small, tight streams, Redington's Butter Stick is undefeated. The new-age rod…

8 years ago

Cutthroat Chronicles: Gear Review – 690-4 Winston Kairos

Winston took the fly rod industry by surprise this year, releasing two new rod families less than a year after…

8 years ago

My First Experience Throwing Flies in the Surf

This summer I was blessed enough to be able to load my family (including two kids under the age of…

8 years ago

Fly Tying Tutorial: CDC Irresistible Caddis

By Dave S Materials: Hook – Daiichi 1770 Swimming Nymph Hook Size 12 Egg Sack – Veevus 10/0 Chartruse Thread…

8 years ago

In Search of Alpine Cutthroat Trout

I can never quite put my finger on it, but I always get excited when I know I will be…

8 years ago

Identity As A Fly-Fisherman

Anglers have an interesting way of communicating with each other. Between the many sects and styles, personalities and demographics, we…

8 years ago

Fly Tying Tutorial: Bluegill Foam Spider

The foam spider is my go-to pattern for bluegills. If I was limited to one fly for panfish, the chartreuse…

8 years ago

Fishing With Friends

When I think of fly fishing from a sporting standpoint, I can’t help but equate it to running. I am…

8 years ago

Fly Fishing Mission Bay

It’s summer time and the living is easy! My hometown of San Diego is the perfect summer vacation town, and…

8 years ago

The Secret Creek Conviction

As fisherfolk, we all have heard of ‘the secret spots’ in one form or another. My co-workers have spoken of…

8 years ago

Fishing With My Brother

My brother and I didn’t always get along. As with a lot of siblings I imagine when we were growing…

8 years ago