By Rob Mukai When fly fishing in saltwater, there are numerous species, each with its own allure. The aerial acrobatics of tarpon, the spooky invisibility of bonefish, the freight train pull of a jack crevalle. But the one fish that seems to cause more addictive behavior in fly fisher people […]
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The amazing peaks of Banff National Park, in the Canadian province of Alberta, have a deservedly high profile and attract almost 4 million people per year, many from as far away as Europe and Asia. However, right on Banff’s eastern doorstep is Kananaskis Country, a recreational area that sees only […]
With each passing day I continue to be amazed with the destinations that I get to visit with a fly rod! I recently had a chance to take part in the Fishwest hosted trip to the Tarpon Cay Lodge which is operated by Yucatan Fly Fishing adventures. As a beginner […]
Located on the northern tip of the Yucatan peninsula, Tarpon Cay Lodge is home to amazing baby tarpon fly fishing. Each August, Fishwest hosts a group of lucky anglers to this fantastic destination. These are photos captured on our 2016 trip. For those interested in our 2017 trip to Tarpon […]
To someone who is passionate about fish, there is something that feels almost magical about holding a bull trout in your hands. Beneath those tangerine scales and white tipped fins, you get the sense of something that is truly wild and untamable, pulsing at your fingertips. For me, as a […]
“Do you see any fish?” I shook my head. My buddy Blair and I stood in the middle of a river that wound its way through a meadow, in the heart of Wyoming’s high country. “Haven’t even spooked one,” I said. “Look at the bugs coming off – the fish […]
By Dale Martens “But If You Try Sometimes You Can Get Something Smaller… Here’s a Taste of Sharking and Fishing in San Diego…” If you want to hook into something that jumps like crazy and justifies buying that 14 weight -and you don’t have a Rolling Stone-sized bank account – […]
Visiting the big waters. The famous ones. Fishing them relentlessly, pursuing their legendary fish with reckless abandon. It’s at once an adventure and a crime. It’s a crime we’re all guilty of, no matter how many protestations we make to the contrary that secluded, high mountain streams are preferable to […]
Many of us remember those long, pretty casts – the ones that catch fish on the far side of the stream. But a recent trip was memorable because I caught fish with less line outside the rod tip than I ever thought possible. What made the trip even more memorable […]
By Madison Hyde As an 18-year-old girl in the fly fishing industry there are different challenges that are faced compared to guys of all ages in the same industry. Sure it’s kinda fun to be able to out-fish/out-cast/out-talk guys when it comes to fishing knowledge, but at the same time […]
Have you ever found yourself looking for a hobby, passion or something to fill the spare time in your life? Look no further. My name is Tyler Christensen. I am 24 years old, from northern Utah and I took up the wonderful sport of fly fishing two and a half […]
Freshwater drum, also known as sheepshead, are one of the most widely distributed fish in North America. They range from northern Canada to the southern United States and are found in both warm water lakes and rivers. Although related to redfish, they are certainly overlooked as fly rod targets. With […]
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