Learning on the Fly
By Braxton Batey You’re on the water extra early this morning to hone your craft and catch fish. The water … Continue reading Learning on the Fly
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Embrace the Change
By Caleb Pomante Fly fishing is full of things you don’t really want to do. Changing flies, adding tippet, adding … Continue reading Embrace the Change
Canepoling Tullibee
By Andy Marks In the late 60s our parents took my brothers and me, ages 1-12, from Chicago to Minnesota … Continue reading Canepoling Tullibee
I Use To Be Normal
By John O’ Bryan I used to be a normal person, doing normal person things and going about life like … Continue reading I Use To Be Normal
The Essential Nonessentials
By Suzana Haertzen Every good fishing trip requires packing things that are essential to catching fish: fly rod, flies, waders, … Continue reading The Essential Nonessentials
Fishing an Atmospheric River
By: Andy Marks I moved lots of snow New Year’s day. I cleared the driveway with our 80 V Kobalt … Continue reading Fishing an Atmospheric River
Fishing a Hatch on Purpose
By: Andy Marks This fall I got an email from a fly shop saying, “The Fall Baetis Hatch is Coming, … Continue reading Fishing a Hatch on Purpose
Pointless
By: John O’ Bryan This is a cautionary tale about a river, a fish, and a fly. There are times … Continue reading Pointless
Tying the Perfect Fly
By: Suzana Haertzen I consider myself to be a solidly average flytier. A teacher at heart, I would grade my … Continue reading Tying the Perfect Fly
Orvis Sling Pack
By: Everett Perisits If you are on the fence about whether this pack is right for you, I hope that … Continue reading Orvis Sling Pack