by Chris Hunt - Thursday, Feb 25th, 2016
The slate-gray skies presiding over the chop of a gusty Ascension Bay told us all we’d need to know as the panga bounced and banged its way around Punta Allen and into the backcountry. We were bundled up in our jackets to fight off the morning chill that, unfortunately, hung on long into the February day in the Yucatan tropics.
by Larry L. Sebastine - Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2016
I’ve been reading more and more fly fishing articles with titles like “Topwater Tricks for Large, Sophisticated Trout” and “Top Ten Tips for Over-Sized Browns.” While stories like that may have their place with the latte-sipping, “big fish” crowd, let’s be honest. Those guys are pukes who never catch anything. Screw that. Here’s what you really need to know.
by Todd Tanner - Tuesday, Feb 23rd, 2016
Did you ever hear of the Butterfly Effect? It’s the theory that a single occurrence, no matter how small or insignificant, can change the future in ways we simply can’t anticipate. The classic example involves a butterfly that, with a mere flap of its wings, sets off a chain of events leading to a hurricane 3,000 miles away.
by Chad Shmukler - Monday, Feb 22nd, 2016
Standing amongst a crowd of dealers, media and brand folks at last year's IFTD show in Orlando, we all watched in collective disbelief as Tim Rajeff tossed line strung on an ECHO 3 weight glass rod clear across the casting pond. Mixed in with the myriad comments of praise and wonder, the quip of one onlooker stood out. "Good lord, Tim is an unbelievable caster." While eavesdropping, I nodded to myself, unable to do anything but concur.
by Chad Shmukler - Thursday, Feb 18th, 2016
For those that care about wild steelhead, the idea that hatchery-raised and wild steelhead don't mix has long been a matter of common sense. Wild steelhead are a marvel. Raised in our rivers and streams, they migrate to our oceans where they battle harsh conditions and staggering odds against survival. Those that do survive, and return to the rivers and streams where they were reared, pass on their uniquely adapted genetics to a new generation of wild steelhead.
The bright, 14-inch rainbow trout launched into the air, silhouetting itself against the June sky, mirrored in the shining surface of the stream as it fell back to the...
Given the sheer amount of less-than-reliable fly fishing information floating around on the internet, it’s not always easy for anglers to know who to trust when it comes...
Yesterday, the Biden administration rejected the “speculative” Amber Road Project that would have constructed an industrial-grade road some 210 miles into the Alaskan...
Flats fishing is an active pursuit, and the terrain isn’t always as friendly as we wish it was. And when you’re wading, it’s all about stealth and balance. Keeping your...
I teach basic fly-fishing skills at Penn State University. Most of my students have little experience fishing for wild or native trout but have spent plenty of time...
Yesterday, the Biden administration rejected the “speculative” Amber Road Project that would have constructed an industrial-grade road some 210 miles into the Alaskan...
