Marble trout (Salmo marmoratus) inhabit an extremely small range, limited to just a few rivers within the Adriatic Basin in Europe. Their scarcity makes them a coveted catch for many fly anglers, who come from all over the. . .
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Guide Profiles: Juan Mansilla (Cordoba, Argentina)
I’ve been bird hunting ever since I was a little boy, roaming the hills near Cordoba with my brothers and shooting doves with our slingshots. Those early experiences ultimately led me to begin working here at FlyWays as a loader. . .
Read More3 Tips for Fly-Fishing in Warmwater Reservoirs
This spring has been particularly cool and wet throughout much of the country, which has produced some mixed results for trout fishing, but which has been great for warmwater reservoir fishing. The extra rain has filled. . .
Read MorePro Tips: 3 Ways to Improve your Fish Photography
One of the great joys of fly fishing is looking back on quality fish caught in beautiful locations, and there is no better way to jog those memories than by browsing through photographs. But it seems like all too often, that prized photo. . .
Read MoreBrian Kraft and the Movement That Stopped the Pebble Mine
Brian Kraft first arrived in Alaska in 1988 as a wide-eyed 21-year-old from Chicago, recruited by the University of Alaska to play division 1 hockey. “I wasn’t even a fisherman when I arrived,” he told me, “but it was so wide open. . .
Read MorePro Tips: 3 Ways for Aging Hunters to Lighten their Load
If you’ve noticed that advancing age is starting to limit the location and duration of your hunts, then consider lightening your load by reducing the size of your gun and/or ammo. Carrying less weight will boost your walking. . .
Read More3 Tips for Fly-Fishing with Kids
Customers in our shop often ask how old a child needs to be before they can begin fly-fishing, and my answer is always the same: if your kid can walk on their own, they’re ready to go with you. There’s no need to try explaining. . .
Read MorePro Tips: 3 Ways Anglers Miss Fish when Trying to Save Time
Fly-fishing requires careful attention to many different details, so throughout the course of a long day or week, it can be tempting to take some shortcuts. I’m not suggesting that every angler should follow a strict regimen on the. . .
Read More3 Tips for Nymphing During Runoff
Montana river flows are at their highest in late May and early June, when runoff from the rapidly-melting snow above is strongest. While many fly anglers flock to spring creeks and tailwaters this time of year, there is still some. . .
Read MoreTop 5 Flies for Summer on Utah’s Duchesne River
There are many great trout rivers to fish in Utah, but the Duchesne drainage–flowing out from Ashley National Forest–is one of our favorites. Not only is the scenery amazing, but this beautiful river and its tributaries are teeming. . .
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