You know you have a fishing problem when you schedule a knee surgery around your fishing schedule! I’ve been trying to see how long I can go catching at least one fish a month. When I tore my meniscus earlier this year I postponed the surgery . . .
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Pro Tips: How to Get a Great Photo and Still Take Care of the Fish
Since most of us practice catch-and-release with wild fish, one might argue that the most important part of a fishing trip–other than actually catching something–is the photograph. And it ensures my wife believes that I actually catch something, . . .
Read MoreCheck Out the Winners of the 2018 “20 Days in September” Photo Contest
his year’s “20 Days in September” Photo Contest represented another gigantic leap forward, generating more than 2,500 great photos from anglers around the world. (Although anglers outside the U.S. aren’t eligible for the prizes, many took the . . .
Read MorePhotos: How Do You Know She’s “The One”?
During our engagement, my wife and I discovered our mutual love for fly fishing. It was the perfect way for us to spend our weekends, doing what we love: being active and spending time out in nature. We live in Clemson, South Carolina, and usually . . .
Read More“20 Days in September”: How Did You Do?
The end of September always comes too soon, now that I devote so much of the month to time on the water. Good weather was a boon for those of us in the Northeast, and I managed to get out on twenty-four of the thirty days. The highlight was . . .
Read MoreVote for the Winners in Our 2019 “20 Days in September” Contest—and Maybe Win Something for Yourself!
Starting on the first day of September, many of you committed to trying to get on the water at least 20 times during the next 30 days. As an added incentive–although you probably didn’t need one–we launched our fifth annual “20 Days in September” . . .
Read MoreFish Facts: Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
The author with a beautiful 22-pound Atlantic caught in June from Norway’s Gaula River.
Photo by Sandy Hays
For many anglers, the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is the ultimate fly-rod quarry because of the rich history and culture that goes along with pursuing these elusive fish: from the famed. . .
Read MorePhotos and Story: 50/50 on the Water at Lee’s Ferry
The first thing my friend Michael and I are often asked by friends and strangers is, “How do you convince your wives to come on these fly fishing trips with you?” Our answer is easy: Holly and Courtney are anglers. When we introduced them to the . . .
Read MorePhotos: Week Three of Our “20 September Days” Contest
It’s Day 23 of our “20 September Days” Photo Contest, which means that we have exactly a week left in our challenge. I’m in good shape and should hit the 20-day mark today; how about you? I’m looking forward to finishing the month in far northern . . .
Read MorePhotos: Week Two of Our “20 September Days” Contest
It’s Day 16 of our “20 September Days” Photo Contest, which means that we are more than halfway through our challenge. I’ve missed just two days so far; how about you? It’s still not too late for you to get in on the action. You don’t need to hit 20 days to . . .
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