Any kind of two-handed fishing is confusing for those of us who mostly fish with a single-handed rod. I asked the great Pete Kutzer…
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The Elusive Golden Trout, with Jessica Strickland
Jessica Strickland [38:07]is Trout Unlimited’s California Inland Trout director and is an expert on the historical and curent range…
Read MorePodcast: 14 Tips for Spring Creek Fishing, with Brant Oswald
Brant Oswald [23:20] is a veteran guide, teacher, and fly shop operator with over 40 years in the business…
Read MoreTHE GREAT AWAITS #4: Chilean Patagonia
Eduardo Barrueto was born an angler. Growing up in the small village of Balmaceda, in the eastern foothills of the Chilean Andes, he loved to fish with his father, a local schoolteacher. They would often hitchhike or take a bus to explore the region’s many . . .
Read MoreNorth American and European fly-tying cross pollination with Barry Ord Clarke
Barry Ord Clarke is one of the world’s most popular fly tiers, through his books, videos, and web site. Originally from the UK but living in Norway, Barry keeps…
Read MorePodcast: Trout, Tarpon, and Other Critters in Costa Rica, with Kevin Jackson
Did you know you can catch trout and tarpon in the same trip, along with exotic jungle species? I didn’t either, but Kevin Jackson [42:22] of Fly Fish Costa Rica shares…
Read MoreBackcast: Fishing Through Climate Change, with John Gierach
Tom is on a fishing trip this week. While away, he learned that his friend and legendary fly-fishing author John Gierach had passed away at the age of 78. In his honor, Tom asked me to post his last interview with John from May of last year and to . . .
Read MorePodcast: Is Fly Fishing Really Good for Your Mental Health? With Melissa Ceren
We keep hearing that fly fishing is good for your mental health. It gets you out in the natural world, involves problem solving, and keeps you active and moving throughout the day (unless you sit in a drift boat watching a bobber). But is it always good for . . .
Read MoreTuesday Tips: Top 4 Dry Flies for Fall
The shorter days and crisper nights of fall turn the thoughts of many fly fishers to hunting trophy trout with streamers, but that doesn’t mean you should put away the 4-weight rod, floating. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Improved Blood Knot
Over the past few years, the folks from Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, have been churning out how-to videos and a remarkable pace. In the latest, Brian Flechsig demonstrates the . . .
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