First published in Rod and Reel: 2/15/1985Roadkill StreamersOf the 364 four pound (or larger) trout painted on the walls of DanBailey's Fly Shop in Livingston Montana:7% were taken on small wet flies.12% were t...
FD: What kind of fishing scenarios can we find on The Route? ROSC is based on fishing small trout rivers. We have the chance of fishing a total of 6 creeks in a range of 150/200km of our location. These creeks have all...
For the last six years, early spring has meant a journey to the North Platte River in central Wyoming. The river is packed with large, aggressive and hungry trout. The land that surrounds the water has the characterist...
Fd: How were your beginnings in fly fishing? Mike: My life as a fly fisherman started when I was 14 years old, annoying the local estuary population of all manner of fish, including the occasional sea-run brown trout. On...
It might be his different way of seeing things, his unique perception of existence, his profuse creativity or spellbinding storytelling that is so appealing. When Mel spoke you listened, became a believer and hoped to be...
Dave and Amelia Jensen have been working in the fly-fishing world for nearly 20 years as guides, lodge owners, writers, photographers & videographers. Here's some info on their latest project, something trout anglers...
Fly Tyer, Spring 1988Fast Sinking Streamers"Aren't there any good sculpin patterns that don't have the deer hair head," I asked? "You bet," said George Kelly. "I've got one I call the Foxy Lady and I really believe in i...
Yesterday saw our first outing to Lough Sheelin in county Cavan, the weather was perfect with a small north west breeze we ventured out of Kilnahard pier and made our way to Orangefield where we saw fish rising.It was ti...
Trying to book a fishing trip to Patagonia for a Singapore angler, without having a booking agent in between must have been something at least weird and most probably “daring”. Well, not for Ambassador Baharudin…Wh...
I'm the author of a children's fly fishing book published in 2018, and a favorite of lots of folks in the fly fishing world and beyond. It won the AFFTA/IFTD Award for Best New Entertainment and Education Product that ye...
Brian O’Keefe is one of the world’s most remarkable anglers and photographers, having had photographs published in the most important periodicals and magazines. The Catch Magazine, co-founded by Todd Moen and Brian, ...
Fd: Can you tell us a bit about how you got the idea of setting up a fly-fishing guide service? In the beginning my plan was just to open only fly-fishing school. However, in the end I decided to offer my guests a full s...
This year marked the 10th Annual Matt Light Celebrity Shootout at Addieville East Farm in Mapleville, Rhode Island, and with a record turnout and bluebird weather, Tuesday’s event was a success from the start. A fund r...
I had always wanted to catch a big brown trout. One of those brightly colored specimens that you see on the magazine covers. The hook jawed males with broad shoulders and a sharp set of teeth. From my home in southw...
RIO Products, industry-leading manufacturer of fly lines, leaders and tippet material, is proud to announce the launch of the new InTouch RIO Gold trout line – blending RIO’s best-selling line taper with award-winnin...
Fd: What are your roots in fly fishing? Where did you start? I have always loved to fish. My parents are Canadian, and I grew up spending my summers sitting on a dock, casting endlessly for little bass. I learned to fly...
June 25th, 2020. Tuesday night, the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina decided on a moratorium on all new small hydropower projects in the country. This means that no more new plants will be approved, and...
The EXPO FLY FISHING PATAGONIA (November 30 – December 1 this year) takes place in San Martín de los Andes, North Patagonia in Argentina, a small city located in the middle of some of the best trout fishing waters in...
Sprawling across more than 3,400 square miles of mostly Wyoming territory, Yellowstone National Park houses a rich blend of exploding geysers, an active volcano, its very own Grand Canyon, world-class waters with native ...
At the beginning of December of 2013, Benjamín Marolda and I travelled to Río Gallegos. Juan Manuel Biott was waiting for us there. Him, along with his parents, Pedro and Fernanda, had opened for us the doors of their ...
We're really proud to announce our collaboration with Trout Unlimited. For those who are unaware, Trout Unlimited is a non-profit organization from the United States which was founded in 1959, which now counts with mo...
“Going to New Zealand is like traveling into a dream- a country with friendly people, incredible scenery and huge trout. I've been there 23 times, and with each visit I come back rejuvenated with memories and photos to...
River Nera is one of the best (if not "THE" best) rivers in Central Italy. It crosses three different regions (Marche, Umbria, Latium), entering river Tiber not far from Orte, one of the many small villages scattered all...
The team at Sage understands the kind of intense pressure saltwater fishing puts on fly rod performance. This fall, to meet the incredibly diverse range of casting demands in saltwater angling, Sage introduces the SALT.U...
"With the authorization of Nahuel Huapi National Park´s
Authorities, the Tourism Office and the Wildlife Guard of Neuquén´s Province,
we were able to do a survey in different parts of the area affected by the ash.
It ...
André De Ganay was born in France, where he lived during his childhood. He arrived to Argentina in 1946 after taking part in World War II. He started fishing in Patagonia in 1949 and he still does. He is a prominent bus...
Jeff Currier is an active member of the Scientific Anglers, Ross Product and Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures Professional Advisory Team as well as a fly fishing lecturer and well known fish artist and author. He is con...
Fort Collins, Colorado-based fly tier Eric Ishiwata is a dedicated student of the swung fly. And his basic design principles fall into four essential categories: profile, color, flash, and size. By fine-tuning those attr...
This is a tribute to my friend Billy Pate who died on April 19 at the age of 81. The name Billy Pate is linked with incredible, mind blowing, fly fishing records, as well as with the renowned Billy Pate Fly Reels made b...
Fd: How did you first get into fly fishing and tying? JPN: I discovered fly-fishing at a very early age. The sport is a family heritage passed along through the generations. I stumbled upon it when I found my fathers f...
Fd: First, why do you think every fly fisherman should visit Wyoming at least once?Lack of other people. Wyoming is the least populated state in the Union and there seems to be a direct correlation between the quality o...
Fd: Can you tell us how the idea of setting up a fly fishing guide service in Iceland came up?As soon as I started fly fishing I knew that I would like to do that in the future. I wanted to be on the riverbank as much as...
Retired basketball coach and talented chair thrower Bobby Knight is adamant the best fish catcher ever mass-produced is Orvis’ TeQueely Streamer. He made the claim back in spring of 2012 while speaking to an audience o...
Fd: How did you get into fly fishing? Thom: I was raised to love the water, particularly the ocean. My father had me in SCUBA gear by the time I was 13. I became PADI certified in 1972. With this background, my wife boug...
There was a damp, early-morning fog at Ed and Helen Nelson's Spring Creek Ranch, a few miles south and across the river from Armstrong Spring Creek, near Livingston, Montana. This was to be the first of three guiding day...
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://destinationangler.libsyn.com/websitePicture this. You’re off on a fishing adventure to a new location and just arrived at the fly shop, hoping to pick up some local knowledge. It’s 7...
Fd: How did the idea of producing fly-fishing videos come up? Nick: I began in South America in 2003 when I worked as a cameraman on the ground-breaking film Trout Bum Diaries – Patagonia. That film really exploded wh...
Designed for fast-action fly rods, the InTouch RIO Grand is a full line size heavier than the industry standard and has more weight distributed towards the front of the line to load quicker action rods easily. The ultra-...
Fd: What would you recommend to the anglers who want to have better pictures of their fishing trips and catches? Nick: Pay attention to the lighting and the background. The background many times can be just as important ...
Fd: How did art merge with fly fishing in your life? TS: As far back as I can remember, I have had a love for both drawing and fishing; however, it wasn’t until the fall in 2009 when it occurred to me that I could or ...
December is such a wonderful fishing month in New Zealand. Summer is just arriving and the Mayfly and Caddis Hatches get going. The season is young and full of promise. Along the coast, Fat Trout are chasing baitfish in ...
Tying with hot melt glueis not for everyone. The traditionalists will thumbtheir noses at it and subscribe to the traditionalist belief that a flyis not a fly unless its total consists only of twine, feathers and/or fur....
Fall Fly Fishing Montana and why it’s the time to be here!
Madison River brown late summer 2013 MT
Releasing another fine Madison brown back to
For some fishermen, fair weather is a must and they plan their trips bas...
Every adventure begins with an idea and this trip was no different. My wife Jessie and I got a wild hair to get lost in the backcountry and experience the wilderness while leaving behind the crowds. There is no bigger wi...
Fd: How did Art and Fly Fishing get together in your life? How were your beginnings in these two different fields? NL: Art has always been something I’ve done. As a kid, I’d go to the library and walk out with an ar...
Only 12 days to go and the TV and News Feed will be shut off and another Glorious Trout Season in New Zealand will begin. It will help to restore my faith in the World, to bring the bubble back to centre. Or, in the word...
Fd: Can you tell us a bit about your beginnings? My passion for fishing was born from an early age, but after changing many techniques, I (Luigi Mautino) devoted myself entirely to fly fishing. Later on, I decided to cre...
The season has just started in Patagonia and every year we are looking for new places and adventures. I´m a fishing guide so, this is the time were I enjoy myself with friends fishing and scouting places. This year we g...
This past week, Cody and I set out for a few days of troutin’ in the Driftless. Worked an extra half-day Tuesday morning, and gathered my wits with a quick noon-hour siesta. Gave the call over to Cody,...
We are proud to present stronger leader and tippet material with its new Powerflex Plus collection. An increase in strength that still maintains suppleness will ensure anglers get the best performance for each fishing s...