Beginner's Guide to Fly Fishing: A Nostalgic Look Back

I dont remember my exact age back then, but I was probably near fifteen when I got into fly fishing. I paid about eight dollars for a fiberglass rod th

Bennett Springs State Park: A Missouri Fishing Getaway

Because the weather was too cold in Chicago, we decided we needed a short fishing vacation. After all the planning, the chosen weekend quickly approach

Yellow Stimulator #12 Fly Fishing Review: A Classic Pattern

Every time I see, or fish with a Stimulator, vivid memories from several years ago bring a grin to my face. My assignment involved a multi-day guide tr

Parachute Adams #18: The Classic Dry Fly Pattern

Any well-seasoned angler would agree, the Adams is one of the most popular dry fly patterns of all time. Although the Adams origin dates back to the ea

Woolly Bugger #10: The Ultimate Trout Fishing Fly

Of all the myriad of fresh water patterns, the Woolly Bugger ranks high among the best all time trout producers. Much of the Woolly Buggers success is

Fly Fishing Expertise: Insights from Orvis Guide Pat Dorsey

For Orvis-Endorsed Guide Pat Dorsey, fly-fishing is a way of life. Pats enthusiasm for fly-fishing is unmatched and his ability to share knowledge is w

Bead Head Pheasant Tail #18 Fly Fishing: History & Technique

The first bead-head patterns were fished in Northern Italys picturesque Alps during the late 1980s. European anglers around this geographic area were s

Fly Fishing in Montana: Essential Gear for Success

To succeed in fly fishing you need skills, patience and practice. Still it抯 a sport and as any sport it also requires decent equipment, without which y

Providence, Seychelles: Ultimate Fly Fishing Destination

Providence, part of the Seychelles, is a fly fisher抯 dream. If you have the time, resources and inclination, you simply have to fish these ultra-remot

Understanding Earth's Dynamic Processes: A Geological Overview

Our planet is a mysterious mixture of elements constantly struggling to gain a footing on the other. Water fights against sand, rock, magma and sky to

Choosing the Right Fly Rod: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

When confronted with the purchase of your first fly rod it is easy to become intimidated and if you make the wrong choice it could ruin your experience

Mastering the Fly Fishing Cast: Techniques for Precision and Distance

A good wade fisherman is like a sharpshooter that applies all focus to their target and ignores everything else. Unfortunately, many anglers use the m

French Nymphing: A Modern Approach to Catching Skittish Fish

The French Nymphing Method is a relatively new approach to an old problem when fly fishing. This technique and rig is a relatively new approach to an

King of Spey Rods: Expert Insights & Reviews

A lot of water has passed over the dam since I last communicated my thoughts to do with the gentle art. The fact is, I抳e been sick; when you抮e sick, testin

Jose Wejebe: Celebrating the Life of a Fishing Legend

Fishing industry colleagues and Hell抯 Bay pro team remember Jose Wejebe Preparations underway for Celebration of Life memorial this Sunday at IGFA A

Montana Fly Fishing: Unlocking Guide Vision for Trout Success

On our travels we fish with other guides and we抳e noticed that all quality guides share at lease one commonality. It抯 something we like to call 揼uide

IGFA Expands World Record Categories for Anglers - March 1st

Eager for some record-class recognition for your fishing prowess? Anglers will have more opportunities to get their names in the coveted IGFA World Rec

Spey-O-Rama: World Champion Casts 144 Feet in Annual Fly Casting Competition

This year marked the tenth anniversary of the world championship of spey casting known as Spey-O-Rama. Held at the world-renowned casting ponds in Gold

New Texas State Record Channel Catfish Caught on Fly Rod

When Bryan Smith of Athens isn抰 helping visitors to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) catch fish, he does some fishing on his own. On Frida

Anglers Roost UHM Series Rod Review: Performance & Value

As most of you know, Ive followed the product development and growth of John Kuehns Anglers Roost over the last decade or so. What a remarkable story; with