Latest Stories

G. Loomis Released the Most Expensive Fly Rod. Is it Worth...

G. Loomis just released its newest flagship fly rod with the Asquith. Now you may be wondering how this...

Fly Fishing Only Regulations Challenged In Maine

A few years ago, Maine passed a statewide Right to Food law that states, in part, "all individuals have a natural, inherent and unalienable...

Bahamian Fly Fishers Call For Increased Legislation To Protect Industry

On the heels of some guides pushing for a ban on do-it-yourself bonefishing in the Bahamas, the country's fly fishing trade association is calling...

Angler Story of the Week: Redfish Fighting Over Shrimp

A Note from Jerry Soupal (@capt.soup): https://www.instagram.com/p/DSX3iklj3Bw/ "One of my main goals for 2026 is to create better content that helps grow both my page and...

The Drift: Fly Fishing Isn’t Elitist

I live in extremely rural Wyoming, well off the beaten path of its famous trout fishing near Yellowstone or the North Platte. Around here, most folks...
00:11:24

How to Tie: CDC Jig Head Nymph

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Davie McPhail ties jig style nymph that every angler should carry a variety of in their fly...

Kirk’s Kitchen: Grilled Fish on the Halfshell

There’s something satisfying about simplicity—a dish that doesn’t need to be overly complex for the ingredients to shine. Grilled fish on the halfshell is...

Last Chance to Support Captains For Clean Water and Win a Custom Hell’s Bay Skiff!

There are two days left to pick up one, or five, or more, raffle tickets to Captains for Clean Water's WORLD'S FINEST SKIFF GIVEAWAY....
00:17:34

How to Tie: Probasco Poacher

“Just swung one up on the Probasco Poacher!” Any text from Mitch Baker, Swing the Fly's Publications Editor, breaks through the monotony of another work-from-home...

The Drift: Fishing Too Fast

I've never been one for New Year's resolutions, because I feel like I shouldn't need to wait until the new year to make changes...

New Bill Could Improve Fishing Access Across Country

The U.S. Senate passed a bill just before Christmas that, while intended for the duck hunting community, could have a positive impact on anglers...