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Introducing The Drift: Life on the Water

One of the things I love most about fly fishing is how this sport endlessly generates new stories. Even with the shocking amount of...
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How to Tie: The Eelie

In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, Mike from LIFliesMike ties a fantastic sand eel or small baitfish pattern for Striped Bass, the...

Reel of the Week: Man Catches Monster Pike at His Feet!

A note from David (@davidpikefly) https://www.instagram.com/p/DAGN7kIiEMt/?hl=en "I sensed that there was a good fish in that pool, so I placed my drone right above it. The...

Fly Tying 101: A Beginner’s Guide

The art of fly tying is synonymous with the act of fly fishing itself. For many, fly tying is a way of expressing what...

The Survival of Hayden Creek Cutthroat

Cutthroat trout have long been a passion of mine. They're my favorite fish, and not because they're easy to catch. They're emblematic of the...

Artist Spotlight: Seth Patterson

It's not too often you come across artwork blending traditional taxidermy techniques with western textiles and geometric patterns, but that is exactly what Seth...
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Fishing Tips: Nine Essential Skills for Tight Line and Euro Nymphing

These are the nine essential skills for tight line and euro nymphing. Things can get complicated pretty quickly, so let's boil it down to...

Angler Story of the Week: Catching an 8lb Bonefish!

A note from James (@jamesbaltz): https://www.instagram.com/p/DE7lX3pJpvg/  "It was crazy. I had just went out for a walk behind my grandparents house with my dad and grandpa...

Agreement Paves the Way for Restoring The Eel River

Earlier this month, after decades of stalemate, an expansive group of Eel River stakeholders forged an agreement benefiting wild salmon and steelhead runs, people,...

Wading 101: Winter Wading Safety Tips

When the mercury drops, many hang up their waders for spring in preference of tying flies, sorting through gear, and waiting for the first...