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Inaugural Bass Bash and All Species Tournament Event Scheduled for September

The inaugural Bass Bash and All-Species Tournament kicks off September 19 in Portland, Maine at Rising Tide Brewing. The Bass Bash is an elevated "captains...

Reel of the Week: The Great Sockeye Salmon Run

A Note from Brooke Hartman (@brookesbooksak): https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyBs8PPtat/ "This summer the waters of Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park literally run red with sockeye salmon. An unprecedented...

Gear Review: Winston Air 2 Reach Fly Rod

I greet any new Winston rod with equal parts anticipation and dread. I'm excited to see what the team in Twin Bridges has cooked...

Enter the Cast and Camp Giveaway

Welcome to the Cast and Camp Giveaway! This unique giveaway experience combines camping and fly fishing in the Central Oregon Outback. Join us for...

The 7 Best Fly Fishing Dogs

“Hey, Mr. Whiskers, wanna go on a fishing trip?” said no one… There's a reason we call them "man's best friend." A dog is...

Mining in the Everglades–Captains for Clean Water Needs Your Help

Covering some 7,800 square miles, the Florida Everglades supports one of the most incredible ecosystems in the United States that fuels South Florida's blue...

The Drift: How Much Does Good Gear Matter?

I've had more gear reviews than usual on my plate lately, which I'm not complaining about. It means that gear is more top-of-mind than...

Fly Tier, Author AK Best Passes Away

AK Best, the legendary fly tier and author, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born in 1933 in Iowa, and lived in...

Coast to Coast: Episode 5

Welcome to Coast to Coast, where we explore Costa Rica with two anglers, across three fisheries, over the course of five days. Costa Rica...

Jungle Tarpon Fishing

For many, tarpon fishing is the epitome of fly fishing. Giant fish in shallow water, and abundant sight fishing opportunities. But in Costa Rica,...