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The Drift: A Death March

It's early November, so I should've known better than to think a high-country stream stuffed with cutthroat trout would fish well. Even with the...
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How to Tie: The Pheasant Tail Zelon Midge

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Craig Mathews with Patagonia ties a fly that you can fish all year long for sipping trout,...

Flylords Gear of the Year Awards

Every year, new gear hits the fly fishing scene. Ranging from new flagship rods and reels to wading essentials like boots and waders, these...

What’s Wrong with Colorado’s Blue River: An Opinion Piece

The Blue River below Green Mountain is a sanctuary that is heavily used by the public for wade fishing, float fishing, and rafting. It...

The End of Catch-And-Release?

Catch-and-release is often touted as the surefire method for ensuring we have fish to catch next season (or even next month). Rivers with catch-and-release...

Libby, Montana: A Fly Fisher’s Escape from the Ordinary

For many anglers, the idea of a perfect day on the water feels more like a daydream than something you can actually plan. But...

Why Every Angler Should Float the Gunnison Gorge

This past summer we floated the Gunnison Gorge, a famed stretch of the Gunnison River in Western Colorado. The river winds through steep canyon...

Reel of the Week: Catching the Same Fish Twice

A note from Joab (@joablogan): https://www.instagram.com/p/DOEVUwdjXv4/ “Pretty standard bluefish hook up except when it snapped off with my lucky fly in its mouth, it was game...
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Fishing Tips: The Best Way to Get Your Nymphs to the Right Depth

Getting your flies to the right depth is one of the most important factors to consider when nymphing. Check out this video from Ventures...

Angler Story of the Week: Shark or Trout?

A Note from Randal Seaton (@randalseaton): https://www.instagram.com/p/DPW46__kzdw/ "This high cascade lake is prone to a thick vinyl hatch in the summer months but when the temps...