I am not going to lie — these days I spend most of my time fly fishing, and fly fishing only. It wasn’t always like that. I grew up fishing with a little Zebco spincaster, worm on a hook, and a bobber — just like most of us. From there I gradually leveled up: moving … Continue reading Kastmaster, Dardevle, & Z-Ray
Summer is finally in full swing, and you know what that means—long, sun-drenched days, crisp mornings, and that unmistakable itch to chase the whispers of wild waters. There is absolutely nothing like matching the hatch under a brilliant blue sky, watching a beautiful trout rise to a perfectly placed dry fly. But as the afternoon … Continue reading Summer Fly Fishing: How to Protect Trout in Warm Water
The pursuit of fly fishing is, at its core, supposed to be about the good stuff: the quiet mornings, the perfect drift, and the genuine buzz of connecting with the water and the fish. It’s an art form, a lifestyle, and a community built on a shared passion. Yet, if you spend enough time around … Continue reading Drop the Ego, Share the Stoke: Why Gatekeeping is Poisoning the River
