Saturday Shoutout / TFM And Things That Click

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There's something about classic fly reels. For years I fished with classic fly reels. While those old reels are still in my collection, they made it out of the rotation for a while. I got focused on catching big fish and got tired of losing them...

Simms Bounty Hunter Luggage

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If you travel to fish Simms has you covered. Fly anglers have some pretty specific needs when it comes to travel. Not every traveler has to worry about packing wet boots and waders,,for,example. So why not get your luggage from folks who understand what you...

Don’t Let Landing A Fish Stress You Out

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Does landing fish stress you out? I got an email the other day from a reader asking what he should do with his rod when landing a fish. He was worked up and clearly struggling. I could see the scene in my head and I knew...

Fly Fishing in the Winter – Getting in the Routine

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I'll be the first to admit, that the first few cold fronts of the year negatively effect my angling morale. Those initial cold fronts are always a sobering reminder that winter is quickly approaching, and the warm days of the summer and fall are long...

Saturday Shoutout / Chrome

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Some of my favorite folks have come together to deliver an important message about steelhead. Tom Rosenbauer, Tim Romano, Kate Taylor Dylan Tomine and Todd Tanner take you to the river for some beautiful scenery, great steelheading and a sobering call to action. This trailer for...