Sunday Classic / Joel vs The Shark

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MY GOOD FRIEND JOEL DICKEY WAS NOT RAISED BY WOLVES, BUT YOU MIGHT NOT BELIEVE IT IF YOU'VE EVER SEEN HIM ANGRY. With hair the color of a new penny and bright blue eyes that can be uncomfortably intense at times, the ruddy sun scorched complexion...

Saturday Shoutout / Skiff Republic Talks To Chico Fernandez

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THIS SATURDAY MARSHAL CUTCHIN SITS DOWN WITH ONE OF THE TRUE GREATS IN FLY FISHING, CHICO FERNANDEZ. Chico talks about how he got started fly fishing as a boy in Cuba and how he, and the sport, have evolved. He shares insights into the nature of...

Quality Gear From Finn Utility

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ONE OF THE MOST DISTINCTIVE NEW GEAR MANUFACTURERS WE SAW AT IFTD THIS YEAR WAS FINN UTILITY. Finn offers a line of traditional fly fishing packs, cases and luggage with a heavy emphasis on quality. The video doesn't do them justice. When you touch a piece...

How To Become A Badass Angler

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THERE WAS A TIME WHEN I WAS A BAD PHOTOGRAPHER AND A BAD ANGLER. I got to thinking about this the other day when my brother called to tell me that Leon Townsend had died. I hadn't thought of him in years. Leon was the man...

3 Things I Learned By Not Catching A Permit

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I AM NOT A MASTER PERMIT FISHERMAN. I THINK THAT'S EXACTLY THE THING I ENJOY ABOUT IT. I like the challenge and if you're looking for a challenge, permit have one for you. While I don't consider myself an expert on the subject, I am learning...