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The watershed of Alaska’s Bristol Bay is home to the world’s last great wild-salmon population. Each year, more than 50 million sockeyes enter the system, returning to their natal . . .

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Maddie Brenneman is a fishing guide based in Colorado, and this film shows how she’s “followed her heart right into the life she’s designed for herself, but not without some trial and error.” Via Buff Headwear.

Maddie Brenneman is a fishing guide based in Colorado, and this film shows how she’s “followed her heart right into the life she’s designed for herself, but not without some trial and error.” Via Buff Headwear.

Maddie Brenneman is a fishing guide based in Colorado, and this film shows how she’s “followed her heart right into the life she’s designed for herself, but not without some trial and error.” Via Buff Headwear.

One of the great things about fly fishing is that there are so many ways to do almost every part of the sport. For instance, I am not a huge fan of split shot and rarely use them, but I have . . .

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While this is not a fly-fishing video, it is a flying-fish video and most definitely the coolest thing you'll see today. These scenes from an episode of the BBC's "The Hunt" is called "Hunger at. . .

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The holiday season is a time of joy and fellowship, but it can also put a person through the wringer. According to the American Psychological Association, 70% of Americans feel increased stress due to lack of time, the pressure of gift-giving, and . . .

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Named the Queen‘s Gardens by Christopher Columbus, the Jardines de la Reina is a pristine chain of islands that runs more than one hundred miles back to the northwest, from Cuba‘s south-eastern coast and boasts an impressive fishery. Via Fly Fishing Nation

Named the Queen‘s Gardens by Christopher Columbus, the Jardines de la Reina is a pristine chain of islands that runs more than one hundred miles back to the northwest, from Cuba‘s south-eastern coast and boasts an impressive fishery. Via Fly Fishing Nation

Named the Queen‘s Gardens by Christopher Columbus, the Jardines de la Reina is a pristine chain of islands that runs more than one hundred miles back to the northwest, from Cuba‘s south-eastern coast and boasts an impressive fishery. Via Fly Fishing Nation

Smith has announced a new frame in their WATER Collection of performance eyewear. The new Freespool boasts MAGTM interchangeable and ChromaPop polarized lenses.

Read more in the press release below.

Smith has announced a new frame in their WATER Collection of performance eyewear. The new Freespool boasts MAGTM interchangeable and ChromaPop polarized lenses.

Read more in the press release below.

Smith has announced a new frame in their WATER Collection of performance eyewear. The new Freespool boasts MAGTM interchangeable and ChromaPop polarized lenses.

Read more in the press release below.

The author with a beautiful 22-pound Atlantic caught in June from Norway's Gaula River.
Photo by Sandy Hays

For many anglers, the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is the ultimate fly-rod quarry because of the rich history and culture that goes along with pursuing these elusive fish: from the famed. . .

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Angler Andrew Harding–a.k.a. troutboynz–made a day trip into the stunning, lower North Island backcountry with his pal Dan Thomas and got more than he bargained for. Although the forecast called . . .

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Angler Andrew Harding–a.k.a. troutboynz–made a day trip into the stunning, lower North Island backcountry with his pal Dan Thomas and got more than he bargained for. Although the forecast called . . .

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Orange is a great color to use in fall because it imitates both the brilliant colors of brook trout, as well as a variety of insects, including the October caddis. The Wood Special was invented by Maine fly tier Joe Sterling the late 1960s, and it has been . . .

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Many anglers find that their casting technique goes to pieces when they tie on a heavy streamer or large bass bug. In this great clip from “The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing,” Orvis casting instructor . . .

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Here’s an excellent episode of the great series “The Bank,” from our friends Dave and Amelia Jensen, of Jensen Fly Fishing. (Check out Episode 1 and Episode 2.) Here, they are joined by. . .

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Here’s a cool video about an amazing experience in Belize, featuring Damien Nurre, the former owner of Deep Canyon Outfitters, the 2014 Orvis Endorsed Expedition of the Year. Although he is by no means a saltwater specialist, Damien had incredible . . .

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A dubbing needle or bodkin is a great tool for ensuring that head cement or other adhesive is in the right place on a fly. The problem is that adhesives get on the needle, gunking it up. Of course, Tim has a great trick for solving this problem, and . . .

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In this short film, learn about Anthony, probably the only grayling with a name. “Learn why this fish is so unique and why was given a name.” Via Black Fly Eyes.

In this short film, learn about Anthony, probably the only grayling with a name. “Learn why this fish is so unique and why was given a name.” Via Black Fly Eyes.

In this short film, learn about Anthony, probably the only grayling with a name. “Learn why this fish is so unique and why was given a name.” Via Black Fly Eyes.

The second edition of Simple Fly Fishing will feature a new cover design by artist Dwight Hwan, eight new fly designs in full color, added stories and instructional illustrations by renowned fish artist James Prosek, plus a quick setup guide for tenkara. The revised 2nd edition lands in Patagonia stores in December and will include a limited number of autographed copies. It will be sold nationally in fly shops and bookstores starting January 19, 2019.

Read more in the press release below.

The second edition of Simple Fly Fishing will feature a new cover design by artist Dwight Hwan, eight new fly designs in full color, added stories and instructional illustrations by renowned fish artist James Prosek, plus a quick setup guide for tenkara. The revised 2nd edition lands in Patagonia stores in December and will include a limited number of autographed copies. It will be sold nationally in fly shops and bookstores starting January 19, 2019.

Read more in the press release below.

The second edition of Simple Fly Fishing will feature a new cover design by artist Dwight Hwan, eight new fly designs in full color, added stories and instructional illustrations by renowned fish artist James Prosek, plus a quick setup guide for tenkara. The revised 2nd edition lands in Patagonia stores in December and will include a limited number of autographed copies. It will be sold nationally in fly shops and bookstores starting January 19, 2019.

Read more in the press release below.

The huge rainbows that Alaska is famous for are not always easy to catch.
All photos by Jeremy Kehrein

In early July 1995, I was guiding two of my favorite clients of all time—a father-and-son team from Annapolis, Maryland—on the Copper River, which drains into Alaska’s Lake Iliamna. Tom and. . .

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