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What Is a Travel Fly Rod (Really)? Redefining Compact Performance for the Modern Angler

If you’ve been fly fishing long enough, you probably remember the days when most rods came in two pieces — and if you owned a four-piece rod, you were ahead of the game. Back in the 1990s and befor...

Are Packable Fly Rods as Good as Traditional Rods?

Question: Do travel rods with more sections lose performance compared to 4-piece rods? Answer:  For years, packable rods had a bad reputation — more sections meant more weight and less sensitivity....

What’s the best fly rod weight for beginners?

Question: I’m new to fly fishing — which rod weight should I start with? Answer:  The best fly rod weight for beginners is the 5 weight fly rod. It’s the most versatile size, perfect for learning d...

What Size Fly Rod Do I Need for Streamer Fishing?

Question: Which fly rod weight is best for streamer fishing, especially in the fall? Answer:  Streamer fishing calls for more power — both to cast heavier flies and to handle aggressive fish. The m...

5 Weight vs 6 Weight Fly Rod: Which Should You Choose?

Question: What’s the difference between a 5 weight and 6 weight fly rod, and how do I know which is right for me? Answer: The 5 Weight Fly Rod is the most popular fly rod size in the world. It’s th...

What’s the best travel fly rod in 2025?

Question: What makes a great travel fly rod, and which one should I choose in 2025? Answer: A great travel fly rod should be compact, durable, and high-performing, so you can fish anywhere without ...

Fly Fishing in the Austrian Alps – A Birthday Adventure

This past August, my wife celebrated a big birthday. She’s always wanted to see the land her grandparents came from—her grandmother immigrated directly from Austria, landing at Ellis Island. So, we...

Exploring the Wisconsin Driftless: Big Laughs, Small Streams, and Plenty of Trout

At the end of July, I had a business meeting lined up in Chicago—and like any good angler with an ounce of foresight, I decided to turn it into a business and fishing trip. One of my partners, Max,...

Halibut, Lingcod, and Family Memories: A Day Aboard The Current Lady

Homer, Alaska | July 5, 2025 This wasn’t a fly fishing trip—but it was one I’ll never forget. During our recent trip to Alaska to scatter my dad’s ashes, I wanted to take Heather and Max on a few o...

Summer Fly Fishing in Montana - Guest Blog by Jake Hensley

We are excited to provide you with a guest blog from our friend Jake Hensley, AKA @missoulaflyguy out of Missoula, Montana.  If you are heading to Western Montana, this is the guy to fish with!   B...

Fly Fishing the Kenai: A Family Adventure to Remember

There are some places that just feel sacred. For our family, Alaska is one of them. This summer, my wife, son, and I traveled to Cooper Landing for a trip that was both emotional and unforgettable ...

Three Days in Montana: Day 3 on the Missouri River

Here’s Day 3 of your Montana fly fishing series — the perfect wrap-up to an unforgettable trip, with plenty of storytelling, gear highlights, and gratitude woven in:   If you’ve fly fished for a wh...

Three Days in Montana: Day 2 on the Upper Clark Fork

After a great start on Day 1 — and watching the Lower Clark Fork blow out right before our eyes — we knew we needed a new game plan. On Day 2, Jake and I decided to swing for the fences and head up...

Three Days in Montana: Day 1 on the Lower Clark Fork

After a long stretch without much time on the water, I finally got away for a few days of fishing with my good friend and longtime guide, Jake Hensley — aka @missoulaflyguy. We’ve shared countless ...

Missoula Montana Fly Fishing Report – Prime Time, April 2025

I’m excited to share another guest blog from my good friend and professional guide, Jake Hensley — also known as @missoulaflyguy on Instagram. Jake is one of the best fly fishing guides I’ve ever h...

Skwala on the Brain

But in recent days, the stoneflies have moved around, flipping rocks and searching a few banks have led to some promise for our anticipated spring skwala bite.

Winter Fly Fishing in the Driftless: Braving the Cold for Iowa Trout

Some days, you just have to fish—even if it’s five degrees outside. Last week, I was in Cedar Rapids for meetings on Wednesday and Friday, but my business partner and fishing buddy, Max, and I saw ...

The RiverVault: A Waterproof Fly Fishing Pack Built for Performance and Value

At Pescador on the Fly, we believe in creating gear that supports every angler’s adventure without breaking the bank. Our newest product, the RiverVault, is a waterproof lumbar fly fishing pack tha...

The Benefits of Our Direct-to-Angler Model: Quality Gear, Transparent Pricing, Real Savings

At Pescador on the Fly, we do things differently. We’re a small, family-owned business dedicated to crafting high-quality, high-performance fly fishing gear and bringing it directly to anglers. Th...

Why We Created Our 3-Pack Fly Packs: Quality, Value, and a Lesson in Entrepreneurship

At Pescador on the Fly, we’re all about providing high-quality, affordable gear for anglers—and that includes flies. We know the market is full of expensive flies, often marked up significantly due...

Why We Created the Econ 101 Series: Quality Entry Level Fly Fishing Gear

  In creating the Econ 101 Series, we collaborated closely with our partners at Trout Unlimited. Through our discussions, we heard how many anglers, especially those new to the sport, were frustrat...

Why We Made the El Jefe Series: The Workhorse of Our Fly Rod Lineup

At Pescador on the Fly, we wanted to create a series of rods that could handle any fishing scenario with reliability, performance, and exceptional value. That’s how the El Jefe Series was born. Nam...

Why We Made the El Rey Series: Redefining What a Packable Fly Rod Can Be

At Pescador on the Fly, we’re driven to push the boundaries of fly fishing gear, and that vision led us to create the El Rey Series. El Rey means “The King.”  Our goal was to design a premium fly r...

The Versa Pack: Big Value in a Small Package

  At Pescador on the Fly, we know that sometimes less is more. For those quick trips to the stream or those times when you don’t want to carry a full pack, we created the Versa Pack—a compact, mini...