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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...