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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 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.

A Tribute to My Dad: The Man Who Taught Me to Fish

This past Saturday evening, August 10th, my dad took his last breath. Surrounded by family, in a room filled with love, he peacefully departed this world. It was a moment of profound sadness, and ...

Cracking the Code for Monster Stillwater Trout

We are excited to have another guest blog post by our friend, artist, and fly rod customer Paul Laemmlen.  Check out this incredible write up from his adventure on June 25th, 2024, Paul has really...

A Memorable Fourth of July Fly Fishing Adventure in Missoula, Montana

This past Fourth of July, I had the pleasure of embarking on an unforgettable fly fishing trip to Missoula, Montana, with my 14-year-old son, Max. This trip was particularly special as Max finally ...

April 2024 Fly Fishing Report From Missoula, Montana

My good friend and professional Guide Jake Hensley, AKA @missoulaflyguy on Instagram has been killing it near Missoula, Montana this year with his clients.  If you are looking to fish some of the b...