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Fly Fishing AdventuresAngler Doug holding a bonefish — the first fish of a DIY saltwater grand slam — on the flats of Ambergris Caye, Belize

Saltwater Grand Slam, DIY: A Bonefish, a Permit, and a Tarpon in Three Casts

Doug had never fished the flats. No guide, no problem — he landed a bonefish, permit, and tarpon on three back-to-back casts in Belize. Here's how.

Jul 3, 2026
BassAngler holding a smallmouth bass caught on a streamer fly, lake in Iowa

Fly Fishing for Bass from a Paddleboard on My Home Lake in Iowa

A quick evening adventure fly fishing for bass from a stand-up paddleboard on my home lake in Iowa — and a reminder that you don't have to travel far to find good water.

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresSummer Fly Fishing in Montana - Guest Blog by Jake Hensley

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...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresSkwala on the Brain

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.

Jul 3, 2026

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Fly Fishing AdventuresMinnesota Trout on the Fly During a January Business Trip

Minnesota Trout on the Fly During a January Business Trip

Pretty Brown posing on El Bolso.   My New Years resolution is to catch more fish on the fly. For me, its my Zen, and it’s one of my favorite ways to recharge my batteries. This week, I had several...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresEverything Will Move Forward

Everything Will Move Forward

  Everyone knows this is a very strange time in the history of our society.  I’ll get to the fly fishing application in a minute. Our family is just like most American families, sheltering in plac...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresQuarantine Carp on the Fly

Quarantine Carp on the Fly

  Sometimes you just need to get out there and toss a fly, I’m pretty sure everyone can relate to that feeling especially these days.  We had a very calm day here in central Iowa, and my family an...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresLate May Smallmouth on the Fly

Late May Smallmouth on the Fly

  Don‘t you just love it when you show up to your fishing location to find a couple of anglers on kayaks already there?  Well, this one had a funny ending.  They were super nice people, gave me a l...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresNorth Bear Creek, The Driftless Morning Fly Fishing Before Work

North Bear Creek, The Driftless Morning Fly Fishing Before Work

  Need to get away?  A friend of mine recently said to me that the best thing about fly fishing is that there are 4-5 things you always need to be thinking about while fly fishing to do it well.  ...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresNew Year Fly Fishing in Iowa's Driftless

New Year Fly Fishing in Iowa's Driftless

Brown Trout, Waterloo Creek   Maybe it’s just me, but there’s only one way to welcome in the new year, and it’s by getting out of the house and getting some much needed river therapy.  This year I...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresCutthroat Trout on the Streamer in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Cutthroat Trout on the Streamer in Downtown Missoula, Montana

Cutthroat Trout Caught by Jeff Ditsworth of Pescador on the Fly   It’s hard to beat walking up to any river in the world with a fly rod and flies you tied yourself.  Especially when you walk up to...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresSpring Iowa Smallmouth Bass on the Fly

Spring Iowa Smallmouth Bass on the Fly

Iowa Smallmouth Bass   Our window of time these days to get on the water can be so narrow, that no matter the weather, we are still going fishing.  There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad ...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresFlats Fishing in Key West, Florida

Flats Fishing in Key West, Florida

  El Jefe Salt Series   My wife Heather has been looking at a website a buddy of mine turned us onto called scottscheapflights.com.  He tells me he's able to book super cheap flights for his famil...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresFebruary White River Fly Fishing in Arkansas — Day 2

February White River Fly Fishing in Arkansas — Day 2

  22 Inch Brown on The White River, Arkansas   Maybe it‘s the fact that I’ve been coming down to fish The White River in February, but it seems like it always snows while I’m here.  My friends at ...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresWisdom That Comes From the Best Sport on Earth

Wisdom That Comes From the Best Sport on Earth

  It's Called Fishing Not Catching:  This blog post is in partnership with our friends at Riversmith, a fly rod roof rack manufacturer based out of Boulder, CO.  Check them out! How many times hav...

Jul 3, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresAngler in rain gear holding a rainbow trout on the Clark Fork, Montana

Fly Fishing the Clark Fork Below Missoula in the Rain (Day 3)

A cold, rain-soaked April day on the Clark Fork below Missoula — tough fishing, one gorgeous rainbow, and a hard-earned lesson on why good rain gear is non-negotiable in Montana. Day 3 of three.

Apr 22, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresAngler fly casting on Rock Creek with a canyon cliff behind, Montana

Fly Fishing Rock Creek, Montana — A Spring Dry-Fly Day (Day 2)

A hidden stretch of Rock Creek near Missoula with Jake and photographer Drew Baker — dry flies, the full El Rey G6 lineup, and a beautiful canyon all to ourselves. Day 2 of three.

Apr 21, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresA vivid spawning cutthroat trout beside an El Rey G6 906-6 fly rod on Montana's Clark Fork

Spring Nymphing the Clark Fork Near Superior, Montana (Day 1)

Day 1 of three days in Montana with Jake: steady April nymphing on a rising Clark Fork near Superior — big nymphs, squirmy worms, and steady cutthroats from the jet boat.

Apr 20, 2026
Fly Fishing AdventuresFly Fishing in the Austrian Alps – A Birthday Adventure

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...

Sep 6, 2025
Fly Fishing AdventuresExploring the Wisconsin Driftless: Big Laughs, Small Streams, and Plenty of Trout

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,...

Aug 23, 2025
Fly Fishing AdventuresHalibut, Lingcod, and Family Memories: A Day Aboard The Current Lady

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...

Aug 7, 2025
Fly Fishing AdventuresFly Fishing the Kenai: A Family Adventure to Remember

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 ...

Jul 18, 2025
Fly Fishing AdventuresClark Fork River Fly Fishing, Montana — Lower Clark Fork (Day 1)

Clark Fork River Fly Fishing, Montana — Lower Clark Fork (Day 1)

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 ...

May 17, 2025
Fly Fishing AdventuresMissoula, Montana Fly Fishing — Why Spring Is Prime Time

Missoula, Montana Fly Fishing — Why Spring Is Prime Time

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...

Apr 27, 2025