Journal

David Rollyn is an illustrator and graphic designer from the Midwest and we recently teamed up with him on an Artist Series collab.  Learn more about his design style and inspirations.

Tying flies is something most anglers enjoy doing. The ability to use your imagination to create something that will in return catch fish is invaluable as an angler. I take for granted that I can purchase materials and tools needed so easily. This is not the case for everyone and takes me to the small city of Hopkins located in southern Belize.

We are excited to announce that we've recently joined 1% For The Planet. By donating one percent of our gross sales each year, we aim to support grassroots organizations that work hard to care for our planet.

It's not rocket science, but it is helpful to have someone explain the why, how, when, and what-to-use when taking care of fly lines. Check out this Tailgate Talk for a quick rundown on the best way to clean and care for your fly line, resulting in longer and more accurate casts.

At certain times you will find me in a jet boat running for resident striper or steelhead in our California Valley Rivers while other times of the year I'll be behind the sticks rowing for res or migratory trout and steelhead in the same rivers and when not doing either I'll be in the prop boat stalking Spotted, Smallmouth or Largemouth Bass in our lakes, reservoirs or The California Delta.

Between 1918 and 1965 five dams were built on the Klamath River, cutting off access to the upstream spawning habitat for Steelhead, lamprey and five species of Pacific Salmon.  Now, they are getting ready to be removed.

Turning 40 is a great excuse to go fishing…Well, actually making good on a small kitchen remodel and turning 40 allowed a couple of family guys to fulfil a dream of chasing big browns in the backcountry of New Zealand.

As any seasoned trout angler will tell you, fishing subsurface is a far more effective way of putting flies in front of feeding fish. Watch and learn how to set up an effective nymph rig.

It’s that time of the year when the days get shorter and colder and we tend to look towards winter hibernation, but the fact is that fall can be some of the best fishing of the year. Here are three go-to flies for your fall fishing adventures.

Paul is a native Kiwi, splits his time guiding in Southern Oregon and New Zealand and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

Fluorescing materials absorb underwater light and make flies more visible to fish. Learn more about why fluorescing is important and how it works.

Bristol Bay is the most productive wild salmon ecosystem in the world. How can we help protect it?