Martian Invasion | Peter Stitcher
Peter Stitcher | Ascent Fly Fishing | ascentflyfishing.com Trout need to see your flies if they are going to eat them. This can be a challenge with traditional fly patterns when the sun starts to sink but the bite remains hot and trout look to continue to feed throughout the night. The Martian series of flies […]
Flies on the Barbee – Bonus Pattern #1
LB’s Flutter-X Hook: Partridge SLD2 Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk Tail: tan kip tail fibers Body: Semperfli tan kapok dubbing Wing: deer hair Hackle: Whiting Farms Badger
Flies on the Barbee – Bonus Pattern #2
Mini Chubby Chernobyl Hook: Partridge K12ST Thread: Semperfli nano silk 12/0 Body: Semperfli 2.5 mm black foam Wing: Semperfli dirty bug yarn Legs: Semperfli orange barred legs UV: Solarez Bone Dry on the whip finish
Orvis Details Inclusivity Efforts and Conservation Wins in 2020 Impact Statement
We are so pleased to share, on this, Earth Day 2021, the great work being done by Orvis. This Vermont-based, family-owned outdoor retailer proves their ongoing commitment to protecting wild places, increasing equity and inclusion in fly fishing and improving canine well-being within their 2020 Impact Report. In 2020, Orvis supported 48 non-profit organizations, raised and […]
New & Noteworthy | Umpqua ZS2 Wader Tote
Of all the gear fly anglers accumulate, perhaps none take the beating that waders do. From scrambling up and down rocky banks to bushwhacking in dense cover, our waders absolutely take a pounding. Unfortunately, the wear-and-tear doesn’t end once you take them off. We’re as guilty as any of simply taking our waders off, tossing […]
Hike-in Fly Fishing at its Peak
One of the many reasons I’m drawn to fly fishing is that success has to be earned: developing a consistently tight loop, smooth swing, or drag-free drift doesn’t happen overnight. This higher-than-normal barrier to entry is also why I am drawn to hike-in fishing. Living in BC’s lower mainland, you’re likely to experience some variation […]
New & Noteworthy: Ross Colorado
Over the past few years, Ross has reinvented itself with a steady stream of excellent remakes of old favorites featuring innovative new technology. The Colorado is the latest and greatest from the team in Montrose, Colorado, and is a complete redesign of its forerunner, the Colorado LT. For fans of creative design and minimalism, there […]
Video Vault: The Hidden | InTents Media
Iceland is, at once, both starkly beautiful and amazingly inviting, with rugged landscapes as far as the eyes can see. Rivers, waterfalls, and lakes abound across the countryside, providing habitat for some of the strongest brown trout in existence. The Hidden, the latest addition of the Video Vault from InTents Media, explores the land of […]
New & Noteworthy | Simms Guide Classic Stockingfoot Waders
Speaking of waders, Simms has brought a few new models to the market this year, including the Guide Classic Stockingfoot Waders. The Guide Classics are no-nonsense, do-it-all waders built for the day-in, day-out grind of guiding clients, yet priced for all anglers. Many American-made waders can cost upwards of $800, so having a durable, bulletproof […]
New & Noteworthy: RIO Elite Flats Pro
The last thing you want to worry about on a trip to a tropical destination is your fly line, so it pays to choose the right one before you go. When targeting bonefish, permit, or tarpon, your fly line needs to be durable, provide enough mass to turn over heavy flies in stiff winds, and […]
Spring Arsenal | Jake Vanderweyden
After a long cold Canadian winter of dreaming of warmer days on the water, restocking fly arsenals, spooling up new lines and patching your favourite waders. Spring is always a season every angler looks forward to. The start of a new fly fishing year, exploring new waters, camping and hiking deep into the backwoods with […]
New & Noteworthy | Scott Centric
No matter which rod manufacturer you look at, you’ll find a wide range of models, line weights, and lengths available. But at the end of the day, the bread-and-butter models for most manufacturers are trout rods. Many technological advancements in fly-rod design have been made with trout in mind. From gently placing tiny midge patterns […]