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Reading Between the Fly Line

Reading Between the Fly Line

When I first started fishing, I owned one five weight rod and one five weight line. It was the line that the fly shop owner suggested and told me would be perfect for the Sage Light Line I had just purchased. I almost swallowed my tongue when I realized that line I had just plunked on the counter was over $100.00. I’d like to think that the line made all the difference, but honestly I can’t remember. It was all so new, and so confusing those early days, that I have blocked it out of my memory. F

3/21/2018Dun Magazine3 min read
Superior Bathhouse Brewery

Superior Bathhouse Brewery

Located on the main thoroughfare in Hot Springs, Arkansas is the most unusual story. It combines a U.S. national park, a hot spring, and some really great craft beer. It was just by happenstance that I came across a woman-owned brewery called Superior Bathhouse Brewery. There are many things that make this brewery exceptionally interesting, including being the only brewery inside of a national park, being located inside a bathhouse, and the only one in the world (that we could find) using therma

3/21/2018Dun Magazine7 min read
Bessie Bucholz

Bessie Bucholz

How long have you been in the industry? I started fly fishing at a young-ish age, but didn’t officially get into the industry until 2011 when I joined the guide staff at the Old Baldy Club in Saratoga, Wyoming immediately after graduating from the University of Virginia. If ever there was a pivotal moment in my life, it was when I decided to resist the pull towards a life and career in the city and move back out west to try my hand at guiding. As an Art History major with no interest in working

3/21/2018Dun Magazine6 min read
What to Wear Under Your Waders

What to Wear Under Your Waders

What is the universe made of? What genetic changes made us uniquely human? Are we alone in the universe? What does a Scotsman wear under his kilt? What should I wear under my waders? These age-old questions, specifically the wader question, have haunted many a human. How many times have you stood over your suitcase, every dresser drawer open, and every item of outdoor clothing you own strewn across your bed? It embarrasses me to say that this happens almost every time I pack for a fishing trip.

3/21/2018Dun Magazine4 min read
Get This Look Spring 2018

Get This Look Spring 2018

River fashion that makes you look twice WOMEN'S LAKE CRESCENT SHIRT By Filson MSRP - $98.00 photo courtesy of - Filson The Women’s Lake Crescent Shirt is made of a lightweight, quick-drying fabric that’s perfect for warm days. A UPF rating of 40 keeps skin protected from the sun. By Now Offshore Diver By Seaholm Automatic MSRP - $1,995.00 photo courtesy of - Seaholm Automatic The Offshore is a true dive watch designed for extensive use under water. Each model features a Diver's 200M

3/21/2018Dun Magazine1 min read
4 Must Haves for this Spring

4 Must Haves for this Spring

Be prepared for the sun, the rain, and the unexpected cold front. Women’s Ultimate Catch ZERO II By Columbia Sportswear MSRP - $75.00 photo courtesy of - Columbia Sportswear A lightweight fishing-inspired shirt featuring moisture wicking, sweat-activated cooling and UPF 50 sun protection. Discreet back vents, roll-up sleeves with tab-holders, and mesh lining encourage airflow. In bright jewel-tone colors. By Now Women’s Super Tidal Windbreaker By Columbia Sportswear MSRP - $55.00 pho

3/21/2018Dun Magazine2 min read
Chicago

Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, US Chicago might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of a fly fishing destination, but as the former home of DUN Magazine we have to mention it. Chicago is the home of deep dish pizza, Italian beef, prohibition, and amazing carp fishing. Carp fishing is said to be like bone fishing, but in our minds it’s much harder. Even with the perfect cast and the right fly more often then not these fish will give you the fin and swim away. But, once you hook one of th

3/21/2018Dun Magazine1 min read
Muscat

Muscat

Muscat, Oman Dating back to the 1st century CE, Muscat was an important trading post between the East and the West, and it remains that way today. Bordered to the north and west by the Gulf of Oman, fishing has been a mainstay in the region since the beginning. With deep water close to shore in Muscat, targeting open water species like tuna, dorado, and marlin is easy. If blue water is not your thing, the coastline has sprawling sandy beaches, secluded rocky bays, and sheer jagged cliffs where

3/21/2018Dun Magazine1 min read
The Forged Fly

The Forged Fly

JEN: When I first saw your work at last year’s Somerset show, I was blown away. How did the idea of The Forged Fly come about? I’ve always felt an uncontrollable curse, where I imagine most things I see “in metal.”  For over a decade, I’ve been looking for something that hasn’t been done in the world of metal art.  When I got back into fly fishing, I was drawn to the possibility of creating flies of steel. I saw flies as tiny sculptures. One day, I desperately wanted to fish in an area, and didn

11/15/2017Dun Magazine4 min read
Paula Shearer

Paula Shearer

DUN: What is your most memorable guiding experience? PS: I have had a lot of memorable guiding experiences, but the one that comes to mind was from a few years ago. I met an older lady named Brigette. She had gotten into fly fishing and was very keen on becoming a better angler, and on most occasions, she fished alone. The Bow River had been her nemesis for a couple of years, and as dedicated and determined as she was, she had yet to land a fish on this river. Knowing this, I was constantly in t

11/15/2017Dun Magazine4 min read
Stevie Kim-Rubell

Stevie Kim-Rubell

Stevie started conventional fishing at two years old, and began fly fishing at age six. Her dad, Daniel Kim, is a fly angler, who took her fishing. It wasn’t long before Stevie started pursuing the sport herself. Stevie has now grown to love fly so much that in her words, “any guide knows that if he even suggests conventional, it’s not even a question.” But at such a young age, when others haven’t even heard of the words fly fishing, why this sport? “For me, I enjoy the challenge. Fly fishing i

11/15/2017Dun Magazine6 min read
The Do's and Don'ts of Layering

The Do's and Don'ts of Layering

No way to get around it, the seasons are changing and winter is upon us. Unless you live in the deep south, you’re going to need to bundle up this winter. Knowing what to do, and just as important, what not to do, is vital in keeping yourself safe and warm on the water this winter. The Do’s Do - Start with a base layer. This layer is meant to trap warm air next to your body and pull sweat away from your skin. The most overlooked of all layers, this one is right up at the top as the most import

11/15/2017Dun Magazine5 min read