5 Things You Should Know Before You Try Fly Fishing
Intimidated by fly fishing before you've even tried it? Here's what one angler wishes she'd known before her first cast.
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Why I'm Considering Going to Guide School (even though I don't want to be a guide)
She doesn't want to guide. She wants to row in circles a little less and teach a little better, and this school might get her there.
The Overlooked Skillset
A grinning angler shows off a hand-sized bluegill, proof that the right first fish can hook someone for life.
Three Reasons to Rent a Rod Instead of Buy
Why buy an expensive rod you'll use once when you can rent the perfect setup and spend your packing time worrying about your underwear instead.
Fishing the Mighty White - Cotter, Arkansas
Cold rivers, big browns, and a guide's streamer method that turns a day on the White into something close to obsession.
Why You Should Target Redfish This Fall
Bull reds show up as the weather turns, and sight-fishing the flats for that telltale black dot is reason enough to head south this fall.
Five Reasons Fly Fishing is the New Yoga
A split-screen view from the river makes the case: fly fishing clears the mind the same way yoga does, one cast at a time.
Why Your Cooler Needs an Upgrade
A mom hauls a loaded cooler across the shallows toward the boat, kid in tow, because the trip doesn't wait for anyone.
Desk Job to Dream Job
A desk job turned into a life on the water. Here's how one leap of faith led to a dream job in fly fishing.
10 Gifts for the Dad Who Has Everything
Ten gift ideas for the dad who's impossible to shop for, from a day on the water to gear he'll actually use.
Jen’s Favorite Grilled Chicken with Smitty’s Beard Sauce
A military veteran's backyard hot sauce turned barbecue staple, paired with a grilled chicken recipe worth keeping on repeat.
Jen's Spring Must-Haves
Hot water, dried lemon, a splash of bourbon and a Hydro Flask mug built for cool spring days on the river.