For years anglers have flocked to Labrador to target large brook trout. Now, this rustic fishery is also a destination for those who love toothy critters. Giant pike, eager to crush a fly, lurk in shallow waters. While many areas are accessible only by float plane, the accommodations are comfortable enough for even the pickiest traveler.
Situated just a few hours north of New York City, the Adirondack Mountains offer the angler an outdoor paradise. Representing the largest protected area in the continuous US, the Adirondacks offer more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails, over 3,000 lakes and ponds, and 1,200 miles of rivers.
Calgary is a city brimming with excitement. This gentrified city has beautiful hotels, boutique shopping, world-class dining, and the Bow, Highwood, and Oldman rivers within easy reach of downtown. As if the above isn’t enough for you to plan your next trip north, maybe the giant rainbows lurking just below the surface will.
Nags Head is located on the Outerbanks. The Outerbanks consist of a string of barrier islands protecting North Carolina from the Atlantic Ocean and is home to the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. Step on to the deck of the Fly Girl and let world-class guide Captain Sara Gardner take you on the trip of a lifetime. Fish for everything that swims in the Mid Atlantic including cobia, blue fish, false albacore, sharks and mor
Everyone knows Bozeman is home to some pretty famous trout waters, and is surrounded by some of the best brands in fly fishing. But, what you may not know is that it is home to a truly special boutique lodge. Offering luxurious accommodations, fine creative dining, and a quiet place to unwind, the hotel is located on a ranch near the Gallatin River. It is a great base for any fly fishing adventure in the region or for exploring Yellowstone National Park.
Trout near Nashville? About an hour east of Nashville is the Caney Fork tailwater and Southern Brookies guide service and retreat. Although not well known among other southern tailwaters, this river is home to large browns, rainbows, and brook trout and is definitely worth a visit. What makes this place truly special is the accommodations. Staying in one of the cozy trout painted vintage campers on the property is just something you have to experience.
You’ll feel right at home at Rio Manso Lodge enjoying gourmet meals and exploring miles of pristine trout waters. Located near the famed resort town of Bariloche, Argentina in a remote corner of Nahuel Huapi National Park, Rio Manso offers exceptional fly fishing on waters from small streams and large rivers to intimate spring creeks and deep, productive lakes. Unwind at the end of each day in the Bavarian-style lodge with spectacular views overlooking Lago Hess, the Andes and majestic Monte Tro
Asheville, North Carolina, US The Biltmore Mansion isn’t the only reason to go to Asheville these days. Guided fishing adventures for smallmouth bass and trout are now your new adventure in Asheville. Want a unique experience? Try a multi-day river trip or a whitewater smallmouth excursion through the Nolichucky Gorge. Valuing long-lasting relationships with their guests, Asheville Fly Fishing Company is all about sharing memorable days on the water with you. AshevilleFlyFishingCo.com
North Seal River, Manitoba, Canada The North Seal River in Manitoba is a remote wilderness destination. Want to try your hand at toothy critter fishing? This northern pike fishery offers size and quantity with trophy fish over 50” and 100 pike per day. North Seal area has excellent sight fishing. The pike sit in the submerged cabbage beds waiting for unlucky bait fish to pass. Pike don’t eat flies, they attack and devour them. This is something that every fly angler should experience. Ganglers.
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
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
