On The Fly

Written by James Robles  The art of pairing beer with bugs by james robles WHEN MY PARENTS SHIPPED my sister and me off to college, they didn't expected to receive a craft brewer and a flyfishing writer in return. But we'd both seen enough of corporate America to realize that a lifetime spent living in it might not be worth the paycheck. A collaborative effort between the two worlds was inevitable, and after much deliberation our musings have molted. A bottle of Bud and a can of worms may have laid the foundation for pairing beer with bugs, but these...

JUNE 7, 2014 in TIPS    Stomp when necessary. Photo: Bruce Chard Today’s fishing tip comes from the world of tarpon fishing – uber-angler Andy Mill in particular is known for using the technique when fighting tarpon.  It’s applicable to other types of fishing as well though, especially when you’re fishing out of skiff for other explosive fish. Warning: it’s one of those ideas that make your wonder why you didn’t think of it yourself. Read on...

Tippets: Tarpon Jig Deemed Illegal.  by Erin Block The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has decided the “new and improved” tarpon jig that turned up recently in Boca Grande Pass isn’t that at all: it’s illegal. And law enforcement officers have been instructed to treat it as such. Read on

Gluing Knots for Extra StrengthMAY 15, 2014 Kyle Shea The ol’ standby. Photo: Kyle Shea One of our most popular post series to date, is our ‘Expert Rig Series,’ where we give the details of how some of the industry’s best anglers rig up for their respective fisheries. We are fortunate to get to fish with many world class anglers on a day to day basis, many of which are kind enough to share all the secrets of their weapon of choice. We love learning which rods, reels, lines, knots, and so on people prefer and why. Read on...

In a new book, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard evangelizes a back-to-basics Japanese technique for fly fishing. By MICHAEL HSU FOR SOMEONE WITH a vested interest in selling goods for exploring the great outdoors, Yvon Chouinard, the owner and founder of the outdoor-apparel company Patagonia, takes a surprisingly stripped-down approach to one of his favorite pastimes. Read On