On The Fly

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

2014 Belize River Lodge BTT Bonefish & Permit Tagging Challenge Recap Posted on April 18, 2014 Despite high winds and tough fishing conditions, the 2014 Belize River Lodge Bonefish and Permit Tagging Challenge was a great success. The week was filled with lots of quality fishing time and many memories were made all while helping towards a conservation goal. Read On

The Best Fly to Have on Hand: Clouser Deep Minnow The one fly any self-respecting fly angler should always have in the box. By John Frazier   http://www.saltwatersportsman.com/best-flies-fly-fishing/best-fly-have-hand-clouser-deep-minnow

March 06, 2014 Should We Enforce Better Catch-and-Release Practices? By Kirk Deeter I've said many times that if you're going to be a catch-and-release angler, you should do it the right way.  You know the drill: Don't keep the fish out of water too long. Wet your hands before you handle any fish. Don't hold them high out of the water, especially where they can fall on the rocky shoreline if they flop out of your hands. Use a rubberized mesh net if you use a net. And for goodness' sake, keep the gripping and grinning to a minimum. Read More