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There are few things that compare in the world of saltwater fly fishing than hooking up with a big tarpon. Between the aerial acrobatics and aggression, tarpon is the pinnacle of game fish to many anglers. Even though big tarpon may supply enough adrenaline to last a lifetime, the younger ones still in...

For anglers venturing down to the country of Belize in search of the infamous silver king, be sure to have these tarpon flies in your box in a range of sizes and weights! Yellow Dog's Fly Box: Doug McKnight's Home Slice – Doug McKnight ties this baitfish imitation. Try a purple or black color...

With iconic bonefish destinations like the Bahamas, Belize, and Mexico accessible to many anglers in the States, it’s important to know what flies fish are taking and where.   A commercial fly tier, McKnight is well-known for his extraordinary fly tying capabilities and designing patterns that fish simply cannot resist. He was kind...

As a rule, the trout of New Zealand are usually more concerned about how you present the fly rather than what you present, so it is imperative that you practice for accuracy and delicacy before you embark on your journey to NZ. As such, there is no reason to bring every trout fly...

Pliers are a necessity in any basic angler’s gear bag. These are also one of the most under-emphasized tools that an angler needs during their fishing trip. Whether you are fishing for barracuda, permit, tarpon, pike, musky, golden dorado, or toothy brown trout the need for a good set of pliers goes beyond...

It’s that time of year again, as we are enjoying some warm weather around Bozeman, which means melting snow in the mountains and high dirty water on many of our local rivers. There are still some good tail-water options and lots of lakes to fish, but if you’re trying to sneak out for...