The Backstage Pass

This article will look at 13 of the world's most popular, reliable permit flies for use around the world and regional considerations for planning your fly box.  

There are few, if any, insects more synonymous with fly fishing for trout than the blue-winged olive (BWO). From coast to coast of North America's expansive trout country, the blue-winged olive is generally one of the most common and predictable hatches of each year.

It is no industry secret that fly fishing with streamers is one of the most effective means of targeting large, sometimes landing that fish of a lifetime. Big fish demand more calories, and while they are absolutely still feeding on insect life, a trout fry, sculpin, or crayfish represent a steak dinner for...

Packing gear for Patagonia is fairly straightforward, though there are some vital elements you absolutely need. Below we detail the different elements one needs before beginning travel. 

The dog days of summer mean its terrestrial season and hoppers, beetles, and ants are currently being devoured across Montana. Anglers love this time for many reasons: The flies are big and easy to keep in sight, the takes are often aggressive, and we've never met an angler who didn't love to fish dry flies. ...

Cuba is widely regarded as one of the finest saltwater fly fishing destinations in the Western Hemisphere. Bonefish, permit, tarpon, snapper, barracuda, triggerfish, and more are all routinely caught -- making it not only one of the best destinations to target these fish, but also pursue a saltwater grand slam.  Given the complex...