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Tarpon have earned their reputation as one of the most challenging fish in saltwater fly fishing. Their incredible eyesight, rock-hard mouths, explosive jumps, and unpredictable behavior mean that success depends on much more than simply making an accurate cast. Fly selection matters, but often not for the reasons many anglers think. Unlike bonefish...

The western United States is massive—home to hundreds of fishable waters and a large variety of species. So what is an angler to do when researching the best fly fishing trip for such a large area? Through over twenty years of fly fishing the rivers and creeks of over a dozen states, we’ve...

A tailing fish is seen feeding on a scattering crab. Your guide lines up the skiff. You cast at the perfect moment. Strip, strip, strip…you got the fish. And the bonefish takes off on a line-screaming run. The tropical sun lights up the flats like a pinball game as the backing comes off...

Taking the road less traveled is often stated, but never truly experienced. For destination fly fishing travel, a backcountry fly fishing trip is a road less traveled that every angler should discover. From the far-off flats of a saltwater atoll or a pack trip into the wilds of Yellowstone National Park or a...

Taking your first fly fishing trip can feel overwhelming. What species should you target? Do you need to be a good caster? How much instruction will you actually receive? And perhaps most importantly — where can you go that sets you up for success instead of frustration? The good news is that there...

Alaska is BIG country. Everyone knows it is the largest state in the union and home to the world’s greatest diversity of wild and native trout, grayling, Dolly Varden, and salmon. With such a massive area it may seem daunting to break down the best fly-fishing trips in Alaska and when to give...