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For lots of anglers who’ve grown up on the freshwater, fishing saltwater flats eventually becomes a goal. In a lot of ways, it’s the natural progression of the sport- looking for the next new experience within fishing. For those anglers looking to get on the flats, there may not be a better introductory...

If you’re headed on a saltwater fly fishing trip chances are you have thought once or twice about what the tides are doing. In the simplest of terms, tides occur by the gravitational pull of the moon, which moves water around the earth’s oceans. But diving a little deeper into the topic not...

If you’ve never tried bluewater fly fishing then you are truly missing out on one of the great experiences fly fishing has to offer. There are many reasons why we love bluewater fly fishing but maybe one of the best is that it’s great for everyone in the family. Non-anglers will have a...

For over two decades we’ve booked anglers across the globe. As 2025 marks our 25th year in business, we now book over 250 destinations in 40 countries. From these experiences, we’ve heard and seen just about everything! One question we are always asked is: when should I book my trip?  Compiled in one...

Belize is one of Yellow Dog’s favorite destinations. Not only is it easy to travel to from the United States, but the small Central American country has a host of different options ranging from fantastic flats fishing for tarpon, permit, bonefish, and other species, to terrific activities for non-anglers. With a wide array...

It’s no secret that tarpon is one of the most sought after gamefish on the planet. This is probably due to their shear strength, their size - an adult tarpon can reach upwards of 200 pounds! - a reel-wrenching fight that could take you to your backing multiple times, and the reward that...