The Backstage Pass

There are many reasons why Louisiana is one of our favorite fisheries. Not only is it easy to get to, but the redfishing is second to none. Combine the excellent fishing with great people and good food and you have a recipe for a terrific vacation. Find out what it's like during a...

One of the most common misconceptions about fishing in Alaska is that August is the best time to go. As a result, anglers and tourists race to book those weeks in an effort to book what is perceived as “the only time to fish Alaska.” August is certainly a very special time for...

"For many years now, Louisiana has always been labeled as a “fall and winter fishery.” Because of that, the angling public has a false mindset that fishing is only good three to four months out of the year. This results in the necessity to book very far in advance, lack of availability, and...

Few aspects of fly fishing compare to the experience of casting to fish you can actually see. As opposed to blind casting, sight fishing allows for an exciting and incredibly visual experience. Watching a big tarpon cruising across the flats or blue water and then delivering a fly to it and watching it...

Alaska has a seemingly endless number of rivers for anglers to explore. It’s no mystery why Alaska is on most people’s bucket lists with its astounding natural beauty and world-class fishing. However, anyone taking a trip to the largest state in America should know what to expect and how to be best prepared...

Blue-winged olives, also known as BWOs and Baetis, can be a prolific hatch all around Montana, especially in the Bozeman area. These bugs hatch in the spring and fall and are a very important food source for trout. They tend to be slightly smaller in fall, but trout can focus on them just...