The Backstage Pass

Not everyone wants a lodge experience. Some people enjoy the backcountry experience that fly fishing often provides. Some of Yellow Dog’s favorite destinations in the Rockies and Pacific Northwest are off the beaten path and offer guests the unique experience of overnighting on the water, and sometimes even require the use of horses...

When anglers think about fly fishing in Montana, more than likely at some point, the salmon fly hatch will be brought up. The notoriety of Montana’s salmon fly hatch has grown to mythic proportions – and for a good reason; it can be absolutely incredible.   Every angler should experience it at least...

The Bahamas are a great location due to their convenience of travel from the United States. Keep in mind that although a lodge can be a great value, that doesn’t mean that they are all suited for beginner anglers.   Taking a trip to the Bahamas doesn’t mean breaking the bank. You may...

Something that’s becoming popular and something that’s heard every day in the Yellow Dog office is the request from anglers looking for diving and ecotour options to complement their fishing. The Caribbean lodges offer incredible diving opportunities in the crystal-clear waters, and a handful of Yellow Dog lodges are located in or near...

Belize offers some great options for families wanting to pursue fly fishing in addition to ecotourism programs. The small Caribbean country has access to some incredible saltwater fisheries and is home to a beautiful, tropical wilderness. Ready for the next family vacation to Belize? Here are four great destinations we can help you...

This past September Jim Klug and Ian Davis traveled to Mongolia to fish for the largest salmonid on earth: taimen. The duo fished hard for seven days and left with not only some spectacular photos of monster taimen but also some perspectives on life, what it means to detach, unplug and recharge -...