The Backstage Pass

As a rule, the trout of New Zealand are usually more concerned about how you present the fly rather than what you present, so it is imperative that you practice for accuracy and delicacy before you embark on your journey to NZ. As such, there is no reason to bring every trout fly...

Yellow Dog’s New Zealand program has experienced considerable growth and expansion over the past two years, going from one lodge and one independent guide to eight lodges and three independent guides. We also partner with dozens of resorts and providers of tourism products (from wine tours to boat cruises), which allows us to...

Have you ever dreamed of getting your own Grand Slam? In the second installment of our Grand Slam opportunities in the Caribbean, we continue our conversation with Yellow Dog’s Cameron Davenport, Program Director for Belize and Guatemala to find out the best ways to make this coveted accomplishment a reality for your next...

You finally make out the silhouette of a brown trout that your guide confidently calls a ten-pounder in the broken blue water immediately in front of you. Several minutes pass as you both silently observe this trophy trout as it feeds. This is your opportunity to capitalize on your good fortune. You cast...

Few fishing destinations on earth have a more geographically diverse landscape to explore than the country of Chile. Situated south of Peru and west of Bolivia and Argentina, the country extends for over 2,880 miles as a long, skinny stretch of land along the western coast of South America. With its inspiring landscapes...

Of all the fly fishing opportunities the Caribbean can present, a grand slam is one of the most challenging and unique scenarios to achieve. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) defines a “Grand Slam” as catching the following species on the same day: bonefish, tarpon, and permit. Catching all three plus a snook...