The Backstage Pass

At its peak, the Mother's Day Caddis hatch is truly one you have to see to believe: A blizzard of millions of fluttering caddis covering every surface, crawling up your sleeves, into your ears, and down your waders while trout gorge themselves on one of the biggest bug masses of the year. It...

The U.S. West's annual salmonfly hatch is one of those things you have to see to believe. For some, it is more of a myth, as anglers head to the river in earnest, only to find a quiet stretch of river. But when the hatch is on, it is truly an unforgettable experience: hundreds of...

When it comes to hatches, reliability is everything. Every year, anglers travel to the U.S. West or head to their local river in hopes of timing famous hatches such as the green drake or salmonfly, only to find they arrived a few days early or perhaps on the tail-end of the party. These...

The reality of choosing a fly fishing pack in modern times is that we are spoilt for choice. Much like walking into the cereal aisle at a big-box grocery store, there are almost too many varieties on offer. Chances are if you are an experienced angler, you have tried all of them, or recognize...

There is something to be said about having confidence in a leader, rod, or fly, and it absolutely can impact your success rate. If you are worrying about the knot you tied, your fly selection, or your leader strength when fighting a fish, you are no long focusing on the task at hand.

As far as saltwater species go, bonefish are a strong contender for the perfect game fish. Firstly, they are found in beautiful places around the world, from The Bahamas to the Indo-Pacific, bonefish are found in warm-water, scenic fisheries. They are also a challenge: most often targeted in shallow-water scenarios, their tails giving...