Travel News & Equipment Updates

Winner in the Best Of Category at the 2023 ICAST, Hardy has released their newest saltwater fly rod -- the Marksman Z. The Marksman Z was designed with input from Gold Cup winners and Florida Keys legends to create a rod that performs for every scenario. The rod aimed to improve upon their...

Rare openings at Soul Fly Lodge on the Bahamian Berry Islands! This is one of the most exciting new lodges in The Bahamas and has quickly developed a reputation as THE place for pursuing large permit over white sand flats, as well as healthy numbers of bonefish, barracuda, snapper, and jacks.

Yellow Dog Client Kathleen T. traveled to Alaska's Bear Trail Lodge and described everything about her trip as "Perfection." Read her trip comments below:  Do you have any comments or constructive feedback based on the overall lodging (rooms, dining area, social area, etc)?- Bear Trail was amazing. I loved the lockers for waders et al. Do...

We were fortunate enough to try out Patagonia's Forra wading boot -- a new product for Fall of 2023.  Sign Up For Our Newsletter Sign up for the Angler's Passport to receive trip specials, current availability, recent travel news, and more from the world of fly fishing! First Name Last Name Email* Submit  ...

We dove right into helping with all aspects of the trip. At the end they could set downriggers, fly fish with some profeciency, and process the fish we caught. I wanted them to learn on their own and not just be waited on. I couldn't be more pleased with our week in Alaska....

The second annual Xcalak English Project (XEP) has wrapped up and we're excited to share the week's progress. The Xcalak English Project was created to offer an immersive educational program designed to empower those in the local community with improved language skills. In coordination with XFlats Lodge, YDCCF, Bozeman High School-based ESL instructors, and...