Travel News & Equipment Updates

Words & Images by Mexico & Europe Program Director Sam Mebane After months of anticipation, my trip to Ireland and Spain finally kicked off with a flight into Dublin, where I was greeted by a driver from Ballynahinch Castle. The three-hour drive across the country was the perfect opportunity to shake off the...

Yellow Dog traveler James K. offered some great reflections on his recent trip to Premier Lodge Partner Grand Slam Lodge in Ascension Bay. Read his thoughts below: Did you find the trip booking process through Yellow Dog enjoyable and useful? If not, please share why.- Sam, Tom, and the staff were very informative...

Mark D. and company had nothing short of a trip of a lifetime while spending a week in Bolivia at Secure Lodge. Reach Mark's reflections on the trip below:  "We wanted to drop you all a quick note to let you know we had an amazing week at the Secure Lodge. Truly a...

When trout aren’t keying in on any one bug, attractor dry flies often shine. These high-riding, easy-to-see, and sometimes flashy patterns aren’t always “match-the-hatch” imitations—but that’s the point. Instead, they’re designed to trigger curiosity or aggression from fish, or imitate a wide range of forage. Whether you’re prospecting new water, unsure about what...

Founded in 2016, the Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation (YDCCF) was created to give back to destination angling communities across the globe by providing much needed funding for local grassroots projects. To date, the Foundation has invested almost $2 million to help preserve, protect, and enhance the communities and fisheries that matter...

When it’s time for a vacation, my wife and I are usually thinking tropics—places like the Bahamas, Belize, or Mexico—where she can enjoy the beach and I can go fishing. It’s a system that works well for us. That said, with two young kids now in the mix, we can’t be as adventurous...