This trip started about 8 years ago when we were in Germany at an outdoor trade show. The state of Idaho had a grant that got us a free booth, so we said; Sure! why not? We had never been to Germany, and it seemed like it could be good for business. It was not!…
Darien Lodge is a secluded lodge on the coast of Colombia near the Panama border. To get there, you have to take a flight from Medellín to a small airstrip on the coastline, surrounded by jungle. From there, you’re picked up in a small panga and taken out to the bigger boats waiting beyond the surf.…
There’s more to a great fish photo than simply holding up your catch and snapping a shot. Capturing the colors, textures, and life of a fish is an art form—one that tells the story of the moment while honoring the beauty of the species itself. Whether you’re looking to share your success with friends, build…
Up for grabs at Redd Villaksen's charity auction on November 13th: Two rods at Cosmoledo Atoll - The Giant Trevally Capital of the World! The trip is scheduled for April 9th - 16th 2026 and the donor is Alphonse Fishing Co.
Send your pre-bid to jonawalle@gmail.com or info@intheloopmag.com - the absolute minimum bid is 18…
Practise makes perfect, and you may get away with a little bit of rustiness come the start of the season in spotting, casting and presentations, however becoming a little bit rusty or out of practise with your knot tying will never bode well.
BY CHRIS DORE - www.instagram.com/chris_dore_nz/
In the booking confirmation and trip preparation…
After the 2023 and 2024 seasons, which were far from encouraging, it’s more important than ever that we anglers stand together against everything that threatens the wild Atlantic salmon. And there’s plenty of it!
It is therefore with great pleasure that Redd Villaksen (NASF Norway) invite all friends of wild salmon to a new auction…
One of the most talented fly tyers out there - and certainly the one consistently putting out the highest quality fly tying videos - is Erin Hyde (of https://shetiesflies.com). This time around, she has made a great tutorial for the Magic Cutthroat Gobius; a more advanced version of the classic, Cutthroat Gobius (Cutthroat Kutling). In…
Our good friends from Loon Outdoors recently explored San Francisco Bay Area with George Revel and Steve Adachi of Lost Coast Outfitters along with Evan Praskin of Stokeventures, as well as a few anglers from the Northern California surf fly fishing community; Pete Fazzini, William O’Neil, Paul Waters and Cash Bolo to experience fly fishing…
Ken Watkins has established a new precedent in the world of saltwater fly fishing. During the summer of 2025, he reached a new milestone following a 10 year odyssey in shallow water angling - having succeeded in catching 1,213 permit (the most challenging shallow water species in Central America) in the nation of Belize, with…
As the days grow longer and nature awakens in the Southern Hemisphere, Spring arrives in Patagonia with an energy that’s impossible to ignore. At El Encuentro Fly Fishing, we believe there’s no better time to experience this extraordinary region than in Spring—starting in November—when the landscape comes alive and opportunities for adventure abound.
By Sandra Spina…
Expanding as far north as the Canadian province Newfoundland and as far south as north Alabama, the Appalachian Mountain range is filled with endless blue lines and mountains full of wisdom. While the range is vast and mighty, the focus of this article will be on the southern range and all its beauty. In sections…
Fall has arrived and so has our September-issue. We’ve been busy fly fishing for sea-run brown trout along the coastal shores of Denmark and Norway, and have headed into the creeks in search for rising fish. Next up are trips to Sørøya in search for halibut, and Cosmoledo Atoll in order to target GT, permit,…
