Few moments in fly fishing are as spectacular as the explosive strike of a hungry pike on the water’s surface. As we enter the peak season for popper fishing for…
MONTROSE, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2025) — The Scott Fly Rod Company is pleased to announce the introduction of the new GT series of fly rods. No other rods match the legacy…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…