Growing up in the serene enclave of Whitewood near Sturgis, South Dakota, Ty Hallock's artistic journey took flight at the kitchen table. Birds and fish were his earliest muses, nurtured in the family's art-adorned dining space. High school's graphic arts class introduced him to airbrushing, and college days at Northern State University were initially dedicated…
It’s always great to have a fishing trip to look forward to. But it can also be a constant distraction—and occasionally a source of acute stress. Next week we’re off to Gabon to fly fish for tarpon, jack crevalle, longfin trevally, African threadfin, and more. At the same time, we’ve had a magazine to finish.…
So, we’ve just returned from Cosmoledo and are now back behind our desks. It’s winter outside - freezing cold and dark. But the memories from our recent adventure - catching some epic fish and sharing countless laughs with new and old friends - will stay with us for a long time and, hopefully, carry us…
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!…
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,…
I got call a couple of weeks ago, while I was in Jackson Hole, from my good friend Mark, an Environmental Lawyer from Montana who knows every inch of the Montana Stream Access Laws and he says, “I’ve got a spring creek I’d love to show you but there’s a hitch, we have to stay…
In early March I flew into Chile from my summer in New Zealand. I had to check out a new lodge, “Where Wise Men Fish.” It was built by a fellow named Adam Henderson, who I taught to tie flies when he was about 10 years old. His parents were good friends of mine here…
Meet Brandon Finnorn: The Creative Force Behind The Bonnie Fly. Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, Brandon Finnorn is the talented artist behind The Bonnie Fly. With a growing following on Instagram and Facebook (@thebonniefly) and a popular Etsy shop, Brandon brings a blend of Southern charm and serious painting skills to the fly fishing community. We caught…
So you want to catch a big fish, eh? So firstly, what do you quantify as a big fish? It could be relative to the water you're fishing - a four pounder could be a big fish for your favourite local stream or you could be hunting for the true Kiwi Trophy, that elusive ten pounder.
Personally, its more about…
That crucial moment, getting that fish into the net. So much hard work has been put in to get to this moment, from the early planning stages pouring over maps, the new gear, the travel, cast, hook set and strenuous battle. Now’s not the time to fluff it up...
BY CHRIS DORE
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