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The Alphlexo is both an amalgamation - and a refinement - of aspects of various other patterns, like the Orvis crab which was tied in green and tan with a mesh body and rubber legs. The first person that I know of who put the chenille legs into the Flexo body was James Christmas in…
Sardinia is a rather remote Italian island in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Not many fly fishermen know about Sardinia and the fish species encountered there, but with fishing possibilities both inland and offshore – and loads to do and see - it’s a destination that ought to be on more people’s bucket lists.…
Roderick Haig-Brown wrote in Fisherman's Spring “There will be days when the fishing is better than one's most optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home”. I’m in a stage of fishing now where I’m just enjoying being on the water. As a kid growing up in…
Hilary Hutcheson is one of the most respected figures in the fly fishing industry—a seasoned guide, conservationist, and advocate for environmental awareness. Growing up in Montana at the gateway to Glacier National Park, Hilary developed a deep-rooted connection to the rivers and landscapes that surrounded her. Over the years, she has become a leading voice…
There are many places in the world to fly fish for rainbow trout of exceptional size. Rainbow trout 30 plus inches and reaching 20 pounds! But if you dissect that into “native” rainbows, it sets the bar to only a handful of places in the world with Alaska being, likely, at the top of the list. Enter the…
Our negativity bias is hardwired since the Old Stone Age.
Paleolithic man knew there were beings out there, out to get him. His bias the early warning system for woolly mammoths, giant bison, all the maneaters stalking nearby. It detected other hunter-gatherers too. Passively or aggressively, they were his competition for the local bounty.
He…
Robert Selfors is a true Renaissance man of the Arctic, blending artistry, innovation, and a deep connection to nature. As the founder of Arctic Silver, a revolutionary fly fishing company, Robert has redefined the way anglers experience the sport. Beyond his passion for fly fishing, he is an avid photographer, capturing the untamed beauty of…
Here's another free edition of our magazine. This time with great contributions from Tarquin Millington-Drake, Matt Harris, Jakub Kanok, Barry Ord Clarke, Christiaan Pretorius, David Tejedor, Herlé Hamon, Ken Morrish, and High Fliers. If you're into fly fishing for king salmon, brown trout, giant trevally, triggerfish, seatrout, permit, or salmon you'll find something worthy of…
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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Our group recently had the opportunity to fish with the Lucero family in Baja on the Sea of Cortez. This area is known for its outstanding fishing opportunities, particularly for the large Roosterfish that migrate through the region. Most of the guides in the area are family, and the fishing community seems very tight-knit. Each…
Astove Atoll's shallow lagoon, jagged coastline and endless flats surrounded by sheer drop-offs provide unique and versatile hunting grounds for a myriad of gamefish emblematic of the vast Indian Ocean.
Besides GTs, Astove Atoll boasts trophy-sized bonefish, bluefin trevally, triggerfish, barracuda, milkfish and Indo-pacific permit. And if one ventures offshore, one can catch yellowfin…