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Astove Atoll: Raw, Remote and Unfiltered Saltwater Perfection

Article2. februar 20269Views 1Like 0Comments

Few destinations in the world of saltwater fly fishing still feel genuinely untamed. Astove Atoll, one of the most remote atolls in the Seychelles Outer Islands, remains one of them. Our editorial team’s latest visit — documented in our recent film (see below) — reaffirmed why Astove is widely regarded as one of the finest Indian Ocean fly fishing destinations on…

Flats fishing with Surface Flies – Catching Batfish in the Seychelles

Article31. januar 202612Views 1Like 0Comments

In our latest film, we explore the flats of Alphonse Island in pursuit of permit, giant trevally, bonefish, triggerfish, and batfish. The resort on Alphonse Island is world-class - a serene retreat for guests looking to unwind - but on the flats of nearby St. Francois Atoll, the action is non-stop. Join us as we…

Blind Casting

Article26. januar 202633Views 1Like 0Comments

It was July, and we were on the Pinware in southern Labrador. I was fishing with the best salmon anglers I know—Billy Taylor, the president of the Atlantic Salmon Federation; David Clark, the indefatigable Nova Scotian; and Yvon Chouinard, the all-world fisherman. We were having a tough morning. The weather was miserable—a cold rain blew…

Mako Reels Introduces the 7450 Freshwater

Product News22. januar 202674Views 1Like 0Comments

PRESS RELEASE: A New Standard in Precision, Proportion, and Performance for Trout Anglers Worldwide Mako Reels is proud to announce the launch of the Mako 7450 Freshwater, a premium trout reel engineered for anglers who demand uncompromising performance in the lightweight freshwater game. Designed by renowned reel engineer Tom Kapusta, the 7450 Freshwater brings the…

Scott Fly Rod Company Welcomes Shawn Combs as Vice President

News16. december 202544Views 1Like 0Comments

MONTROSE, CO (December 15, 2025) — The Scott Fly Rod Company is pleased to announce that Shawn Combs will join the Scott team as Vice President in January 2026. “Shawn is a lifelong angler with finely honed skills and a proven track record in fly-fishing product design,” said Scott President Jim Bartschi. “His passion for innovation,…

Exploring the Atolls of the Seychelles

Blog15. december 202547Views 1Like 0Comments

Fly fishing in the Seychelles is unlike anywhere else on earth. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, its remote atolls offer vast, untouched flats, crystal-clear water, and a staggering diversity of species that challenge and reward anglers in equal measure. From stalking bonefish on endless white sand to explosive encounters with giant trevally on shallow flats,…

Issue 47 is now online

News12. december 2025241Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Fly Fishing for European Seabass in Brittany

Article9. december 2025264Views 1Like 0Comments

Brittany is an exceptional region for fly fishing European seabass. Its seemingly endless coastline, numerous estuaries, sand flats, and islands offer some of the most varied and productive bass habitat in Western Europe. Images by Jean Babtiste Vidal and Pierre Rigaleau. Jean-Baptiste Vidal has been targeting sea bass on the fly intensively since 2015. Over…

Book Review: Pheasant Tail Simplicity

Book Review8. december 202549Views 0Likes 0Comments

Angling aficionados and authors Chouinard, Mathews, and Mazzo come together again, this time to reveal the many wonders of the pheasant tail fly. In Simple Fly Fishing (Patagonia; 2014, 2018), they made the case for replacing unnecessary gear with knowledge and technique. Now, after years of additional experience, they offer the next step: the feather that can be…

Fly Fishing From the Other Side

Article1. december 202566Views 0Likes 0Comments

Everyone knows the grass is always greener on the other side. Not least Adam Westerman. As a relentless fly fisherman and an unapologetic fish-finder to the very tips of his fingers, he couldn’t resist inventing a tool that quickly, firmly, and easily took him exactly where he wanted to be. This is the story of…

Slovenia and Switzerland: It’s a Marble

Article11. november 202584Views 0Likes 0Comments

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: The Colombian Rush

Article3. november 2025119Views 0Likes 0Comments

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.…

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Astove Atoll: Raw, Remote and Unfiltered Saltwater Perfection

Flats fishing with Surface Flies – Catching Batfish in the Seychelles

Blind Casting

Mako Reels Introduces the 7450 Freshwater

Scott Fly Rod Company Welcomes Shawn Combs as Vice President

Exploring the Atolls of the Seychelles

Issue 47 is now online

Fly Fishing for European Seabass in Brittany

Book Review: Pheasant Tail Simplicity

Fly Fishing From the Other Side

Slovenia and Switzerland: It’s a Marble

Darien Lodge: The Colombian Rush

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