I didn’t grow up fly fishing. By the time I was twenty-nine, fishing had almost disappeared from my life. As a kid, I spent countless hours with my father along canals and still waters. Later, studies, work, and routines took over, and rods slowly disappeared from our weekends. Years passed without much thought of rivers,…
The salmon season has just kicked off here in Norway. Historically, June 1st is a time of excitement, celebration, and incredible catches. Today, with the onslaught of the salmon farming industry, the depletion of preyfish in the ocean, and the looming threats of global warming salmon fishing has never been a more dire game to…
Fly tying is a wonderful pastime and in our “Fly Tyer Spotlight” column, we present some of the most talented and innovative fly tyers across Europe and beyond. They are fly tyers worthy of acclaim and attention – and they represent a great source of creative inspiration. In this installment, we present Milan Marjanovic who…
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!…
Marko Milosevic was born and raised in the heart of Serbia. “Due to a career as a professional volleyball player and coach, I ended up in Oslo, Norway, and that has been my home for the last 17 years, where I've built a life with my wife and two incredible daughters.” Marko can often be…
