Ken Baldwin

Joined: Nov 6, 2024

Ken Baldwin is a Writer/Editor for Fishing On SI, where he writes stories about fly fishing and the lifestyle that surrounds it. His writing and photography have appeared in Men's Journal, Catch Magazine, Fish Alaska, and the American Angler. He also created and hosted the TV show Season on the Edge, which aired on NBC Sports and in seven countries, showcasing travel, adventure, and culture through the lens of fishing. For twenty years, Ken worked as a fly fishing guide in Alaska, which gave him opportunities to hang out with and photograph the Alaskan brown bear. His experience photographing the brown bear helped him land a job with the Netflix documentary Our Planet 2, narrated by David Attenborough. If you dig deep enough in Ken's resume, you will see that he played the terrorist "Mulkey" in the film Die Hard 2 before fly fishing took over his life. Ken is a graduate of the University of Washington.

Finding solitude and fun on a Utah river.

Ross Reels, Aspire Fly Rods, and Molson Coors are back with another limited-edition run of Coors-themed reels and a rod.

Destinations

Standing in the white sandy flats of Cape Cod, in water up to my waist. Looking out at the horizon, it could have been the Caribbean if not for the school of cruising striped bass passing in front of me.

Fly Fishing

Some fishing guides develop a way of seeing that carries beyond the water—and into art.

Big streamers catching big smallmouth on the Lower Niagara River

Destinations

I went in skeptical., I didn’t expect much from the Lower Niagara. Fly fishing it for smallmouth bass, and staying in Lewiston, changed my mind completely.

Gear Reviews

Even the best polarized lenses fail when sunlight sneaks in from the side. Here’s why frame design—and side shields—make a difference.

The Sitka Core Merino 330 Half Zip Pullover

Gear Reviews

Field-tested Sitka pants and a merino wool pullover I rely on worldwide. Durable, comfortable gear that makes a practical outdoor gift.

Gear Reviews

It’s not flashy, but it matters. This simple first-aid kit covers the real problems fly anglers face—and makes a smart, thoughtful Christmas gift.

Gear Reviews

Shopping for a fly angler? A Fishpond net and Cling thermometer are durable, good-looking gifts that get used—and help protect trout fisheries.

A quality fly reel can last the lifetime of the angler, and gets better as it ages.

Gear Reviews

If you don’t fly fish, how do you know what to get for someone who does? These 3 gifts are practical, well-made, and perfect for people who love to fly fish.

The Cling Mag Grab Plus is a great docking station for your flies and nippers.

Gear Reviews

A good stocking stuffer can be a win-win for you and the fly angler on your list. They don’t wreck your budget, and—if you are smart in your gift-giving choices, they can be something the angler can actually use.

Fly Fishing

Here is a tip that will increase your success on the water. Once you understand it, everything about your fishing changes.

Gear Reviews

Looking for the best fly-fishing shirts? I tested them in extremes from Alaska to Africa. Here are the ones that became my favorites.

Ken Baldwin

Joined: Nov 6, 2024

Is Fly Fishing Hard To Learn?

Why a Fiberglass 8-Weight Might Be the Best Redfish Rod You’re Not Fishing

I Went to Charlotte for the Food—Then I Found a Striped Bass Fly Blitz Nearby

The Fiberglass vs Graphite Debate, Here’s When I Choose a Glass Fly Rod to Fish

Fly Fishing

A New Ross × Coors Fly Reel With a Built-In Warm-Water Reality Check

Destinations

Wadeable White Sandy Flats, Crystal Clear Water, Cruising Striped Bass. A Fly Angler's Paradise in the North East

Fly Fishing

Why Some of the Best Fishing Guides Are Also Artists

Destinations

The Lower Niagara River Isn’t What I Thought—Especially With a Fly Rod

Gear Reviews

What I Finally Figured Out About Fishing Sunglasses

Gear Reviews

The Unexpected Fly Fishing Gift Borrowed from Hunters

Gear Reviews

The Fly-Fishing Gift Everyone Overlooks, But Every Angler Needs

Gear Reviews

Why a Christmas Gift Combo of Fishpond Nets and Cling Is a Win - Win

Perfect Gifts for People Who Love to Fly Fish

Affordable Stocking Stuffers That Still Make Great Fly Fishing Gifts

How to Fly Fish: Pay Attention - Success Is Found in Awareness

The Fly-Fishing Shirts I Actually Wear All Year (And Why They Make Great Christmas Gifts)