Ken Baldwin

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.

Fish still bite in the rain.

The Sitka Core Merino 330 Half Zip Pullover

The beginning of a good day.

Arctic Char

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.

Utah fly fishing guide Sammy Elam dialing in on the right pattern for the Provo River.

Fly Fishing

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

Keeping myself protected from the sun with HUK technical fishing shirt and hoodie - Fly fishing for redfish in Melbourne, Florida - Fly rod: The Moonlit Fiberglass 8-weight.

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.

Quality watches and fly reels share the same spirit of craftsmanship – they’re built with care, meant to last, and get better the more you use them.

Gear Reviews

Watches, fly reels, and pocket knives—they all hold a special place in most fly anglers’ hearts. Here’s why the Oris Divers Date makes an extra-special Christmas gift for any fly angler.

I'm done searching for a Chef's/Kitchen knife. This Benchmade Station knife does the job better than any kitchen knife I've ever owned, and looks good while doing it.

Gear Reviews

My search for a do-it-all kitchen knife has been ongoing for twenty-plus years. Benchmade surprised me with the best one yet.

There is a peace and quiet found in fishing small water deep in the woods.

Gear Reviews

One thing I appreciate about the sport of fly fishing is its reverence for the past – for the anglers and gear that came before us. Fly anglers are big on quality and classics. If they find something that works well, it may be used for a lifetime.

Repping the purple and gold in my fly fishing and EDC.

Gear Reviews

Loop, YETI, Carhartt, Poncho Shirts—they all have gear in colors and logos that represent your college football team. Nothing wrong with showing a little school pride when you fly fish.

The Peak Design Capture Clip. The MVP of my fly fishing/photography system.

I stopped taking photos when fishing because it got in the way. A well-designed piece of metal led me to a company whose gear makes it easier to balance the two pursuits.

Winter time fly fishing for redfish can be the best time of the year for success in the Lowcountry.

Redfish, Southern charm, and great eats—Charleston in the winter for a fly fishing destination rates up there with the best of them.

YETI is known for its attention to detail and quality build.

I discovered how good the Yeti Ranchero Backpack really is on a 20-hour trip to the interior of Africa.

When you are dropped off in the middle of nowhere, your gear better be reliable.

This is Part 2 of my time in Alaska, and the gear that proved itself dependable.