Destinations

If you want all three species in their native waters, Washington is one of the few places left in the continental U.S. you'll find them.

Destinations

If you want all three species in their native waters, Washington is one of the few places left in the continental U.S. you'll find them.

Recent Articles

Gunpowder released 27 blue marlin in a single day to set the new Atlantic record.

Saltwater

Twenty-seven blue marlin were released on a single day giving the sportfishing vessel Gunpowder the new Atlantic record title. Marina Cap Cana billfish capital.

The view from my 5th floor terrace at the Sports Illustrated Resorts Marina & Villas Cap Cana.

Destinations

If visiting Cap Cana, stay at the beautiful Sports Illustrated Resports Marina and Villas—the perfect Caribbean destination for billfishing and luxury.

Montana Troutfitters is Bozeman's oldest fly shop.

Fly Fishing

Inside the shop that's anchored Bozeman's fly fishing scene for over 50 years.

Marina Cap Cana is a state-of-the-art port for billfish anglers to chase their blue marlin dreams.

Destinations

For billfish anglers, Marina Cap Cana is hailed as the safest and most advanced sportfishing marina in the Caribbean.

A blue marlin ready for release during the 2025 Cap Cana Classic.

Saltwater

Inside the 2025 Cap Cana Classic, where international anglers released 94 billfish in two thrilling days off the Dominican Republic.

A colored-up brook trout caught north of Steamboat Springs

Fly Fishing

Chasing wild trout up near the Wyoming border.

Destinations

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.

Gear Reviews

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

Fly fishing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison River

Destinations

Where can you find big rivers, small streams, healthy trout, and a vibrant mountain culture?

Fly Fishing

I did three days on the Okavango River in Africa, chasing tigerfish with a fly rod. It was the most terrifying, memorable, fun, and best fly fishing trip I've ever experienced.

The Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park

Destinations

Yellowstone Country is trout fishing heaven. These towns put you right in the middle of it.

Managing partner and guide, John Coffman, heading up the river for a meeting with a wild rainbow trout.

Destinations

I guided at The Ridge Lodge this summer. With years of guiding under my belt, it stood out as one of the best Alaskan lodges I've experienced.

Big Alaskan wild rainbow trout are partial to a streamer being swung in front of them.

Destinations

In twenty years, I've guided for five Alaskan lodges. The Ridge Lodge counts as number six. Here's why it's my favorite.

Destinations

I visited the Sage Lodge to see if they can equal the standards of high quality that they build into their fly rods.

Destinations

The hunt for big brown trout, success with dry flies and streamers, beautiful rivers lined with hardwood forest, fair prices, and friendly people. Welcome to Arkansas. And if you haven't been there, you should.

Destinations

Get to know the Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing program in the Green Mountains of Central Vermont. It's the real deal.

Fly Fishing

After walking away from a twenty-year guiding career in Alaska to write full-time, I’m getting the chance to return for one more week on the water. I’ll share each day’s story—the fish landed, and the humor that comes with helping people catch them.

Bass Fishing

From 5 expert tips to catch more bass this fall, an Alaskan Guide’s View From the River, to a Day in a Top Wilderness Lodge, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week.

A bright and shiny silver salmon fresh from the ocean.

Fly Fishing

After walking away from a twenty-year guiding career in Alaska to write full-time, I’m getting the chance to return for one more week on the water. This is the 6th installment of a ten-part series where I’ll share each day’s story—the fish landed...

The sockeye salmon is the lifeblood of Alaska.

Fly Fishing

After walking away from a twenty-year guiding career in Alaska to write full-time, I’m getting the chance to return for one more week on the water. This is the 5th installment of a ten-part series where I’ll share each day’s story—the fish landed...

Fly Fishing

After walking away from a twenty-year guiding career in Alaska to write full-time, I’m getting the chance to guide for one more week and write about it. Seven days of fly fishing, bear encounters, big wild rainbow trout, and adventure.

Guide Luke Valentino helping with the plane's takeoff.

Fly Fishing

A guide’s final week in Alaska—rafting wild rivers, chasing trout on the fly, encountering bears, and sharing one last adventure with guests in untamed waters.

From an Alaskan guide coming out of retirement for one more shot, to must-have topwater bass lures, to the best soft plastic baits, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week.

Destinations

From an Alaskan guide coming out of retirement for one more shot, to must-have topwater bass baits, to the best soft plastic baits, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week.

Fly Fishing

After walking away from a twenty-year guiding career in Alaska to write full-time, I’m getting the chance to return for one more week on the water. This is the second installment of a ten-part series where I’ll share each day’s story—the fish landed...