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The crown jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains – a native Appalachian brook trout.

Chetola Resort | A Blue Ridge Mountain Fly Fishing Gem

High Country fly fishing in style.

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Chetola Resort | A Blue Ridge Mountain Fly Fishing Gem

High Country fly fishing in style.

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Sometimes the big ones require a bit of a drive.

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Best Practices for an Epic Fly Fishing Road Trip

Fly fishing travel doesn't have to be a hassle.

Catching fat, chunky smallies on four-inch streamers.

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Grand Rapids Smallmouth Bass: A Great City and an Exceptional Fishery

In Grand Rapids, after you've caught your fill of steelhead, you can switch rivers and chase big, aggressive smallmouth bass. Here's how.

The first of three Great Lakes steelhead I caught on a rainy day just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Fly Fishing for Steelhead Just Minutes Outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is a great city to visit. Add to that an amazing steelhead fishery just minutes away. Now is the time to start planning a trip for the next steelhead run.

Max Werkman releasing a steelhead he swung up from a deep hole at the end of a run.

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Why Grand Rapids Should Be Your Next Unexpected Fly Fishing Hotspot

In Grand Rapids, MI, you get the best of two worlds: a vibrant, fun city and great fly fishing less than an hour away.

The Drunk and Disorderly streamer, created by Tommy Lynch. The light brown with silver flash, tied by Joe Cermele, is what I had most of my success on.

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A Drunk and Disorderly Way To Catching Large Smallmouth Bass on a Fly Rod

Here's how I fished the Niagara River for my best week of smallmouth bass fishing with a fly rod.

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Fly Fishing for Hidden Gems | Great Lakes Northwoods Brown Trout

Chasing wild browns in one of the most underrated trout fishing regions in the country.

This is where we're staying for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic. It's located about 25 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and about an hour from Lake Ray Roberts.

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Ultimate Lake Ray Roberts Texas Getaway: Camping, Fishing, and Exploring Fort Worth

Plan the perfect Lake Ray Roberts getaway! Discover top fishing spots, the best campgrounds, must-visit attractions in Fort Worth, TX, and where to eat after a day on the water.

The Yeti 73L/29" WHEELED LUGGAGE. I call it one big rolling duffel.

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Yeti Rolling Duffel Comes Through Big for Fly Fishing Travel

The Yeti Crossroads Roller Luggage is everything I need for fly fishing travel. It's built to withstand abuse from airlines and baggage handlers.

Yes, maybe a little cliche, but our New Orleans KOA site included a patio with a perfect fire pit. Even though we were far from a rural country setting, it was quiet and peaceful and the perfect place for an evening marshmallow roast.

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Ultimate Louisiana Delta Getaway: Camping, Fishing, and Exploring New Orleans

Explore the Louisiana Delta on your next road trip! Discover bass fishing at Bayou Segnette, stay at New Orleans KOA, and enjoy the best food and attractions in the Big Easy.

When the salmon show up in the rivers, it's a bear haven.

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Bear protection while fly fishing wild waters. The Video that changed my mind.

I thought I had a great "Bear protection" system, until I watched a video showing a man charged by a full size brown bear.

You can find gold in the waters of Beaufort, SC.

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A Beaufort, SC Vacation—Fly Fishing, Historic Sites & Southern Coastal Charm

I needed a vacation spot where my wife, a non-angler, and I, an obsessed fly angler, could both find plenty to do.

The Montgomery KOA Journey is a little ride from Lay Lake (just under an hour) but it's clean, quiet and safe, and it has its own pond stocked with bass!

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Ultimate Lay Lake Getaway: Camping, Fishing, and Exploring Montgomery, AL

Plan the ultimate Lay Lake getaway! Discover top fishing spots, the best campgrounds, must-visit attractions in Montgomery, AL, and where to eat after a day on the water.

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The Ultimate Bassmaster Classic Adventure: Epic Bass Fishing KOA Camping Road Trip

Plan the ultimate Bassmaster Classic road trip! Discover top fishing stops at legendary tournament lakes before heading to the 2025 Classic at Lake Ray Roberts, TX.

Our first stop is Lake Hartwell. The Hartwell Lakeside KOA, as the name implies, is right on the lake.

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Ultimate Lake Hartwell Adventure: Camping, Fishing, and Exploring

Plan the perfect Lake Hartwell getaway! Discover top fishing spots, the best campgrounds, must-visit attractions in Anderson, SC, and where to eat after a day on the water.

Nicole Morsilli during Women's Week landing an epic dorado on a fly rod.

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Honoring International Women’s Day: A Dream Fly Fishing Trip for Women

Join The Fish Ranch for a women-only fly fishing trip in Baja, and fish with Mary Grigsby, the woman who made her passion a lifestyle. Saltwater fly fishing, stunning scenery, and a week to remember.

An Alaskan brown bear on the side of a creek waiting for salmon to swim by.

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Two Decades of Fly Fishing and the Alaskan Brown Bear | A Photographer's Journey

I spent 20 years guiding in Alaska. Either you get comfortable fishing around the Alaskan brown bear or you quit. The learning curve is steep, and the only way through it is trial and error. I captured the journey through my lens.

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"Bitter Water" the film: A Stunning Look at Fly Fishing Baja's Coast

Discover the breathtaking world of Baja fly fishing in Bitter Water, a short documentary by Peter Grigsby. Follow the Lucero family’s journey and experience incredible roosterfish action on the fly.

Big fish, beautiful landscape, and pristine water is why you go to Patagonia.

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Unforgettable Fly Fishing in Chile: The Lessons I Learned in Patagonia

Conquer the challenges of Patagonian fly fishing with these practical tips. Learn from my mistakes and successes in the Chilean Patagonia and improve your angling skills wherever you fish.

Some of the most beautiful environments you will ever step foot in.

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Escape Spring Fever with Simms' Stunning Fly Fishing Film-"Destination: Abaco"

Chasing bonefish in Abaco is more than just fishing—it’s a way of life. Watch Simms’ "Destination: Abaco" and be inspired by the culture, the thrill, and the beauty of fly fishing the Bahamas.

Fly fishing Corpus Christi for big red snapper.

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Fly Fishing by Day, City Vibes by Night: Why Corpus Christi Is a Great Getaway

Corpus Christi is a hidden gem for fly fishing and a vibrant city filled with great food, live music, and a laid-back coastal vibe. It is a part of Texas that is worth exploring.

Wintertime Redfish flies popular in Charleston South Carolina can imitate minnows and shrimp that will stay in our estuaries as the water temperatures drop.

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The Best Time to Fly Fish for Redfish in Charleston? Winter. Here’s Why.

Discover why winter is the best time for fly fishing in Charleston, SC. Fewer crowds, clear water, and big redfish schools make it an angler’s dream.

A jungle peacock bass is a savage fight on a fly rod.

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A Bucket List Adventure: Fly Fishing for Trophy Peacock Bass on Remote Amazon Waters

If you are looking for a real adventure, an exotic location, battles with big, strong, angry fish on a fly rod, the waters of the Amazon jungle are all of that and more.

Spring and Fall are the two best seasons to fly fish the Rockies

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Top 4 Rivers in the Rockies for Early Season Fly Fishing

If you're itching to get back to trout fishing, the Rockies offer an early-season fly fishing like no other. Learn about the top spots to hit this Spring.

Hunting for big bass on Lake El Salto in the morning fog.

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Bass Fishing Lake El Salto in Mexico: A Magical Lake With Big Fish

If you love bass fishing, enjoy authentic Mexican food, and want a realistic chance at catching a 10+ pound largemouth, lake El Salto is the place to do it.