Steelhead caught on fly rod in British Columbia

The Magic of Steelhead

British ColumbiaBen Paull

Steelhead are some of the most beautiful and stately fish in freshwater. Their eyes, icy blue, seem to exude the mystery of the ocean. 

Life Lessons from Fishing

Life Lessons from Fishing

FishingSam Hyman
Fishing has taught me some really important life lessons. 
Trout vs. Bass

Trout vs. Bass

BassBen Paull
Trout versus bass! Which is stronger, bigger, more accessible, more catchable… better? 
Advantages of a Trailer Jig

Advantages of a Trailer Jig

JigsBen Paull
Jigs are one of the most widespread and commonly used lure types. From bass to cobia, these versatile lures have earned their place in the tackle b...
How To Be Guided

How To Be Guided

FishingBen Paull
A fishing guide's take on how to get the most from your time on the water with a guide.
What Makes A Good Guide?

What Makes A Good Guide?

FishingSam Hyman
After leading a group of guides in Wyoming over this past season and having to train some of them from square one, I wanted to ingrain into their m...
Conventional VS. Fly

Conventional VS. Fly

Ben Paull
I grew up fishing gear. Though I’m a diehard fly fisherman now, my first fish, and most of my early fish, was caught vertical jigging in the San Ju...
The Magic of Fishing in The Rain

The Magic of Fishing in The Rain

Ben Paull
With this Covid-19 stay at home order going on, I’m not fishing nearly as much as I had been for the previous several months. Not even close....
Why We Fish

Why We Fish

Jay Nicholas
The matter of why we fish is something I’ve pondered far more often during the last ten years of my life, far more than ever during the first sixty...
Just Fish

Just Fish

Jay Nicholas
  There’s a lesson Covid-19 can teach us as anglers. We fish. We fish with flies, and worms, and big heavy poles and finely hand-crafted bamboo rod...
Fish Desirability

Fish Desirability

Ben Paull
On maybe my 5th time fishing in Florida, I hooked something hot. This fish tore off line and streaked off to my left, tearing line through the surf...
Timing

Timing

Ben Paull
We’ve all heard the cliche “timing is everything.” Whether it’s asking your boss for a raise, buying stock, or shooting an iconic sports photo, tim...