Guiding in Silence: A Deaf Fly Fishing Guide’s Unique Approach to the River
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Guiding in Silence: A Deaf Fly Fishing Guide’s Unique Approach to the River

We caught up with James on a crisp morning not far from the headwaters, just as the sun started to spill over the ridgeline. He's one of those anglers who doesn’t just fish rivers — he listens to them, quietly and deeply. James isn’t your average fly fishing guide. As someone who’s deaf, he’s had to carve his own path into guiding, learning to tune into the water in ways most of us miss. His story is one of grit, grace, and connection — not just to fish, but to the wild places that hold them

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How to Fish Chironomids Like a Pro: Zach’s Guide to Stillwater Strategy
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How to Fish Chironomids Like a Pro: Zach’s Guide to Stillwater Strategy

We caught up with Zach, better known online for his razor-sharp stillwater patterns and deep knowledge of lake entomology, during a stretch of calm mornings and hungry rainbows out in Kelowna, B.C. As someone who’s spent more than a few dawns watching chironomids rise and rods bend, I was stoked to sit down with a fellow lake junkie who lives and breathes fly tying. Zach broke down his process, shared his go-to tactics for consistent success on stillwaters, and offered a few tips every new fly tier should hear. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your lake game, there’s a lot to learn from this one.

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Inside Fly Tying Europe: How a Scandinavian Passion Sparked a Continental Movement
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Inside Fly Tying Europe: How a Scandinavian Passion Sparked a Continental Movement

Every now and then, you meet folks in this world who are so dialed into the craft, it feels less like a hobby and more like a calling. That’s exactly what we found when we caught up with the crew behind Fly Tying Europe. These are the kinds of people who grew up around vise and feather, shaped by generations of passion and purpose. What started as a family tradition in a small Scandinavian home has grown into a continental force for creativity, community, and catching fish on your own ties. We sat down with one of the founders to talk shop, dig into their story, and hear why European fly tying is thriving like never before.

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Pro Tips from Nick Benik on Fly Tying, Macro Photography, and Capturing the Perfect Shot
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Pro Tips from Nick Benik on Fly Tying, Macro Photography, and Capturing the Perfect Shot

We caught up with Nick Benik—better known online as @photographicflytyer—a Denver-based creator who's blending razor-sharp fly tying with studio-level photography. I’ve always believed the best anglers are storytellers too, and Nick’s journey from Evergreen, Colorado to Florida, Nashville, and back again is proof that the current will always pull you back to where you belong. Between juggling fatherhood, a full-time gig, and growing his creative presence, Nick’s found a way to elevate the art of fly fishing with a lens and a vise. We sat down to talk about his roots, his fly tying evolution, and what’s next for him on the water and behind the camera.

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Women on the Water: Grit, Grace & Growth
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Women on the Water: Grit, Grace & Growth

MacKenna Stang. A lifelong athlete and outdoor lover raised in the heart of Colorado, MacKenna turned to fly fishing after a string of injuries rerouted her path—and found something far deeper than just a new hobby. In this interview, she opens up about what it means to show up as a woman in a male-dominated industry, the joy of chasing fish from the Rockies to Iceland, and how she's building community through mentorship, travel, and time on the river. This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt the tug—on the line and in their heart.

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Nick Price on Fly Fishing Photography, Storytelling, and Chasing Light Worldwide
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Nick Price on Fly Fishing Photography, Storytelling, and Chasing Light Worldwide

We caught up with Nick Price somewhere between salt and sky, as he wrapped up a trip to Cuba and looked ahead to his next adventure in Argentina. Nick’s one of those rare folks who lives at the crossroads of fly fishing and fine art—guiding clients down Western rivers one day, and chasing light through a lens the next. He’s got a deep respect for the places and people that define this lifestyle, and it shows in every frame he shoots. From the high desert of Idaho to the gaucho traditions of San Antonio de Areco, Nick brings a storyteller’s heart and a guide’s grit to everything he does. We sat down to talk about his journey, his gear, and what keeps him coming back to the water with camera in hand.

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Top 5 Fly Fishing Tips for Patagonia’s Remote Backcountry : Catching Trophy Browns in Chile
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Top 5 Fly Fishing Tips for Patagonia’s Remote Backcountry : Catching Trophy Browns in Chile

There’s a certain kind of magic down in Chilean Patagonia — the kind that grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go. I caught up with Joaquin, a lodge manager-turned-fly-fishing-guide whose first cast on the Puelo River changed everything. With just four years under his belt, he’s already carved out a deep love for chasing trout in some of the most remote and powerful waters on Earth. We sat down to talk dry flies, backcountry tips, and the kind of moments you only find waist-deep in the rapids with a 25-inch brown on the line. This one’s for those who know — and those who want to.

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Top 5 Stillwater Fly Fishing Tips for Lakes and Alpine Waters
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Top 5 Stillwater Fly Fishing Tips for Lakes and Alpine Waters

We caught up with Josh—a rising name in Colorado’s stillwater fly scene—after hearing whispers about a guy chasing tiger musky on the front range and logging serious alpine miles. I’d seen the passion in his lake posts and wanted to know what really lit the fire. From stalking carp in city ponds to hiking deep into the hills for high-country gold, Josh’s fly fishing story is the kind that reminds you why we do this in the first place: the grind, the solitude, and those small windows of reward that make the whole thing worth it. Here’s what he had to say.

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Chasing Wild Waters: Fly Fishing and Photography in the Heart of Scandinavia
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Chasing Wild Waters: Fly Fishing and Photography in the Heart of Scandinavia

We recently caught up with Bastien, a talented fly angler and visual storyteller whose roots run deep in the Pyrenees but whose soul found its stride among the wild waters of Scandinavia. As someone who’s spent a lifetime balancing rods, reels, and camera rigs, Bastien shares what it means to truly slow down and connect with both the fish and the frame. Whether it’s a rising trout under the midnight sun or a perfectly timed shutter click on a mossy bank, Bastien reminds us that the best stories on the river often come from those willing to carry a bit more gear—and a whole lot of heart.

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Inside the Mind of Utrera Fly Tying: Lucas Utrera on Art, Innovation, and the Perfect Dry Fly
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Inside the Mind of Utrera Fly Tying: Lucas Utrera on Art, Innovation, and the Perfect Dry Fly

We caught up with Lucas Utrera, the mind and hands behind Utrera Fly Tying, during a quiet afternoon after the hatch had settled. Over the years, Lucas has carved out a name for himself in the fly tying world—where art meets angling. As someone who’s walked miles of riverbank in search of that perfect drift, I was drawn to Lucas' thoughtful approach to tying and his deep respect for the craft’s tradition. In our chat, he opened up about how a childhood spark turned into a lifelong pursuit of artistry, precision, and innovation at the vise.

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Behind the Lens: Aaron’s Approach to Filming the Emotion and Rhythm of Fly Fishing
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Behind the Lens: Aaron’s Approach to Filming the Emotion and Rhythm of Fly Fishing

We caught up with Aaron on a rare off-day—somewhere between editing reels, packing for a Baja trip, and chasing golden light through his viewfinder. I’ve followed his work for a while now, and what always strikes me is how honest it feels. The guy doesn’t just point a camera at a fish and call it good. He’s in it for the rhythm, the grit, and those fleeting moments we all chase but rarely capture. In this conversation, we dug into how fly fishing hooked him, how photography gave him a whole new lens on life, and where he’s heading next with PMD Fly Fishing and Three Tails Media in tow.

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Why the Green Baker River Is a Dream Destination for Big Brown Trout
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Why the Green Baker River Is a Dream Destination for Big Brown Trout

We caught up with Caz fresh off a trip to the legendary Green Baker River in Chile—a stretch of wild blue that’s as remote as it is rewarding. For those of us who live and breathe big water and bigger trout, this one’s been on the bucket list for a while. Caz made the trek, fished hard, and came back with stories of streamer eats, ant hatches gone nuclear, and brown trout built like linebackers. This isn’t your backyard creek—it’s full-send Patagonia, where glacial flows meet high stakes.

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Master the Patagonia Swing: 5 Tips for Fly Fishing Migratory Brown Trout
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Master the Patagonia Swing: 5 Tips for Fly Fishing Migratory Brown Trout

We caught up with Gastón somewhere between the tail end of one season and the scramble to prep for the next — the man barely slows down. Born with a rod in hand and raised on the waters of Córdoba before finding his true calling in Patagonia, Gastón’s story reads like every angler’s daydream. From chasing silversides as a kid to guiding on the legendary rivers of Tierra del Fuego, he’s built a life around big water, bigger trout, and the kind of sunsets that make you forget what day it is. We talked migratory browns, fly setups, and what it means to turn wild country into a classroom — and a career.

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Top 5 Bonefishing Tips from Florida Keys Guide Capt. Chandler Williams
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Top 5 Bonefishing Tips from Florida Keys Guide Capt. Chandler Williams

We caught up with Capt. Chandler Williams, a guide who’s living proof that all it takes is a Walmart setup and a whole lotta grit to chase down your dreams. From practicing casts in the front yard as a teenager to poling clients across the gin-clear flats of the Florida Keys, Chandler’s journey is a true testament to what happens when passion meets persistence. We sat down to talk bonefish, guiding challenges, and why the lower Keys are hotter than ever.

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Legacy to Lifestyle: Jeff McKenna on Guiding, Family, and Fly Fishing in Colorado
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Legacy to Lifestyle: Jeff McKenna on Guiding, Family, and Fly Fishing in Colorado

We caught up with Jeff McKenna, the heart and soul behind Colorado West Slope Fly Fishing, between spring storms and early hatches. Jeff’s one of those guys who lives and breathes the river — the kind of guide who’ll row you into fish, pour you a hot cup of coffee riverside, and share stories that'll stick with you longer than any grip-n-grin photo. In our chat, he opened up about his journey from fishing with his dad and grandpa to building a thriving outfitting business with his wife Rebecca. It’s a story rooted in family, passion, and the pursuit of something deeper than fish

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From Coast to Craft: How This B.C. Fly Tyer Designs Patterns That Catch Everything
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From Coast to Craft: How This B.C. Fly Tyer Designs Patterns That Catch Everything

We caught up with Conor, a fishy character out of Victoria, B.C., whose passion for fly design runs as deep as the waters he fishes. From chasing coho on the Sunshine Coast as a kid to crafting lifelike baitfish patterns inspired by Baja’s big blue, Conor’s story is one of salt, sand, and serious creativity at the vise. Whether you’re a seasoned fly slinger or just getting into tying, his perspective on building better flies and understanding forage species is one you won’t want to miss.

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Night Fishing for Giant Rainbows: Pro Tips from NZ
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Night Fishing for Giant Rainbows: Pro Tips from NZ

We caught up with Ben, one of those rare anglers who walks the line between laid-back Kiwi humility and razor-sharp competitive drive. He’s not your typical full-time guide—he’s a mechanical engineer by trade—but when word gets out, folks know who to call. Between chasing monster rainbows under moonlight and gearing up for the World Fly Fishing Championships in the Czech Republic, Ben sat down with us to talk passion, patience, and what it really takes to fish at the top level.

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5 Essential Tips for Catching Lake-Run Trout with Payton Hanssen
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5 Essential Tips for Catching Lake-Run Trout with Payton Hanssen

We caught up with Payton on a slow morning while the river was still waking up—steam rising, birds tuning up, and coffee in hand. She’s the kind of angler who doesn’t just fish—she feels the water, sees the bigger picture, and brings a conservationist’s heart to everything she does. From her first shaky casts in a backyard pond to landing partnerships with Redington and RIO, Payton’s journey is all about grit, growth, and genuine love for the outdoors. Pull up a chair and settle in—this one’s got heart, hustle, and a few hard-earned lessons from the water.

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Fly Fishing New Zealand: A Young Guide’s Epic Backcountry Adventure
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Fly Fishing New Zealand: A Young Guide’s Epic Backcountry Adventure

We caught up with Brady, a young guide with an old soul and a 5-weight in hand, who’s traded comfort for the chase—living out of a car in the New Zealand backcountry, stalking brown trout that spook at their own shadow. From his humble roots wrangling critters in Arkansas ponds to guiding high-country waters in Breckenridge, this fella's journey reminds us why we fish: not just for the tug, but for the stories that ripple out long after the cast. Here’s what he had to say about chasing fish, finding friends across the globe, and living a life tied to the current.

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Chasing Giants: Gear, Stories, and the Quest for Monster Dollies
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Chasing Giants: Gear, Stories, and the Quest for Monster Dollies

We caught up with Oliver somewhere between the tail end of winter and the slow thaw of spring—the kind of time when the rivers are still locked up but the mind is already drifting downstream. He's the kind of guy who doesn't talk big, but fishes big, with a deep love for the wild places and the fish that live there. From getting frostbitten chasing Dollies to flavor-blasting campfire meals with Goldfish crackers, Oliver's story is one of hard-earned laughs, big fish, and going deep into the backcountry with the right crew and the wrong sleeping bag. We chatted about his journey into fly fishing, what keeps him chasing trophy Dolly Varden, and why the best trips are the ones that leave a mark—on you and your gear.

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