Every now and then, you come across a fella who isn’t just in the river — he’s part of it. We caught up with Gilbert, a fly fishing filmmaker whose lens has chased trout from high mountain streams to far-flung corners of the globe. He’s the kind of guy who sees a hatch the way a conductor sees a symphony — detail, rhythm, and story all rolled into one. Between projects and packing for trips that’d make any angler weak in the knees, Gilbert sat down with us to talk about how a borrowed camera, a wooly bugger, and a deep love for water turned into a career that’s as inspiring as it is technical. Pull up a chair and pour yourself a strong cup — this one’s worth the drift.

If you’ve ever dreamed of chasing bull redfish in the Louisiana marsh, you’ll want to hear from someone who’s spent his life doing just that. We caught up with Ron Ratliff (@ronratliffs_marshdawn), a seasoned fly fishing guide with decades of experience hunting reds in the murky waters of the Gulf. From his first sight-casted redfish back in ‘89 to his deep-rooted passion for conservation, Ron knows these fish—and this fishery—like the back of his hand.

We caught up with Mike from Latitude Guiding, and let me tell ya—this guy’s been at it for a while. From chasing fish with a fly rod to capturing the magic behind the lens, he’s got a knack for both hooking fish and telling their stories. We talked about his early days learning the craft, how he built Latitude Guiding into a go-to operation, and, of course, his top tips for landing the big ones. Whether you’re here for the fish or the film, Mike’s got wisdom to share.

When it comes to fly fishing, understanding the behavior of insects and how trout respond to their hatches can significantly increase your chances of landing fish. One of the most interesting groups of insects to pay attention to are stoneflies, midges, and their various stages of life. Each of these insects has its own unique life cycle and behavior that affects when and how trout will feed.

If there’s one thing I love, it’s swapping fish stories with anglers who live and breathe the sport. This time, we caught up with Pakito, a seasoned fly fisher from northern Spain who’s spent decades chasing big, selective brown trout. From his early days learning the ropes with dry flies to mastering European nymphing, Pakito has dialed in a system that consistently puts trophy fish in the net. He shared his top tips, his go-to strategies, and a few hard-earned lessons for anyone looking to hook into the brown trout of a lifetime.

Streamer fishing can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. You can grab your 9-foot 6-weight and a trusty woolly bugger, stroll out to the river, and catch fish. That’s one way to do it. Or you could get all fancy with a sink-tip line, your 1,000 $ spey rod, and all the latest streamers. But here’s the deal: I going to simplify streamer fishing down to something that even a newbie can handle. No need to get overwhelmed—let’s just catch some fish.

I caught up with Isaiah, a Colorado-based fly fishing guide who traded cleats for waders after a college football injury led him down the rabbit hole of fly fishing. What started as a way to stay connected to the outdoors turned into a full-blown career chasing trout from a drift boat. Now, he's gearing up for his next adventure—guiding in Louisiana’s saltwater. We talked about his journey, his best tips for fishing from a boat, and why he’ll always be a streamer junkie at heart.

We caught up with Finn on a quick break between his guide trips, and let me tell ya—this kid lives and breathes fly fishing. From spending his childhood getting dropped off at the river to landing a 30-inch brown at just 16, Finn’s got more on-the-water experience than most anglers twice his age. We talked about the best tactics for chasing big browns, and the magic of Utah’s diverse fisheries.

When it comes to setting up a fly fishing leader, keeping things simple is the way to go. A leader connects your fly line to your fly, and while there are endless setups out there, you don’t need to overcomplicate it.