Hunkered down and having fun
All fish tales are tall tales. What kind of stories will you tell this year? A special crop of fly fishing films to start things off right.
My favorite fly fishing books of 2025, and ten other standout reads
Looking for your next great read? Here are a few recommendations, fly fishing-related and non-, as well as a few opinions on what makes good writing.
Two Dumpsters drifting
On the second day of Christmas, the atmospheric river gave to me...
This year's favorite fish
Reflecting on some favorite friends (finned and non-finned) after a great year, and ten fishtastic links to start your fly fishing week off right.
Blowing off the stink
Whether you're buzzing with holiday excitement or feeling that slack tide of the soul, here are ten fishy detours to transport you.
Making it
Where can you hang your mug on the wall?
Waiting for winter (steelhead)
An earnest start in the search for a dreary season chrome lifeline, six months until TroutFest, and ten fishy links to start your week off right.
Harness your inner salmon goddess
Miss Norway, it me. Tying night success, updates from the alchemist's cave, and ten(-ish) fishy links to start your week with trout in the tabs.
Arcane specs: Fly fishing tackle measurements make no sense
Decoding the antiquated systems we inhabit in fly fishing, and measuring things, so it all matches up real nice.
Winter Term registration opens Wednesday
Sign up for Winter Term class, come tie flies on Friday, read CFS in the Financial Times, and watch two Swedish brothers bust chops while contemplating the good life.
HOA Karens gatekeep eight-pound peacock bass
Don't let the park police keep you off your personal best. Fly fishing stoke from around the world in this week's newsletter
Net benefit
It’s time to stop thinking about nets as a tool for playing offense. Nets protect fish, and ultimately protect your ego.