The Drift - Fly Fishing, Fly Casting and Fly Rod Building

A Rising Star in the World of Fly Casting

A Rising Star in the World of Fly Casting  Home to snook, tarpon, redfish and a host of other gamefish, Sanibel Island is known as a top Florida fly fishing destination. It is also the home of the ...

Simple Fly Patterns, Big Results: Learn Why Less is More

Trout aren’t really that fussy, and certainly aren’t suspicious. Put a reasonable impression of food in front of trout and, if they are feeding, they’ll usually eat it. My own fly box is a pretty...

Trip Report: The Flats of Belize

Getting back on the water post-op…where physical therapy takes the form of jumping tarpon. Suffice to say, 2024 has not gone as planned. The year started off nicely on schedule, busy with photo s...

Casting Angles: The Tall and Short of it

Adjusting your height could be your secret weapon for fooling the toughest-to-reach fish. Fly casters come in all shapes and sizes, and they move in different ways. At a not so towering 5’8”, I h...

In Memory of Dick Marquand

Renowned New Zealand fly fisherman, conservationist, and our dear friend Dick Marquand has sadly passed away recently. A familiar presence on the Tauranga flats, Dick spent countless summer days w...