Fast and Furious: The Streamer Revelation
As the Greek poet Archilochus said, "The fox knows many things; the hedgehog one big thing." The one big thing to know here is that after reaching a certain size, trout turn to eating fish. I saw...
STEALTH in fly fishing - What does it really mean? Let’s face it, no matter where you go to catch fish, and I mean in the world, you’re fishing ‘pressured’ water. I first fished the South Island of...
Snow Peak Acquires Majority Stake in Swift Fly Fishing Company
September 12, 2024 - For Immediate Release. Snow Peak Acquires Majority Stake in Swift Fly Fishing Company Portland, OR - September 12, 2024 - Snow Peak, a Japanese camping brand with 65 years of...
10 tips for catch and release fishing
Practicing good catch-and-release skills is more than just a good idea; it is a responsibility. Certainly, there’s nothing wrong with keeping a few fish for dinner or putting a few away in the f...
Tips for Top Fly Fishing from a New Zealand Guide
It has been quite noticeable over 25 years of guiding that fly fishers rarely practice their casting techniques from one year to the next, often leaving any practice to only when they fish. Fortuna...
How to choose the right fly rod
When it comes to selecting the right fly rod, there is a bewildering array of choices. Length, weight (or more correctly, power), action, material, and budget all come into play. Here are some cons...