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The Salmonfly Hall of Fame: Must-Have Patterns for Summer Fly Fishing

Whether you’re hiking into remote trout water or floating a big-name Western river, these proven dry fly patterns should be your first pick when salmonflies start flying. Pack smart, fish... Read more...

Sturgeon Fishing on a Work Trip: A Willamette River Adventure with the Allsalt Rod

Amidst Portland’s bustling morning commute, we shoved off into the Willamette River, starting a fishing session that felt more like a stolen vacation than a pit stop on a work... Read more...

Hooked on the World's Greatest Sportfishing River | PART 2

"The silvers are just showing up, there's plenty of pinks, or you might find a late chinook. I caught my first steelhead of the season last week. You two should come... Read more...

Midge Mania: Fly Fishing for Big Trout with Chironomids

The rivers of the Northern Rockies get all the glory, but if big trout are your goal, you should drive right past the blue ribbon and head for a blue dot... Read more...

The Strike: Why Fly Anglers Should Pack the ALLSALT for Punta Allen

In 2025, the Mexican government officially declared Punta Allen the "Permit Capital of the World." This quiet fishing village of around 250 residents sits at the edge of the Sian... Read more...

Hooked on the World’s Greatest Sportfishing River | PART 1

We followed the Seward Highway along the Turnagain Arm, where the contrast of perennial glaciers against the sea reminded us of the picturesque views of Flathead Lake framed by the Swan Range.... Read more...

Into The Blue: Chasing Giants on Christmas Island

Christmas Island is a prerequisite for the adventure angler. For half a century, fly anglers have stalked the flats of this island nation in pursuit of bonefish, trevally, and multiple other inshore... Read more...