Some people are all about the fish. They possess a singular focus for a full net. Most fly fishers won’t argue about having a sore arm from fighting fish, but they also appreciate the bigger picture. For you and I to enjoy angling as we know it, we stand in a long line of people …
Some things never change. Trout eat royal coachman dries. Anglers will wiggle a new fly rod. A fish rising to a dry fly is thrilling. And solid fly fishing instruction is timeless. Joe Humphreys’ On the Trout Stream with Joe Humphreys is a great example. Written in 1989, it addresses nymphing and fishing dries with …
Our watches tell us the day and our phones keep all of our monthly obligations in order for us. So who needs a printed calendar for their wall any more? Fly fishers. That’s who. For decades, Trout Unlimited has published a calendar for their members and as part of their fall fundraising efforts. I still …
There are few books out there that appeal to anglers of any age, at any skill level. But I’m confident that The Fly Fishing Book by Steven Weinberg happens to be one such book. Between the endearing artwork and the humorous take on the pursuit we all love, this is a title that experts and …
I’ve reviewed countless new, shiny 3-weights. The vast majority of them are well-designed, feature-packed, and a lot of fun to fish. I’ve added a handful to my arsenal and have encouraged you to do so as well. Today, that is not what I’ll be doing. The fact of the matter is that you might already …
Vincent Marinaro’s A Modern Dry-Fly Code is in the top tier of angling books as far as impact goes. By the second edition, it had seen seven printings and been received with open arms and much praise. And the reason was simple: Marinaro articulated tying and fishing strategies that moved the ball forward. While the …
Another collection of fly fishing essays? Well… yes. It is, after all, the predominant sub-genre of fly fishing writing. But something that you might find interesting about Roger Thompson’s The Wisdom of Rivers is that he has certain thematic threads that he weaves through his angling exploits. A good fishing story has more than “I …
I can’t remember where I first saw Jesse Lance Robbins’ new book, The Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere. Regardless, by keeping my ear to certain segments of the fly fishing ground I was in the know that this title was coming out earlier in 2026. Today I talk about the book and finding the book. …
Who doesn’t like the aggressive rises that come with plopping hoppers alongside grassy banks? And what angler is not pleased to match the season long hatch of black ants? Terrestrials are terrific flies. And Terrestrial Fishing, by Ed Koch, is a tremendous book on the subject. Written back in 1990, Koch accomplishes a few different …
Imposters, by Skip Morris, is closest you may ever come to a collection of fly fishing stories where the flies are the main characters. Now, those tying, choosing, and employing these flies are certainly part of the plot. The fish make appearances as well. But the real stars of Morris’ excellent writing are the flies. …
