When I was asked if I would be willing to contribute to a Mid-Atlantic based fly fishing magazine it was a quick yes.
Growing up fishing Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, I ravenously consumed every page of region-specific periodicals. These free magazines were an essential part of any stop at the fly shop. It was encouraging and exciting to read about waters that I fished and waters that I could fish. The advertisers were largely local, as were the contributors. The big, glossy fly fishing publications in the rack were great. The stacks of angling “zines” next to the door or the checkout counter were better.
Dark Skies Fly Fishing is an online magazine that carries on the tradition of these great titles. But there are some 21st century perks: ads have links, it fits on your phone or tablet, and rising material costs aren’t a limiting factor. By being primarily digital, their costs are drastically reduced (you can pay for a print version if you choose).
I’m glad to be slated for a number of their 2025 issues alongside a pool of talented writers. In the summer edition, you can read their words on fishing historical spots in New York, chasing trophy stripers, and tying the spectacular Shenk’s Minnow. Also, you can read what I have to say about fishing in Boston and a recent book on Leonardo Da Vinci.
Interested? See it all below:
