-
Maine Striped Bass: Finally A Big One
I can’t remember how old I was when I started fishing, but I was young. Like, needing my dad to walk me to the river so I didn’t fall in and drown young. My dad never fished, but I grew up next to a river and loved the outdoors, so he bought me a…
-
The Delaware River System: The Most Technical Fishery I’ve ever Fished
The Delaware system was by far the most technical fishery I’ve ever been to! We had decent hatches the first night, but didn’t fully have it dialed in yet. And I ran a leader system that was just too long and missed six fish. Had a really nice brown on that night, though, but he…
-
The Shark Crew
I’m 52 years old. Fishing has been an identifying part of my being for as long as I can remember. I come from a big family. We call ourselves “The Farkles.” Everyone gets a nickname. Mine is “Fishy Farkle.” My earliest memories involve crabbing with hand nets, followed by sitting on bloody rocks with sandworms…
-
Stripers In The Snow: Fishing Is Life And Fun
When those outside the fly fishing community think about fly fishing they may think about trout, the wall street elite, red neck hippie vagabonds and a seemingly “out there” expression of art and science. For the flies and fins crew, fly fishing is so much more to describe and appreciate that there aren’t enough trees…
-
The Perfect Mistake Fly: A Fishing Story
Fly fishing teaches many life lessons. The Perfect Mistake fly demonstrates that sometimes mistakes are just new opportunities in the making.
-
Scotland: The Holy Grail of Fly Fishing for Atlantic Salmon
For many, fly fishing for Atlantic Salmon in Scotland is the holy grail when it comes to fishing. For decades, Scotland has been one of the most popular destinations in the world when it comes to salmon fishing. It’s easy to see why when you have the perfect blend of breath taking scenery, numerous remote…
-
Flies And Fins: We’re Back!
10 Years has passed since a Fish Tale has been published on FliesAndFins.com. The number and strength of the lifelong bonds created as a direct result of Flies and Fins is astounding. The fact that these bonds continue to be forged daily is it’s very legacy.
-
Baja, Mexico: Easily Within Your Grasp Too!
Fly fishing Baja Mexico for Roosterfish, Jacks and more!
-
Florida: I Don’t Always Like Catching Pompano, But When I Do …
Fly fishing in Naples Florida for Pompano.
-
Lake Trout in Crystal Clear Water
Fly fishing in Maine for lake trout.
-
Marathon Key, Florida: Tarpon And Chocolate Pain
Fly fishing for tarpon in the Florida Keys.
-
Great Lakes Brown Trout: Nearly Broken … Mentally
Fly fishing the great lakes tributaries for big brown trout.
-
Bahamas, Andros Island: An Exceptional Bonefishing Expedition
Fly fishing Andros, Bahamas for bonefish … Having to leave was the only disappointment!
-
Brazil: Matrinx?! It’s Not Just About Peacock Bass!
Fly fishing in Brazil for Matrinx?s (Brycon orthotaenia), using Chernobyl Ants … a fun alternative to Peacock Bass
-
Wisconsin, Carp: Plentiful, Hungry And Big
Fly fishing in Wisconsin for carp.
-
Atlantic Salmon: Frequent Spey Miles
Fly fishing for Atlantic Salmon – Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
-
North Carolina: Epic Albie Day At Cape Lookout
Fly fishing for false albacore at Cape Lookout in North Carolina.
-
Florida: High In The Low Lands
A film by World Angling capturing the essence of fly fishing in the Florida Everglades.
-
Deschutes River: My Dream Steelhead Trip!
Fly fishing for steelhead on the legendary Deschutes River
-
Striped Bass & Trout: Cheers To The Black Ghost
Fly fishing the Maine coast for striped bass and the Rangeley region of Maine for trout and salmon.
