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Mako Fishing with Flies

Tune up for Makos on the Fly

It’s summertime, and that means mako sharks on the fly in southern California! If you ever get a chance to …

Fly Fishing

By Conway Bowman The Venturing Fly Angler Saltwater fly fishing can take you to places off the beaten path. Whether …
fly of the month

Fly of the Month

Inspired by the traditional Clouser and Henry Cowen’s Something Else, Michael Bowen has had recent success on a slightly tweaked variation. On recent trips to a nearby reservoir, he noticed the fatter blueback herring seen during the day and on dock lights.

Live Where The Fish Are For A While

amping to fish is fun. And when you’re trout fishing, spending the night allows access to portions of streams that would be difficult to fish or even completely inaccessible on a day trip. Sleeping, cooking and eating by the river also allows you get on the water earlier and fish later, which is often when the bite is best.

The Trout Have Got to Eat

With spring in the air, anglers are finally ready to shake the dust off their fly gear and hit the river to remedy that cabin fever.

Choosing a Fly Reel

Choosing the right fly reel can really make your head spin. From basic drags to sealed-disk braking systems, the prices and quality vary dramatically.

Fly Spotlight

Wired Bunker Fly

Captain Chris Newsome grew up fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, where bunker make up as much as 80 percent of striped bass diets. As a fly fishing guide, Chris needed to come up with a large bunker fly that was easy to cast and kept its wide profile.

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Fisherman Lands World-Record Super Cow

On a long-range fishing trip from San Diego, Earl Gill IV landed an extraordinary yellowfin tuna weighing 443 pounds—a staggering 16 pounds more than the existing world record for a yellowfin caught on rod and reel.