Flavor on the Fly is a series dedicated to fly fishing, food, and community through the eyes of chef and angler Ranga Perera. Born in Sri Lanka, Perera grew up inundated with the flavors and recipes of his family and culture. As a young kid, Perera moved stateside to California where he further developed his love…… More Flavor on the Fly: A Q&A with Ranga Perera
I had a plan this morning, and I was fully prepared to execute that plan. The flies were tied, and my main players were set up in the fly threader box I finally found after a weekend long search – take that depth perception! I was relishing the drastic cool down after a couple of… More Mission Aborted
With risk of sounding like an old man… in the early days of American tenkara, 14-15 years ago… seeing other tenkara anglers on the stream was a rarity. There were days I would feel like a trailblazer, and then other days I would feel more like a shy lone wolf. It has been wonderful to… More We Can Build Strong Local Tenkara Communities
Over 15 years ago, I began my fly fishing journey on the Beaverkill River in upstate New York, casting my first fly rod. Since then, my passion for fly fishing has only grown deeper. I have had the pleasure of fishing the scenic Catskills mountain streams, honing my skills in approaching freestone tributaries. Recently, my… More Fly Fishing Colorado’s Gold Medal Waters
Redfish in Louisiana are the target of anglers in a new video from Dorsal Outdoors. From Dorsal Outdoors: “It was an easy idea. Drive down to Louisiana & catch a bunch of redfish on the fly. Then there was a business meeting. Then there was a planning error. and then… there were zombie redfish. Follow…… More Video: Fly Fishing for Redfish in Louisiana
Fly fishing for striped bass in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is the focus of an old episode of Sportsman’s Journal that is now available to watch in full online. From Mill House: “Striper fishing in Cape Cod with Capt. Chris Benson. DISCLAIMER: These shows were shot in the 90’s and display some improper fish handling techniques…… More Show: Fly Fishing for Striped Bass in Cape Cod
The new rig hits the trails! With a newly tricked out van, Will Phelps heads out for a fly fishing and snowboarding advanture. From Will Phelps: “In the previous video, I picked up my four-wheel-drive converted van from Ujoint Colorado. We put it to the test, and this thing is an absolute beast. Now, it…… More Video: A Fly Fishing & Snowboarding 4×4 Van Adventure
Fly fishing during high water can be some of the best fishing all year! For many trout anglers, you are starting to experience high flow rates in your local rivers. Don’t let that stop you in your tracks. Check out this video from Fly Fishing Food all about fly fishing during high water. Fishing Tips:… More Fishing Tips: Fly Fishing During High Water
Tarpon on poppers! Some exciting mangrove action in “The Holy Well.” From Dorsal Outdoors: “For 15 years, a group of friends have battled budgets, bad timing, and bad luck. From weathering hurricanes, to being marooned on an uninhabited island, they’ve seen it all. Well, except for good fishing. But then, they joined forces with a…… More Film: Fly Fishing for Tarpon with Poppers in “The Holy Well”
The decision was made, the die was cast. I embarked on a journey to become a fly fishing guide. Two years of hardship and struggle led me to this moment. A moment of reckoning, a moment of change. I took a leap of faith and enrolled in a week-long guide school with Sweetwater. And oh,… More Fly fishing guide 101
