Permit fishing has a way of humbling even the most experienced anglers. Many times, you won’t feel the eat. The guide will tell you to set, but the angler hesitates. They lose sight of the fish, can’t see the eat,...

While deer hunting this week, an opportunity arose for a shot on a mule deer. As I drew back, calmer than ever, waiting for him to step into a gap, I went through my shot process - my closed loop...

If you’ve ever spent a day fishing the flats with me, you’ve probably heard me talk about a “closed loop system.” It’s a system I lean on for consistency, and I credit a lot of my success in fishing and...

I’ve been fortunate to fish in some incredible places over the years. We’ve chased tarpon in Cuba, sight-casted to tailing Permit on glassy flats, and thrown big bugs at trout in remote stretches of Patagonia. And while the fish are...

As I hopped on the iconic 5 AM flight from Redmond on Monday, June 9th, my mind was spinning with goals, hopes, and expectations. I've been practicing my casting for the last six months, learning as much as I thought...

Exploratory Trip: Migratory Tarpon in Ascension Bay The purpose of this June trip to Ascension Bay was simple: get boots on the ground and evaluate the developing migratory tarpon fishery. While Ascension Bay has long been known for its world-class...

Cuba’s waters are renowned for their breathtaking clarity, vibrant hues, and diverse marine life, making them a true paradise for many different diverse species in the ocean.  At any time on the flats, fly anglers can choose a quarry other...

Fly fishing for Bonefish is often the first flats experience for new saltwater anglers. One might even consider them the gateway drug to saltwater flats fly fishing.  Bonefish are incredibly fast, sleek, and wary, making them a challenging target for...

I felt it on a recent archery hunt in Argentina - buck fever. That heart-racing, breath-shortening jolt of adrenaline that hijacks your entire body in the moment that matters most. It had been a long time since it hit me...

Fly fishing for Bonefish is often the first flats experience for new saltwater anglers. One might even consider them the gateway drug to saltwater flats fly fishing.

Words are taken from our 2025 Guide to CubaClick here to read it Is fly fishing for Permit a rewarding experience or akin to beating one’s head against the bow of a skiff? Everyone has heard one of two Permit...

Words are taken from our 2025 Guide to CubaClick here to read it Fly fishing for Tarpon is a unique, exhilarating experience, often considered the apex of saltwater angling. The incredible anticipation that builds inside an angler as they watch...

Words are taken from our 2025 Guide to CubaClick here to read it Prepare for the Challenge Be ready for what saltwater flats fishing will deliver.  Flats fishing offers layers and layers of challenges.  These layers make the sport exciting...

For as long as I can remember, the quiet focus of archery hunting occupied my every thought. The discipline, the patience, and the sheer thrill of drawing back a bow and making a clean shot - was more than a...

Where did all the time go?  It just keeps slipping away.  Why does it seem to move so quickly now?  Years fly by.  There are a few reasons it feels like time seems to speed up as we age.  One...

When choosing the best sunglasses for fishing, matching the correct polarized lenses for the job is imperative. While that may seem evident initially, the wrong lenses are often used for the incorrect applications. Whether one is going to fly fish...