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An expert roadtripper's guide to the best American road trips based on their proximity to adventure—from fly fishing holes to flowy singletrack and unreal stargazing.
Meet the sought-after professional bamboo fly rod maker who personally hand engraves his own rods—and puts them to apt use
For anglers, there’s nothing better than catching—and protecting—Yellowstone cutthroat trout
For fly-fishing evangelist Austin Campbell, there’s nothing better than catching—and protecting—Yellowstone cutthroat trout
A master rod builder shares the tools, skills, and deeper rewards of a more deliberate—and satisfying—way to fish
Meet the visionary artisans who transform nature’s purest elements with time-honored traditions and cultivated experiences
Ranga Perera is a sought after personal chef and fly fishing companion in Bozeman, Montana, who lives with disarming joy and optimism in the face of tragedy and an eery brush with death
While the escape from daily stressors is one thing, fishing together in such grandeur is another for Austin Leonard and Joey Pasternak
The place has it all. Points for trying to guess, but you may never have heard of the name.
This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.
The longtime contributor explains how a fly rod and a fascination with the natural world launched his journalism career and segued into a prescient book on pandemics
Change is inevitable. When it happens in our relationships, it’s best to take a cue from the currents and go with the flow.
Five questions with Hot Water Music frontman Chuck Ragan about blending his passions for fly-fishing and rock music
From western landscapes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, our national park expert maps out five beautiful road trips—all doable in a week
When PTSD from military service in Somalia changed the course of Chad Brown’s life, the subtle art of catch and release fly fishing changed it back
Not all stretches of sand are created equal. These are the Atlantic’s best, most adventurous shorelines, from Maine to Florida.
Fly-fishing rods, lines, and accessories that earned a permanent spot in our gear box
As angler numbers declined, lodge owners cast about to appeal to a changing world, offering way more adventures in spectacular corners of North America
The stand-up comedian and wildlife biologist taught a kid to fish and netted his own lesson in return
On an fishing adventure with other Black men, the journalist realized that sharing his experience could create opportunities for others
Chasing the elusive permit fish is an exhausting endeavor for the most seasoned anglers. So why would a total newbie even try?
The next time you find yourself camping by a wild body of water, catch your own dinner with this packable fly fishing kit
Tucked away near the border of Luxembourg and Germany lies a river that’s home to wild brown trout. It’s a great place to fly fish, but it’s more than that to the people who spend time on the river and in its nearby forests. Kristallklar, a film by Simon…
Kayla Lockhart was desperate for relief from the panic that plagued her. She found it at the edge of a stream.
Cast in comfort, even on the hottest days and most remote streams
Immerse yourself in stories about one of Bimini’s best bonefish guides, and meet a cast of Aussies exploring an outpost in French Polynesia
Tenkara fly-fishing in Colorado with Daniel Galhardo
'Going Nocturnal' gives us a glimpse of the annual hatch of a giant mayfly and the large trout that emerge at night to feed on them
After Hurricane Joaquin devastated his home, flats fishing guide Elton McKinney was left to rebuild
'Una Razon para Pescar' follows Miami tarpon fisherman Dan Diez as he explores how the sport is woven into his blood
How a dog and a fly rod can be the perfect prescription
'Rising from the Ashes' follows the scientists studying the summer steelhead resurgence in Washington's Elwha River
From setting up a vise to gathering materials, here's everything you need to tie a basic fly
Gear to make landing lunkers easy, no shooting required
Kit to keep you casting all day long
Jason Cajune is a second-generation boatman building wooden dories in Livingston, Montana
In 'The Art of the Mini Adventure,' mother-daughter combo Els and Pippa venture out for a microadventure near their home in Vermont
This film, from the Flylords, examines how the women who fish in Martha's Vineyard have rallied around their collective identity
When the mine closed in Questa, New Mexico, in 2014, the town found itself in the midst of an identity crisis
Why a lifelong outdoor adventurer couldn't resist the siren song of fairways and greens
'Where I Belong' tracks the affection for wilderness that environmental lobbyist Chris Hill has and what she's doing to defend it
Maxine McCormick is already a fly-fishing legend. But how can a 15-year-old make her way through a world dominated by retirees?
'Cast and Carve' chronicles a group of friends as they ride snowboards and cast for golden trout in the High Sierra
In this episode of the Hungry Life series, chef Eduardo Garcia visits one of JT Van Zandt's most prolific fishing grounds
The duo explores why this bug-eyed fish has taken the hearts of so many anglers and swaps stories about why fishing is so important to them
Das Boat is a series of short films that follow a 50-year-old aluminum hull boat as it's towed all over the Southeast
The Orvis campaign 50/50 on the Water elevates the narratives of women in fly-fishing
This segment of 'Big Land' showcases the perils of an expedition to Canada's Labrador region, including bears and unrelenting weather
The key to making a top-notch fly-fishing film is just to watch literally any other fly-fishing film
The ranch of Henry's Fork, Idaho, is where anglers come to test their dry fly-fishing abilities
“What to Bring” showcases how too much or too little gear could ruin a day out on the water
Utah State University's first Outdoor Product Design and Development class created their own versions of everything from waders to bike pedals
Some believe the platform has made the sport more accessible and lucrative for female anglers. But not everyone sees it that way.
Take your children fishing. Then do that over and over again for the rest of your life.
'Motherfish' paints a portrait of how this mother raised her son to be a steward of the outdoors
Fly-fishing expert and guide Hank Patterson is out to prove that most of the squabbling is just a misunderstanding
Fly-fishing guides are out to prove that the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is fraught with public misconceptions
'Koktuli Wild' tracks a group of paddlers as they explore the intricacies of Alaska's wild-salmon populations
'Running Shallow' features bonefish fly guide Prince Emmanuel, who's learning the ropes from a few of the veterans on South Andros Island
These runners-up to the 2019 Outside Summer Buyer’s Guide will help you make perfect casts to perfect fish
In this installment, More Than Just Parks features the Flathead Valley and its endless recreational opportunities
Smart looks and smarter design make this jacket the first thing we reach for when we head out the door
‘Paul’ documents one cancer patient’s relationship with a pristine river in Northern California, the McCloud.
In this video from Rio, sales manager Zack Dalton demonstrates how to properly rig a fly rod from start to finish
Three epic adventures you can give any outdoorsperson
The ‘Ghost of Steelhead Future’ extrapolates what could happen to a prized Oregon river
This short film features fly fishing guide Maddie Brenneman and her journey to find fulfillment in wild spaces
If you thought this was just another trout fishing video, think again
'Hang Tight' from Brothers on the Fly documents a fly fishing trip to Slovenia in search of a pristine river and the elusive marble trout.