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 cheap kiddo...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...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...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...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...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.
Trout: Into The Wild, Again
Fly fishing for wild rainbow trout is often a wild adventure in more ways than one.
Connecticut: Stripers On The Fly For A Rookie, Finally!
Fly fishing in Connecticut for stripers
Bahamas Bonefishing: Weather Or Not!
Fly fishing the Bahamas for bonefish during cold and rainy weather. You can’t catch bonefish sitting on the porch!
Bonefish: There’s A Lot That Goes On In The Crazy Minds Of BoneFishermen
Fly fishing for bonefish. ”Keep Looking” and don’t lose focus or you might miss the subtle nervous water and perhaps your only shots of the day.
Idaho: The ”Highway To Heaven” Leads To The Salmon River
Idaho fly fishing trip to Idaho’s Salmon River. Infinite sky, wide open spaces, golden trout and more …
Fly Fishing: Refining & Redefining Our Definition
Fly fishing is a life long collection and quest for new experiences and we are always refining and redefining our definition of fly fishing.
Florida, Tamiami Trail: Post Cold Weather Tarpon Bite
Fly fishing for Tarpon on Tamiami Trail after an almost record breaking cold front.
Saltwater Fly Fishing: Albie “Magic”
Saltwater fly fishing for False Albacore (albies). It’s rare when ”everything” is perfect and everything comes together (wind, water temps, tides, air temps, water clarity etc.) On this day, ”everything’ was perfect and made for a magical day of saltwa
Fly Fishing: Rivers & Oceans, What Do You Do Out There?
A fly fishing video and fish tale about the similarities and differences between fly fishing freshwater rivers and saltwater oceans.
Florida: Exploring, Fly Fishing & One Of The Best Weeks Of Our Lives
Camping, exploring and fly fishing the remote Florida everglades in search of adventure, big snook and more …
Alaska: Chum Salmon On The Brain, Alaska’s Underrated ”Secret”
Alaska fly fishing. Don’t just focus on King Salmon, Steelhead and other high profile species .. The Chum (Dog) Salmon is a spectacular fish to target, at the right time and place.
Steelhead: I Love Washington Steelhead!
Fly fishing for steelhead in Washington state, USA.
Norway: Ferry Docks, Fjords, Belly Boats & Lot’s Of Pollack!
A successful and fun saltwater Fly fishing trip to Norway! Two days of fishing and plenty of pollack for everyone!
Maine: Brook Trout, A Maine Fly Fishing Icon
Fly fishing in Maine with friends for beautifully colored fall Brook Trout!
New Zealand Fly Fishing: Big, Spooky Trout & The Adventure Has Just Begun!
Fly fishing in New Zealand for big spooky trout is both challenging and very rewarding. And, the adventure has only just begun!
Northeast Saltwater Fly Fishing: Sight Fishing Stripers & Albies In My Old Sweat
Florida based saltwater fly fisherman Dave Teper of World Angling makes a fall fly fishing trip to experience Northeast saltwater fly fishing in September
Montana Fly Fishing: All I Can Say Is, Wow!
A 3 day Montana fall fly fishing trip proves to be spectacular. Lot’s of fish and not a lot of people!
Florida Keys: A Great DIY Fly Fishing Trip, Thanks To The Scandy White!
A Florida Keys DIY (Do It Yourself) fly fishing trip. With The Scandy White, good tides, some good fly pattern suggestions and some help with local knowledge … it was a successful trip!
Albies: Chasing Lightning From Shore With A Fly Rod
Fly fishing for Albies (False Albacore) from shore … and hooking one! An epic albie experience from shore.
Bluefin Tuna, Bonito & Almost A Marlin: Off-shore In A Little Boat & On The Fly!
Fly fishing in Northeast saltwater for Bluefin Tuna and Bonito. As if a bluefin on the fly wasn’t incredible enough, we raised and almost hooked a Marlin on the fly!
Canada: ”I’m Just Happy To Make The Trip!”
Fly fishing on the Mirimachi River in Canada for Atlantic Salmon. Swinging and skating bomber flies to aggressive fish.
Striped Bass: Hunting As A Team For Visual Eats
Fly fishing for striped bass using a teaser plug (no hooks) to raise fish to the surface and cast flies to lit up stripers looking for something to eat.
Montana: Big Trout On Big Grasshopper Flies
Fly fishing in Southwest Montana with big grasshopper flies for trout.
Bonito, Albies & Tuna: There’s Nothing Quite Like Fly Fishing For Hard Tails
Fly Fishing for Bonito, Albies & Tuna. An excercise in patience and a constant and evolving game of trying to find the fish, predict what direction they are going and hope that they stay on the surface and don’t change direction
Fly Fishing: The Evolution Of Fishing
Fly fishing is merely another road of a lifelong fishing journey and fishermen evolve.
Maine, Striper Fishing: Kinda Slow Except For One 22 Pounder
Fly fishing for Maine striped bass. A slow day for stripers, but a 22 pound lobster will do.
Florida Keys: Out Of The Rathole & Into The Permit
Fly fishing the Florida keys for permit. A month long epic permit adventure in the Florida Keys!
Florida Fly Fishing: One Day, One Fly & Six Species Of Fish
Fly fishing in Naples Florida area for Tarpon, Snook & More. One fly produced some amazing results
Brook Trout: Miniature Trophies, Cold Springs & Memories
Fly fishing in little streams for Wild brook Trout. ”Some things are still right in the fishing world.”
Massachusetts, Cape Cod: Striped Bass, ”Get Ready Here They Come!”
Fly fishing and light tackle spin fishing for Striped Bass on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. As soon as the sun broke through, surrounded by striped bass on the flats!
Maine: Penobscot River Salmon, Huge Water & Better Off With Boz!
Fly fishing in Maine on the Penobscot River for landlocked Atlantic Salmon. A spectacular fly fishing trip to Maine!
Baja Mexico Fly Fishing: RoosterFish, Beautiful Country & Great People!
Fly fishing for Roosterfish in Mexico. The Roosterfish is an amazing species of fish found in Mexico. A challenge and rewarding fish to pursue with flies!
Striped Bass: My First Real Fish On A Fly!
Striped bass fly fishing in Rhode Island. Swinging flatwing flies on the reefs and calmly casting into small pods of striped bass! An epic day of Rhode Island fly fishing!
Maine Fly Fishing: I’ve Got A New Secret Salmon Spot
Fly fishing in Maine for salmon and brook trout. With so much water and fish in the state of Maine, the ”secret spots” are never ending. Keep your secret spots a secret.
Alaska: In Search Of Sockeye Salmon, Alaska’s Grey Ghost
Fly fishing in Alaska for Sockeye Salmon. Keep changing flies and be persistent and stubborn!
California Fly Fishing: Sierra Mountains, Spring Creek Trout Look Up!
Fly fishing Hot Creek In California’s Sierra Mountains. Winter fly fishing produces some epic BWO hatches and great fly fishing.
Flies And Fins: ”Protecting A State Of Mind”
A fly fishing compilation video and story from fly fishing adventures around the world. What a year for fly fishing!
Colorado, Tailwaters: Big Streamers, Big Nymphs & Big Fish
Fly fishing on Colorado Tailwater fisheries for Big trout. Big flies (streamers and nymphs) often produce big fish in the spring.
Scotland Fly Fishing: Czech Nymphing Salmon & Grayling On The River Twe
Fly fishing in Scotland on the River Tweed and hooking an Atlantic Salmon while nymphing for Greyling. Beautiful River, great people and unforgettable fly fishing trip.
Memorial Day Fish Tale: A Well Earned Fly Fishing Dream Trip
A dream fly fishing trip to Argentina.
Maine Fly Fishing: My Best Landlocked Salmon Ever!
Fly fishing in Maine for Landlocked Atlantic Salmon. Smelt, the right fly and my best Maine Salmon ever!
Tennessee: Forget Lunch! There’s Wild Trout Rising Everywhere!
Fly fishing in Tennessee for wild trout in the Great Smoky Mountains! Beautiful trout water and wild trout on dry flies all day!
Australia, Northern Queensland: There Is Always An Option Or Two!
Fly fishing in Northern Queensland Australia is always an option! A Mangrove Jack on the fly saves the day!
Bahamas, Bonefishing: My First Bonefish, But Not The Last!
Fly fishing on Exuma Island in the Bahamas for bonefish! Wading the flats, seeing tails and schools of bonefish .. the fish were as spooky and nervous as me!
Florida Keys Fly Fishing: Spectacular, From 2 to 1,200 Feet!
Fly fishing in the Florida Keys for Permit, Bonefish & Tarpon in shallow water and Mahi-Mahi in off-shore waters! The Florida Keys are saltwater fly fishing paradise!
Australia (Weipa): Scorching Runs, Screaming Reels & Epic Leaps!
Australia saltwater fly fishing at its best! Giant Trevally, Tuna, Sharks, Tuna etc.. An epic Australia saltwater fly fishing trip and experience that won’t be forgotten!
Colorado: Strong Trout With A Facefull Of Water And Pebbles
Colorado fly fishing, anything is possible! A beautiful 18” trout and an epic battle on a river with easy access!
Lake Ontario Tributaries: Hot Steelhead, Big Browns & No Skunks!
Fly fishing for steelhead and brown trout on a Lake Ontario tributary. After many years of not catching fish, it finally all came together with plenty of steelhead and brown trout hook ups!
Utah: Hooked A Green River Rainbow That Got Caught By A Brown Trout!
Fly fishing on the Green River in Utah. A respectable Rainbow Trout took a stonefly and giant Brown Trout attacked and ate the smaller rainbow trout!
Winter Fly Fishing: Striped Bass, Why Wait For Spring?
February fly fishing in Southern New England for striped bass. The striped bass fishing never really ends.
Maine: 30,000 River Miles, 6,000 Lakes/Ponds & 5,500 Miles Of Coastline
Maine is a fly fishing paradise and the fly fishing opportunities are virtually endless. Salmon, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Bluefin Tuna & More!
Hawaii: Forget The Bonefish, Grab The Octopus!
While fly fishing in Hawaii for tailing bonefish and Octopus appeared! Cast to the bonefish or Grab the Octopus?
Florida: Mosquito Impoundment Tarpon
Fly fishing for Tarpon in Florida! The Mosquito’s keep the fisherman away but not the Tarpon!
Salmon River, NY: Arts And Crafts With A Visitors Pass
Fly fishing during winter on the Salmon River for steelhead and brown trout. Freezing cold, tying flies, slush and ice – still fun! Fish on!
Bahamas: Bonefishing, Everything I Thought It Would Be & More!
Fly fishing bahamas bonefish is better than expected! Minimal false casting and leading the bonefish produced great results! Hooked on bonefishing!
Saltwater Fly Fishing: Thank God For Plan C
A saltwater fly fishing trip for bluefin tuna results in no bluefin tuna, but sharks, bonito, and stipers save the day.
Argentina Fly Fishing Trip: Rio Grande Sea-Run Brown Trout, Spectacular!
Fly fishing Tierra Del Fuego on the Rio Grande for Argentina’s famous sea run brown trout. Big jumps and epic battles make this fish a truly spectular species of fish!
Iraq: A Bad Day On The Euphrates River
A fly fisherman and soldier tells his story of a ”bad day” the Euphrates River in Iraq.
Flies And Fins: Flies In My Pockets & Boxes Full Of Dreams
A fly fishing video and song and story about fly fishing in Florida, unfolds into a bigger story about the Flies And Fins fly fishing brand and website.
Pacific Northwest, Steelhead: The Chrome Demons
Fly fishing for steelhead in the Pacific Northwest region of the USA. Spey rods, spey flies and the never ending search for chrome steelhead
Chile & Patagonia: Natural Wonders & A True Fly Fishing Story
A fly fishing trip to Chile and Patagonia reveals some of the worlds best fly fishing opportunites, majestic scenery and beautiful lands and waters that are pure and unspoiled. And, plenty of big trout and salmon willing to eat flies!
Maine, Splake: Trolling Smelt Flies & Searching For Fins With My Brother
Fly fishing in Maine for Splake int the fall. Trolling smelt patterns and looking for big pods of smelt. We found the smelt and then found the fish!
Virginia, Striped Bass: Christmas Stripers, A Day Late But Worth The Wait
Maryland fly fishing for striped Bass. Fast striper action and a full day of chasing birds and hooking up in Chesepeake Bay
Montana Fly Fishing: High And Dry
Dry fly fishing in Montana. Damsel flies, midge clusters during winter etc… Stalking montana trout in rivers, creeks and streams with dry flies.
Florida Fly Fishing: Hunting For Winter Snook In The Florida Everglades
Fly fishing in the Florida everglades for Snook. Hunting and looking for a big snook to sight fish and trick with a fly.
Fly Fished The World: The Greatest Accomplishment Had Nothing To Do With Fish
The Rivers Of Recovery story. Fly fishing around the world for every species of fish on almost every continent. And, the biggest lesson learned had nothing to do with fly fishing.
Connecticut: Atlantic Salmon, A Five Year Quest
Fly fishing for Atlantic Salmon in Connecticut. Two Salmon in 3 days, After 5 years of trying with no luck.
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles: Tarponized, Addicted To The Silver Drug!
Fly fishing trip and vacation to Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles reveales some spectaluar fly fishing for Tarpon. Big tarpon in the lagoons and lots of them.
Steelhead: Two Years Too Many Since My Last Salmon River Adventure
Fly fishing trip to the Salmon River in Pulaski, New York. High water, hot steelhead and everything inbetween
Canada, Alberta: Our Pike Fly Fishing Dreams Came True!
Pike fly fishing in Alberta Canada. Big Pike and lot’s of Pike on this amazing fly fishing trip to Alberta’s remote and magnificent Potts Lake.
Tarpon Fly Fishing: The Missing Link In Uncharted Waters
Fly fishing for Tarpon in uncharted waters. Learning where the Tarpon dwell, what flies to use and how to fly fish for them.
Great Lakes Fly Fishing: Steelhead (Steelbow Rainheads), 9 Lives If Ya Need One
Steelhead fly fishing trip to the Great Lakes (Lake Ontario Tributaries). Big, chrome and fresh fall run steelhead! What a blast!
USA Fly Fishing Trip: Amsterdam To Rhode Island, Fish On!
Fly fishing trip to Rhode Island, USA in search of Striped Bass. A successful trip with beautiful beaches, fishing spots and plenty of fish!
North Carolina: Trout Fishing The Mighty Davidson River
Fly fishing for trout in North Carolina on the Davidson River. A rainy day produced a nice brown trout and personal best rainbow trout ever! A great day of fly fishing on the Davidson River.
Rhode Island Fly Fishing: My Return To The Salt
Fly fishing trip to Rhode Island. Day and night fly fishing for striped bass. Blitzing pods fish, solo flats cruisers and everything inbetween.
Persian Gulf: Bahrain, A Quick Fly Fishing Fix
Fly fishing in the persian gulf. Able to slip out of business meetings and do some quick fly fishing in the Persian Gulf. No big fish, but fish nonetheless .. and new species.
Washington: Summer Run Steelhead, 500 Miles And Never Been Kissed
Washington, Olympic Penninsula, fly fishing for steelhead. Swung flies, dry flies, nymphs and plenty of steelhead willing to take flies.
French West Indies: Guadeloupe Snook, Some Get Big!
Fly fishing and sight casting to snook in the French West Indies! An 18lb snook on the fly made the day!
False Albacore Fly Fishing: The First Albie On The Last Tide
Fly fishing trip to Montauk, NY. The last saltwater fly fishing trip of the season produced my first and only albie of the season.
Western NY Fly Fishing: The Making Of A Great King Salmon Season
Fly fishing for fall run Great Lake King Salmon in Western NY tributaries. Next to come are the brown trout and steelhead!