I sat alone on the hotel steps, backpack, lunch, and fly rod by my side, hoping my guide wasn’t going to stand me up. For the first time in my life I had the chance to see, if not catch, a Caribbean Grand Slam—a bonefish, tarpon and permit—
In 1996, Freddy Bensch was a recent graduate with an environmental science degree in his pocket, and big passions for craft beer and exploring the great outdoors. A road trip with his best friend, Kevin, and dog, Badger, took him eastbound. His truck broke down in Atlanta; arguably the most
Our, beloved truck was named the Grey Goose, partly for its color and for the fact that no one else wanted it. We bought the truck three weeks after we were married. My husband and I were living in Charleston, S.C. and our old truck died after a random
Since the early 1900s, people have quarreled over the beaver and trout relationship. Some fishermen are convinced that beaver are the ultimate villain, ruining pristine fishing spots, while others vow that beaver ponds accommodate some of the best fishing, yielding many prized catches. Brook trout inhabit small headwater streams characterized
A southern American tradition that is as synonymous with the south as moonshine, biscuits and gravy, and country ham. Learn how to make your own country wine. It's easier than you think. What comes to mind when you hear muscadine wine? Does it remind you of the lyrics
I live near the Cumberland River, which is a 688-mile-long river which drains almost 18,000 square miles of southern Kentucky and north-central Tennessee. A series of dams along the river create impoundments and tailwater fisheries. Despite all of this water, shore fishing options are surprisingly limited due to industry,
Calgary is a city brimming with excitement. This gentrified city has beautiful hotels, boutique shopping, world-class dining, and the Bow, Highwood, and Oldman rivers within easy reach of downtown. As if the above isn’t enough for you to plan your next trip north, maybe the giant rainbows lurking just
Stumbling across this piece of history provided the perfect place to take a break and enjoy the sites and sounds of an Indian summer afternoon. Scales Double Hinged Wine Opener By STERLING BROOKE MSRP - $42.00 photo courtesy of - Sterling Brooke The fun fish shape design of this
When I heard of a new book on shelves involving a group of women fly anglers, I just had to read it. While the book itself is well worth the read, the story behind the story is the true inspiration. Join me as we discover dreams, inspiration, tragedy, and lessons
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I am eight years old. I live in Texas, and I fly fish with my dad. I didn’t realize how rare that was until I tried to find someone my age to fish with. Not easy. I started fishing with a spin cast rod and apparently caught my first
The Big Land is synonymous with large brook trout, but the villainous other half of that watery marriage is, shhhhhhh—PIKE. Unlike most anglers, I went to Labrador specifically to target these far northern predators. My destination for this trip is the Atikonak River in Labrador, Canada, which is a