New for 2026: Orvis has officially released its newest generation of the Recon rod series. Ever since the Recon series came out in 2015, it has gained a reputation for having high end performance, but at a price that was easier on your pocketbook. Retailing for $698, the gen 3 Recon is more expensive than the previous versions of Recon fly rods, but still retails at a price point that many can aff …

Anyone who’s spent time traveling internationally with a fly rod in hand knows that on any adventure there are endless variables that can impact our ability to catch fish. Whether it’s a tropical storm, low visibility, high winds, lost baggage, intense guides, or one of a hundred other things. One of the largest hurdles in being able to get the most out of a fly-fishing trip abroad is …

Over the past few years, if you've bee paying attention to the world of flyfishing travel, you've probably heard or seen a lot from the crew at Xflats Lodge down at the bottom of the Yucatan Peninsula. There is good reason that this destination has become so popular and that reason largely revolves around the ever elusive Permit. From large ocean flat fish eating floating crabs (yep, dry flies) t …

Fall fishing is in full swing around the state. From fishing to educated trout with tiny dry flies, to stripping streamers for large, aggressive trout in lakes and reservoirs, the fall season offers a little bit of everything for the angler who is prepared for a variety of techniques. To be clear, I will be focusing on techniques that will not target, or deal with fishing to or around spawning b …

It was nearing the end of a long fishless day, which is nothing unusual in the steelhead world. Fall light was fading, the warm day cooling as evening approached. I had been dropped off on a long glassy tailout.  The last run of the day.  A fresh set of grizzly tracks trailed off on the beach at the waters edge that momentarily distracted me.  Before tying on a new fly, I surveyed …

SET Flyfishing USA Roadshow Date: October 14th, 2025 Time: 5pm Where: Western Rivers Flyfisher Join us here at Western Rivers as we host the team from SET Flyfishing from Argentina on their USA Roadshow. Beginning at 5pm, SET will be presenting on their Golden Dorado lodges and operations as well as their new trout fishing program. Snacks and drinks will be provided and after the presentation t …