by: Terry Jepsen April 7, 2021

Abel Reels Revamped A Look at Abel’s Advancements in Fly Fishing Reels Over the past several years Abel Reels has redesigned their entire lineup of fly reels. Many of you… Read More »

by: Terry Jepsen March 26, 2021

Top Six Fly Fishing Nippers and Why! (Life is too short for crappy nippers) Is there anything more frustrating than trying to snip a piece of tippet off the fly… Read More »

by: Mike Mercer March 3, 2021

Choosing Your Next Fly Tying Vise A collaboration of ideas with Mike Mercer and Justin Miller When you first start tying flies, you learn on what you have, which is… Read More »

by: Eric Ersch February 11, 2021

The Importance of Eyes in Fly Tying By Eric Ersch Before he proved himself to be a highly-skilled permit fly fishing guide, Jesus Martinez fed his family by fishing with… Read More »

by: Terry Jepsen January 29, 2021

I am a Gemini. I enjoy foggy morning sunrises on coastal rivers, long walks down gravel bars with friends, single barrel bourbon … Oh wait, wrong bio. My father was… Read More »

by: Coast Fly Media January 25, 2021

Last year Patagonia created a bit of excitement when they released their new Swiftcurrent line of waders. These attractive waders were touted as their most innovative and durable waders to… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast May 3, 2021

Fishing Report April 25 – May 02, 2021 Another great week has wrapped up for our guests and all of our staff here at ESB Lodge.  We were joined with… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast April 28, 2021

Essential Gear for Fly Fishing for Dorado in Bolivia by Pat Pendergast We don’t know of a more badass freshwater gamefish than the golden dorado. Dorado are meaner than a… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast April 26, 2021

Fishing Report April 18 – 25, 2021 Another week has flown by here at ESB Lodge. We enjoyed the return of three anglers for their second time fishing and enjoying… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast April 19, 2021

Essential Gear to Pack for a Fly Fishing Trip By Patrick Pendergast Everyone has a different idea of what essential items you should pack for a fly fishing trip, whether… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast April 19, 2021

Fishing Report April 11 – 18, 2021 Another full week of fishing, stories and laughter was enjoyed here at ESB Lodge. We were excited for the return of host Mike… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast April 12, 2021

Fishing Report April 04 – 11, 2021   We had another fun filled week here at ESB Lodge. Four single anglers joined us for 6 days of fishing, an incredibly… Read More »

by: chrisk April 13, 2021

Techniques for Dry Fly Fishing Part One: Casting to Trout A sight seared into my memory is one large brown holding off of a cut bank just above the weir… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick March 17, 2021

Top Five Flies for Fly Fishing Northern California By Bryan Quick We are often asked, “What is your favorite fly?” This can be a long discussion leading down riffles and… Read More »

by: Terry Jepsen March 15, 2021

Growing up in Southern California, I developed a passion for the ocean and water. Of course, this led to hitting the waves and learning to surf. Surfing is very spiritual… Read More »

by: Terry Jepsen March 10, 2021

We would like to welcome Brooks Provence to the guide team here at The Fly Shop® Born and raised in beautiful Redding, CA, Brooks began fishing Hat Creek and Eagle… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick March 8, 2021

Top Five Places to Fly Fish for Trout Near Redding California By Bryan Quick & Chris King The American West is home to so much great fly fishing you can… Read More »

by: argotti February 17, 2021

A Day on the Trinity with Ernie Denison By Erik Argotti I first heard about Ernie Denison about 15 years ago when my good buddy Gabe Duran, who I guided… Read More »