by: Terry Jepsen 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: Terry Jepsen January 20, 2021

So the grass is always greener, right?! Despite having some of the finest wild trout fishing in the country right here in Northern California, for nearly forty years I have… Read More »

by: Terry Jepsen January 11, 2021

Perdigon nymphs are currently one of the hottest items in the nymph fisherman’s vernacular and fly box, and I am right there with them. These small, dense patterns are designed… Read More »

by: Terry Jepsen January 8, 2021

Eric has traveled the globe guiding and managing several lodges in the world of fly fishing. We are excited to have Eric on The Fly Shop’s travel team. My relationship… Read More »

by: Terry Jepsen March 1, 2021

Top 5 Tarpon Destinations Tarpon Cay Lodge, Mexico: Tarpon Cay Lodge is based out San Felipe Mexico, a small fishing village on the North West point of the Yucatan Peninsula.… Read More »

by: Eric Ersch February 23, 2021

Top 5 Snook Destinations Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge: Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge (ESB), is a wilderness flats fishing destination specifically designed for serious saltwater fly fishers. ESB sits on a… Read More »

by: Mike Mercer February 18, 2021

Five (5) Reasons Chile Should Be the Next Country You Visit to Fly Fish By Mike Mercer 1. Fishing with Dry Flies and Streamers If you enjoy catching big, beautiful… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast February 17, 2021

Fishing Report February 14 – 21, 2021 We’ve had another wonderful week slip by here as we get closer to spring. Last week we were joined by a group of… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast February 15, 2021

Fishing Report February 07 – 14, 2021 We’ve been enjoying ourselves here at ESB Lodge, thus concluding our second week of the 2021 season. We were joined by seven guests… Read More »

by: Justin Miller February 11, 2021

2020 Louisiana Redfish Eleven Outpost Liveaboard 25 November 25 – December – 01, 2020 by Justin Miller  Recently I had the opportunity to join a small group of friends at… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick February 12, 2021

Of the attributes the most successful fishing guides possess, an in-depth, intimate knowledge of the waters they fish tops the list.  Shane Kohlbeck is one of those guides whose knowledge… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick January 12, 2021

We would like to welcome Ian Stratte to the guide team here at The Fly Shop®. A California native originally from Eureka, Calif.,, Ian began fly fishing at an early… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick December 24, 2020

We are blessed to have so many fishing venues to choose from in Northern California when winter rolls around. No matter what the weather and river conditions, we literally can… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick December 8, 2020

We would like to welcome back Andrew Hoodenpyle to the guide team at The Fly Shop®. Andrew, or “Hoody” as we know him, was introduced to the sport early by… Read More »

by: chrisk December 8, 2020

The Fly Shop® is excited to announce our new all-inclusive fly fishing packages with the Gaia Hotel & Spa, conveniently located just south of Redding, California, off Interstate 5 and… Read More »

by: chrisk November 24, 2020

Fall & Winter Steelhead Each fall in Northern California, we look forward to the rains. Some years we have waited well into the winter before we have had even a… Read More »