by: Terry Jepsen March 4, 2025

The Adventure Awaits by Terry Jepsen While working in fly fishing for more than 30 years at The Fly Shop®, I’ve had the opportunity to travel for fly fishing to foreign,… Read More »

by: Jordan Taylor February 6, 2025

Gear Review:  Stormshadow Rolling Carry-On By Jordan Taylor Why the Stormshadow Rolling Carry-On is My New Favorite Travel Companion: As a fly fisherman and self-proclaimed gear junkie, I’m always on… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast January 14, 2025

Merino Wool is a game changer! One of my best memories of Christmas was back when I was 13 and my mum and dad gave me a drab green, 100%… Read More »

by: Terry Jepsen December 31, 2024

Winston Bamboo The History of Winston and Bamboo by Terry Jepsen I’ve worked at The Fly Shop®, or at least been a part of it since I was 14 years… Read More »

by: Terry Jepsen November 25, 2024

The Fly Shop’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Help yourself buy the perfect Christmas gift for that fly fisher on your list with our Holiday Gift Guide. These fly fishing gifts… Read More »

by: Terry Jepsen September 23, 2024

NCCFFI Hall of Fame Event – The History & Story David Draheim, then a member of Mount Diablo Fly Fishers conceived the idea of the Hall of Fame Event to… Read More »

by: Justin Miller January 29, 2025

  Australia – The New Saltwater Fly Fishing Frontier by Justin Miller Australia is definitely THE hot new saltwater destination on the planet. There is so much untapped potential, and… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast November 27, 2024

High Volume Alaska Silver Salmon Action! Explosive Silver Salmon Fishing in Remote Alaska! Coho season in Alaska is one of the Last Frontier’s most iconic experiences, and Lava Creek Lodge… Read More »

by: Erik Argotti October 30, 2024

Erik Argotti’s Colorado Travel Chronicle – 2024 North Fork Ranch (September 21-24) Taylor River Lodge (September 24-27) Black Canyon Hosted Trip (September 27-October 1) September 21: I got a ride… Read More »

by: Chris King May 28, 2024

After a winter of chasing steelhead here in NorCal nothing gets me more excited than the thought of stringing up a 5 or 6 weight and the start of trout… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast April 18, 2024

Fishpond Wind River Roll-Top Dry Backpack By Patrick Pendergast I am not a gear hound, I like to keep my kit simple – form follows function for me. I appreciate… Read More »

by: Erik Argotti April 4, 2024

2024 Rio Mataveni Hosted Trip Report – March 12 – 25, 2024 by Erik Argotti There were 10 of us on this trip. All the guys were seasoned travelers and… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick March 1, 2025

Guide Bio: Brian Flint I’ve been fishing my whole life, first introduced to it by my father who has since passed away, starting my fishing journey in Florida where I… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick February 23, 2025

Guide Bio: Bob Simonis Most people call me Bob. I’m the oldest of 3 siblings. I grew up on a 180 acre ranch in Oak Run just east of Redding… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick February 17, 2025

The Well Stocked Fly Box by Bryan Quick When I was guiding, I would spend at least an hour the night before each trip preparing all of the things I’d… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick December 24, 2024

We’ve had a few good shots of rain that swelled everything and blew out all of the rivers. Fortunately everything calmed down and dropped into good shape. As we are… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick September 25, 2024

For over a century, the Klamath River’s anadromous fishes have been blocked from the upper reaches of their natal spawning and rearing waters. After decades of proposals, alliances, court battles… Read More »

by: Bryan Quick September 23, 2024

Guide Bio:  Gary Whitmire We would like to welcome Gary Whitmire to the guide team here at The Fly Shop®.  Gary has been guiding for us for a couple of… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast March 3, 2025

Fishing Report #5 February 23 – March 02, 2025 Hello to all our loyal fishing report followers! Hello, fishing friends! Welcome to the fifth week of our 2025 season—a week… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast February 25, 2025

Fishing Report #4 February 16 – 23, 2025 Hello to all our loyal fishing report followers! This week, the fourth of the 2025 season, we had the pleasure of welcoming… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast February 17, 2025

Fishing Report #3 February 09 – 16, 2025 Hey everyone, It’s great to be back with you all for another fishing report! As we dive into the third week of… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast February 3, 2025

Fishing Report #1 January 26 – February 02, 2025 We are off on running with the 2025 ESB Opener. Thank you for all your continued support over the years, you… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast February 3, 2025

Fishing Report #2 February 02 – 09, 2025 Dear Friends, This week, the second of the 2025 season, we were honored to welcome back our dear friends from Michigan—our longtime… Read More »

by: Patrick Pendergast January 13, 2025

Fishing Report – Week #18 December 15 – 22, 2024 This week, Rio Marié once again proved why it’s the ultimate destination for those seeking the pinnacle of fly fishing.… Read More »