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Lake Thingvallavatn is the largest lake in Iceland, just over 32 square miles and located only 40 minutes from Reykjavík. The lake drains into the Atlantic Ocean in southwest Iceland via the Sog and after the bigger Ölfusá river. On its northern shore stands Thingvellir, the historical meeting place of the Althingi (parliament) from 930 (more…)

Bear Trail Lodge, a fly fishing lodge in Alaska, is located at the epicenter of some of the best trout, salmon and char fisheries in Alaska. For those who are looking for a superb fly-out experience targeting a mixed bag experience, Bear Trail should be at or near the top of the list! Guests are (more…)

One Angler’s Misfortune Is Another Angler’s Opportunity If you’re one of those fortunate anglers that can travel on short notice, last minute cancellation deals and reduced rate trips are a great way to maximize your travel dollar. Usually these trips are offered at substantially reduced rates and the financial savings you gain more than compensate (more…)

The team here at The Fly Shop®, along with our at-large Pro-Staff Ambassadors, have hundreds of weeks of international fly fishing travel under our belts. Each year we coordinate anywhere from 25-50 weeks of familiarization or “hosted” trips to all corners of the globe, from Alaska to South America, the Caribbean to the South Pacific, (more…)

U.S. Citizens wishing to fish Cuba’s legendary flats are welcome with open arms.  The Fly Shop® has teamed up with two reliable outfitters with exclusive access to two distinctly different and diverse fisheries! No matter the politics, American travelers are now pouring into Cuba in numbers that actually exceed the amount of tourism prior to (more…)

Erik has spent all of his adult life guiding and chasing trout, salmon and steelhead in far off places around the globe. He spent 15 seasons guiding in Alaska and Kamchatka, and a few winters doing the same in Argentina. When he wasn’t guiding, he spent lots of time traveling and exploring rivers and lakes (more…)

The Savan BaseCamp Lodge is a remote wilderness outpost.  It’s not fancy, but it is very comfortable, functional, and a perfect home base for each week’s explorations, limited to a maximum of 4 anglers per week.  The cooks prepare hearty meals based on local Russian fare and some more familiar western tastes. Comfortable beds with (more…)

Thank you for your interest in the Kola Reserve on Russia’s remote Kola Peninsula. The Kola Peninsula is the world’s last great stronghold of wild Atlantic salmon, and the rivers of the Kola Reserve are the freshest addition to the big names of the north coast, which maintains a deserved reputation of being home to (more…)

Xingu is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a PURE JUNGLE fishing adventure — raw, authentic, and deeply immersive. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or stepping into the Amazon for the first time, Xingu delivers a dynamic, energetic, and memorable journey. Few places on Earth offer such a wide range of species in such a (more…)

My hosted trip to Crooked & Acklins Island Lodge last week was amazing. All the guests were incredibly delighted. A week of PERFECT weather can do that. It was an absolute dream. Bonefishing was super easy and permit fishing was off the hook. – Ross Purnell, Editor/Publisher Fly Fisherman Magazine Located four hundred and thirty (more…)