Hooked on Adventure

Exploring the World of Fly Fishing with April Vokey

I’m excited to launch a giveaway packed with more than $4,500 in high-end fly-fishing essentials — from Skwala waders to an Abel reel, a Water Master raft, and more. Entries are open until January 17, 2026. Learn more and enter through the link in this post....
After years of watching my skin take a beating on the water, I wanted to understand the science behind products that actually help it recover. My visit to the Terns...
In the fall of 2014, we walked along my property line, discussing how the next few hours would unfold. Carefully, we stepped atop fallen yellow leaves that layered the ground...
When I first started tying flies, tube flies seemed a little intimidating. They looked different from the standard hooks I was used to, and I wasn’t sure where to begin....
The musky saga continues... this time with two of my favourite people: Jeff Liskay and Jerry Darkes. In this video, we fish Lake St. Clair for musky before targeting steelhead...
There's a lot more that goes on behind the scenes than meets the eye with our Anchored Outdoors Masterclasses. Some adventures begin long before the first cast, and our trip...
You step to the water’s edge, heart racing, ready to cast—but don’t rush it. The best opportunities are often closer than you think. Slow down, read the water, and start...
Poronui began much like the best adventures do—around a campfire, where two passionate anglers recognized the beauty of New Zealand’s fisheries and envisioned a place where American guests could experience...
For our 10-year wedding anniversary, Charles and I decided to celebrate in a way that reflected our shared passion—fly fishing in one of the world’s most spectacular locations. We booked...
Sometimes, it's hard to believe that ten years have passed since I first started the Anchored podcast. It was never my intention to begin an audio series, but fate had...
Each fall, we head to northern B.C. for steelhead, solitude, and the rugged beauty of the wilderness. This year, rising waters tested our patience, but one perfect steelhead made every...
This fall, I had the unique opportunity to visit Rick Hinderer and his renowned knife factory in Shreve, Ohio. It wasn’t a formal tour, but rather an invitation to step...
I’d seen ice-fishermen stay warm with fires, steaming cups of coffee and body heat. For me, the issues were the ethics of targeting starving trout, as well as my fear...
As the holiday season approaches and Black Friday deals come into focus, I’ve curated my ultimate wishlist of outdoor gear. Whether you’re shopping for an outdoor enthusiast or looking to...
One of the perks of spending significant time in Australia is having New Zealand just a short flight away. Renowned for its trout fishing, New Zealand is less known for...
This January! Martin Pescador Lodge is hosting Brian O'Keefe, Scott Sadill, Heather Hodson and April Vokey to open its doors to guests this season.This unique lineup caters to both the...