Hooked on Adventure

Exploring the World of Fly Fishing with April Vokey

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 into the heart of where some of the most iconic knives in the world are crafted....
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...
I remember the days when I was insecure about my casting. Frustrated by a collapsed loop or a tailed sink tip, I would mutter profanities, strip in my running line,...
Learning to fish for steelhead can be intimidating for some, confusing for others, and downright frustrating for many. With that in mind, I’ve created simple definitions for key terms you...
In the midst of the red stag roar, I crouched low in the tall grass, heart pounding as I peered through my binoculars. The rugged mountains of New Zealand’s South...
There are outings, trips, and adventures… and then there are expeditions. Each has its time and place, but more often than not, they’re bound by the limits of money, responsibility...
Join myself and Haul Fly Fishing for our yearly all-inclusive two-day fly-fishing 101 event in the picturesque town of Tumut. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced angler looking...
Earlier this year, I went on my most wild adventure yet — a ten day fishing expedition in Guyana where we were scheduled to hunt big fish in the day,...
Early in my fishing career, I was taught that a glazed-over, centered eye on a steelhead almost guaranteed that it was dead. “Dead-eye” they called it. It was a tell-tale...
One can imagine my surprise when I finally made the decision to start fly fishing, only to face backlash for fishing an egg-sucking leech. Further adding to my confusion were...
After an extremely exciting expedition in Guyana this year, I’ve decided to take on yet another adventure — this time to Papua New Guinea. This is a trip of I...
When I was little, my dad and I used to go on an annual fishing trip in British Columbia’s interior. Once on the lake, we motored around in search of...
A lesser-known fact about me is that I used to live in Arkansas and still have friends there. Among them are Steve and Rebekka Dally, whom I met through the...