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Lani Waller: A Life Shaped by Rivers

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 like poplar pastry. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was about to interview a very nervous Lani Waller. ...
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From the Mountains to the River: A Fly Fisher’s Dream Escape

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...

Vlog: Guyana Jungle Fishing — My Wildest Adventure Yet!

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...

Women’s Intro to Fly Fishing in Tumut, NSW – Book Today!

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...

GRWM: Packing for a Jungle Fishing Expedition (Guyana)

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,...

The Conversation Behind ‘Dead-Eye’ and Responsible Fishing Practices

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...

Egg Sucking Leech: A Deeper Look at a Controversial Fly

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...

Want to Come on a Wild Adventure with Me?

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...
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From Worms to Chironomids: A Fishing Journey in British Columbia

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...

Vlog: Fishing the White River, A Tale of Old Friends and New Adventures

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...
Why you should fly fish for bass

Why You Should Fly Fish for Bass

I’m always disappointed when a fly fisher turns their nose up at bass fishing. Usually the disdain is accompanied by some poetic sermon about watching trout sip dries, followed by...
Free Spey Casting Mini-Course

Grab My FREE Mini-Course: Breaking Down the Spey Cast

There are a number of casting faults that most new Spey casters tend to make, but today I'm going to focus on the two I see most often: The Bloody...

Vlog: A Duck Hunting Adventure in Arkansas

The idea to try hunting waterfowl hatched over a campfire chat last steelhead season. Our friends, Tim and Brit, natives of the Natural State, ignited a spark that had been...

Navigating Parenthood: 10 Lessons Learned from Fishing with a Baby

When it comes to fishing with a baby, it can be hard to plan accordingly. Planning (as all of us parents laugh aloud) may not always be successful, but it...
April Vokey Fishing Picking Ice out of her guides - Jeremy Koreski photo

Preparing for Winter Steelhead Season in the Pacific Northwest

While most people hang up their waders when the interior rivers turn to ice, the fishing season is just beginning for many of us in the Pacific Northwest....
Guiding in the Blue Mountains Australia

Vlog: Fishing The Blue Mountains, I’m Guiding Again, and Aussie Critters

I'm excited to announce that I've teamed up with Haul Fly Fishing to start guiding again! While it's a part-time gig, it's been a great way to scratch the recent...
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Breaking Down the Spey Cast

This mini-course helps students understand the fundamentals of the Spey cast so that they can maximise their time on the water.

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