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....
Tube flies are a game-changer in fly fishing, offering versatility and innovation that every angler should explore. Let's take a closer look at what a tube fly is and why...
I met Nigel Millgate through mutual friends. It didn't take long for me to take him up on his offer to learn more about his culture. Our goal had been...
I’ve done a fair bit of crabbing using traps, ring nets and bait from a boat. But it wasn't until I met Travis and Tiffany Bader of Silvercore that I...
When I first moved to Australia, I was fascinated by tales of the Murray Cod, a huge fish found only in Australia. These magnificent creatures are known to live over...
On a trip to Lake Okeechobee, I found myself borrowing a box full of bass flies that were perfect for the fish, but not for the fishery. So, that night,...
I spend a significant amount of time cooking on an open fire. Perhaps the easiest—and certainly one of the tastiest—recipes I've found is cedar plank salmon. Almost anything can be...
Fishing from a boat has its challenges. From line tangles to dropping gear overboard, a poorly prepared angler can make boat fishing even more expensive than it already is. Factor...
I am often asked about my favourite fly-fishing destination. Without hesitation my answer is always the same: Bolivia. Nestled in one of the Americas' most secluded corners, Bolivia boasts unique...
Atlantic salmon rivers have always held a special place in my heart, but few have captivated me quite like the Gaula river in Norway. It could be that it's because...
I was twenty-one years old when I first heard of Brian Chan. A young woman chasing the stillwater scene, I often heard Brian’s name mentioned throughout camps in British Columbia....
I am incredibly excited to announce that "Shorelines with April Vokey, the series that started it all, is finally available for members to watch on Anchored Outdoors! Become a member...
When I decided to move my winters to Australia, part of me knew that I was sacrificing my love for one of the most special fisheries in the world. British...
I refused to troll for gamefish. The idea of casually lounging in a gas-guzzling mini-yacht, trusting deckhands to help me catch fish—all while sitting in a dentist chair? No thanks....
The only bird hunting I’d ever done was with a compound bow for grouse. I’d shot grouse on the ground and out of trees, but never while they were flying...
Andy and I have shared a number of conversations around catch and release, the "keep them wet" campaign, and fishing to fish on redds. He recently asked if he could...