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The Billion-to-One Odds: Why Fly Fishing is a Privilege, Not Just a Hobby

The Billion-to-One Odds: Why Fly Fishing is a Privilege, Not Just a Hobby

Guest Author Chris Higgins reflects on Warren Buffett's 'Ovarian Lottery' and the Global Cost of a Cast. Time to think while flying As I sit in my seat, flying to yet another beautiful destination,...

The Pattern That Changed Everything

The Pattern That Changed Everything

I was twelve years old when I tied my first beadhead gold ribbed hare’s ear nymph. It was messy. The dubbing was uneven. The ribbing wasn’t perfect. The head was a little too big. But it caught a f...

Why Should You Fish?

Why Should You Fish?

Guest post by Chris Higgins Why do you fish?  A frequently asked question.  One I like answering. One that causes some self-reflection. One that brings back good memories of vibrant orange sunrises...

The Flies You Never Fish

The Flies You Never Fish

There’s a box in my vest that I never open on the water. It’s full of flies I spent hours tying. Patterns I was excited about. Variations I was sure would work. Flies that looked perfect under the ...

The Beer That Ends The Day

The Beer That Ends The Day

There’s a moment at the end of every fishing day that I’ve come to love more than the fishing itself. It’s not the first cast. Not the best drift. Not even the fish - though those are nice when the...

Winter Tying

Winter Tying

Winter tying isn’t about urgency—it’s about craft, patience, and preparing for what’s next. A reflection on the rhythm of tying when there’s no rush.

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