Category Archives: Fly Fishing Travel

Fly Water Travel’s Louisiana redfish program needs some work

FYI: The fish photos in this post were caught with Captain Chris Callaway out of Venice, Louisiana — not with our Fly Water Guide. Read toward the bottom to hear more about his program. The Fly Water Travel’s Louisiana redfish … Continue reading

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Day one Gulf Coast Redfish Fly fishing trip

Day one on the Gulf Coast, we have tough weather conditions for fly fishing. Wind out of the southeast, blowing hard for the past six weeks. Muddy water. Makes it hard to spot fish in the marsh, but Chris and … Continue reading

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One year after BP Gulf Oil Spill

Next week, we’ll be down on the Louisiana Bayou during the one year anniversary of BP’s Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. And we’re very lucky to be going down there. This excerpt of an article from the Associated Press today illustrates … Continue reading

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Fly fishing Louisiana next week: Gulf Coast fly patterns

I’ve been working away at the vise this spring, getting ready for a trip down to the bayou to chase Redfish with Flywater Travel in New Orleans. I’ve never chased redfish and hadn’t found much information on fly patterns for … Continue reading

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Nicholas Heading North to the Kanektok in 2011

So here’s a question. Why would anyone want to go to Alaska to fish for Kings when the same fish can be caught here in Oregon? Good question. The simple answer is, “look at that silly grin on Rob Elam’s … Continue reading

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Argentina Fly Fishing Travel

Our friend and sales rep Jon Covich just returned from a 3 week trip to Argentina. Summer is looking pretty good right now. Thanks for sharing Jon. Check out future issues of Catch Magazine for more on his trip. Jorge … Continue reading

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Huge Sea Run Brown Trout Fish Porn

Clear skies and huge fish is sounding pretty good as our local rivers blow up as a typical Winter storm engulfs the Pacific Northwest. Caught by Alejandro Bianchetti Head Guide for Villa María Lodge – Rio Grande – Tierra del … Continue reading

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South Island of New Zealand Fishing Trip Wrap Up

We arrived in Haast, Gateway to New Zealand’s West Coast, late in the afternoon hoping to check out a new beat (new for us) on one of the numerous streams nearby. The weather was beautiful and had been for a … Continue reading

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Birthday Fishing Trip over the Top Despite Terrible Weather

A couple of years back my wife and I began planning my 40th birthday party. The plan was to have the party in New Zealand, one of my very favorite fishing destinations. We’d do a week of beaching, sightseeing, and … Continue reading

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Oregon Anglers Travel South to New Zealand

New Zealand has had it’s worst stint of post Christmas weather in 30 years. Wouldn’t you know it’s the year we decided to organize a group to Cedar Lodge to heli-fish some of the most beautiful trout rivers in the … Continue reading

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Fly fishing Cuba with Brian O’Keefe Q&A

For those of you who missed Brian O’Keefe in person this week, we sat down with him after the presentation and chatted about his recent trip fly fishing in Cuba. The photos were amazing. Check out this slideshow and Q&A: … Continue reading

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Brian O Keefe to show Cuba Pics at the Shop Jan 18th 12-1pm.

If you have every seen Brian O Keefe’s photos, you know how great this guy shoots fly fishing photographs. Brian has been a fixture on the landscape of fly fishing for over 30 years now. Lately he is best know … Continue reading

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Fly Fishing Abaco Island Bahamas Wrap Up

Stick around any saltwater destination long enough and those beautiful blue skies and mild wind will turn to dark clouds and 20-35 knot winds. It’s just the nature of the beast. Our first 8 days in the Bahamas, the weather … Continue reading

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Bonefishing in the Bahamas, Abaco Island Bahamas

We have been lucky to get wonderful weather thus far in the Bahamas. Some amazing days of little or no wind and great visibility have led to good fishing. The video below documents a day of guided fishing in the … Continue reading

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Abaco Island Bahamas Bonefishing Report

I snuck away this morning while the kids were sleeping. More fishing next week. Equipment used Nautilus 10/11 with G-9 spool, Rio Bonefish Line, Rio Bonefish Leader.–CD

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