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Catching mako sharks on the fly
Anchored Podcast Ep. 226: Conway Bowman on Staying Young and Fly Fishing for Mako Sharks
Conway shares his adventurous lifestyle, how he became known as THE fly fishing guide for mako sharks, why mako’s may just be the ultimate gamefish and more.
Tactical Fly Fishing with Devin Olsen
Anchored Podcast Ep. 225: Devin Olsen on Nymph Fishing, History, Temperature Gradients and More
How Devin got into competitive fly fishing and how it works. We discuss nymph specifics, lach fishing, history, temperature gradients, and more.
Anchored Podcast Ep. 224: Al and Gretchen Beatty on Feather Quality, Hairwings, Proportions and History
Al and Gretchen share their personal story, Al’s time working for Whiting Farm, hairwing flies, and tips and tricks that will help all levels of fly tiers.
Steelhead Underwater Trout Spey
Heartbreak & Hope: A Spey Saga
Jason Harman shares the story of the day he caught—and subsequently lost—a mind-altering, earth-shattering, cosmos-imploding brown trout.
Zen Tenkara on the Anchored Podcast
Anchored Podcast Ep. 223: Karin Miller on Zenkara Fly Fishing, Angles and Innovation
Karin Miller shares how Zen Tenkara was founded, how she handles innovation and criticism, angles while fighting fish, Tenkara’s history, and more.
What makes a productive lake?
Get in the Zone: Understanding Lakes to Improve Your Fishing 
A basic understanding of what lies beneath the water surface will improve your odds of catching fish.
Guide Josh Nugent Reading the Water and Observing a Large Spooky Trout
Patience and Stealth: The Key to Catching Pressured and Spooky Fish
Master observation and blend in with your surroundings by following these tips.
Mia and Marty Sheppard Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing
Maximizing Your Steelhead Fishing: A Look at Skagit and Scandi Fly Lines
Learn the key characteristics of Skagit and Scandi fly lines for steelhead fishing and your personal style.
steelhead on a tube fly
What Is a Winter Steelhead?
We've been seeing a lot of questions lately about what exactly a "winter" steelhead is, so we thought we'd explain some basics.
Fly lines in various colors and sizes, an important consideration for fly fishing on a lake.
Fly Fishing on Lakes: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Fly Line
Choose the right fly line for your next fly fishing trip on a lake with our expert tips.
How to fish the Great Lakes
Fishing Big Water: Things to Know Before Starting the Boat
Follow these simple tips to keep you safe and to ensure the fish keep coming your way all day!
Cleaning your fly fishing equipment
How (And Why) to Clean Your Fishing Gear
Justin Duggan shares his professional take on cleaning your fly fishing gear.