Fishing Community

RA Beattie is a renowned fly-fishing filmmaker, photographer, and storyteller. Founder of Beattie Outdoor Productions, he has spent over two decades capturing the beauty and adventure of fly fishing around the world. His award-winning films blend breathtaking cinematography with compelling narratives, showcasing remote fisheries, interesting people, conservation efforts and more.
Ted Upton is the founder and CEO of Cheeky Fishing, a brand known for its high-performance fly reels and commitment to innovation in the angling industry. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss how Cheeky got its start and take a closer look at what’s really in a fly reel.
Eeland Stribling is an avid angler, conservationist, and stand-up comedian based in Colorado. As a biologist, he works to promote environmental stewardship and inspire the next generation to explore and protect nature. In this episode of Anchored, we discuss his inspiring story and roll up our sleeves to discuss the controversy of the Drake, Nocta and Nike fly fishing campaign.
In this episode of Into the Backing, we tackle a complex and polarizing issue: native fish vs. introduced fish. That phrase has always sounded odd to me, so I figured there must be more to the controversy. We sit down with Bob Mallard from the Native Fish Coalition, writer Kirk Deeter, fluvial geomorphologist Dr. Doug Thompson, and journalist Tom Bie to explore why this divide exists.
In this episode of Anchored, we discuss optics in outdoor marketing, how fly fishing connects us, gate-keeping, fishing in Guyana, and more.
In this episode, we discuss Lucy's remarkable journey, making silly decisions in our twenties, private land, coaching, stillwater fishing in the UK, and the empowering ethos behind Fishing For Everyone.
Rich shares what to look for in an inflatable raft, how to make the most out of your time on the water, and more.
In this presentation, Jerry Darkes, April Vokey and Al Ritt sit down to present fly-tying in its simplest form.
Professional fly tier Brita Fordice explains how to craft the perfect baitfish head.
Hop aboard Wil Flack's boat for a rare sneak peek into the life of a permit angler.
Meredith McCord breaks down five misconceptions about chasing world records.
This fascinating article explains the four variations of fish scales, their functions and more!