Fish Stories
Jun 3, 2026
How to Fish a River Everyone Else is Fishing
Crowded rivers don't have to ruin your day — they just require a different approach. Upper Madison guide Johnnie McClure has spent 21 seasons cracking the code on one of Montana's most-fished stretches, and his advice cuts through the resentment: break the river into pieces, nymph your way to fish density, change flies relentlessly, and fish the hours nobody else does.
May 28, 2026
Education over Entertainment
Mark Raisler knows the Missouri River better than most people know their own neighborhoods — and a few years ago, he made a decision that stunned his clients: no more nymphing. Ever. This is the story of why one of Montana's most respected guides went dry-fly-only, and why it's the best business decision he's ever made.
May 20, 2026
The Life of Brian Volume 5: Western Hatches
Brian O'Keefe has fished just about everywhere worth fishing—twice. In Volume 5 of The Life of Brian, he brings it closer to home, walking through his Western hatch schedule from April baetis to August hoppers. Expect a good time, and you'll usually find one.
Apr 14, 2026
All About the Mercury: The Spring Smallmouth Window
Pre-spawn smallmouth is a short, temperature-driven window—and most anglers miss it. Two of the Midwest's sharpest minds break down exactly what to look for, when to move, and when to back off.
Jan 22, 2026
A Desolate Road, Gringo Hitchhikers, and A Pissed-Off Girlfriend
This article, from the production team at Off the Grid Studios, takes you behind the scenes of Return of the G...
Dec 18, 2025
Fly Fishing Remains
A look back at 2025, a look ahead to 2026, and why fly fishing continues to anchor everything we do.
Nov 6, 2025
The Life of Brian Volume 4: Cuba's Forbidden Flats
Iconic fly-fishing photographer Brian O’Keefe takes us to Cuba’s flats—where rolling tarpon slide through clear, lightly pressured water and the sun turns the ocean into a big-screen viewfinder. Hear why he loves oddball flats targets, how a dictatorship accidentally helps conservation, and why fresh lobster belongs with everything.
Sep 4, 2025
When Nordic Precision Meets American Artistry
On Iceland’s Holkna River, flyfishing feels less like chaos and more like ceremony. Hosted by Eleven Angling, we discovered a system where every run is logged, every fish is tracked, and every cast carries intention. The result? Atlantic salmon, yes—but also a reminder that order can be just as beautiful as spontaneity.
Aug 6, 2025
The Life of Brian Vol 2: Wade Fishing Acklins Island
In Volume Two of The Life of Brian, Brian O’Keefe wades the remote flats of Acklins Island, Bahamas, chasing bonefish on foot. Sparse in amenities but rich in opportunity, Acklins delivers nonstop action and unforgettable moments—captured in Brian’s words and images.
Aug 6, 2025
The Life of Brian Vol 1: DIY New Zealand Lake Fishing
In Volume One of The Life of Brian, fly fishing legend Brian O’Keefe shares stories and photos from a gritty, DIY adventure chasing lake-run rainbows in New Zealand.
Jul 9, 2025
What makes a fishing trip great?
A return trip to Beaver Island serves as a reminder: great fishing trips aren’t always about the numbers. They’re about the struggle, the ritual, the companions—and the willingness to show up again, no matter the forecast.
May 14, 2025
The Boat Is the Bar: Five Days Afloat in Southeast Alaska
What happens when five longtime friends chase wild steelhead across remote Alaskan rivers? You get a trip defined not just by the fish, but by the people, the effort, and the boat that held it all together. This wasn’t about luxury—it was about movement, mischief, camaraderie, and the kind of fishing that demands your full presence.