Fly fishing is the ultimate sport for hoarders
I joined Rachel Kramer Bussel on the Finders and Keepers podcast to talk fly fishing's peculiar penchant for gear acquisition. Also: Casting session this Friday in Portland, Ribbon Map updates and more!
Magic at the edges: Q&A with cartographer Aaron Koelker
We chatted with map maker Aaron Koelker about how he designed the Lower Deschutes Ribbon Map, his creative process, and what he loves about maps.
Ribbon map roll-out
Ribbon map mojo and the Maupin Meetup, casual casting practice in PDX, registration for PCC Summer Term, and more
Announcing the CFS Lower Deschutes Ribbon Map
The last 100 miles. Six feet long. On sale now!
Putting in work
Got any early season rituals?
Five Flies with Jesse Lance Robbins
The author of the newly-released "The Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere" gives us a glimpse into his fly fishing practice, through the lens of Five Flies
Big things are hatching
This season is going to be huge, on and off the river.
Two minute tips: Start a new leader
It's the start of trout season around this great continent, and probably time you changed your leader.
The spey is strong out here
The Sandy River Spey Clave is a reminder of why the PNW is the North American epicenter of two-handed fly fishing.
Tying flies is good for you
Fly tying offers real neurological, psychological, and motor skill benefits. And a growing number of therapists are putting that to work.
Mind in the line
Expect nothing, and other lessons from casting instructor boot camp
Embrace what's scary
If we're not doing stuff that's scary, we're not learning.