Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, Christmas is two weeks away. Winter officially starts next week. But here in Boise, it's been warm. Like, really warm for December. That got me thinking about how we adapt our approach to fly fishing throughout the year. Did you like this week's issue? It was great! It was ok. It could be improved. 🎯 One Tip to Build Your Confidence Adapt...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, December's here. Winter is officially at the door. Wild! This week, I wanted to cover something that took me longer than it probably should have to really understand. It's not flashy. But getting it wrong can cost you fish. Let's talk about your reel's drag system. Did you like this week's issue? It was great! It was ok. It could be...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, If you live in the US, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! We've been visiting family this week, and I always love spending time with everyone over the holidays. But I'll be honest. Part of me is already missing the water too. Still trying to figure out how to convince my whole family to love fly fishing as much as I do. If you've cracked...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, I've knocked more fish off the hook at the net than I'd like to admit. Usually, because I rushed it or went at them from the wrong angle. This week's tip breaks down exactly what I learned about netting fish properly. It's one of those things that seems simple until you're standing there watching a good fish swim away. Speaking of nets, I...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, How's the fishing been lately? I decided to stick around and fish in town last Friday instead of chasing new water. It was one of those perfect fall days. I slept in a bit, got a later start, and just soaked it in. Cool and drizzly at first, then the sun came out and warmed things up nicely. Fishing was a little slow, but I still caught a...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, We're halfway through fall already. Wild, right? I hope you've been having a great time out on the water. This is such a great time to be fishing. Quick heads up: With Black Friday and the holidays coming up, I wanted to share something that helps support this newsletter and all the free content I create. If you're planning to buy any fly...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, I am one tired but happy angler this week. My buddy Jeff and I covered nearly a thousand miles, fished four rivers, camped all week, and landed some unforgettable fish, including two steelhead for me, five for Jeff, and one wild afternoon where we caught around sixty trout in just five hours. 🤯 But honestly, the fishing was not even the...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, I’m writing this a week early because I’ll be off-grid steelheading all next week, and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s really two adventures in one. The first is an annual float with a group of men I deeply respect. It’s one of those rare trips where everyone shows up ready to fish hard, laugh a lot, and be real with each other. I look...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, How’s fall fishing been? I’ve been having a blast chasing browns before the spawn and swinging for steelhead. It’s such a great time to be on the water. I’ve heard from a bunch of folks lately who want to feel more confident but aren’t sure what to work on next. That’s exactly why I made the Confident Angler Assessment. It’s a short,...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how long it took me to feel confident on the water. For years, I second-guessed everything. I’d spend hours researching flies, watching videos, and trying to piece it all together, only to walk away from the river wondering what I was doing wrong. Over the past few months, I’ve talked with a lot of...