The Drift By Tight Fly Lines Hey Reader, TL;DR Download the Spring Guide by clicking the button below 👇🏻 Download Guide Story time... Last year around this time, I had a Spring fishing trip lined up, and then everything went sideways. I had a full open day, was itching to get on the water, and then—BAM—every river I had in mind blew out overnight. High flows, dirty water, zero chance of success. I stopped by Angler’s Boise, my go-to fly shop, and Jon gave me a tip that completely changed my...

Fishy Fridays By Tight Fly Lines Hey Reader, Welcome to the new and improved Fishy Fridays—simpler, sharper, and built to help you fish smarter every weekend. Each week, I’ll send you one practical tip, one fly to try, and one piece of inspiration to help you fish smarter—and enjoy your time on the water even more. I’d love to know what you think—just hit reply or use the quick feedback form below: Did you like this week's issue? It was great! It was ok. It could be improved. 🎯 One Tip to...

Fishy Fridays By Tight Fly Lines Hey Reader, What a week! 😅 I launched the Essential Spring Fly Fishing Guidebook and kicked off my first giveaway—and if you're new here, welcome! A lot of you are reading Fishy Fridays for the first time, and I’m glad you’re here. Every Friday, I share a quick roundup of my favorite fly fishing content—highlighting great creators, cool stories, and anything that gets me fired up about fishing. On Tuesdays, I send The Drift, where I take a deep dive into one...

Fishy Fridays By Tight Fly Lines Happy Fishy Friday! Spring is right around the corner, and I’ve been wrapping up the Essential Spring Fly Fishing Guide. It’s packed with everything you need to adjust as the season shifts—changing water conditions, trout behavior, key hatches, and fly selection. It drops 3/16, so stay tuned. Sneak Peak: Spring Guide Cover Image But I’ve also been working on something new... The Confident Angler Project If you’re serious about leveling up—fishing solo with...

Fishy Fridays By Tight Fly Lines Happy Fishy Friday! Hope you’re doing well. Who else is getting excited for Spring? I know I am. A few of my favorite rivers will be blown out or closed soon, so I’m trying to squeeze in one last trip while I can. I already missed a short window on one of my favorite nearby rivers, but no big deal—flows will settle in a few weeks, and I’ll be ready. In the meantime, I’m shifting gears and making plans for some stillwater fishing. Last spring, I hit a lake for...

Fishy Fridays By Tight Fly Lines Happy Fishy Friday! What a week. Things have finally settled down (sort of) after that viral video, and I’m finally shaking off the cold that had me down for days. But now? There’s a lot to catch up on—especially wrapping up all the Spring content for The Drift. I thought I’d be further along, but let’s just say going viral wasn’t part of the plan. No complaints, though—just a wild ride. Speaking of Spring, I’m back on the water tomorrow. I’ve been tracking...

Fishy Fridays By Tight Fly Lines Happy Fishy Friday! As I’m writing this, a big snowstorm is rolling in. I’m watching the snow fall, feeling grateful—and honestly, a little overwhelmed. This week has been wild. For the first time ever, I had an Instagram post go viral. I’ve been doing everything I can to keep up, and it’s been exciting, humbling… and a little exhausting. I’m also fighting off a bad cold, so I’m probably pushing myself too hard. But what else do you do in a moment like this?...

Fishy Fridays By Tight Fly Lines Boise’s warming up a little this week, and despite the forecasted rain, I’m itching to get back on the water tomorrow. Now I just need to figure out where. Got any recommendations? Always down to trade notes on good spots. 😉 It’s also officially been one month of building Tight Fly Lines! A few highlights: 8 newsletters published All content for The Drift scheduled through March Instagram from 0 to 520 followers (organically) 48 Instagram posts, nearly 20K...

Fishy Fridays By Tight Fly Lines Hey, fishy friend, What a week! Does time feel weird to you right now? This one flew by, but somehow, it feels like we’ve been stuck in January for three months. What’s up with that? Anyway, I’m hitting the water again tomorrow to fish some new spots. Lately, I’ve been exploring a bunch of spring-fed creeks and streams, and it’s been incredible. It’s so easy to fall into the habit of fishing the same rivers over and over, but this month, I’ve made a point to...

Fishy Fridays By Tight Fly Lines Happy Fishy Friday! I hope you’ve had a great week. It’s freezing here in Idaho, and I’m gearing up for the river tomorrow. I know it’s going to hurt a bit, but I’m ready for it. Hopefully, the fishing makes up for it! Last week, the wind made everything a grind—that’s the one thing I’m hoping to avoid this time. But honestly, just being outside is always worth it. Alright, let’s jump into the recap for the week! Trout Spey Success in Winter’s Chill Grant from...