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When catching tarpon is the goal, better give these guys a call.
'C&R - Crime and Reality' is a film from Brothers On The Fly about Germany's current policy making catch and release fishing illegal.
Professional musher Aliy Zirkle was prepared for the minus-50-degree temperatures and the brutally long distances of the Iditarod. What she didn't expect was a midnight attack by a snowmobile-riding stranger halfway through the 1,000-mile course.
Pete Correale has given his life to spending countless days in the ocean. From this foundation, he began guiding spearfishing trips all over the globe.
Moose Hofer has no regrets about passing up a traditional career path for a life on the river
Ski endless untouched powder from an artful lodge on the island’s remote upper coast
Director Oliver Astrologo spent five days collecting footage for this film Lanzarote. He became immersed in the routine of the fisherman, mesmerized by the winemakers' nurturing of their grapes, and aspiring to be like the Iron Men training on the island.
Sure, the Great Lakes have a lot to offer when it comes to recreation, but the region still doesn’t make many surfing or fishing bucket lists. But for those willing to fight the weather, there’s plenty of feisty winter steelhead and freshwater waves to be chased, all in the same weekend.
The 92-year-old gear innovator, guide, and teacher has fished with everyone from Ernest Hemingway to Tom Brokaw to Yvon Chouinard to Fidel Castro
In Confluence Films' new release, 'Providence,' Camille Egdorf returns to an Edenic tropical fishery that reopened to boat traffic after a tragic act of piracy
Mountain Biker Matt Hunter and his son Robbie ride some laps in Kamloops, BC.
We've written about Eduardo Garcia before and his survival story impacted thousands. Now, it's time to celebrate his resiliency.
In the film Movember, from Redington, Paul and Adam find that fishing in the snow is as serene as it gets.
The Ojibwe tribe in Northwest Wisconsin has been under fire for their practice of spearfishing for Walleye. In 'The Ways,' Wisconsin Media Lab explores this way of life by following Ojibwe member Jason Bisonette.
In partnership with AVEX Outdoor, Upslope3 brewery shares a behind the scenes look at this all-canning facility.
Filmmaker Andreas Nilsson, of SuperStudio, spent ten days with friends exploring one of Sweden's most beautiful archipelagos
Halfway around the world, fly-fishing scientists are unraveling the secret lives of giant steelhead—one cast at a time
This is what happens when you enlist fly-fishermen on a scientific quest to save one of the world's last great steelhead populations
Two North Carolina fishermen venture out to some of the state's most remote fishing holes.
Scouts Rickard Sjöberg and Stephan Dombaj explore a forgotten river in the jungles of Costa Rica
In the third episode of 'Find Your Water: Season 2' we go behind the scenes of a fly fishing series
The 100-mile stretch along the Gulf Coast is full of adventure
The latest technology takes the sport out of the shacks, onto the ice, and nets you big catches
You can hang in Cancun with the rest of the world, or head to one of these less well-known spots for a real ocean adventure.
The most hardcore cold-weather pastime is evolving, and food is at the forefront of its evolution
The 21-year-old stumbled on photography just a few years ago through his mom’s 1990’s DSLR. Since then, he’s developed a speciality in capturing simplistic, outdoor scenes around much of the American South.
Presenting the best trips in one of the hemisphere's hottest travel regions.
The spearfisher is a case study in how to turn your Instagram account into a shot at an idyllic life of travel and exploration
As each week brings fresh reports of African and Middle Eastern migrants and refugees dying on the Mediterranean in overcrowded boats, a self-made Louisiana millionaire and his Italian wife have taken to the sea to save them.
A sturdy, purpose-made fishing boot that has become the gold standard of footwear in the 49th state.
A cool concept that does fisheries good
With skate-influenced design, the company's apparel is being worn to the river and beyond
PTSD survivor and U.S. Navy veteran turned gear designer Chad Brown has a passion for fly fishing. He says it's his medicine, and now he wants inner-city youth and fellow vets to experience the sport's healing power for themselves.
The finest places to cast depend on your goals. Look no further than these great fly-fishing rivers.
The oceans are in serious trouble, creating a tough question for consumers: Should I eat wild fish, farmed fish, or no fish at all? The author, a longtime student of marine environments, dove into an amazing new world of ethical harvesters, renegade farmers, and problem-solving scientists. The result: your guide to sustainably enjoying nature's finest source of protein.
The questions to ask, the apps to download, and the labels to seek out if you want to sustainably enjoy nature's finest source of protein
Wild fish? Farmed fish? No fish? This is no Dr. Seuss rip-off; it’s the increasingly confusing situation that seafood consumers are facing.
The world just feels larger there—the country, the rivers, the meals, and, most importantly, the fish.
When François Guenot vanished last summer on a wild and remote Alaskan coastline, many in the state dismissed him as yet another unprepared greenhorn. But a revelatory road trip with François's father and brother revealed he was something special: a tough, soulful wanderer whose story resonates with the grand traditions of the American outdoors.
Record low snowpack in the Golden State means lower streams and, sadly, fewer opportunities to fish and paddle.
The Pearl River is full of trash, Volkswagen-sized catfish, and a heckuva lot of gators. Swimming in it? That was Pop's idea.
Volcanic activity in and around Patagonia could mean clogged streams and animal deaths, but experts say the region should bounce back quickly.
They get paid to climb mountains and raft whitewater. But guiding isn't all a dream—not with whiny clients, lousy tips, and the occasional colleague pranking you in a gorilla suit.
A taste for high-end fly-fishing gear is like a taste for fine wine: an appreciation for the subtleties is extremely personal and can get pricey fast.
You’ll recognize at least a few of the names on American Rivers’ annual Endangered Rivers list—but what will you do to ensure they remain pristine?
A flashlight, a fitness tracker, a GPS...the list goes on.
The short answer: Absolutely. For a detailed breakdown of inexpensive, beginner-friendly fly-fishing gear, I contacted my friend Ryan Allred, owner of Jefferson Flywater. Allred’s worked as a guide for 20 years and holds a master’s degree in environmental science with an emphasis on fisheries. Here’s the gear…
Five business icons share how they flipped the switch on their careers—and how you can follow in their footsteps.
Three plane fuselages in a Montana river might seem like a problem, but there’s more to the accident than meets the eye.
Unlike the size of the fish you reel in, there's no need to exaggerate how nice these hotels are
There's a group of people who believe that in a world of extreme natural disasters, being ready for any catastrophe is more than just a precaution. It’s practical.
A medium-fast fly rod that's affordable and good looking
The volcanic remains at the heart of Aniakchak National Monument—the least visited site in the national park system—are a trippy mishmash of postapocalyptic cinder cones, hardened lava, and flame-colored walls. The only catch? Doing it right involves days of trekking and rafting through some of the planet’s toughest, most bear-heavy terrain.
Five companies are making some of the finest handcrafted goods in the country right next to each other in the southwest corner of Colorado.
There's a rod here for everyone, from the expert angler to the one just getting his toes wet.
Tom Rosenbauer caught a bonefish on his first try. If you know anything about the notoriously elusive saltwater species, you know this is as impressive as it is unlikely. Rosenbauer was fishing off Christmas Island, near Indonesia, at the time. He was feeling pretty proud of himself—until…
Since he was a boy, Sonny Tanabe has been in the water, as a competitive swimmer, freediver and spearfisherman. In his second book on spearfishing, he writes about the history, the tools and the heroes of this art.
Believe it: it’s not all easy, but some things do get better with age
There are only a few carefree summers in your life. Don’t waste them interning at law firms—opt for one of these adventure-packed seasonal gigs instead.
If you ever find yourself submerged in icy waters, follow these tips
The Deschutes River fly-fishing guide called Stealhead Joe was an angling master with a long list of devoted clients. But as Ian Frazier, who fished with Joe last fall, learned, off the water, Joe’s life was a tangle of troubles that ultimately overwhelmed him.
Dams removed from Western rivers get the lion share of attention, but nearly 100 dams have been removed from waterways in Northeast since 1991.
And we mean "trips" in the literal sense. Our contributors share their most-loved, go-to spots across the U.S.
After spending the winter dreaming about fly-fishing, I'm itching to get back out on the river. What are the best waders for early-season fish-stalking?
When he isn't guiding world-renowned photographers, psychologists, and Hollywood acting coaches, Chris Dombrowski is writing. We caught up with him on the occasion of his new book.
The gear you need—and the perfect Scotch—for fall fly-fishing season.
Forget the necktie. He doesn’t need another one. Want to let dad know you care? This year, send him on one of these adventures. Don’t have a dad—or don’t care for the one you’ve got? Send yourself.
The best gear for fly-fishing fanatics, from quick-drying water shoes to a handmade paddle.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Orvis Access rod.
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the L.L. Bean Wicker Creel fishing basket.