Fly Fishing

If you’re someone who enjoys targeting bonefish, redfish, permit, snook, tarpon, striped bass and other inshore fish on salt marshes, a flats skiff is your best friend. These small, shallow-draft boats are designed to move quietly and comfortably through skinny water, allowing you to spot and stalk fish on the flats. When it comes to buying a skiff, there is no shortage of options to consider. In this article, we’ll do an overview of how to choose your next flats skiff and offer up a list of the best skiffs on the market today. We polled our expert guide partners that use flat skiffs every day, and this is what they came back with.

When it comes to freshwater fly fishing, the Pacific Northwest is hard to beat. From casting to native cutthroats in Idaho’s high alpine lakes to fighting massive steelhead on Oregon’s coastal rivers, the region truly has it all. The Pacific Northwest is known for its impressive mountain ranges and lush forests, and its fly fishing deserves similar appreciation. Whether you’re hoping to fish for trout, salmon, or steelhead, this region offers abundant fishing opportunities in some of the country’s most beautiful places. This article will give you all the information you need to have an unforgettable Pacific Northwest fly fishing experience.

Dave Brown is a fly fishing and wingshooting guide, running trips in Montana, Arizona, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Dave grew up in Southern Ontario, and, though his path to guiding has certainly not been linear, his passion for the outdoors was established early and has never wavered.

From withstanding harsh water conditions to battling large game fish species, we ask a lot of our saltwater fly rods. Not only do they have to be tough, the ideal fly rod should also improve your casting ability and help you make accurate fly presentations. Finding the right balance between durability and precision is not always easy – thankfully, there are some excellent saltwater fly rods on the market today. Choosing the right one can make or break your saltwater fishing experience. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best saltwater fly rods out there, as well as their key features and ideal uses. Whether you’re looking for a versatile, all-around fly rod or want a species-specific set-up, this list has you covered. We’ve polled our AnyCreek guide partners for the fly rods that serve them best on their boats, and this is what they came back with.

Zac Brooks is a North Georgia fly fishing guide, conservationist, and avid outdoorsman. He’s spent most of his life exploring the Blue Ridge mountains and is passionate about sharing its remarkable scenery and fishing opportunities with his clients. As he puts it: “I became a guide to share and teach people the beauty of fly fishing and the therapeutic lifestyle around it.”

Meet Zac Horrocks, a 7th-generation Adirondack Mountains fishing guide and international angling host. He’ll be hosting a trip in August of 2025 to Brazil’s Kendjam Lodge, and he sat down to talk with us about all the things he’s looking forward to.

Zac Horrocks grew up in Lake Placid, New York, nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. As a 7th-generation Adirondacks hunting and fishing guide, Zac's lineage in the region extends back to the 1790s. He’s been around the guiding industry for his entire life – Zac started working in his local fly shop, Jones Outfitters, as a kindergartener and hasn’t looked back since.

A pastime that blends creativity with practicality, fly tying has hooked anglers across the globe for centuries. Tying your own flies has several advantages: it’s cheaper than buying them, it forces you to learn more about the forage species where you’re fishing, and it allows you to custom tailor your flies to specific fish and conditions. This guide to fly tying will give you the know-how to get started crafting your own flies and assembling a solid fly tying kit. From the basics to advanced tricks, this article is designed to introduce you to a unique facet of fly fishing that will only deepen your appreciation for this life-long pursuit.

Selecting the right fly rod can be the difference between a memorable day on the water and one filled with frustration. Whether you're casting in serene mountain streams or battling the wind on large rivers, the right fly rod enhances your ability to present your flies with precision and control. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best fly rods on the market, highlighting their key features, advantages, and ideal uses. From versatile all-rounders to specialized tools for specific conditions, these are the rods that can elevate your fly fishing experience and help you make the most of every cast. We polled our AnyCreek Guide Partners, and this is what they came back with.

Mouse fishing — colloquially dubbed “mousing” by modern fly anglers — is a specialized fly fishing technique that uses mouse imitation flies to target predatory fish. Traditionally, mousing has been used to target bass and trout, but steelhead, pike, and other aggressive game fish can also be caught on mouse patterns. Mouse fishing can be an incredibly exciting way to fish. These sizable, topwater, rodent-like flies often elicit explosive eats from large fish, especially during low-light conditions during dawn, dusk, overcast days, and the dead of night. Whether you're a seasoned mousing moonlighter or new to the rodent imitation game, here's what you need to know to get on a good mouse bite — courtesy of our expert Guide Partners.