EXPLORATION ANGLING TWF:37 headlines with a massive fight in the Florida mangroves between man and tarpon. We profile a book to order, a bag to carry, and commiserate with a Bolivia lodge. The picture above is simply to remind you why New Zealand tops angler destination wishlists.
Will Phelps makes it back into The Weekly Five with a cray cray Tarpon encounter that had me on the edge of my seat and on croc lookout while it all unfolded. Compelling viewing!
Chris and Randi Freeman in Fort Collins, Colorado, craft the exquisite Cameron Side Bag for the sartorially inclined expedition angler. Their company is called Emerger Fly Fishing. For those who journey.
A Fishable Feast: Fly Fishing and Eating Your Way Around the World, authored by Kirk Deeter and Matthew Supinski, with photography by Tim Romano, is set for release in March 2026. Pre-order your copy now to enjoy 20 unforgettable fly-fishing adventures, each paired with recipes reflecting the flavors of the destinations.
Your earnest editor went for a wander with a South African farmer last season – and along the way, we managed to find this backcountry brown.
Trouble has been brewing in Bolivian paradise. Steve from Amazon Anglers reports that they are cancelling operations at Arapaima Paradise Lodge due to ongoing issues with Eco-Jet, the local airline. “Consistent flight cancellations, schedule changes, and date alterations have created an untenable situation that we can no longer accept,” Steve explains. Announcements about their future base for pursuing Arapaima, Peacock Bass, and Payara are coming soon.
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Fishing the Rio Grande
The majority of the Rio Grande’s 200km length sits on the Chilean side of the border. Read about this lessor known part of the storied Rio Grande in Tierra del Fuego.
