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Oct. 12, 2026

Going Ninja: Hunting Giant Trout on the South Island of New Zealand

New Zealand fly fishing is legendary for its giant wild brown trout, gin-clear rivers, and spectacular backcountry scenery. But catching these fish is another story altogether. On the South Island, near Nelson, guide Manny Shchukin of Southern Latit…
Sept. 24, 2026

Where No Fly Has Gone Before: Peacock Bass in the Brazilian Amazon

Amazon peacock bass fly fishing on Brazil’s Rio Marié takes anglers into one of the wildest  and most remote fisheries left on earth, where trophy peacock bass exceeding 20 pounds prowl blackwater lagoons deep inside the Amazon jungle. In this episo…
Sept. 11, 2026

Patagonia Before the World Found It

Fly Fishing the Argentina of Yesteryear with Legendary Guide, Jorge Trucco Patagonia fly fishing today brings to mind legendary trout rivers, beautiful lodges, drift boats and anglers traveling halfway around the world to fish Argentina. But when J…
July 17, 2026

The Fly Fishing Trip Kirk Deeter Almost Didn't Take | Destination Angler Podcast

Why did Trout Unlimited's Kirk Deeter put off fishing England's legendary chalk streams for years? Discover the story behind one of the most meaningful trips of his life and listen to the full Destination Angler Podcast episode. From Michigan's his…
May 7, 2026

The Patagonia Most Anglers Never See: Argentina's Hidden Gem

Few fly fishing destinations on the planet can match the raw beauty, solitude, and authentic culture of Northern Patagonia, Argentina — and in this episode of the Destination Angler Podcast, host Steve Haigh pulls back the curtain on one of its best…