Hooked on Adventure

Exploring the World of Fly Fishing with April Vokey

There are a number of casting faults that most new Spey casters tend to make, but today I'm going to focus on the two I see most often: The Bloody L and the Creep. I strongly advise watching this video (or grabbing my FREE Breaking Down the Spey Mini-Course), but I'll provide some text for context....
The idea to try hunting waterfowl hatched over a campfire chat last steelhead season. Our friends, Tim and Brit, natives of the Natural State, ignited a spark that had been...
When it comes to fishing with a baby, it can be hard to plan accordingly. Planning (as all of us parents laugh aloud) may not always be successful, but it...
While most people hang up their waders when the interior rivers turn to ice, the fishing season is just beginning for many of us in the Pacific Northwest....
I'm excited to announce that I've teamed up with Haul Fly Fishing to start guiding again! While it's a part-time gig, it's been a great way to scratch the recent...
Travis Swartz, the comedic genius behind Hank Patterson, takes us on a laughter-filled journey in this nostalgic look back at a spoof of one of my other films. ...
I'd always wanted to fish Montana. I'd fished its bordering States, but had yet to venture into true "Big Sky Country". The initial plan was straightforward: I'd film with Kelly,...
“I want to leave my job to become a full-time fishing guide. Should I do it?” Today, I’m going to address the numerous factors any aspiring guide should consider, from...
If you've been following our waterborne escapades, you know we recently took the plunge and upgraded to the phenomenal WaterMaster Bruin! After almost two decades of faithful WaterMaster Raft usage,...
I’ve run into some strange fishing regulations over the years. Most were amusing, but some were rather invasive. One outdated regulation even pushed me to get married....
Years of teaching fly-tying have taught me the importance of emphasising feather prep. A clean hackle can prevent new tiers from over-dressing their flies and can even improve the way...
Some of you may remember my search for the ideal rooftop tent. I had a deposit ready for a deal I found online before the comment section had me seriously...
In our BC camp, experimenting with the flavour of wood and coal is an integral part of our cooking. Here's how I do it with alder and some old drums....
Join me in the opening chapter of my Mini-Spey Course on Anchored Outdoors. Whether you're an expert angler or a beginner, there are tips here for everyone....
Once upon a time, I guided on the Fraser river for sturgeon (note, I wasn’t a great sturgeon guide). Considering the river gets pink salmon every second year, I figured...
Sometimes I think blind fishing is a blessing. I’m not sure about you, but sight-fishing to spooky trout still has a tendency to make me fall apart (before even making...