HOUSE OF FLY - Scott Fly Rods: Made in America

There is some (but not a lot) glass talk with Jim Bartschi of Scott Fly Rod Company giving the crew of House of Fly a shop tour.  It's well worth watching to see the process and many steps in building some of the finest fly rods made today.

 
Check out House of Fly (they even have a glass fly rod) and subscribe to their YouTube channel. 

6 Good Reads

A couple of articles on art, etiquette, travel, field hunting, and how to put your truck together are all in the links below.  Slow scroll and click each one...

THE SPORTING ART OF PAUL PUCKETT - THE BOLIVIA SKETCHBOOK

THE OLD GHOSTS - MR. FLYNN ON GREEN AND STREAM ETIQUETTE

BOB WHITE STUDIO - PAINTING BRISTOL BAY 2025

JESS ON NOT GETTING IN YOUR OWN WAY WHILE TRAVELING

THE BOREALIST - TRACK. POINT. TRACK. POINT. TRACK. BUMP.

WES SILER - TRUCK KNOWLEDGE 101 AND BEYOND

TOM'S TIPS - How & Why to Fish Two Dry Flies

It's been a bit since the last "Tom's Tips" post and Mr. Rosenbauer of Orvis is back with a short tutorial on fishing two dry flies.  



See more on the Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing YouTube channel.

THE FLOATING FLY - 11 Questions with Kazutomo Ijuin

It's been a bit since I've been on The Floating Fly website and Tomo Ijuin of Ijuin-Rod was recently highlighted there with an interview.  It was a fun read that I thought that I'd share here as well.  

Tomo gets deep on dry fly fishing, preferred gear, flies, and techniques for his success.

Visit The Floating Fly to read this interview, stay around for the long list of other angler authors profiled, and check out the Ijuin-Rod website.  Tomo's small stream glass tapers are among my most favorite.  

FISH HOUSES - Paul Dixon's Montauk Beach Home

Famed guide and angler Paul Dixon takes us on a tour of his Montauk beach house with a glimpse of a life pursuing striped bass.  His wooden tackle box is so damn cool.  Press PLAY...



If you missed the episode on Andy Mill on his Florida home, circle back on that one, too.

EPIC FLY FISHING - Double Down - Understanding the Double Haul

You don't see it on your end but behind the digital curtain at T.F.M., there are dozens and dozens of posts that are in draft.  On a slow scroll to the bottom of the list this morning, I found the links to this two-part series from Epic Fly Fishing from awhile back with casting coach Joe Mahler imparting some knowledge on getting the most out of your double haul cast.  

Everyone needs to master this cast.  Even if you don't fish the salt or stand on the pointy end of a skiff.

DOUBLE DOWN - PART 1

DOUBLE DOWN - PART 2

I am a huge fan of the Epic Fly Fishing glass fly rods and if you have questions about any of the FastGlass models, send me an email.  I'm happy to hash out which one might be the best fit for your angling needs.  It's no secret that I believe everyone needs an Epic 686, Epic 888, and Epic Bandit...

FISHPOND - Grass Sticks Wading Staff

On my weekend "To Do" list was to deep dive into the 2026 media kit from Fishpond that had arrived in my inbox and I handpicked a few favorite gear pieces that I'll share in upcoming posts here.

Top of the list is the new Grass Sticks Wading Staff, which is a collaboration with Steamboat, Colorado based Grass Sticks, to create a trail and river ready wading staff that "blends classic materials with modern utility."  

The older that I get, the more I rely on a wading staff when I'm in moving water.  It just makes sense.

Press PLAY and let Jack explain to you all the features of the Grass Sticks Wading Staff...

Visit the Fishpond website to see all of the New Arrivals.  Which ones are your favorites?