Stripers In OUR Hands
One of the redeemable qualities about striped bass is that, when they are plentiful, these fish are incredibly accessible. We fish for them on foot in downtown Boston, from quiet beaches in Rhode Island, in the brackish water of the Chesapeake Bay, and by boat all the way from North Carolina to Maine. In fact, data from 2017 shows that almost 18 million angler fishing trips were taken in pursuit of stripers. That impressive number represents 9% of the total angler fishing trips taken across the entire country (NOAA - Source).
Welcome to Soul Fly Lodge - Bahamas
We’re incredibly proud and honored to announce the launch of Soul Fly Lodge. On the surface, we are the first fly fishing lodge in the Berry Islands; a fabled chain, home to big bonefish, white sand flats, and shots at permit & other enticing flats species. The Berrys are often spoken of in hushed conversation…
Emerger Strategies Blog: Kyle Schaefer is World’s 1st Carbon Neutral Fly Fishing Guide
Kyle Schaefer of Soul Fly Outfitters becomes world’s first carbon neutral fishing guide.
Climate Change & The Gulf Of Maine
Since 2010, the temperature in the Gulf of Maine has been above average 92% of the time. Over the past 10 years the Gulf of Maine has experienced heatwave conditions 55% of the time.
FROM T&T Blog // FLY FISHING NEW ENGLAND: FLY RODS AND SET UPS FOR STRIPER, FALSE ALBACORE, BLUEFISH AND MORE
It’s Mid-season here along the Northeast coast, so it seemed like a good time to check in with some of our salty pro-staffers and get their advice on how to gear-up, and what to expect when you get on the water. The coast can be surprisingly diverse in New England, from river estuaries and salt ponds to rocky headlands and sandy beaches, not to mention the offshore environment. These three T&T Pros – Kyle Schaefer, Ross Kessler, and Abbie Schuster - cover it all, and each has a unique perspective on the best way to prep for their fishery.
5 Tips to Hone Your Craft
As a guide I spend 100’s of hours each season watching my clients present to fish. Every scenario and interaction between angler and fish is a learning experience. The nuances of each dance reveals why we were successful, or to the contrary, why we failed. Over time, distinct patterns develop. Common mistakes continue to surface as every angler works to grow. Below, I’ll discuss a few tweaks that will keep your fly in the zone longer, avoid missed strikes and ultimately get more fish to hand.
Proven Flies for Maine Striped Bass
Through years of guiding and fly fishing for striped bass in Northern New England I’ve developed preferences for proven fly patterns that work, year in and year out. From top water flies to assorted baitfish to shrimp and specialty flies, my fly box has a pattern for each situation I encounter on the water.
Maine Striped Bass Fly Fishing
What to expect fly fishing for striped bass in Maine. We fly fish the flats, rocky coast, pole the beaches, fish the estuaries, and search the marshes. Stripers fill into all the beautiful terrian and features of the Maine coast; lets fish for them exactly how we like.
Big Breeders, Big Problems: Letting East Coast Stripers Do Their Thing
Striped bass are in trouble. Easter coasters routinely harvest big trophy bass, our most prolific breeders. Also, big bass can be toxic to eat. We have a problem here and recreational anglers are beginning to speak up.
ALWAYS BELIEVE // Fly Lords, June 2019
It had never been done at Bair’s Lodge… so we dug in, committed, and landed South Andros’s most elusive gamefish.
The Anatomy of Maine’s Coast // Published: On The Water Magazine
The anatomy of fly fishing in Maine for Striped Bass.
Habitat + Clean Water + Fish = Healthy Fisheries
Fisheries managers must take a comprehensive look at our fisheries and factor in climate change, water quality, and habitat to keep the health of our oceans intact. Our dynamic world is changing and we have to err on the side of caution to keep commercial and recreational fisheries healthy and productive from an emotional and economic standpoint.
UNITED BY WATER
We are all united by water, it’s our life force, it carves the landscape, provides us food, and support so many recreational passions… it bonds us all no matter the color of our skin or the pace in which we traverse this world. Original post from the Thomas & Thomas blog.
A Toxic Pastime?
Striped bass are highly pressured as they migrate and resident on the east coast of the US through the year. Big breeder bass are essential to the reproduction of the population and vital to keeping our recreational fishery intact. We must protect these incredible fish and keep them swimming and spawning. Big breeder bass also make toxic table fare as their meat is filled with dangerous levels of mercury and PCB’s.
Social Media & Perception of Our Fisheries
Social media has changed the landscape of fishing for better or for worse. Remember that what you see on the social channels isn’t always reality…
Chef Rapp: Releasing Fish by Day, Cooking Them by Night
Chef Rapp blends catch and release guiding with catch and cook chefery. The balance exists but we all must be conscious to find it.
The Plastic Plague
Plastic plagues our oceans BUT we can make a difference. Act small and think big.