Flylords

Since its inception in 2012, Flylords has been at the forefront of sharing the experiences of anglers and guides globally. Using film, photography, and writing, we aim to showcase each narrative as distinct as the individual or location it represents. Our mission is clear: to motivate the upcoming generation to explore the great outdoors and enjoy the water!

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Wader Repair 101: A How to Guide

1 week ago | flylordsmag.com | Evan Garda

Staying home because of leaky waders and cold flows? Don’t fret, we have you covered, so you don’t lose out on the fish of the year! Waders are the unsung hero of many great days on the water, but demand some care and attention if you want to maximize their lifespan. While it’s easy to dream of wet wading in your favorite shorts or hiking pants, the reality is we have a few more months of cold spells and runoff before we can consistently ditch our waders.
St. Croix Technica Field Test

1 week ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

A few years ago, St. Croix phased out its fly rods to the dismay of discerning shoppers who value American-made performance at competitive prices. For diehard fans and a new generation of anglers, the drought is over. St. Croix is back, and they aren’t only producing budget fly rods. Recently, we tested the St. Croix Technica chasing small stream hatches. Here’s how it performed.
Interior Department, Mike Lee, Call for Public Land Sale

1 week ago | flylordsmag.com | Spencer Durrant

The Department of Interior, headed by former North Dakota governor Doug Burgum, has just released its fiscal year 2026 budget it wants approved by Congress. Included in that budget, on page 13, is a direct call to sell “excess federal lands” to states and Native American tribes. “In strengthening the Federal Government’s commitment to neighboring communities, the Budget proposes to transfer excess Federal lands to willing States and Tribes,” the budget proposal reads.
Winston Releases AIR 2 Reach Rods

1 week ago | flylordsmag.com | Spencer Durrant

The R.L. Winston Rod Co. recently released its newest lineup of fly rods. These new rods are part of the AIR 2 family, which uses Winston’s latest and most innovative graphite and resin technologies. The Reach rods are 10-foot sticks designed for trout applications. The Reach is available in a 4, 5, or 6-weight model. While the Reach rods replace the Super 10 models (Winston’s previous lineup of long, nymphing-focused rods), the Reach series isn’t a direct follow-up.
Fly Fishing For Carp: A Complete Guide

1 week ago | flylordsmag.com | Jared Zissu

Fly fishing for carp has totally changed my fly fishing mindset. To be honest, it’s very hard for me to think about fly fishing for anything else. Carp on the fly presents a unique set of challenges and rewards. They offer incredible sight fishing opportunities, can be caught just about anywhere, and are challenging to catch. As water temperatures rise this summer, turn your attention to carp.
The Drift: Endless Development in The West

1 week ago | flylordsmag.com | Spencer Durrant

If, by some miracle, politicians made it to heaven, I bet you a few fly rods they’d start working deals to develop the “underutilized land.” The current fervor for developing every parcel of land in the West is as absurd—and sacrilegious—as that statement. There’s a pervasive attitude amongst state legislatures, particularly in Utah, that seems to think that every valley in the Mountain West is underutilized if it’s not covered edge-to-edge in high-density housing.
Fish Houses: Andy Mill

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

Welcome to Fish Houses, where we explore fish houses, shacks, and the stories that come with them. Join us as we start with Andy Mill, a legendary tarpon tournament angler and historian of the sport of saltwater fly fishing. Andy’s house is like walking through a museum, filled with countless memories, paintings, fish mounts, and gear. This house tells a lifetime of stories and is the perfect way to wrap up Tarpon Week.
Behind the Shot: YETI Tarpon Book

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

In the world of short-form content, social media, and clickbait titles, it’s refreshing to see YETI embrace long-form storytelling. YETI’s series of coffee table books explores pursuits through world-class photography and exceptional storytelling. Their first book, curated by David Mangum, and the focus of this piece, Tarpon, explores all that is the Silver King.
Flats Skiff Essentials

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

As anglers, having the right tools for the job is important. When it comes to tarpon fishing, one tool is more important than the rest: a flats skiff. The right skiff allows you to cross big water, float shallow, and make a stalk on the fish you are after. Regardless of what skiff you own, there are pieces of gear that can give you the edge over the fish and other anglers.
Top Five Tarpon Flies

2 weeks ago | flylordsmag.com | Max Inchausti

It’s hard to describe the feelings as a tarpon slides behind your fly, staring it down with their giant eyes, before slurping it down. This very moment is what has brought countless anglers to the pursuit of saltwater fly fishing. To experience this yourself, choosing the right fly patterns is important. You may think these giant fish will just slurp any fly you throw at them, but that is not the case.