Flight and Flies: A Veteran's Story
At Moonshine, we firmly believe that fly fishing is about so much more than fly fishing. It’s a sport of obsession, passion, healing, and maybe even a few fish, and more than a few veterans have di...
How Do Warm Temperatures Affect Trout?
After a year in lockdown due to the pandemic, fly anglers are facing a different type of lockdown—prohibited fishing due to rising temperatures across the Western U.S. According to an article in Th...
It’s Time to Rethink How We Take Hero Shots
Head to your Instagram app, type ‘#flyfishing’ into the search bar, and it will tell you that there are more than 7.6 million posts. And, scrolling through them, you’ll also notice that many (or mo...
Trip Report: A Veteran's Day on the Water
In his own words, guide Phillip Kauffman describes a meaningful day on the water with a combat veteran.
April Vokey on Anchored Outdoors, Exploring Australia, and Shooting Bows in a Princess Dress
We had the chance to sit down with April Vokey to talk about her new educational platform, raising a child outdoors, and exploring the Australian backcountry.
What to Wear Under Waders: A Guide For Every Season and Situation
Curious about how to be comfortable when you’re out on the river for hours on end?
9 Guidelines for Fly Fishing Etiquette
Here are nine ways you help make the fly fishing experience positive for everyone on the water.
Forward Motion: How Guide Lionel James Continues to Evolve With the Industry
From Alaska to Destin, fishing guide Lionel James has built his career on being one step ahead of the times—and that’s not changing any time soon.
Field Guide Series: Fly Fishing for Carp
In our Field Guide series, we’re offering quick tips you can use on the water to catch more fish on the fly, species-by-species. In this edition: the elusive and misunderstood carp.
Field Guide: 5 Principles for Targeting Panfish
In our Field Guide series, we’re offering quick tips you can use on the water to catch more fish on the fly, species-by-species. In this edition: We’re defending the often-overlooked panfish. On th...
Pack Light, Fish Farther: 6 Tips for Backcountry Angling
As fly anglers, there’s nothing more exciting than planning a backcountry trip. It’s full of potential, with opportunities for far-away rivers, hungry trout, and nights spent under the stars. But, ...
9 Common Fly Casting Problems (And How to Solve Them)
Tangles, whip-cracks, tired arms, and lost flies. None of us are perfect fly-casters, but renowned guide and instructor Susan Thrasher has key tips for solving some of the most common problems.
How to Be a Better Client: Fishing Guides Share Their Perspective
Being a fishing guide is a hard job. Just like any other service industry, you have to put up with all sorts of things—inclement weather, a slow bite, mechanical issues with the boat. But, as it tu...