Fly tying is more than just a hobby for Al Ritt—it’s a lifelong passion that has shaped his journey as an angler, instructor, and fly designer. From crafting makeshift flies as a child to designing patterns used by anglers worldwide, Ritt shares insights into his evolution in the sport,...
John Field’s journey into writing began with a deep love for outdoor literature, nurtured by reading Winchester bulletins and books gifted by his father’s clients. As a teenager, he admired Hemingway so much that he even adopted his signature in school assignments. With decades of experience in fly fishing,...
Allen Rupp, founder of Fly On The Water, is a professional fly tier with a lifelong passion for fly fishing. Inspired by Fly Fishing The World with John Barrett as a teenager, he became hooked after catching his first bluegill on a fly he tied himself. Today, he crafts...
My Granddad lived in South Florida and when I was four or five, I caught my first fish with him. He’d take us out on his flats boat and pole us through mangrove tunnels and around the flats and put us onto redfish, snook and sheephead. I grew up...
Why did you begin writing? What inspired you to begin? / How long have you been writing or when did you start?
I’ve been writing pretty much since I could string letters together (say, five years old). My mom is a devout book enthusiast and, growing up, she encouraged lots...
Keren Zucker is a Montana based hunting and fishing guide with a passion for photography and all things outdoors. Keren is uber encouraging to new anglers trying to find their stride on the water, and absolutely loves helping anglers catch fish on the fly. Keren enjoys the more intimate,...
Piper Nunn is an avid fly angler, adventurer, lover of the outdoors, and acrylic artist. Art allows Piper to connect to the places she loves, like the rivers and streams that wild fish populations thrive in. Beyond her personal love for fly fishing and creating fly fishing art, she...
Dustin Doskocil is a commercial and editorial photographer based on Golden Colorado specializing in outdoor and adventure photography. Dustin has shot for various newspapers, magazines and businesses from all across North America, and his real passion is capturing people in their element, doing what they love. Fueled by fishing,...
Jay Aylward is a fly fishing guide and fly tier in Massachusetts. Jay's love for fly fishing and fly tying blew up when he was in his early 20’s and moved out west and started tying and fishing everyday. He’s worked at fly shops, guided for years, and has...
Brandon Miller lives in Dover, Tennessee, but travels near and far chasing the perfect photo angle. He shoots primarily on Nikon, although he has tried just about every brand under the sun. Brandon’s photography is fueled by a passion for the outdoors, and a connection to the environment around...
