There is no question that no matter where you go fly fishing in any part of the world, access to the best fishing can be a challenge, especially if you are on the DIY program. However, that problem has recently been much easier to tackle with the invention of the inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard. To make…
Ever hiked to a mountain lake and seen a cutthroat trout rising just beyond your casting distance? Or have you ever stood on the shore and realized there is no backcast area at all. Your try your roll cast only to find out you are 20 yards short. Sigh…. I can’t tell you how many times I have experienced this in Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming. As a child we tried to overcome this with belly boats which was somewhat helpful but sure was chilly and very difficult to cast any distance. Those days are now over and the new stable, lightweight, easy to set up inflatable stand up paddle boards are changing access to before unfishable areas. Read more….
One of the greatest benefits to Stand Up Paddle Board fishing is the ability to make a stealthy approach and increase your chances of having the opportunity to present the fish with something they may want to eat. Often times half the challenge is not spooking them while trying to get a cast to them. This…
All of these and many more are very common and valid questions about Stand Up Paddle boarding and fishing.
When I first saw a Stand Up Paddle board with my own eyes while visiting Hawaii I had an instant connection with the sport. On subsequent trips and other trips to Southern California around 2005 it was clear things were starting to happen. Looking back it is easy to see how SUP has become on of the fastest growing…