Fishing Guides & Gear

UPF Protection Clothing: What It Is and Why It Matters

A practical guide to UPF protection clothing for women who fish, hike, paddle, and spend long days outside—plus what to look for in a sun layer.

Women in Fishing: What the 2026 Report Reveals

More women are stepping onto the water, but the most important story is what helps them return. We break down the 2026 report's female participation, first-timer, community, and retention findings.

The Bathroom-Break Problem in Women’s Waders: What Actually Matters Before You Buy

Compare zip-front, drop-seat, and traditional fishing waders for women, with practical guidance on bathroom access, fit, layering, and all-day comfort.

Fishing Waders for Women: What to Wear Underneath

What to Wear Under Waders: A Women’s Layering Guide by Temperature If fishing waders for women have ever felt clammy by noon, tight through the hips by mid-afternoon, or weirdly freezing right afte...

Fishing Boots for Women: Deck vs Wading vs Rain Boots

Deck Boot vs Wading Boot vs Rain Boot: What Women Actually Need on the Water The hardest part about buying fishing boots for women is that a lot of boots look close enough until they are wet, sli...

Fishing Waders for Women: Best Fit, Comfort & Performance

Fishing Guides & Gear Best Fishing Waders for Women Who Want Comfort, Fit, and Performance Buying fishing waders for women should be straightforward. In reality, it rarely is. On pa...

Spring Fishing Tips: How to Read the Season, Not Just the Fish

Spring Fishing Tips: How to Read the Season, Not Just the Fish Introduction The best spring fishing tips are rarely the loudest ones. They are...

Women Fishing Boots Guide: The Best Features for Stability and Comfort

Table of contents Women Fishing Boots Guide: The Best Features for Stability and Comfort Why You Should Trust Us What makes a real fishing boot...

The Best Women’s Fishing Shirts for Layering, Movement, and Sun Coverage

Table of contents The Best Women’s Fishing Shirts for Layering, Movement, and Sun Coverage What actually makes a shirt a fishing shirt Why long...

Dry Bag Backpack Guide: What to Look For Before You Buy a Waterproof Fishing Backpack

Table of contents Dry Bag Backpack Guide: What to Look For Before You Buy Why You Should Trust Us First, what a waterproof fishing backpack actually is Waterproof vs. water-resistant is the buyin...

Ladies Fishing Apparel Guide for Every Season on the Water

Ladies Fishing Apparel Guide: What to Wear for Every Season on the Water The best days on the water rarely stay one thing for long. Spring starts with cold hands and damp air, summer burns bright...

Women’s Fishing Clothing That Actually Works on the Water

Table of contents Why women’s fishing clothing matters more than people think What should women wear fishing? How to build a functional women’s...

Fleece Jacket for Ladies: What to Know Before You Buy

Fleece Jacket for Ladies: What to Know Before You Buy A great fleece jacket for ladies earns its place fast. It is the layer you grab before sunrise, stuff into a boat bag, zip on for a windy tra...

Cute & Stylish Canvas Tote Bags for the River and Beyond

Table of contents Cute & Stylish Canvas Tote Bags for the River and BeyondWhy Choose a Cute Canvas Tote Bag?Styles that Make a StatementCaring for Your Canvas Tote BagLittle-Known Canvas Tote ...

Instagram Walls of Anchorage: A Self-Guided Mural Tour

Plan a self-guided Anchorage mural and public art tour with downtown stops, Indigenous artwork, photo tips, and a colorful Fishe HQ add-on.

The Fishe Bag Guide: Four Current Bags for Every Adventure

Compare four current Fishe bags built for day gear, wet waders, hands-free fishing, and multi-day travel—plus how to choose the right level of water protection.

What to Wear Flats Fishing: A Women's Guide

What should women wear flats fishing? Linda Leary shares field-tested answers on sun protection, heat, saltwater, colorful leggings, and quick-dry comfort—plus a practical packing list and FAQs.

How to Wear Fishe Leggings in Winter

A practical guide to wearing Fishe leggings in winter, from cold-weather fishing and snow-day layering to everyday outfits and current collection options.

Grey Ghost Fly: The Classic Gray Ghost Streamer

Learn the history, tying tips, and fishing techniques behind the grey ghost fly—one of fly fishing’s most legendary gray ghost streamer patterns.

5 Underrated Saltwater Fly Fishing Essentials

A practical saltwater fly fishing packing guide covering strip guards, insect protection, sun coverage, real-world casting practice, hydration, and easy fuel.

How to Build a Women’s Fishing Outfit That Actually Works

A practical guide to women’s fishing clothes, from wader-ready base layers and changing-weather systems to fit, accessories, and personal style.

Fishe Fans: Naknek River Fishing

Plan a Naknek River fishing trip with seasonal salmon and trout timing, a 17-foot tide insight, 2026 regulations, packing tips, bear safety, and local context.

Why Fishing Sunglasses Matter: Polarization, UV & Safety

Learn why fishing sunglasses matter, how polarized lenses reduce water glare, what UV400 means, and which fit and protection details to check.

Painting Fishing Beads for Kenai Rainbow Trout

See why Kenai River anglers hand-paint fishing beads to imitate salmon eggs, choose colors, and follow current Alaska fishing regulations.

Bacon and Eggs: A Kenai River Flesh Fly for Fall Rainbows

Linda Leary’s playful “Bacon and Eggs” fly opens into a real Alaska story about salmon flesh, eggs, natural drift, and fall rainbow trout.

Fishing with the Bears at Brooks

Linda Leary’s original Brooks Camp fishing story, expanded with current bear safety, fly-fishing rules, access, permits, and trip-planning guidance.

Fishing Madawaska Lake, Maine: Complete Angler Guide

Plan a Madawaska Lake fishing trip with fish species, seasonal tactics, safety tips, Maine licenses, current regulations, and Linda Leary’s story.

Matching Your Fishing Outfit to Your Catch

Linda Leary’s playful Arctic char memory becomes a practical guide to fish-inspired color, comfortable layers, and better on-the-water photos.

Cold Weather Fishing Gear: Womens Fishing Apparel

A head-to-toe cold-weather fishing gear guide covering breathable layers, warm hands and feet, traction, batteries, rod-guide ice, and safety.

What to Wear Summer Fishing in Alaska: A Layering Guide

A practical women’s guide to summer fishing layers in Alaska, including thermal quarter-zips, UPF sunshirts, rain protection, waders, and a packing checklist.