Fishing Stories & Adventures

The Water Is Waiting: Fishing’s Next Generation

A record number of Americans are heading outside. Their changing habits reveal a hopeful, human story about fishing’s next generation.

My Summer on the Egegik River- Ivy O'Guinn

Fishe Ambassador Ivy O'Guinn on her first season as a sports fishing guide on the Egegik River.

An Ode to Our Why: Fishing as Self-Care for Women

Why fishing can feel like self-care: focused casting, friendships on the water, and restorative time outdoors, in the words of the Fishe team.

Trip Report: Photoshoot Day at Shearwater Cove

A behind-the-scenes look at Fishe’s Alaska photoshoot day at Shearwater Cove, from the pre-dawn start to the final water taxi ride back to Seward.

Wendy Williamson, From Trout to Musky: The Story of a Life and Evolution in Fly Fishing

Musky Fly Fishing for Beginners: Wendy Williamson’s Story If you’ve ever wondered whether musky is “too much” for you—too big, too technical, too inti...

No Excuses: Fly Fishing Through Parenthood, Injury, and Stress

Fishe’s No Excuses film follows parents, women anglers, and adaptive athlete Paul Thacker as they make room for fishing through family life, stress, injury, and changing expectations.

Fly Fishing Mannequin Challenge in Yakutat

A playful Yakutat mannequin challenge becomes a celebration of friendship, focus, laughter, and everything that makes a day of fishing unforgettable.

A Father’s Day Tribute: What Linda Leary Learned from Her Dad

Linda Leary honors her father, Lindy Mattson, and the fishing, confidence, community, and love of the outdoors he passed down to her.

Après Fishing: The Moments After the Water

Après fishing is the relaxed time after a day on the water—sharing stories, warming up, and making memories. Sometimes it is as much fun as the fishing.

Describe Fishing in One Word

Fishing can mean peace, solitude, adventure, patience, freedom, or connection. Explore the words that capture time on the water, then share yours with Fishe.

Fish Like a Lady: Women, Friendship, and Silver Salmon

Linda Leary remembers a day of silver salmon, pink flies, friendship, and shared service with a remarkable group of women in Alaska.

Growing Up Fishing: Linda Leary’s Story from Maine to Alaska

Linda Leary remembers childhood fishing trips with her dad in northern Maine and how that early love followed her to Alaska’s rivers.