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Gear Review: Lamson Remix Fly Reel (pre-2024 model)
Lamson Remix, starting at $229 I received a Lamson-Waterworks Remix 3.5 (-7+) as a gift a couple of years ago. My gear is well-used...
Ryan Koch
Jan 29, 2023


Gear Review: Allen Volant Fly Rod
If you're like me, you get ads about fly fishing stuff regularly. You are a part of so many different fly fishing groups on social media...
Ryan Koch
Jan 22, 2023


Fly Fish IOWA: 2022 Season Recap
2022 was full of good times- lots of laughs, lots of fish, and lots of learning on the water. We saw anglers learn more about fly...
Ryan Koch
Dec 30, 2022


Getting winterized: The Offseason in fly fishing
While there are fly fishing opportunities in the winter, particularly for trout in Northeast Iowa, the months of December, January, and...
Ryan Koch
Dec 18, 2022


Getting Started: Fly Fishing Iowa
One of the best ways to start fly fishing in the Midwest: targeting panfish in urban ponds When you think back to the first fish that you...
Ryan Koch
Sep 25, 2022


Cats and Flies: Fly Fishing Catfish
Have you ever thought about chasing kitties on the fly rod? Iowa waters are known for their catfish. Many anglers in the state...
Ryan Koch
Aug 27, 2022


Species Variety
Iowa isn't known for its fishing, but we think it should be. Why would anyone want to fly fish in Iowa? Why not just wait until you're...
Ryan Koch
Aug 6, 2022


Why Carp? (Don't Bonk the Buffalo)
I’m sure some see pictures of fishermen with carp and think something like: “What in the world? Why would anyone WANT to catch those?”...
Ryan Koch
Jun 4, 2022


Banned Sportfishing??
https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/policy-and-legislation/this-country-just-made-catch-and-release-fishing-illegal To be honest, I...
Ryan Koch
May 27, 2022
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