When I picked up a fly rod for the first time, I wasn’t just learning a sport; I was learning how to be a complete beginner again.

Now more than ever, supporting Canadian businesses makes a real difference. To help you gear up with local pride, I’ve put together a growing list of exceptional fly fishing brands and tackle makers worth backing.

In a world full of quick fixes, fly fishing demands your total presence. There is no app for a knot, and there is no substitute for muscle memory. A reflection on knots, neuroplasticity, and changing your perspective on life’s tangles.

In the last 12 months, life has changed dramatically for me. I've had many ups and downs, and while I'd rather not focus on the downs, when you change every aspect of your life all at once, it can be challenging. To be truthful, it's been the hardest time period of my life so far.