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View of Dam 1 at the Spring River in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. My first fish on a fly rod in Arkansas came out of the kiddie pool below Dam 3 in 2022, with our lead guide, Josh, standing beside me. My husband, Ross, had bought us both fly rods for my birthday a couple months before and I was determined to catch a trout on it. I loaded up my car and drug along one of my friends, Cathy, to come give it a whirl with me. We had zero idea of what we were doing. And at one point w

Written lovingly by Goose, guide at Fernweh Fly Co. For those of you who do not know me, my name is Josh. I have a last name I struggle to spell, so call me Goose. I'm a Libra, 6'5", and I care a lot more about a good Mediterranean dinner and hearing about your day than I do about how much I bench. I stay busy, but not too busy to talk your ear off about fly fishing — especially spring river fly fishing, which is where I spend most of my time when I'm not guiding trips here a

Fernweh Fly Co. Smallmouth bass are one of the greatest game fish in North America. They are aggressive, powerful, resilient, and completely unapologetic about trying to rip a fly rod out of your hand. They don't require a week-long expedition, a plane ticket, or thousands of dollars of gear. In many places, smallmouth are swimming in rivers and streams within minutes of your front door. For fly anglers, they offer almost everything you could ask for: Explosive surface strike

Trout Fishing on the Fly When most people hear the words “fly fishing,” they immediately picture one fish: trout. And honestly? They aren’t wrong. While fly fishing can be used to catch nearly any fish with a mouth and the willingness to eat a fly, trout remain one of the most iconic species pursued by fly anglers around the world. From wild Appalachian brook trout to massive western brown trout, there is something special about chasing these fish with a fly rod. Some of the

Co-founder Carrie Balkman out fishing for bass on a small stream in Arkansas. Bass Fishing Guide Why Fly Fish for Bass? Because it's fun… it doesn't need more explanation. If you live in North America, you probably have bass closer than you think. Choosing the right gear will help improve your odds. Whether you're in your local pond, or river, this beginner guide will provide some insight. Want to know what setups we fish like for Bass? Read to the end. Choosing The Right Wh