Dispatches

A Father's Tale

My grandfather was a WWII hero that had a bag full of jokes, a handsome smile, and a reputation for making friends with farmers. He was known to knock on little farm house doors and with a polite c...

The Bird Man Prophecies | 50 Words or Less | Vol. 1

  The Dog snores from under the desk, part of which is covered by the vice and the detritus of it’s accomplices. Sunscreen has reclaimed its spot in the center console and the rod tube lolls back ...

Ahead of the Pack | Fly Pack Breakdown

As fly fishermen and women, we are particular about the packs we take to the water. Whether you're slaying the panfish in Little Sugar Creek or competing against grizzlies along the Kenai River, th...

The Longtail: Getting your sh*t together in 2023.

Let’s shift focus for a moment to fall 2023 and steer you along the path toward your best season yet. Here are three core areas to help get your sh*t together for next season. 

A Bootlegged History of Appalachia

The hills of southern Appalachia are (were) home to some of the finest spirits ever made.

Bamboo: A TSG Guide to "Why?"

Suddenly there is bamboo everywhere! Bamboo coffee filters, toilet paper, tissues, bedding, my backyard, and towels are now commonplace in households looking to support a renewable lifestyle while ...

Angle[rs] of Attack: Bow & Arrow Cast

Amongst the rhododendrons in Appalachia, casting lanes can be hard to locate and are often not where the cover-comfortable fish hang out. Roll casts can help in some situations but you’ve gotten yo...

Dove Szn: Essentials To Make Your Next Dove Hunt a Blast

Whether it's your first dove hunt or your fiftieth there are some essential field items for a great hunt. The following is our checklist for a successful day of shooting birds.     

Angle[rs] of Attack: Farm Ponds

Attacking a pond is like a therapy session. Once the truck is in park and your poles are in hand all the problems of the world drown underneath the orchestra of frogs. The familiar smell of sulfur ...

Brown Water Ramble: Free Bird Coffee Co.

"Even with language barriers, if you share a drink with a man, it’s a sign of mutual respect that every tradition and ritual can get behind! For many, whiskey and coffee are a universal language." ...