Fishing Is More Than a Hobby: Why We Love Life on the Water
For some people, fishing is something they do occasionally. For us, it’s a way of life. There is something about standing beside a river, watching the water move, making a cast, and waiting for that moment when everything comes together. Fishing connects us with nature, creates friendships, and gives us an excuse to explore places […]
What to Expect on Your First Guided Fly Fishing Trip
If you’ve never booked a guided fly fishing trip before, you may have plenty of questions. What should you bring? Will you need previous experience? What happens when you arrive? What will you actually do once you’re on the water? The good news is that your first guided trip should be about more than catching […]
5 Fish You Can Target on a Texas Fly Fishing Trip
One of the most exciting things about fly fishing in Texas is the variety. Depending on the river, season, and conditions, anglers can encounter everything from bass and stripers to carp and gar. Every species offers a different challenge, which means a day on the river can change quickly. You may begin the morning with […]
What Makes a Guided Fly Fishing Trip Worth It?
There are plenty of places where you can fish on your own. So why hire a guide? For many anglers, the answer comes down to four things: time, knowledge, access, and experience. A guided fishing trip can turn a day on the water from a guessing game into an opportunity to learn, explore, and make […]
Sight Fishing the Paluxy River: A Different Kind of Texas Adventure
There are few things in fly fishing more exciting than seeing your target before making the cast. You spot the fish. You study its movement. You make the cast. Then everything depends on presentation, timing, and patience. That is the excitement of sight fishing, and the Paluxy River near Glen Rose offers anglers an incredible […]
Why the Brazos River Is a Texas Fly Fishing Hidden Gem
The Brazos River is one of Texas’s most recognizable waterways, but for many anglers, it remains an overlooked destination. While other Texas fisheries may receive more attention, the Brazos offers something special: incredible scenery, diverse fish species, and the possibility of experiencing multiple types of fishing in a single day. For Fatties Guide Co., the […]
Fly Fishing in Texas: A Beginner’s Guide to Your First Adventure
Fly fishing is more than simply standing beside a river and casting a line. It is a way to slow down, pay attention to the water, understand fish behavior, and experience the outdoors from a completely different perspective. For someone who has never tried it before, fly fishing can seem complicated at first, but with […]
Fly Fishing Gear Checklist for Beginners
Getting started with fly fishing can feel overwhelming. Walk into a fly shop or search online and you’ll quickly find rods, reels, lines, leaders, tippet, flies, waders, boots, packs, and plenty of other equipment. The good news? You don’t need every piece of gear to enjoy your first day on the water. The key is […]
Top 3 Hidden Fishing Spots You Should Explore
Some fishing adventures are about chasing the biggest fish. Others are about discovering water that feels completely different from the places you normally fish. Texas offers anglers plenty of opportunities to explore rivers, remote stretches of water, and less familiar fishing destinations. For anglers looking for something beyond the usual fishing experience, discovering a new […]
5 Early Morning Fishing Tips That Always Work
There is something special about being on the water early in the morning. The day is quiet. The river is still waking up. And you have an entire day of fishing ahead of you. Early morning can also provide anglers with opportunities to observe changing conditions and fish behavior before the day becomes busy and […]