Hook And Vice blog

Experience real life tales of adventure and good times from our passionate team of fly fishing enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Everyone loves a good story and our blog is exactly that. The Hook And Vice Ambassador team share everything from fly fishing in the remote Arctic, how to tie our favourite flies, perfecting your casting skills, travel to far off lands, adventure and super number one good times. This fly fishing blog is guaranteed to entertain you for a few hours.

Do you have a good story?

If you have a fishing story of your own and you want to share it with us please email us both copy and photos and we just might feature you on our blog. Email info@hookandvice.com

 

December 18, 2018

Derek Shoun

I was born and raised in Oregon’s wild and scenic outback, learning to fly fish as a young teenager. I spent much of my free time fishing the many trout streams and lakes around my hometown. After serving in the …

August 6, 2018

Trevor Tatarczuk

How long have you been fly fishing? I started in 2000 and stillwater fly fishing is my hands down favourite. Favourite holiday destination and why? Spending time with friends and family on one of the many trophy lakes located in …

August 6, 2018

Marc Faktor

How long have you been fly fishing? 6+ years. What’s your favourite type of fly fishing? Spey fishing tops my list. Below are just a few reasons why: The Type & Target: Life in the PNW allows Skagit Spey to dominate. …

December 28, 2017

Katie Dowe

What’s your favourite type of fly fishing? Spey on the river! Favourite holiday destination and why? I love the Caribbean. It is such a beautiful place! Everything is bright and colorful; also it’s hard to be in a bad mood …

November 17, 2017

Noel Fox

How long have you been fly fishing? I grew up with a fishing rod in hand. Since I was a small boy, my family has held a “Family Fishing Derby.” Every year, all the cousins, uncles, and aunts get together …

November 17, 2017

Duncan Stewart

When did you start fly fishing? I started fly fishing in Great Britian at about aged 10 with a fly rod my father made me from an old fiberglass spinning rod. I still have some flies I tied when I …

November 17, 2017

Costa (The Super Dog) Fox

How long have you been fly fishing? I have been an avid fly fisherdog since I was 4 months old. What’s your favourite type of fly fishing? Fly fishing for Salmon in the river. This involves lots of running and …

November 17, 2017

Dana Harrison

How long have you been fly fishing? 12 years. What’s your favourite type of fly fishing? Nothing beats a dry-fly take, but I do it all. Well, as long as it’s on a river…who likes lakes?! Favourite holiday destination and …

November 17, 2017

Jason Fox

How long have you been fly fishing? Ten years ago, my brother dragged me to a Kootenay lake that held fat rainbow trout, feasting on a hatch. I’ve been hooked ever since. What’s your favourite type of fly fishing? I …

November 17, 2017

Josi

How long have you been fly fishing? I have been fly fishing since 2010. I caught my first fish on the fly in Southern California. It was a brown trout in a beautiful secret river. The river is so secret …

November 16, 2017

Elliot Brass

How Long Have You Been Fly Fishing? I started fly fishing when I was 8 years old. Luckily, an old Norwegian, who was my adopted Grand Pa, gave me a fly rod and fly setup! I grew up on the …