Billfish DestinationsMarlin and sailfish are the pinnacle of big game fishing. Anglers who are willing to travel to the most productive destinations are generally going to enjoy the most success. Luck is always a factor, but through careful research and initiative we make our own luck. Many good billfish destinations have already been discovered.
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Leadership on the Fly™ brings adult learning a more effective approach to business education. We utilize nature as a role model for the improving business performance, by translating results focused business practices and expertise into interactive outdoor lessons. ...Read More
Alaska Fly Fishing AdventureYou are stumbling downstream, knee deep in a strong current somewhere in the 17 million acre temperate rain forest called the Tongas National Forest. Feel your 8 wt. line burning through your fingers as a ten pound torpedo is taking your fly, line and maybe even you downstream in a furious rush. Hear yourself articulate the excitement of “Steelhead!”
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Chile Fly Fishing AdventureChile is a world-class destination for fly fishing. I have fished this area and all I can say is: Chile is a unique flyfishing destination that must be experienced first hand to be appreciated. The people the food and wine…every angler must put Chile on their fishing priority list. . I will be hosting a few trips this year call me for dates and availability. ...Read More
British Colombia Steelhead FishingThe largest steelhead in the world are found in the Skeena River and her tributaries. 10 and 15 pound fish are common, with 20 pound fish a reasonable expectation. Skill, timing and luck play an important part of who catches those 20+ pound fish. Good guides always make a difference. Brad and Scott are the best steelhead guides I have ever fished with. They love their work and they celebrate every fish you catch.
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About Austin HepburnMy name is Austin Hepburn and I love the outdoors. I am a father, husband, adventurer and turtle enthusiast. As a youngster I cut my teeth fishing the Atlantic Seaboard for Blues, Stripers, and Tuna. One of my dreams as a youth was fishing Alaska, and I began my northern sojourn to the Last Frontier in the summer of 1978. My first trip to Alaska was as a commercial fisherman and later as an angler. ...Read More
January 28, 2013
The sailfish bite off Guatemala cooled off as we arrived, but was still considered average with 32 releases on fly, over 5 days. We caught numerous yellow fin tuna and mahi mahi on fly including doubles in all three species. The crew on the Rum Line was terrific and we had lots of fun and […]
Read report →January 20, 2013
The Angling Report is a well respected source of independent reviews on fly fishing lodges. This report is worth reading. To respond to the authors comments about traveling distances, we have built a remote camp at the confluence of Rio Toki and Rio Manihualis. We aim to please and I can proudly say that the […]
Read report →January 17, 2013
The sailfish bit off Guatemala cooled off as we arrived, but was still considered average with 32 releases on fly, over 5 days. We caught numerous yellow fin tuna and mahi mahi on fly including doubles in all three species. The crew on the Rum Line was terrific and we had lots of fun and […]
Read report →January 4, 2013
The latest reports from Casa Vieja Lodge … January 3, 2012: Rum Line 40 sailfish raised, 32 released on fly Makaira 40 sailfish released on fly Intensity 45 sailfish released using pitched baits. I will be fishing aboard Rum Line Monday through Friday of this coming week. Send me an email and I will respond […]
Read report →September 6, 2012
Ryan’s email from Picacho Hi Austin, I just wanted to tell you about the fantastic time my father and I had down at Picacho Lodge. What an absolutely incredible place! The scenery was so beautiful I could hardly take my eyes off the views the entire time down there. It really does feel like you […]
Read report →August 22, 2012
Salt Water Silvers in Icy Bay, Alaska My mentor, Jake Jordan, reserved this week for himself and friends, and now he is getting his hip replaced. The week of September 16-22 is prime time for Silver Salmon (Coho) on the flats of Icy Bay. These chrome bright silvers weigh between 8 and 15 pounds. Still […]
Read report →July 18, 2012
Black Marlin double for father and son: TSL Kid’s Club Josh and Phil Golden each caught a Black Marlin last week at Tropic Star Lodge in Panama. Josh caught a Yellow Fin tuna that weighed in at more than he does and he also caught a very nice Cubera Snapper. Kid’s Club at TSL enables […]
Read report →April 25, 2012
Halibut and Ling cod records ready to be broken: Have you ever thought about trying for an IGFA fly fishing record? Icy bay Lodge in Alaska, renowned for “top water” fly fishing for silver salmon, offers the opportunity for fly anglers to pursue record breaking halibut and ling cod on light tippet. What makes Icy […]
Read report →March 6, 2012
Cristin Effa has sent us some incredible pictures from this year’s Picacho Lodge fishing season – click on any image to check it out! You can enjoy some of the best remote trout fishing in the Chilean Patagonia during the week of March 24, 2012, for only $2000 (which is the balance due); double occupancy, […]
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Travel Dates: Saturday October 20 and Friday October 26, 2012. Five days of fishing at Casa Vieja Lodge, Guatemala. Pacific Sailfish and Pacific Blue Marlin on fly. Join Us! Watch the Marlin Madness video
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