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Billfish Destinations
Marlin 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
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Alaska Fly Fishing Adventure
You 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 Adventure
Chile 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
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British Colombia Steelhead Fishing
The 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 Hepburn
My 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
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Guatemala – Patagonia
January 28th 2013
The sailfish bite off Guatemala cooled off as we arrived, but was still considered average more…
News from Picacho Lodge
September 6th 2012
Ryan’s email from Picacho Hi Austin, I just wanted to tell you about the fantastic more…
Three Outstanding Fly Fishing Trips
August 22nd 2012
Salt Water Silvers in Icy Bay, Alaska My mentor, Jake Jordan, reserved this week for more…
TSL Kid’s Club
July 18th 2012
Black Marlin double for father and son: TSL Kid’s Club Josh and Phil Golden each more…
Cutting Edge Fly Fishing in Alaska
April 25th 2012
Halibut and Ling cod records ready to be broken: Have you ever thought about trying more…
Patagonian Adventure
March 6th 2012
Cristin Effa has sent us some incredible pictures from this year’s Picacho Lodge fishing season more…