partners

Afuera Coffee Co. is a single-origin, specialty-grade coffee brand selectively sourcing its beans from ethical and sustainable farms in Latin America. They also donate a portion of their proceeds (5% of sales) to charities and organizations dedicated to environmental protection, like Captains for Clean Water. Flylab discount: 15% off all coffee bags (12-ounces).

Alpine Angling, from Carbondale, CO, is one of the most iconic and respected outfitters in the Roaring Fork valley. They have the best fishing guides in the area with an average of 10 years of experience. They also specialize in adventure travel, providing hosted trips to the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Pacific. Flylab discount: 10% off guided, Roaring Fork valley fishing trips.

Anglers All Fly Shop & Boathouse is an iconic Front Range fly shop from Littleton, CO. They provide high-end equipment, classes, customer service and local fishing information. Their recently constructed boathouse provides fully-framed boats, kayaks, float tubes and boating accessories. Flylab discount: 10% off any single angler watercraft and all boating accessories.

Blue Line Co. is a custom (online) fly dealer, providing highly-productive patterns for trout, bass, carp, bream and redfish. The BLC focus has been understanding/testing the “triggering mechanisms” of fly design, whether that’s shape, color or movement. BLC flies are tested for a year-plus, making sure the sink rates, actions and highest-grade hooks (their number one focus) outperform the competition. FlyLab discount: 20% off all flies.

Boulder Boat Works is a custom drift boat builder from Carbondale, CO, making light, responsive and maintenance-free boats from advanced polyethylenes. All of the hull designs integrate old world craftsmanship with new world materials. Flylab discount: 40% off boat upgrades, complimentary "maiden voyage," day-on-the-river experience (~$650 value).

Catchflo is fly fishing's first and only “fishy” casual footwear brand. They Make the fishiest footwear on the planet, so you can express your fishing passion off the water, everyday and everywhere. Check out Catchflo’s 180+ different styles and designs of fishy shoes, sandals and slippers. All of their products are made-to-order. And no inventory means no waste, max creativity and speed of new product introductions. FlyLab discount: 20% off all website purchases.

Conway Bowman Guides & Outfitters is the guide service of Conway Bowman, the world-famous shark captain from San Diego, CA. He has spent years perfecting the pursuit of mako sharks on the fly. The waters off the San Diego coast hold one of the world’s largest seasonal populations of makos, ranging in size from 40-to-300 pounds. They migrate into these temperate, nutrient-rich waters beginning in April and are present until mid-November. FlyLab discount: 10% off mako/blue shark trips.

Emerald Water Anglers is Seattle’s only premier fly-fishing retail store, professional guide service, spey specialists and travel experts. They provide high-end equipment, instruction and 20+ years of spey fishing experience. Flylab discount: $100 off full spey packages (rod, reel, line), or a free spey casting lesson (1.5 hours) for locals and travelers.

Fishing the Good Fight is a non-profit organization, providing men’s mental health services in the fly-fishing community. We donate our lightly-tested gear to this great organization. Flylab discount: They do not provide service discounts, but FTGF members should inquire directly about used gear.

Fly Fusion is a fly-fishing media brand from Cranbrook, B.C., providing access to Fly Fusion Magazine, the Fly Fusion Film Series and the International Fly Fishing Film Festival. The original magazine is a cultural leader, curating the finest writing, photography and filmmaking in the sport. Flylab discount: 20% off subscriptions and online store.

Fly On The Water is a custom fly tying brand from Allen Rupp, who has been tying flies for 34 years. He was mentored by legendary fly tyer, Dave Whitlock, and specializes in unique angling destinations: Africa, Europe, South and Central America, Yucatan, Caribbean, New Zealand etc. He ties for fly shops, guides and consumers who appreciate durable, personalized and effective patterns. FlyLab discount: 15% off any $100+ fly order, 20% off fly tying classes.

Global Rescue has been a leader and pioneer in the travel services industry since 2004. They provide the finest integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis management services available anywhere, delivered by their teams of critical care paramedics, physicians, nurses and military special operations veterans. FlyLab discount: 5% off all service plans, except TotalCare Telehealth and IMG Signature Travel Insurance.

IdentaFly is a mobile app that helps anglers learn about bug species and fly patterns. The core feature to the application is their image recognition, that can instantly identify insects and their corresponding fly patterns with AI technology. Search their extensive database of fly patterns, access pro tips to enhance your skills–for successful days on the water. FlyLab discount: 20% off the annual (already 40% discounted) subscription plan.

Karmik Outdoors is a trackable (waterproof-decal-based) system for securing lost or stolen gear. They are a trusted resource and technology platform (phone-scanned QR codes) for helping adventurers recover their missing outdoor recreational gear: scan, connect, recover. Flylab discount: 40% off all decal purchases.

The Madison River Fishing Company is a full service fly shop, guide service and e-commerce provider in Ennis, Montana. Focusing on high-end customer service, quality tackle and 34+ years in the outfitting business, MFRC has built a well-earned reputation as being hard-working and knowledgeable. Flylab discount: 20% off all full-price flies, 22% off Madison River guide trips (spring season).

The Minam Store is a well-known outfitter on the banks of Oregon’s Wallowa River–a one-stop shop for all rafting and fishing needs, including gear and trips. Besides guided trips, the Minam Store has a full selection of fly-fishing gear, beer, pop, coffee, ice cream and all your rafting essentials. Flylab discount: 10% off guided fly-fishing, whitewater and bird hunting trips.

Montana Drift Rental is a premium “fishing-specific” boat and gear rental company from Stevensville, MT. With over 19-years of river guiding experience, they specialize in fly-fishing rafts, drift boats, pontoons, skiffs and pack rafts, as well as boating accessories and adventure gear. All of their boats are expertly outfitted with the angler in mind, from fly rod holders, Sawyer oars, YETI coolers and custom trailers. FlyLab discount: 20% off boat and gear rentals.

Montana Rock Creek cabin is a small lodge with views of the Sapphire mountains and blue ribbon trout fishing just a minute’s walk away. “Sawmill” cabin is perfect for two friends or two couples–the two-bedroom cabin has a well equipped kitchen, bathroom with walk-in shower, cozy living room and large deck for outdoor dining. Rock Creek offers some of the best fly fishing in Montana, with more than 2000 fish per mile. Sawmill Cabin remains open all year. FlyLab discount: 10% off stays of 3-nights or more.

Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co. is a full-service fly shop and e-commerce provider from Madison, WI, specializing in the warmwater fisheries of the upper Midwest. They offer a complete lineup of fly-fishing gear and fly tying materials for musky, bass, trout and other warmwater species. Flylab discount: 10% off fly shop and guide trips.

onWater is a do-it-yourself app for fishing adventures: offline river maps, private/public access points, boat ramps, real time streamflows, river shuttles, fly shops, fishing reports. Make more informed fishing decisions when you have answers right at your fingertips. Flylab discount: 30% off the annual (already 50% discounted) subscription plan.

Rent This Rod (RTR) is an online brand that rents high-end fly rods, reels, waders etc. and ships them anywhere in the continental U.S. Instead of purchasing costly setups that will only be used once or twice a year, customers can rent high-quality fly-fishing equipment for a fraction of the cost. FlyLab discount: 10% off all online rentals.

RIGS is a full-service fly shop and guide service from Ridgway, CO. For twenty-three years, they have been well-respected outfitters from southwest Colorado, providing guided fly fishing on the Uncompahgre, San Miguel, High Country Cimarron, Curecanti National recreation Area and lower Gunnison River/Gunnison Gorge Wilderness River sections. FlyLab discount: 10% off all guided trips.

Rivers & Glen Trading Co. is a full-service fly shop and e-commerce provider with three locations in Augusta, GA, Savannah, GA and Mt. Pleasant, SC. They are a premier stream and field outfitter, with quality goods built for the sporting lifestyle. Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable and experienced saltwater and redfish anglers. Flylab discount: 15% off website purchases.

Schultz Outfitters is one of the most respected catch-and-release guide services operating in southern Michigan. With over 150+ years of fishing experience, they have pioneered smallmouth angling on the fly, while also targeting walleye, white bass and muskie (seasonally). Their fly shop is located in Ypsilanti’s historic district on the Huron River. Flylab discount: 10% off guided, Michigan river fishing trips.

The Sweetwater Guide School, through Sweetwater Travel from Livingston, MT, is one of the oldest and most respected fly-fishing guide schools in the country. Instructors are experienced, international fishing guides that will teach you to row western rivers, run jet boats and guide clients into big fish. Class size is limited to ensure quality instruction and interaction. FlyLab discount: 10% off any full-week class.

SwimWell Advanced Fish Recovery Spray is the first of its kind–designed to help fish recover from stress and exhaustion while supporting slime coat during catch & release angling. Their proprietary, water-based formula contains stabilized dissolved oxygen, essential nutrients and electrolytes that are available to the fish after it’s sprayed. FlyLab discount: complimentary pocket-sized spray with purchase of medium SwimWell.

Tailwaters Fly Fishing Company is a full-service travel agency, fly shop and e-commerce provider from Dallas, TX. Their professional staff has decades of experience in fly-fishing travel, retail, instruction and local warmwater and saltwater outfitting. They also host events at their new location in the Dallas Design District. Flylab discount: 10% off custom fly selections, 15% off branded gear, 10% off White River Trout Club.

Tajima Direct is a premium lens replacement company, providing consumer direct service for polarized and prescription lenses for any frame. Tajima lenses are ethically produced in Japan from their patented urethane monomer, providing the highest optical resolution, scratch resistance and polarizing efficiency of any lenses on the market. Flylab discount: 20% off lens replacement (polarized standard and prescription).

The Flyfish Journal is one of the most iconic fly-fishing media brands in existence, covering the sport’s icons, environment and global culture. TFFJ has always been one of the true voices in fly fishing, publishing four journals per year from Bellingham, WA. Flylab discount: swag subscription package, 20% off all webstore products.

The School of Trout is an immersive fly-fishing school, providing highly experienced instruction on the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River. SOT's instructors are some of the most respected anglers in the sport. The school has been described as a "life changing" experience. Flylab discount: Montana Brothers Rodworks rod ($925) or Hardy Lightweight fly reel ($499).

The Silver Bow Club is a family owned, Montana guest ranch on 1,800 acres and three-and-half miles of the Big Hole River. The all-inclusive Grand Lodge is ideal for fly-fishing adventures, family vacations, or corporate retreats. The ranch is located in the middle section of the Big Hole, Dickie Bridge to Maiden Rock, just upstream of Maiden Rock Canyon. Other activities include: horseback riding, trap shooting, pheasant and duck hunting, hiking, sight-seeing, ATV tours etc. FlyLab discount: 10% off log cabin bookings.

Trident Fly Fishing is a full-service fly shop and e-commerce provider from Portland, ME. They created the fly shop for gear junkies, and their online expertise and enormous product selection allow them to process orders in less than 24 hours. Trident is also known for best-in-class customer service. Flylab discount: 15% off flies, 10% off most website purchases.

Yellow Dog Flyfishing is a team of experienced travel professionals, booking and arranging fly-fishing vacation packages all over the world. They also manage a destination fly shop in Bozeman, MT. Their in-depth travel services are always 100% free, with no hidden fees or additional costs. Flylab discount: exclusive trip cancellation access, 10% off destination fly assortments.

WorldCast Anglers is an outfitter, fly shop and destination travel provider from Victor, ID. With permits on the South Fork, Snake, Teton, Henry’s Fork and Yellowstone National Park, they are one of the premier fly-fishing destinations in the Rockies. They are also home to the famous “South Fork Hilton” overnight fly-fishing adventure and the Western Rivers Guide School. Flylab discount: 10% off South Fork Hilton trips, 20% off all flies.