partners

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.

Bighorn Fly & Tackle Shop, from Fort Smith, MT, is one of the most iconic and respected outfitters on Montana’s Bighorn River. Founded by Duane Schreiner in 1983, the fly shop offers the Bighorn’s largest selections of flies, as well as riverside lodging, professional guide trips, drift boat rentals and shuttles. They are conveniently located in the fly-fishing mecca of Ft Smith, Montana. FlyLab discount: 20% off drift boat rentals and flies.

Black Earth Angling Co. has been providing one-of-a-kind fly-fishing trips in southwest Wisconsin. From the secret limestone spring creeks of the Driftless region, to the picturesque Lower Wisconsin State Riverway and famous Black Earth Creek, our trips offer the perfect setting for unique fly fishing experiences. Whether it’s single-day outings, multi-day fishing camps, or destination travel, the BEAC team has you covered. Flylab discount: 15% off single-day trips (new customers), 10% off repeats.

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.

Christopher Elbow Chocolates is a renowned artisan chocolate company known for its exquisite, handcrafted confections. Since 2003, their chocolate creations have been celebrated for their unique flavor combinations, premium ingredients and elegant presentation. Each piece is a work of art, made with meticulous attention to detail. Christopher’s new Salted Caramel Fly Fishing Collection is the perfect gift for any angler who appreciates the finer things. Flylab discount: 25% off all purchases over $50.

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.

Dragon Raft Harness is a rugged and versatile nylon webbing harness designed to accommodate a wide variety of raft configurations, allowing a single person to load a raft onto a trailer by themselves. This harness allows adventurers to keep the action moving, even when traveling solo. This harness acts as an extension of the winch strap and attaches to the raft frame, lifting the raft from the ground onto the trailer. FlyLab discount: 30% off Dragon Raft Harnesses.

Dvorak Expeditions is a family-run outfitting business from Nathrop, CO on the Arkansas River, offering rafting and custom fly-fishing trips, certified rescue swift water training and water sport rentals. The gold medal waters of the Arkansas River offer anglers access to 145 miles of blue-ribbon trout fishing. Dvorak’s veteran river guides are well-traveled, expertly trained and some of the best in the business. FlyLab discount: 15% off all trips (rafting, float-fishing) and water sport rentals.

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.

FishHound Expeditions is a local guide service from Willow, Alaska (1.5 hours north of Anchorage). They specialize in day trips on the Parks Highway River Systems (tributaries of the Susitna River), a heli-fishing program based in Talkeetna near Denali (south-central AK), remote, multi-day float trips in western Alaska (Arolik, Clear Creek, Karluk, Kisaralik Rivers) and their steelhead program in Kodiak (Karluk River). FlyLab discount:15% off guide trips (road-accessible day trips).

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.

Fishwest is a full-service fly-fishing outfitter from Kamas, UT, offering flies, apparel, fly-fishing essentials and a multitude of educational resources, including classes, guided trips and events. The shop staff has the knowledge and experience to point anglers in the right direction for a successful day on the water. The shop is surrounded by some of the most productive waters in Utah at the base of the Uinta Mountains. Flylab discount: 10% off all products.

The Fly Fishing Outpost is a full service fly shop, guide service and e-commerce provider in Santa Fe, NM. Their sister guide service (Land of Enchantment Guides), provides fly-fishing trips in the Santa Fe, Chama and Taos areas, as well as the San Juan River and Valles Caldera National Preserve. They have extensively field tested all the products they use, with thousands of guided hours on the water. FlyLab discount: 10% off all online and in-store purchases.

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.

Four Wheel Campers, founded in 1972, is the world’s leading producer of pop-up campers for trucks. A broad line of campers fit most truck brands and sizes, start as low as $11,500 and are available with an array of features. Owners enjoy features that include high ceilings and a large living space, lithium batteries, solar power, king or queen size beds, furnace, fridge, stove, sink, shower, AC, etc. FlyLab discount: $795 off camper installations.

GetOut is a networking platform that provides events and retreats for outdoorsy professionals. They curate and plan activity-based retreats for small groups to connect around shared hobbies, like fly fishing, mountain biking, skiing and hiking. Their mission is to “foster enduring connections among like-minded professionals” and cultivate a community through outdoor pursuits. Flylab discount: $150 off all GetOut retreats.

Gilman Grips are non-slip oar grips that require a fraction of the hand strength to hang onto and properly control a river oar. “Grip-Right Technology” provides fishermen with intuitive feathering and feedback on your blade angle, so you don't need oar-rights. Designed to lock oarsmen into safety, comfort and control, Gilman Grips reduce shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand fatigue, so you can put your boat where the fish are biting. FlyLab discount: 20% off all non-slip oar grips.

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.

Established in 1984, The Henry’s Fork Foundation (HFF) is a non-profit organization located in eastern Idaho that works to conserve and protect the health of the Henry’s Fork and South Fork Snake River watersheds. They use a science-based, collaborative approach to promote favorable streamflows, good water quality, healthy fish populations, positive fishing experiences and ecosystem preservation. Flylab supports their conservation-based mission.

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.

Since 1980, Jans Mountain Outfitters has provided expertise in outdoor equipment, apparel, tuning and guiding for alpine skiing, nordic skiing, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, road biking, fly fishing, hiking and rock climbing in Park City, Utah. They proudly consider themselves the biggest, oldest and most experienced outdoor recreation store in the area, with a staff happy to share their knowledge and expertise. Flylab discount: 10% off all products.

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.

Land of Enchantment Guides is an ORVIS endorsed fly fishing guide service, offering single-day and all-inclusive, multi-day fishing packages on the best rivers, streams, lakes and private ranches in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. Our trips are based out of the Santa Fe, Chama and Taos areas, as well as the San Juan River and Valles Caldera National Preserve. Our sister fly shop is the Fly Fishing Outpost. FlyLab discount: 10% off all guide trips.

LandTrust is the best way to access and experience outdoor recreation on private land. Considered to be the “Airbnb” of private land access, LandTrust is a powerful tool to discover and book exclusive access on private lands for your next outdoor experience. Whether it’s fly fishing, hunting, camping or RV-ing, LandTrust can help you find your next adventure on large tracts of land away from the crowds. Flylab discount: 15% off your first land booking.

Cris Jackson is the proprietor and sole craftsman at Lone Bison Fly Tables. He handcrafts world class, one-of-a-kind fly-tying workstations (tables, tool & thread holders, fly displays etc.) for “discerning fly-tyers.” Built one at a time from hand-selected, upcycled, Oklahoma hardwoods, these tables have been described as “functional pieces of art.” FlyLab discount: 10% off all Lone Bison products.

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.

On The Fly Magazine is a quarterly periodical focused on the passions and lifestyle of fly fishing and wingshooting. Originally founded in 2013 as a digital webzine, we made the jump to a coffee table quality print magazine in 2021. Each issue of OTFM includes articles ranging from trip reports to features on conservation, lodge and gear reviews, photo essays, “how-to” techniques, in-depth interviews, historical backgrounds and the occasional poem, or creative work. Flylab discount: 30% off annual (U.S. print) subscriptions.

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.

Living in the adventure town of Salida, Colorado, we spend as much time as possible outdoors. Our river (the Arkansas) is world-renowned, yet even the locals (that includes us) have made costly, wasteful mistakes when storing gear. After too many seasons of unnecessary damage to our rafts, we created a better solution. Over It Raft Covers was born from those backyard brainstorming sessions: a sun-protective, durable and secure cover that fits any boat you can float down the river. FlyLab discount: 10% off raft covers.

RareWaters is a simple and affordable way for anglers to book private ranches, experience fly-fishing adventures and get away from the crowds. They connect landowners and anglers together in one place, enabling premium do-it-yourself fly-fishing experiences. No upfront fees or long-term memberships required. Pay as you book, or purchase a Season Pass for unlimited access. Flylab discount: 20% off “Season Pass” and “4-Rod Pass” access plans.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Independent and published quarterly, Strung Sporting Journal is the true voice of hunters and anglers–large format, perfect bound and printed on archival quality paper, the collectible magazine is worthy of coffee tables everywhere. The vibrant, outdoor magazine is focused on fly fishing, upland hunting, bird dogs, waterfowl hunting, wild foods, big game hunting and conservation. FlyLab discount: 40% of all subscriptions (print, digital).

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.

Tail Fly Fishing Magazine has been the voice of saltwater fly fishing and culture for more than a decade, providing content in a lush, bi-monthly publication (print, digital). As the only dedicated saltwater fly-fishing magazine in the world, Tail focuses on delivering the best photography, destination travel, commentary, technical features and saltwater fly-fishing lifestyle. Flylab discount: 30% off annual subscriptions.

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 Catch and The Hatch is an online fly shop that sells flies, gear and online fly-fishing courses. With 15,000+ students successfully completing the large library of courses, they have become a proven resource of fly-fishing education. The fly shop provides hand-curated fly assortments, as well as terminal tackle, helping anglers take their online skills to the water. Flylab discount: 75% off all online courses.

The Fly Shop is a full service fly shop, outfitter and destination travel provider from Redding, CA. As one of the west coast’s oldest and most iconic fly shops, they have been guiding travelers to the world’s finest fresh & saltwater angling destinations for nearly half a century. In addition, their northern California guide service and longtime catalog (now e-commerce) business have set the industry standard for products and service. FlyLab discount: 15% off “Signature” fly rods and reels, 10% off all flies.

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.

TroutRoutes is a do-it-yourself GPS mapping tool for trout streams and fly fishing. As the industry’s first mapping tool, the app includes interactive GPS fishing maps for every trout stream in the continental United States, providing comprehensive geography, stream flow, access and local information. A digital mapping resource for fly anglers, providing safe and responsible access. Flylab discount: 40% off annual subscription plan.

TU Costa 5 Rivers is the national network of college fly-fishing clubs. Formed out of a partnership between Costa Sunglasses and Trout Unlimited, the program empowers a new generation of conservationist anglers. 5 Rivers Clubs bring the TU mission to life on their campuses through conservation projects, community events and fly-fishing trips. Each club is unique and independently managed by students. Flylab supports their conservation-based mission.

Vail Valley Anglers is managed by JP Modderno and Andy Leister and their team of expert fly fishermen. They have been operating fly-fishing outfitting businesses in the Vail area for over 25 years. VVA has rebuilt operations with the industry best in gear, clothing and outfitting and are focused on providing the highest level of in-store service and guided trips. Flylab discount: 10% off all products.

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.

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.

Based in Colorado, Zen Tenkara is the oldest independently owned tenkara fly rod company in the U.S. They design, manufacture and sell a broad range of high quality tenkara rods, lines and accessories. The company has a reputation for modernizing this fixed-line method and creating a “fusion” of traditional fly fishing with tenkara to target not only small species, but also large, powerful fish not typically associated with the method. Flylab discount: 35% off all regularly priced products.

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).