Archive - Hookswain

Why Fly Fishing Needs a Bold Rebrand

In a world driven by instant results and diminishing attention spans, fly fishing faces a growing identity crisis.

Dec 22, 2024 •

November 2024

Quartermaster #002

An uber-rare J. Ryall reel, a limited run blue lining rod from LL Bean, and an original Ross Reels Colorado 2 in A++ condition.

Nov 7, 2024

October 2024

Arctic Char and 40-Grit Sandpaper

From Iceland’s rivers to a dusty garage, learning that sometimes what we’re after slips away — but what remains is often more valuable.

Oct 30, 2024 •

Quartermaster #001

A cool-as-hell vintage Flambeau toolbox, a glut of coveted turn-of-the-century lithographs, and a spotless Bauer M5 Reel.

Oct 9, 2024

Hookswain Is Growing

Thanks to our readership, Hookswain is expanding. Learn what's in store for the new era.

Oct 2, 2024 •

Quartermaster #000

Quirky. Obsessive. Gear Junkie. These are just a few words that have been used to describe Quartermaster. Arriving in your inbox this fall.

Oct 2, 2024 •

August 2024

June 2024

Blind Faith in the Bush Country

Heaven is a river in the Adirondacks, rising trout and nowhere else to be.

Jun 8, 2024 •

May 2024

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