THE BEST FLY FISHING IS EVERYWHERE is a book for any angler, for anyone moved by waters and the pursuit of what resides within. A modern reflection on fly fishing, this captivating collection of essays takes place across the nation and around the world, showcasing fly fishing more as art and practice than sport or objective. Light-hearted and contemplative in equal measure, these stories demonstrate that, with the right mindset, the best fly fishing isn’t just anywhere—it’s everywhere.
From the misty rivers of Oregon to the urban streams of Tokyo, the windswept flats of Key West to the trout-laced waters of New Zealand, author Jesse Lance Robbins captures the essence of place and the spirit of the angler. Each chapter is a moment suspended—sometimes triumphant, sometimes humbling, always honest.
Whether fishing alone or with companions, chasing trout or tarpon, Robbins reminds us that the best fishing isn’t found on a map. It’s found in the way we show up—in reverence, in curiosity, in love for the wild. Because the best fishing isn’t about where you go. It’s about what you find when you get there.
With prose that is both poetic and grounded in experience, THE BEST FLY FISHING IS EVERYWHERE is a meditation on nature, memory, and the quiet joy of being present.
About the Author
JESSE LANCE ROBBINS is an essayist and creative writer who works in nonprofit fisheries, river, and water conservation. His writings have appeared in The Drake, The Flyfish Journal, Swing the Fly, Atlantic Salmon Journal, Modern Huntsman, and TROUT. A former guide and fly fishing industry veteran, he now lives with his partner in Oregon. Find out more at jesselancerobbins.com.
Praise for The Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere
“…pleasantly describes the mix of joy and anguish found in the mental game of this beloved sport.”
—Tom Bie, founder and editor of The Drake Magazine
“…earnest, well-crafted collection of stories brings light to the fact that the people we fish with and the moments we share are often more memorable and important than the fish we catch.”
—Ken Morrish, co-founder of Fly Water Travel, fly fishing photographer and writer
“Jesse Lance Robbins writes with the patience and precision of a seasoned angler.”
—Steve Duda, author of River Songs: Moments of Wild Wonder in Fly Fishing, head of Fish Tales at Patagonia, and former editor of The Flyfish Journal
“Jesse Lance Robbins’ eye for the unsung details that make fly fishing such a distinctive and special obsession is unmatched.”
—Jason Rolfe, editor of The Flyfish Journal
“It’s obvious that fly fishing lives in Jesse’s head just as much as it lives in his heart.”
—Kara Armano, editor of TROUT Weekly
“In the end, you might just be persuaded: the world’s best fly fishing exists everywhere that good friends, high adventure, and unflappable optimism converge.”
—John Larison, bestselling author of Whiskey When We’re Dry and The Ancients
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The Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere
Written by Jesse Lance Robbins
978-1-961293-52-6, $17.95 paperback
978-1-961293-53-3, $9.99 ebook
Published by Hatherleigh Press.
Distributed through Penguin Random House.
