Fly Fishing Film Tour Films

“Black Sheep” follows internationally renowned fly angler and filmmaker Jako Lucas alongside Wade and Mel-the duo behind Flow State Productions-as they venture deep into the jungle to pursue what others overlook – the Pacu.

Guardians of the Snake is an intimate portrait of the Jackson Hole guide community, told through the voices of rookies, veterans, and the mentors who shaped them.

Danny Parra grew up on the shores of Magdalena Bay, where fishing was his passion and his father his best friend—until the day his father abandoned the family, leaving Danny to believe he wasn’t enough to make anyone stay. Forced to quit school and work as a sardinero, Danny survived by throwing himself into the sea, using fishing as both his livelihood and his shield.

The Mayfly project is a national non profit that takes children in foster care and teaches them about fly fishing, conservation and healing in the waters.

Life isn’t easy; and neither is fly fishing for steelhead. In “Going Upriver”, Portland Fly Shop owner and full-blown steelhead obsessive Jason Osborn reflects on carving his own path in a sport steeped in tradition, exploring identity, individuality, and the challenges of finding yourself both on the river and in life.

The film follows two local anglers, Seth Fields and Chase Pritchett, on their journeys to chase the fleeting periodical cicada hatch; and experience epic top water carp action. It’s a race against the clock, the weather, and missing out on life’s precious moments. Brood XIV is the last hatch for over a decade in their region, so they’ve got to soak up every second they can while these bugs last. The anxiety of whether their sacrifice will pay off looms heavy on their minds.

Follow John, a testicular cancer survivor and avid fly fisherman, and his son Kasix as they share fishing adventures across wild waters in multiple countries. Blending cinematic present-day footage of giant striped bass in the California Delta with archived clips gathered over years of father-son DIY trips chasing steelhead in BC and trout in Alaska, the film explores John’s survivorship journey and perspective on life after cancer, while tracing Kasix’s growth from a curious boy into a young man and the deep bond they build along the way.

RIVERS IN TIME

Anglers Journal presents ‘Welaka,’ an original fishing documentary situated on the St. Johns River in Florida. The film follows the life of Jon Cave, a passionate fly-fisherman, former guide, artist and casting instructor who knows the river system like his own backyard.

Released, from F3T regular filmmaker, Ben Meadows, follows the story of chef Joshua Schwartz who spent decades grinding up the ranks in the nation’s most prestigious restaurant kitchens before chasing his own dreams to forge a unique path in fly fishing with his business