FIELD NOTES June 15, 2026 New Patagonia Fly Fishing Program for 2026-2027 Good morning folks. Exciting news today. I've secured a lodge space on some of the best waters in Patagonia - Chile. This was a prized lodge operation that sold and went fully private. With a partner (previous manager), we are opening the program to a few groups. I will work in a guide + host capacity here. I've traveled, fished and guided the area extensively and this is a really special location, with a home river and...

FIELD NOTES Sept 5, 2026 Good morning folks. The last two Wednesday issues were a bust. It's been an all day, everyday grind and I opted for a beer night with the crew over a writing session. The season at Katmai Lodge just wrapped and I'm packed and ready for September at Katmai Sky Lodge. Hoping to harvest an elk in Montana after the season and turn right around for a short season in Patagonia. Life is good on the road. Tight Lines, Zach Lazzari Alagnak River Rundown My favorite thing about...

FIELD NOTES Aug 5, 2026 The Mystery Behind Mystic Fly Rods Together With Good morning folks. Today is about fly rods. I'm in the market for a few new sticks so I'm looking to current favorites for inspiration. What are you all fishing these days? I'd love a new super light Trout spey for swinging winter bugs. Some new saltwater sticks would also be fun. I'm looking at Guideline, Scott, Echo, TFO and a few others. Shoot over your favorites if you're loving anything new. Tight Lines, Zach...

FIELD NOTES July 29, 2026 Alaska Mid-Season Updates Good morning folks. It's full send in Alaska at the moment. One month in and I've run the filet knife through more than enough Sockeye Salmon for a while. Learning a new river and working with a great crew has been an absolute blast. Photos and updates below. Also, the Patagonia program is moving forward and I'll be filling spots in September/October. Make sure to shoot me a note if you're interested. Tight Lines, Zach Lazzari SPONSOR Global...

FIELD NOTES July 22, 2026 A Better Leader System for Toothy Critters Together With Good morning folks. I'm still in the bush, hopefully targeting big Pike at some point. Although the fishing is largely salmon, trout and grayling focused, the idea of finding a giant pike in some unfished backwater is just exciting. I always take along a few pre-rigged steel leaders with clips just in case. Here's how that system works. Tight Lines, Zach Lazzari SPONSOR Global Rescue - Leave Nothing to Chance...

FIELD NOTES July 22, 2026 A Better Leader System for Toothy Critters Together With Good morning folks. I'm still in the bush, hopefully targeting big Pike at some point. Although the fishing is largely salmon, trout and grayling focused, the idea of finding a giant pike in some unfished backwater is just exciting. I always take along a few pre-rigged steel leaders with clips just in case. Here's how that system works. Tight Lines, Zach Lazzari SPONSOR Global Rescue - Leave Nothing to Chance...

FIELD NOTES July 15, 2026 Orvis Pro & Pro LT Wader Report Together With Good morning folks. It's mid-July and I should be grinding away in the Alaskan Bush (this is pre-scheduled). Alaska is one of the best testing grounds for waders. Moving between boats, rivers, hikes and busting through brush quickly reveals weak points in seams and materials. I'm doing a quick rundown on the waders I'm currently using and why they have worked out. What are you all using out there? I'm certainly interested...

FIELD NOTES July 8, 2026 Does the Perfect Boat Exist? Together With Good morning folks. Tis the season for watercraft. The rivers are full of water in my neck of the woods and peak summer is on the way. I'm running my cataraft hard right now and am ready to start pushing jet boats up Alaskan rivers here soon. I'd love to hear about your boat setups, especially for folks living in different regions. The range of watercraft being run out of the southern states is especially interesting. A...

FIELD NOTES June 24, 2026 Alaska Bound: A Summer in the Bush Good morning folks. The next couple of months will be a bit unpredictable. I'm headed for Alaska and will spend July/Aug at Katmai Lodge. September will likely see me at Katmai Sky Lodge as well. Hell, if someone needs a hand on the Naknek through October, I might stick around even longer. Swinging for late season rainbows would be just fine! Service will be intermittent and I have a few pre-scheduled emails with fun gear and...

FIELD NOTES June 17, 2026 Fishy Beers for the River Hi folks, I'm in the Alaskan Bush for a while... Hopefully, I'm running a jet boat past bears and moose with rods bent on giant Kings right about now. Service is limited and I'm running pre-scheduled newsletters (no current news) but today is a fun one anyways. If I catch a few minutes with internet, I'll be sure to plaster the next issue with bears, salmon, eagles and bush planes. Tight Lines, Zach Lazzari P.S. After all of the beers below,...