Joe Mahler Fly Casting Lessons Fort Myers & Naples

01/06/2026

Another casting Tuesday behind us.

10/29/2024

https://www.epicflyrods.com/blogs/news/kayak-fly-fishing-skills-drills?aff=194

The freedom and solitude that a kayak provides is unlike any other fishing experience. The skills that you develop by kayak fishing will enhance your casting in all fly-fishing situations. Fly fishing is in many ways the toughest way to fish, but also the most rewarding. When you take to the kayak,....

09/06/2024

Practicing good catch-and-release skills is more than just a good idea; it is a responsibility. Certainly, there’s nothing wrong with keeping a few fish for dinner or putting a few away in the freezer for later. But if you are a skilled angler, with a fly rod in hand, you will almost always catch ...

08/31/2024

A perfect 3 weight Saturday morning. Captain Debbie Hanson got to spend a few hours in the bow with an Epic Fly Fish 376 glass rod. Amazing what a great rod can do in the right hands!

07/16/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CXqCCqU6MVkEN3Cb/?mibextid=WC7FNe

05/22/2024

https://www.epicflyrods.com/blogs/news/how-to-clean-a-fly-line?aff=194

Why clean your fly line? When did you last clean your fly line? Fly lines are expensive and there's more than one reason a little cleaning, care and maintenance will pay dividends. As you'll see in a moment there are a couple of very good reasons to regularly clean your fly lines - and keep them cle...

04/10/2024

Surgeon’s Knot,
Uni-to-Uni Knot,
or Blood Knot?

03/15/2024

Will you be there?
Debbie Hanson,Ben Machielse and Joe Mahler in collaboration with 239 Flies are organizing SW Florida-focused fly fishing symposium November 16, 2024 on the campus of FGCU. This is a full-day event with 6 to 8 panel of experts discussions and presentations on topics such as fly selection, fly fishing strategy and skills for success in SW Florida, ending with food and drinks at 239 Flies. Details to follow.

03/06/2024

One nice thing about illustrating fishing articles, is that the fish are always where they are supposed to be! This illustration for a piece written by Jerry Kustich for the current issue of Fly Fisherman magazine.

12/04/2023

EPIC Demo Days 2023 was a certain success! Today, our St. Pete clinic featured great instruction from Tim Elms and Chris O’Byrne. Special thanks to Ryan Ostoski and Safety Harbor Outfitters for sponsoring the event.

03/13/2023

I hope to see you Saturday!

08/29/2022

Are you casting above the “Mendoza Line?”

https://flycastersworkshop.com/practice-tips-for-saltwater-casting-above-the-mendoza-line/