The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of unforgettable stories, breathtaking landscapes, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing. This milestone year promises to be a landmark event, as the tour kicks off with a fresh collection of the finest fly fishing films from across the globe.
This year’s lineup dives deeper than ever—spotlighting wild places, inspiring conservation stories, and the dedicated individuals who live and breathe fly fishing. Whether you’re a lifelong angler or new to the sport, the 2026 tour delivers a cinematic journey that’s sure to cast a lasting impression.
Filmmaker: CastAway Films/ Grant Wiswell. Run Time: 12 Minutes
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. When the sardine trade collapses and foreclosure looms, Danny’s old friend Gabino offers him a chance to guide whale tours. Reluctant to trust but with no other choice, Danny accepts—and discovers not only the joy of sharing the ocean with families, but also his own longing to become a father. His world shifts again when he meets Los Locos, fly fishermen who reveal that the pinnacle of the profession is guiding for marlin. For the first time, Danny dares to dream of something greater. But just as he proves himself ready, Danny is diagnosed with cancer and told he can never have children. Crushed, he retreats into the same isolation that once defined him, repeating the cycle of abandonment he swore to escape. Only through the persistence of Gabino, his wife Yarit, and Los Locos does Danny realize the truth: family isn’t those
who leave—it’s those who stick around when times are tough. Reclaiming his strength, Danny returns to the sea and finally earns his dream as a marlin guide. In the glow of Punta Tosca’s lighthouse, he learns he was always had it in him. And when Yarit reveals they are expecting a child, Danny’s journey comes full circle—no longer the abandoned boy, but the father who his child can count on.
Filmmaker: Jako: Run Time: 09 Minutes
“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, a bizarre omnivore from the piranha family, often dismissed as mere bycatch. Renowned as the “freshwater permit” for its technical difficulty and selective feeding habits, the Pacu represents a visual spectacle and angling challenge that few filmmakers have properly documented
Filmmaker: Sam Lungren: Run Time: 10 Minutes
Yukon Resurrection follows the LaFave Family, who trace back their fishing lodge lineage nearly a century to the patriarch’s return from WWI with one lung lost to the mustard gas. They operated ever deeper across B.C. to the Yukon Territory, building a reputation for masterful flying and giant lake trout seeking. But as the great-grandson takes up the torch, the family found themselves at a crossroads. Their Inconnu Lodge burned to the ground in 2022, leaving an open question whether they would carry on the strenuous, challenging life of wilderness lodge operators.
Filmmaker: Joe Gugino:Run Time: 16 Minutes
Roosterfish explode from the surf like living legends, combs flaring, bars flashing, every eat a shot of adrenaline that leaves even seasoned anglers breathless. Anchored by the knowledge of Frank Smethurst, Grant Hartman, and Juan Lucero, the film dives into a fishery that defined modern inshore fly fishing on Baja’s East Cape and ignited the chaos of Mag Bay’s Los Locos.
Yet for all the hype, roosterfish remain one of the least understood gamefish. Their movements, their behavior, still a mystery, despite driving massive economic energy down the Pacific coast from Mexico to Peru.
Revealing findings from the first-ever study on the species, conducted by IGFA, and taking viewers on a cinematic journey full of stoke and heartfelt storytelling, this film lays the foundation for the Rooster Fly Project–a long-overdue effort to better understand and protect a fish that deserves more than our pursuit.
Filmmaker: FISKA Media: Run Time: 15 Minutes
Conway Bowman has built a life chasing one of the ocean’s most inspiring, curious and menacing fish: the mako shark. His journey started with a father who believed in freedom over boundaries, shaping Conway into the fearless angler and independent thinker he became. He navigates life’s balance as a husband, father and oddball fly guide. “MAKO” explores adventure, family, and the lasting power of a parent’s influence.
Filmmaker: Ben Meadows: Run Time: 10 Minutes
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, Travel Creel Hospitality. Together with his wife, Samantha, can their shared passion for providing exceptional service and Joshua’s love for fly fishing become the means through which his creativity and talents truly shine?
RETURN OF THE GUIDE: THE JURASSIC LAKEFilmmaker: RA BeattieRun Time: 15 Minutes
Eric Arrgotti returns to the Jurrasic Lake
25 years ago, Luciano “Lucho” Alba pulled over on a dusty road in a remote corner of northern Patagonia to pick up Erik Argotti, a grungy gringo hitchhiker with rod tubes sprouting from his backpack. That split-second decision changed the course of both their lives. Return of the Guide describes how this chance meeting led them to explore the wild, windswept plains of southern Argentina. Together, they helped pioneer the fishery now known as Jurassic Lake, where rainbow trout grow to staggering size and a harsh beauty blooms in the cracks of volcanic stone.
Filmmaker: Jon Klaczkiewicz: Run Time: 14:00 Minutes
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. What begins with a guide’s season of failures unfolds into a celebration of resilience, craftsmanship, and the hidden labor behind every day on the water. As the film follows guides through their early-morning rigging rituals, on-river teaching moments, and reflections on legacy, it reveals how guiding becomes more than a profession, it becomes identity, family, and a frontline force for conservation. Rooted in passion and passed down through generations, these guides stand as stewards of the Snake River, committed to preserving its wild spirit for those yet to come.
CARRIED BY THE CURRENT (THE JANE PROJECT)
Filmmaker: Casting for Recovery: Run Time: 10 Minutes
The Jane Project follows Kara Armano from the Colorado riverbanks, where she leads a Casting for Recovery retreat for women with breast cancer, to Montana, where she meets with friends to bring home The Jane—a custom drift boat honoring women and resilience everywhere. Through laughter, shared stories, and the quiet rhythm of the river, the film celebrates connection and the universal healing we all feel on the water
2H 11M (INC INTERVAL)
This year’s lineup dives deeper than ever—spotlighting wild places, inspiring conservation stories, and the dedicated individuals who live and breathe fly fishing. Whether you’re a lifelong angler or new to the sport, the 2026 tour delivers a cinematic journey that’s sure to cast a lasting impression.
Filmmaker: CastAway Films/ Grant Wiswell. Run Time: 12 Minutes
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. When the sardine trade collapses and foreclosure looms, Danny’s old friend Gabino offers him a chance to guide whale tours. Reluctant to trust but with no other choice, Danny accepts—and discovers not only the joy of sharing the ocean with families, but also his own longing to become a father. His world shifts again when he meets Los Locos, fly fishermen who reveal that the pinnacle of the profession is guiding for marlin. For the first time, Danny dares to dream of something greater. But just as he proves himself ready, Danny is diagnosed with cancer and told he can never have children. Crushed, he retreats into the same isolation that once defined him, repeating the cycle of abandonment he swore to escape. Only through the persistence of Gabino, his wife Yarit, and Los Locos does Danny realize the truth: family isn’t those
who leave—it’s those who stick around when times are tough. Reclaiming his strength, Danny returns to the sea and finally earns his dream as a marlin guide. In the glow of Punta Tosca’s lighthouse, he learns he was always had it in him. And when Yarit reveals they are expecting a child, Danny’s journey comes full circle—no longer the abandoned boy, but the father who his child can count on.
Filmmaker: Jako: Run Time: 09 Minutes
“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, a bizarre omnivore from the piranha family, often dismissed as mere bycatch. Renowned as the “freshwater permit” for its technical difficulty and selective feeding habits, the Pacu represents a visual spectacle and angling challenge that few filmmakers have properly documented
Filmmaker: Sam Lungren: Run Time: 10 Minutes
Yukon Resurrection follows the LaFave Family, who trace back their fishing lodge lineage nearly a century to the patriarch’s return from WWI with one lung lost to the mustard gas. They operated ever deeper across B.C. to the Yukon Territory, building a reputation for masterful flying and giant lake trout seeking. But as the great-grandson takes up the torch, the family found themselves at a crossroads. Their Inconnu Lodge burned to the ground in 2022, leaving an open question whether they would carry on the strenuous, challenging life of wilderness lodge operators.
Filmmaker: Joe Gugino:Run Time: 16 Minutes
Roosterfish explode from the surf like living legends, combs flaring, bars flashing, every eat a shot of adrenaline that leaves even seasoned anglers breathless. Anchored by the knowledge of Frank Smethurst, Grant Hartman, and Juan Lucero, the film dives into a fishery that defined modern inshore fly fishing on Baja’s East Cape and ignited the chaos of Mag Bay’s Los Locos.
Yet for all the hype, roosterfish remain one of the least understood gamefish. Their movements, their behavior, still a mystery, despite driving massive economic energy down the Pacific coast from Mexico to Peru.
Revealing findings from the first-ever study on the species, conducted by IGFA, and taking viewers on a cinematic journey full of stoke and heartfelt storytelling, this film lays the foundation for the Rooster Fly Project–a long-overdue effort to better understand and protect a fish that deserves more than our pursuit.
Filmmaker: FISKA Media: Run Time: 15 Minutes
Conway Bowman has built a life chasing one of the ocean’s most inspiring, curious and menacing fish: the mako shark. His journey started with a father who believed in freedom over boundaries, shaping Conway into the fearless angler and independent thinker he became. He navigates life’s balance as a husband, father and oddball fly guide. “MAKO” explores adventure, family, and the lasting power of a parent’s influence.
Filmmaker: Ben Meadows: Run Time: 10 Minutes
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, Travel Creel Hospitality. Together with his wife, Samantha, can their shared passion for providing exceptional service and Joshua’s love for fly fishing become the means through which his creativity and talents truly shine?
RETURN OF THE GUIDE: THE JURASSIC LAKEFilmmaker: RA BeattieRun Time: 15 Minutes
Eric Arrgotti returns to the Jurrasic Lake
25 years ago, Luciano “Lucho” Alba pulled over on a dusty road in a remote corner of northern Patagonia to pick up Erik Argotti, a grungy gringo hitchhiker with rod tubes sprouting from his backpack. That split-second decision changed the course of both their lives. Return of the Guide describes how this chance meeting led them to explore the wild, windswept plains of southern Argentina. Together, they helped pioneer the fishery now known as Jurassic Lake, where rainbow trout grow to staggering size and a harsh beauty blooms in the cracks of volcanic stone.
Filmmaker: Jon Klaczkiewicz: Run Time: 14:00 Minutes
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. What begins with a guide’s season of failures unfolds into a celebration of resilience, craftsmanship, and the hidden labor behind every day on the water. As the film follows guides through their early-morning rigging rituals, on-river teaching moments, and reflections on legacy, it reveals how guiding becomes more than a profession, it becomes identity, family, and a frontline force for conservation. Rooted in passion and passed down through generations, these guides stand as stewards of the Snake River, committed to preserving its wild spirit for those yet to come.
CARRIED BY THE CURRENT (THE JANE PROJECT)
Filmmaker: Casting for Recovery: Run Time: 10 Minutes
The Jane Project follows Kara Armano from the Colorado riverbanks, where she leads a Casting for Recovery retreat for women with breast cancer, to Montana, where she meets with friends to bring home The Jane—a custom drift boat honoring women and resilience everywhere. Through laughter, shared stories, and the quiet rhythm of the river, the film celebrates connection and the universal healing we all feel on the water
2H 11M (INC INTERVAL)