Paxis Blog
Bicycles and Toilet Paper
“[Bicycles are] the new toilet paper and everyone wants a piece.” - Grant Kaplan, manager of Giant Sydney in Australia. Bicycles are the new toilet paper. A month ago when I adventured out to the grocery store, hand sanitizer and toilet paper (of all things) were the...
Are Outdoor Activities Reopening in Your Area
Many of us are waiting for the green light to get back to "normal". Are outdoor activities reopening near you? Are there restrictions? In April, Montana began allowing fly fishing guides to begin leading anglers again. But, there are still some rules. If you're a...
Volunteer Activities During COVID-19
It's always amazing to see the volunteer activities that evolve from a crisis. People all around the world have stepped up to provide solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. We're in some crazy times and feel for those out of work right now. We're also grateful to...
Get Outside Virtually
For those of us who are energized by the outdoors, this last month has been a difficult time. If you're adhering to social distancing but miss traveling, there's still ways to get outside - virtually! Spring is beginning to appear in parts of the U.S. and that sun we...
Travel Safety is Key During Coronavirus Uncertainties
As we continue to maneuver through the coronavirus pandemic, there are steps we should all be taking to ensure travel safety for everyone. Is it Safe to Travel? The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) estimates that just 25 million tourists traveled internationally...
Paxis Backpack Named Best Innovation for Fly Fishing
Fly Fusion Magazine recently named the Twin Lakes Backpack as Best Innovation for Fly Fishing. Here at Paxis we love solving problems and we're ecstatic when others think so, too! Fly Fusion Magazine recently named us as Best Innovation through their Editor's Choice...
Fly Fishing in Colorado’s Boxwood Gulch
Just 60 minutes outside of Denver, Boxwood Gulch offers some spectacular fly fishing. We had the most amazing weekend fishing with Curtis Fleming of Fly Rod Chronicles. We fished the North Fork of the South Platte River at Boxwood Gulch Ranch, in the Colorado Rockies....
Trout on the Fly Fishing Report
An overview of fly fishing in Montana from Trout on the Fly. Our friends at Trout on the Fly have all the details about where to fly fish in Montana. Although summer is coming to a close, it’s prime time to catch brown trout on the Madison River. Read on to get a...
Fly Fishing in Kamchatka
Known as “one of the last great unspoiled natural wonders of our world” fishing in Kamchatka is at the top of many a fly fishing bucket list. This account from recent visitors to the area report back that the experience did not disappoint. Fishing in Kamchatka is...
5 Washington Hikes That Will Leave You Wanting More
Washington State has always been a destination known for beautiful ocean and mountain views, an abundance of wildlife, and 4 very distinct seasons. Here are 5 amazing Washington hikes you won’t want to miss this summer. Heather Lake First of all, if you're looking for...
This Month is all About the Great Outdoors
June is Great Outdoors Month and we want to know how you’re going to celebrate. The first day of summer isn’t until June 21 but there are events all month long you can partake in to celebrate the sun and all that the month has to offer. Fishing, hiking, biking,...
Women on the Fly
Fly fishing guide J Michelle Swope talks conservation, strides made for women in fly fishing, and Women on the Fly. Growing up on the Hood Canal in Washington State, J Michelle Swope recalls her first fly fishing experience. Her father, a cop who worked the graveyard...
