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Surly Grappler loaded for bikepacking in front of trees and mountain landscape.

February 2, 2026

I rotate between three different bikefishing setups depending on how far I’m biking, how long I’m fishing, and how many nights I’m away from home. Both of my bikefishing bikes feature frame bags that can fit most of my bikefishing...

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Profile view of a Ritchey Ultra with a wedge frame bag and tenkara rod strapped to it.

January 28, 2026

The Ritchey Ultra is a steel hardtail mountain bike frame with a three-decade legacy. Ritchey says the frame “occupies a unique ride space from cross-country riders looking to get rowdy...

A DIY bike stem bag in a snowy garden next to a gnome.

January 26, 2026

These step-by-step instructions will guide you to make your own DIY bike stem bag. The design I used is relatively simple to construct because it only utilizes two body panels....

Bike rider on bike loaded with bikefishing gear riding through forest with pine trees and manzanita.

January 21, 2026

Bikefishing means getting you and all your gear to fishing spots under your own power. You can bikefish on any bike, but a good bikefishing bike is key for a...

Assortment of bags filled with bikefishing gear next to a fly box and a fly fishing reel.

January 19, 2026

You need more than just a bike and a fishing rod for your bikefishing quest. For better or worse, there is a lot of bikefishing gear that you can pack....

Box of colorful trout fishing flies on top of a bike next to a river.

January 14, 2026

There are infinite fly possibilities for trout fishing. That’s part of the fun, but also part of the anxiety. Over time, you’ll learn what works best for you and the...

Man walking towards river with bike in foreground.

January 12, 2026

You have your bike and your fishing rod, and now you’re ready to go bikefishing. But you’re not quite sure what to wear. The truth is, you can wear whatever...

A tenkara rod next to a fly rod leaned against a rock in a garden.

January 9, 2026

In general, a tenkara rod works best for bikefishing when packability is a main priority. A fly rod works best when the fishing part takes priority over the biking part....

Bike on bridge above a creek with tenkara rod strapped to top tube.

January 7, 2026

There are surprising places to pack your fishing rod on your bike for bikefishing. Packing a fishing rod on a bike is safer and more comfortable than packing it in...

Fly fishing rod on a bike next to the river.

January 5, 2026

Bikefishing is a human-powered pursuit that combines biking and fishing. It can be when you fish on a bike ride. Or when you bike to a fishing spot. It can...

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