The Economy of ‘Secret Spots’: Thoughts Behind Gatekeeping, Sharing And Spot-Burning The Best Waters?
- The Fly Box LLC
- Mar 2, 2025
- 4 min read
Fly fishing has always had an element of secrecy. Whether it’s a tucked-away creek full of wild trout or a hidden salt flat where the redfish tail at dawn, some waters are fiercely protected by those who fish them. But in the age of social media, digital maps, and a growing fly fishing industry, the concept of keeping a secret spot secret is changing—and sometimes, it comes at a cost.
