Off the Grid Studios

06/07/2025

In this short video, we chase the world’s largest salmonid—the legendary Taimen—in the remote rivers of Mongolia. A true apex predator on the fly.

06/07/2025

In this short video, we dive into the challenge of cracking the code on fly fishing for milkfish in the Seychelles—one of the most technical and rewarding saltwater targets out there.

06/06/2025

In this clip from Dubai on the Fly, our host Frank lands and releases an epic Queenfish on the fly—from a standup paddleboard, no less. Wild setting, wild fish.

06/05/2025

Hard to believe I was mailing DVDs to 15 years ago—and we only just met in person! Appreciate the hang, Stu. You’re a true creative force. The wild patterns we picked up in NZ fooled a few trout over there—and they’ve been working just as well back home. If you’re looking for a fresh, off-the-beaten-path fly selection, check out Stu’s site. You won’t find these in your average fly shop.

06/04/2025

A few frames from an EPIC solo mission deep into the New Zealand bush. Wild forest, unreal scenery, and a backdrop made for chasing trophy trout.

06/02/2025

A quick testimonial for after putting their canvas bag through the paces in New Zealand. Beautiful design, rugged build, and timeless style. This is a heritage piece—handmade, built to last, and something you’ll want to pass on to your kids. Ditch the plastic imports and invest in quality.

04/01/2025

Brown trout have a special place in our hearts, and fly fishing for them is one of our favorite pastimes. How about you? What is your favorite trout species?

01/14/2025

Many thanks to Angling Trade for helping get the word out on our new film, The Hard Way!

https://www.anglingtrade.com/2025/01/06/off-the-grid-studios-announces-the-hard-way/

01/10/2025

Step into the untouched beauty of Southeast Alaska with Off the Grid Studios. This short video is a tribute to the region's stunning landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and powerful waterways. Experience the serenity of open water bays, fragments of glaciers drifting past, and salmon fighting their way upstream and spawning. Marvel at the graceful flight of seabirds and the quiet splendor of nature's rhythms.

Perfect for nature lovers, conservationists, and those seeking a moment of peace or meditation, this piece captures the essence of wild places and the delicate balance of life they sustain.

Filmmaker RA Beattie reflects, "We often film in such amazing and beautiful places, telling stories about people in the outdoors. But the wildlife and natural places are themselves wonderful, magical, and worth seeing without any narration. This film, as with others on this playlist, is a tribute to the wild places and wildlife in a simplistic form. We hope you will enjoy and relax watching these shots from the wild."

Step into the untouched beauty of Southeast Alaska with Off the Grid Studios. This short video is a tribute to the region's stunning landscapes, vibrant wild...

01/09/2025

The Silent Spotter might upend every expectation you have for a fishing film. It also might make you laugh, utter inadvertent expletives, and change the way you think about saltwater fly fishing. Screening as part of the 2025 International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4), this groundbreaking piece is already being hailed by viewers not just as the pinnacle of permit fly-fishing storytelling, but one of the finest contributions to the outdoor film genre to date. With poignant narrative, unforgettable characters, jaw-dropping fishing sequences, and a few good-natured digs at the culture we all love, The Silent Spotter is sparking conversations throughout the fishing and filmmaking communities.

Narrated by the witty and irreverent Jesse Colten, The Silent Spotter tells the story of Tommy Batun, an extremely talented up and coming young flats fishing guide from Xcalak, Mexico. Tommy is a budding master, with a nearly supernatural ability to spot fish, and Tommy loves permit. He obsesses about permit, invents new patterns to catch permit. He would talk permit with the most committed permit nerd you know until the wee hours of the morning…except he can’t. At least not the way you’re thinking, because Tommy’s both deaf and mute. We invite you to experience salt water fly fishing differently—through Tommy’s unique perspective.

With a balance of humor, heart, and stunning cinematography, The Silent Spotter immerses viewers in Tommy’s world, where silence transforms from a liability to an asset. The Silent Spotter simultaneously invites our community to self-reflect, while reminding us of the power fly fishing has to transcend cultural and physical barriers. It asks you to engage or at least entertain questions you may or may not have before: What does it mean to be a hero in media and beyond? Can heroism and humility coexist? Where does each get us?

Catch Silent Spotter during its global tour with the International Fly Fishing Film Festival. Screening dates and locations can be found at www.flyfilmfest.com/schedule.

Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4VEi0neQaI

Photos from A***n Stevens.

01/03/2025

01/03/2025

Dive into the heart of Oregon's high desert with The Hard Way, a powerful new film from Off the Grid Studios. This cinematic journey celebrates the raw beauty and relentless challenges of the Deschutes River through the eyes of guide and river steward Matt Mendes.

A member of the Warm Springs Tribe, Matt Mendes carries forward a rich generational legacy tied to the Deschutes, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, the first Native American fishing guide on the river. From catching spring trout on stoneflies to the unpredictable pursuit of steelhead, Matt’s story captures the resilience and deep connection it takes to thrive on this iconic river.

The Hard Way premieres as part of the annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) in 2025, spanning over 14 countries and 300+ events, including a special showing in our hometown of Bend, Oregon, on March 8, 2025, at the Tower Theater.

This film isn’t just about fishing—it’s about honoring the Deschutes River’s cycles of life, the community it sustains, and the need to protect wild places.

Dive into the heart of Oregon's high desert with The Hard Way, a powerful new film from Off the Grid Studios. This cinematic journey celebrates the raw beaut...