Editor, The Itinerant Angler
Southeast Field Editor, Fly Fisherman
Contributor, American Angler, Fly Tyer, Fly Rod & Reel

Memberships and Certifications:

Certified Fly Casting Instructor, Federation of Fly Fishers
Trout Unlimited
Nikon Professional Services (NPS)
Nature Conservancy
Georgia Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association

Zach Matthews is the editor and owner of The Itinerant Angler, www.itinerantangler.com. He is also the Southeast Field Editor for Fly Fisherman magazine, and he contributes both photos and articles to other magazines. He specializes in explanations of how things work, as well as travel and destination writing. As the host of The Itinerant Angler Podcast, Zach has interviewed over one hundred expert fly fishers, manufacturers, guides and writers. He lives and practices law in Marietta, Georgia.

"Tour de Georgia: Marsh Hens and Redfish"

"Pimp My Skiff" - Fly Rod & Reel, Summer/Fall 2012
"The Loneliest Brook Trout in the World" - The Drake, Summer/Fall 2012
"Line Hacking" - Fly Rod & Reel, Summer 2012
"Yellowstone Backcountry Expedition" - American Angler, Summer 2012
"DIY Adventure" - Fly Rod & Reel, Adventure Issue 2012
Feature¹ Publications:

"Spey Fishing for Striped Bass" - American Angler, April/May 2012
"Safety First" - Fly Tyer, Spring 2012
“North Fork of History” – Fly Fisherman, February/March 2012
“Among the Hogs” – Fly Fisherman, October/November/December 2011
"The World of Commercial Fly Tying" - Fly Rod & Reel, June 2011
"Don't Fear the Ferrule" - Fly Rod & Reel, "Angling Adventures" special issue, 2011
“From Scratch” – Fly Rod & Reel, April 2011
“Silly Putty Spoons” – Fly Tyer, Winter 2010
"Diff’rent Strokes” – American Angler, November/December 2010
“Backroad Bullies” – American Angler, May/June 2010
“October Browns” – Kentucky Afield, Fall 2009
“Taper Tech” – American Angler, May/June 2009
“Googling the Backcountry” – American Angler, March/April 2009
“Gear of the Year 2009” – American Angler, January/February 2009
“Cooking Up Some Lines” – American Angler, September/October 2008
“The Cumberland: Big Water, Big Fish” – Fly Fisherman, September 2008
“Long Shots” – American Angler, May/June 2008
“Bonefish 101” – American Angler/Saltwater Fly Fishing, January/February 2008
“Night Time is the Right Time” – Fish & Fly, Season Opener 2008
“Gear of the Year” – American Angler, January/February 2008
“Reinventing the Wheel” – American Angler, November/December 2007
“Switched On!” – American Angler, Fall 2007
“Blue-Lining the Smokies” – Fly Fisherman, May 2007
“Brake Jobs” – American Angler, Spring 2007
“The Right Stuff” – American Angler, January/February 2007
“Down and Out on the Xingu” – American Angler, January/February 2007
“Choosing Cane” – American Angler, November/December 2006
“Undergunned” – The Drake, 2006
“Breathing Underwater” – American Angler, April 2006
“Working Classes” – American Angler, March 2006
“The Winter Game” – American Angler, January/February 2006
“The Amazing Twenty-Five” – American Angler, January/February 2006

Editorial:

"FYI"/"Headwaters" Editor (front of book), American Angler, 2006-2008.

Featurettes & Blurbs:

Multiple 100-1,000 word featurettes and blurbs, typically on political or news-related items, gear or book reviews, or interviews with famous anglers. American Angler, Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod & Reel.

¹ "Feature" denotes a 2,000-5,000 word article accompanied by multiple photos, generally spanning 4-6 pages.