Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has announced the formation of four new BHA chapters across the country. The new chapters are located in Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio.
Read more in the press release below.
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BHA Adds Four New U.S. Chapters
Posted on May 18 2018
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has announced the formation of four new BHA chapters across the country. The new chapters are located in Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio.
Read more in the press release below.
BHA Adds Four New U.S. Chapters
Posted on May 18 2018
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has announced the formation of four new BHA chapters across the country. The new chapters are located in Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio.
Read more in the press release below.
Classic Video: How to Tie the Bugmeister
Posted on May 17 2018
The Bugmeister is one of my favorite large dry flies because it floats well, even when you've dropped a beadhead nymph off the back of it, and it's easy to see in rough water. The pattern. . .
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Classic Video: How to Tie the Bugmeister
Posted on May 17 2018
The Bugmeister is one of my favorite large dry flies because it floats well, even when you've dropped a beadhead nymph off the back of it, and it's easy to see in rough water. The pattern. . .
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Take an All-New Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 05.17.18
Posted on May 17 2018
Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .
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Video Pro Tip: How to Get a Fly Out of a Tree
Posted on May 17 2018
It's gonna happen eventually: you're going to get your fly stuck in a tree on the opposite bank of the river you're fishing. So, what's the best way to get your fly back without breaking. . .
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Take an All-New Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 05.17.18
Posted on May 17 2018
Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .
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Take an All-New Phil Monahan Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 05.17.18
Posted on May 17 2018
Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .
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Video Pro Tip: How to Get a Fly Out of a Tree
Posted on May 17 2018
It's gonna happen eventually: you're going to get your fly stuck in a tree on the opposite bank of the river you're fishing. So, what's the best way to get your fly back without breaking. . .
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Photos: A Meaningful Mother-Daughter Day on the Water
Posted on May 17 2018
Written by: Chelsea Long
Chelsea (right) was finally able to introduce her mom to fly fishing through CfR.
Photos courtesy Chelsea Long
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to be a River Buddy for the Casting for Recovery (CfR) retreat in Waring, Texas. Casting for Recovery is a nonprofit organization that coordinates and . . .
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Photos: A Meaningful Mother-Daughter Day on the Water
Posted on May 17 2018
Written by: Chelsea Long
Chelsea (right) was finally able to introduce her mom to fly fishing through CfR.
Photos courtesy Chelsea Long
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to be a River Buddy for the Casting for Recovery (CfR) retreat in Waring, Texas. Casting for Recovery is a nonprofit organization that coordinates and . . .
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Photos: A Meaningful Mother-Daughter Day on the Water
Posted on May 17 2018
Written by: Chelsea Long
Chelsea (right) was finally able to introduce her mom to fly fishing through CfR.
Photos courtesy Chelsea Long
Last month, I had the incredible opportunity to be a River Buddy for the Casting for Recovery (CfR) retreat in Waring, Texas. Casting for Recovery is a nonprofit organization that coordinates and . . .
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Tippets: Size Matters for Female Fish, Flies for Spring Stripers
Posted on May 17 2018
New research finds that larger mother fish produce more offspring. The findings are a good reminder “that protecting bigger females is a good way to keep fish stocks plentiful. And that catching too many big ones will deplete the overall … more
Tippets: Size Matters for Female Fish, Flies for Spring Stripers
Posted on May 17 2018
New research finds that larger mother fish produce more offspring. The findings are a good reminder “that protecting bigger females is a good way to keep fish stocks plentiful. And that catching too many big ones will deplete the overall … more
Tippets: Size Matters for Female Fish, Flies for Spring Stripers
Posted on May 17 2018
New research finds that larger mother fish produce more offspring. The findings are a good reminder “that protecting bigger females is a good way to keep fish stocks plentiful. And that catching too many big ones will deplete the overall … more
New Fishpond River Armor Net
Posted on May 17 2018
Fishpond has released the El Jefe River Armor Net to the The Nomad River Armor edition net series. The series of nets is constructed with a core of carbon fiber and fiberglass, “designed with the boulder-hopping bushwhackers in mind who demand durability.”
Read more in the press release below.
New Fishpond River Armor Net
Posted on May 17 2018
Fishpond has released the El Jefe River Armor Net to the The Nomad River Armor edition net series. The series of nets is constructed with a core of carbon fiber and fiberglass, “designed with the boulder-hopping bushwhackers in mind who demand durability.”
Read more in the press release below.
New Fishpond River Armor Net
Posted on May 17 2018
Fishpond has released the El Jefe River Armor Net to the The Nomad River Armor edition net series. The series of nets is constructed with a core of carbon fiber and fiberglass, “designed with the boulder-hopping bushwhackers in mind who demand durability.”
Read more in the press release below.
Pelican Products Introduces Pioneering New LED Flashlight with Variable Light Sensor
Posted on May 16 2018
Pelican Products, Inc. (Pelican), today introduced the new safety certified Pelican 3345 LED flashlight as its first flashlight with a variable light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness to its surroundings. “The new Pelican 3345 flashlight is like a self-driving light,” said Scott Jones, Director of Lighting Sales, Commercial/Government, US. “The variable light sensor measures the [...]
Conservation Hawks Announces $25,000 Outdoor Media Climate Challenge judged by the Outdoor Writers Association of America
Posted on May 16 2018
From OWAA: Conservation Hawks is proud to announce the 2018 Outdoor Media Climate Challenge, which will be facilitated and judged by the Outdoor Writers Association of America. The contest, which features more than $25,000 in cash prizes, is designed to recognize and reward media members who share an accurate, compelling climate message with Southeastern U.S. [...]
Free OWAA Workshop Prior to Fort Wayne Conference
Posted on May 16 2018
The Outdoor Writers Association of America will kick off its 91st annual conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana, by offering a free, half-day workshop titled “Becoming an Outdoors Communicator,” from 3 – 6 p.m., Friday, June 1, at the Courtyard Fort Wayne Downtown. The workshop is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career [...]
“Gone Fishin’” by William G. Tapply
Posted on May 16 2018
Written by: William G. Tapply
A young Bill Tapply shares an on-stream victory with his father, H.G. “Tap” Tapply.
Photo by Harold F. Blaisdell from Tap’s Tips: Practical Advice for All Outdoorsmen
We usually rumble across the iron bridge, turn off the road, follow the bumpy ruts beside the field, and park Dad’s station wagon at the water’s edge to offload the canoe. But on this gray afternoon . . .
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“Gone Fishin’” by William G. Tapply
Posted on May 16 2018
Written by: William G. Tapply
A young Bill Tapply shares an on-stream victory with his father, H.G. “Tap” Tapply.
Photo by Harold F. Blaisdell from Tap’s Tips: Practical Advice for All Outdoorsmen
We usually rumble across the iron bridge, turn off the road, follow the bumpy ruts beside the field, and park Dad’s station wagon at the water’s edge to offload the canoe. But on this gray afternoon . . .
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“Gone Fishin’” by William G. Tapply
Posted on May 16 2018
Written by: William G. Tapply
A young Bill Tapply shares an on-stream victory with his father, H.G. “Tap” Tapply.
Photo by Harold F. Blaisdell from Tap’s Tips: Practical Advice for All Outdoorsmen
We usually rumble across the iron bridge, turn off the road, follow the bumpy ruts beside the field, and park Dad’s station wagon at the water’s edge to offload the canoe. But on this gray afternoon . . .
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Video Pro Tip: How to Tie the 3-in-1 Uni Knot
Posted on May 16 2018
If you've been looking for one knot that can serve several purposes--which means that you have to learn fewer knots--then the Uni Knot may be the one for you. As Tim Flagler of Tightline . . .
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Watch “Frontera Norte” for FREE for the Next 48 Hours
Posted on May 16 2018
As part of a monthlong celebration of the first public release of the fly fishing film “Corazón”--the final of three films that make up “The Scorpion Trilogy”--Off the Grid Studios and Orvis are showing . . .
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Watch “Frontera Norte” for FREE for the Next 48 Hours
Posted on May 16 2018
As part of a monthlong celebration of the first public release of the fly fishing film “Corazón”--the final of three films that make up “The Scorpion Trilogy”--Off the Grid Studios and Orvis are showing . . .
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Watch “Frontera Norte” for FREE for the Next 48 Hours
Posted on May 16 2018
As part of a monthlong celebration of the first public release of the fly fishing film “Corazón”--the final of three films that make up “The Scorpion Trilogy”--Off the Grid Studios and Orvis are showing . . .
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Video Pro Tip: How to Tie the 3-in-1 Uni Knot
Posted on May 16 2018
If you've been looking for one knot that can serve several purposes--which means that you have to learn fewer knots--then the Uni Knot may be the one for you. As Tim Flagler of Tightline . . .
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Video Pro Tip: How to Tie the 3-in-1 Uni Knot
Posted on May 16 2018
If you've been looking for one knot that can serve several purposes--which means that you have to learn fewer knots--then the Uni Knot may be the one for you. As Tim Flagler of Tightline . . .
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Meet Hilary Hutcheson on the #5050onthewater Website
Posted on May 15 2018
Over the past few years, Hilary Hutcheson has become one of the more visible women in both fly fishing and conservation, and her list of jobs and accomplishments is downright impressive. . . .
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Meet Hilary Hutcheson on the #5050onthewater Website
Posted on May 15 2018
Over the past few years, Hilary Hutcheson has become one of the more visible women in both fly fishing and conservation, and her list of jobs and accomplishments is downright impressive. . . .
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Meet Hilary Hutcheson on the #5050onthewater Website
Posted on May 15 2018
Over the past few years, Hilary Hutcheson has become one of the more visible women in both fly fishing and conservation, and her list of jobs and accomplishments is downright impressive. . . .
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Tuesday Tips: “Hit the Head” for More Trout
Posted on May 15 2018
Written by: George Daniel, Livin On The Fly
The head of a run is a like a food funnel for trout, so the big ones will often nab this prime lie.
Photos courtesy George Daniel
No, this is not about your bladder and its relation to fishing. Instead, it’s a fishing bum’s opinion on where some of the best fish hold during peak hatch season. Here in central Pennsylvania, . . .
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Tuesday Tips: “Hit the Head” for More Trout
Posted on May 15 2018
Written by: George Daniel, Livin On The Fly
The head of a run is a like a food funnel for trout, so the big ones will often nab this prime lie.
Photos courtesy George Daniel
No, this is not about your bladder and its relation to fishing. Instead, it’s a fishing bum’s opinion on where some of the best fish hold during peak hatch season. Here in central Pennsylvania, . . .
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Tuesday Tips: “Hit the Head” for More Trout
Posted on May 15 2018
Written by: George Daniel, Livin On The Fly
The head of a run is a like a food funnel for trout, so the big ones will often nab this prime lie.
Photos courtesy George Daniel
No, this is not about your bladder and its relation to fishing. Instead, it’s a fishing bum’s opinion on where some of the best fish hold during peak hatch season. Here in central Pennsylvania, . . .
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Tuesday Tips Video: Understanding Fly Lines
Posted on May 15 2018
Over the past few weeks, we've posted the first few videos in a great new series called "Getting Started in Fly Fishing," from Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outiffters in Columbus, Ohio. In Episode . . .
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Tuesday Tips Video: Understanding Fly Lines
Posted on May 15 2018
Over the past few weeks, we've posted the first few videos in a great new series called "Getting Started in Fly Fishing," from Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outiffters in Columbus, Ohio. In Episode . . .
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Tuesday Tips Video: Understanding Fly Lines
Posted on May 15 2018
Over the past few weeks, we've posted the first few videos in a great new series called "Getting Started in Fly Fishing," from Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outiffters in Columbus, Ohio. In Episode . . .
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Video: The Anatomy of a Fly Hook
Posted on May 15 2018
Every fly-tying video that Tim produces references some parts of a hook, so you need to know a few things to get the pattern right. What does he mean when he says "hook gap," and where does . . .
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Video: The Anatomy of a Fly Hook
Posted on May 15 2018
Every fly-tying video that Tim produces references some parts of a hook, so you need to know a few things to get the pattern right. What does he mean when he says "hook gap," and where does . . .
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Video: The Anatomy of a Fly Hook
Posted on May 15 2018
Every fly-tying video that Tim produces references some parts of a hook, so you need to know a few things to get the pattern right. What does he mean when he says "hook gap," and where does . . .
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Video Hatch: “Scotland on the Fly”
Posted on May 15 2018
This video from guide Henrik Wallberg features a group of Swedish anglers as they fish Scotland, with “new and old friends, whisky, great food, breathtaking views and the amazing hospitality of the Scots themselves.”
Video Hatch: “Scotland on the Fly”
Posted on May 15 2018
This video from guide Henrik Wallberg features a group of Swedish anglers as they fish Scotland, with “new and old friends, whisky, great food, breathtaking views and the amazing hospitality of the Scots themselves.”
Video Hatch: “Scotland on the Fly”
Posted on May 15 2018
This video from guide Henrik Wallberg features a group of Swedish anglers as they fish Scotland, with “new and old friends, whisky, great food, breathtaking views and the amazing hospitality of the Scots themselves.”
Tippets: Drop Shot Rigs for Fly Rodding, New Reads for Anglers
Posted on May 15 2018
Conventional dropper rigs can be successfully adapted for a fly fishing set up as well. In this article on Hatch Magazine, Cosmo Genova shows you how. In this article via The Nature Conservancy, Matthew Miller reviews three great reads for … more
Tippets: Drop Shot Rigs for Fly Rodding, New Reads for Anglers
Posted on May 15 2018
Conventional dropper rigs can be successfully adapted for a fly fishing set up as well. In this article on Hatch Magazine, Cosmo Genova shows you how. In this article via The Nature Conservancy, Matthew Miller reviews three great reads for … more
Tippets: Drop Shot Rigs for Fly Rodding, New Reads for Anglers
Posted on May 15 2018
Conventional dropper rigs can be successfully adapted for a fly fishing set up as well. In this article on Hatch Magazine, Cosmo Genova shows you how. In this article via The Nature Conservancy, Matthew Miller reviews three great reads for … more
Insect Facts: The Family Stone
Posted on May 14 2018
On this common species (Agnetina capitata), you can see the clear segmentation, gills, and the stonefly's distinctive profile.
Photo by Bob Henricks, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license
Fly fishing is a sport that often defines itself by the minute scale of the patterns that anglers present to finicky trout, and it’s not unusual to hear an “expert” brag about his success casting size 24 or . . .
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