News On The Fly

Just in time for the wind down of the week, the latest issue of Catch Magazine is live and a magic carpet ride around the angling world.

I'm still figuring out the new layout of the magazine, there's a paywall to see all the articles, but it's all worth it for the visual overload that Catch Magazine is within each issue.
 

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Welcome to the latest 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, we’ve got a classic quiz, featuring . . .

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Take a few minutes to check out the BamBam Fly Guywebsite, support John Smeltzer's work by picking up some...

As the holidays approach, Tail Fly...

Hopefully you've been tracking on it already that the folks at Duck Camp have continued to roll out some impressive additions to both their Hunting and Fishing collections this fall and it's been neat to see them put some focus on storytelling through short films as well.  

Don't sleep on the Campfire Chat page either.

Take a few minutes to check out a couple of their most recent...

Tom Rosenbauer has been a fly-fishing icon for decades, but he’d never fished for giant brook trout before this trip to film an episode of The New Fly Fisher last year. In fact, his biggest brookie prior to this was . . .

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Today's the day, if you haven't voted early already.  I hope that you did your homework, know that local and state elections can have huge impact, and take the time to get out to vote.

Who knows when we're going to know the outcome from today but make sure you make your voice heard.

P.S.  Thanks to Danny from Crooked Creek Holler for the excellent image that says a lot.

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Just a heads up that there's going to be more musky talk on T.F.M. this week so we might as well start it off with the next Das Boat episode from the Meateater crew.

Check out the MeatEater YouTube channel for a deep dive into all sorts of hunting and fishing videos.

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Outfitter Tim Linehan joins Reid from the remote Yaak Valley of northwestern Montana to discuss wild places and wild birds. Tim and Joanne Linehan have been operating a hunting and fishing business, . . .

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It seems that thick beef short ribs are wildly en vogue for those with smokers and in this 'Good Eats' post, I'd like to make the case for the less often talked about, center cut beef back ribs, as I find them to be so excellent tasting and they can be quite a bit cheaper, especially when buying several racks to feed family and friends.

Years ago, I was in our local Publix grocery store and found...

In the third and final chapter of the Umpqua streamer series, Justin Carr of Vail Valley Anglers puts all the pieces of the puzzle together on how he fishes streamers with the who, where, why, and how.  

Visit the Umpqua website to see their wide array of streamers and check out the Stories page for more on this series.  There is also a great post on how to tie the Sugar...

Take a few minutes to check out Kayla Lockhart's story in the latest Redington film and how her growing up years, shaped her as an adult, angler, and mentor.

Kayla's involvement with The Mayfly Project comes from her own experience and that nonprofit program deserves your support to make a difference in the lives of those who need support in foster care.

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Artist Ed Anderson and West Mountain Drifters are back with their latest #TeachKidsArt coloring contest featuring the Tarpon.  This contest is supported by the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and Waterworks-Lamson.

Contest entries will be taken through Sunday, November 1, 2020 so don't delay sitting down with your kids and their coloring pencils and markers as there are some great prizes in the mix. The...

Welcome to our Mischief Night edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, which gives us a chance to use our Halloween-themed header (which I love). Each week, we scour the Web for the best . . .

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This week, I have a chat with Jonny King, one of the most creative and innovative fly tiers I know, whose creative mind is responsible for patterns like the Kinky Muddler and Splitsville dry flies. I am always interested in where the. . .

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This week I have a chat with Jonny King [41:00], one of the most creative and innovative fly tiers I know.  Patterns like the Kinky Muddler and Splitsville dry flies come from his creative mind.  I am always interested in where the idea for new patterns come from, how they are developed, and how they get evaluated.  Join me as we ramble and discuss his creative process.

In the Fly Box this week, we have these questions and tips:

Where can I get a copy of your book on Small Stream fly fishing?
Can I leave my fishing gear in a very hot or very cold car? 
How can I fish the shoreline of a lake without getting caught in trees, and how far do I need to cast? 
Why do I keep breaking fish off on a strike? 
How can I include a shock absorber into my outfit?
I have an old bamboo rod in good shape.
Is it OK to fish with it, and how can I find out what line size it takes?
What do you recommend for wading boots if I do a lot of hiking?
I can cast OK with nymphs but I can't get my dry flies to lay out with a roll cast.  What am I doing wrong?
Where should I look to catch Pacific salmon in BC?
How do I handle spooky trout in small streams that hide under rocks?
How do I know for sure when trout are spawning?

There is a lot of online fanfare with the upcoming reintroduction of the Ford Bronco and this collaboration with Filson with the Wildland Fire Rig concept is a neat story that is a throwback to the past for both brands and their ongoing relationship with the U.S. Forest Service.

There are stories on both the Filson and Fordwebsites (with video) and there is a great article on the Filson Journal of...

In this second video in the streamers series from Umpqua, Justin Carr of Vail Valley Anglers breaks down his leader rigs, the knots in putting them together, and how to do it on your own.  

Circle back to the Umqua website to check out their Stories article on the streamer series videos and am I the only one seriously crushing on the Bug Locker Waterproof Fly Box.  

I need...

When you’re faced with a run that seems fairly featureless–with no boulders, obvious seams, or troughs–it can be tough to decide where to fish. In this great video from The New Fly Fisher, Orvis product developer Jesse . . .

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Artist Galen Mercer lives along the Battenkill in West Arlington, Vermont. Canadian by birth, he’s the grandson of two painters and the son of another, so it’s kind of in his blood. He’s also a fanatical fly fisher. He normally does a fair . . .

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Longtime readers might remember almost two years ago, that I did a podcast interview with Jeff Troutman of Remote. No Pressure. and was invited back to ramble on some more about everything from my Friday night (home alone) reverse sear ribeye on the Traeger, gin and ginger beer in the cup, fiberglass fly rods, Beaver Island, more on fiberglass fly rods, and who knows what else.

Oh, and if you...

Industry friends Yakoda, Swift Fly Fishing, Howler Brothers, Montana Fly Company, and Cheeky have all tossed some stellar gear into the pile for The Fall Run Giveaway which wraps up in few days.  

Someone lucky is going to walk away with this stash which includes an Epic 686, which may be the ultimate (do everything and anything) glass six weight.  Just saying...

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Every time we post something about using strike indicators, someone makes a snarky comment about “bobber fishing.” A lot of fly fishers prefer “naked nymphing,” in which the angler detects strikes by feel or by watching the . . .

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The Woolly Bugger has been catching trout, bass, panfish, and other species for more than half a century, since Pennsylvanian Russell Blessing first tied what he thought of as a hellgrammite imitation in the 1960s. Once a . . .

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In this week’s how-to video from Ben Sittig, a.k.a Huge Fly Fisherman, he talks about something that many novice anglers–and even some more experienced fly fishers–struggle with: mending. He does a good job of explaining . . .

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In part IV of his series on Craft Fur, Tim demonstrates several methods for tying-in the fur on both the top and bottom of the hook. The orientation of the hair and the ways you can double it over or create a thread dam . . .

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Admittedly, there are a handful of artists that I talk about quite a bit on here and you should know, if you didn't already, that Bob Whitehas a new book featuring his work spanning over forty years. I ordered my copy last week and in the meantime, Bob sent over a digital galley that I made sure was downloaded offline on my iPad as were camping this past weekend without a signal. I spent both...

The folks at Umpqua have put together a three-part series of videos on streamer fishing that I'll share this week and you can also dive down the rabbit hole with a stellar story and photographs (with more instruction) on the Umpqua Stories page. 

What are your "Confidence Patterns"?  Umpqua has a few streamers to check out...

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As part of this year’s “20 Days in September” photo contest, we introduced a new category: The Local Slam. Given that most people are sticking close to home this year, we wanted to give anglers a chance to explore nearby waters . . .

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Spotting fish in deeper water is a great skill for an angler to have, and the key is to teach your eyes what to look for. Rarely will you see an actual fish shape. Instead, it’s about searching for an out-of-place “smudge” that seems as . . .

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Reid welcomes Kali Parmley, Editor in Chief of both Gundog Magazine and Backcountry Hunter Magazine. Kali is known to many as an accomplished editor, photographer, and media personality in the hunting . . .

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Reid chats with fellow Vermonter, gun enthusiast, and shooting instructor Lars Jacob of Lars Jacob Wingshooting. After a lifetime in the guns and wingshooting worlds, Lars has amassed an . . .

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Just in time for your weekend, Ross Purnell of Fly Fisherman and Rodrigo Salles of Xinugu Lodge take in a jungle adventure and experience of epic proportions. 

Now through October 31, 2020, text UNTAMEDANGLING to 31996 to be entered to win a trip to Xinugu Lodge.

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Welcome to another edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. This week’s eleven videos make up perhaps the most . . .

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This week, my interview is with Kip Veith, Orvis-endorsed guide and author of The Orvis Guide to Muskies on the Fly, which has just been released. Fresh from lots of research and in the middle of his season, Kip has some . . .

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