News On The Fly

While the wait for warmer weather might take a while in northern climates, the folks at FRENZY brave the cold to get out on the water.

A Sweet Little Rosebud
Photo by Fluvanna SPCA

Rose and her sister Blaze were only about six weeks old when they were found as strays, and brought to the Fluvanna SPCA in Troy, VA. The street is no place for little ones! Although they were sweet and affectionate, it's hard to put your best paw forward when you're covered with fleas and ticks! But their luck was about to change...

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Employees get a chance to meet adoptable dogs in return for a company donation to the Humane Society.
Photo via dogster.com

Everybody knows that dogs can help relieve stress. And where is there a lot of stress? At the workplace, of course. That's why the Humane Society of Broward County in Fort. . .

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Written by: Mark Taylor

The under-sized and somewhat squashed Hayes Brook culvert
Photo by Trout Unlimited

So many reconstruction projects throughout New England are linked to the record-breaking floods brought by 2011's Tropical Storm Irene. The latest installment in the Orvis/Trout Unlimited 1,000 Miles Campaign is one such project....

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At last summer's International Fly Tackle Dealer in Orlando, Blood Knot took the prizes for "Best Freshwater Film" and "Best Fly Fishing Film" at the awards ceremony hosted by. . .

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Anne Wheaton and her beautiful but difficult dog, Riley.
Photo via annewheaton.com

Anne Wheaton is an actress/hair stylist/blogger who is also a well known dog lover. Recently, she had to say goodbye to the oldest of her three dogs, and the tribute that she has written about. . .

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Exploratory Steelhead in British Columbia Part 2

Okay, here we go with the fish pix. As guests of our friend Will (who also kindly took  these photos), and the Heiltsuk First Nation, Yvon and I knew there was some self-imposed pressure on our hosts. No matter how much we told them we were just happy to be there to experience the place (and we were), I think anyone who invites fishermen to their home waters wants to show them how good it can be. We were more than happy to oblige, and fortunately, the steelhead were as well. That’s Yvon taking some pressure off Will by putting the pressure on our first fish.

The fish we found were mostly in pools that don’t even exist on a high tide. Instead of long, meandering, silt-bottomed tidal pools, these rivers are filled with great structure and big rocks in tidewater. When the tide recedes, the pools reveal themselves, along with some very aggressive fish. Not a lot, but enough to reload the good water, and with nobody else fishing, we were able to take full advantage.

Another interesting discovery is that the fish, from chrome bright to slightly colored, were all coming in on the tides. I think this is a factor of how little time coastal spring fish can spend in freshwater–some of them are ready to roll the minute they come in. Every fish pictured here had sea lice, regardless of color or maturity.

While Yvon was old-schooling ’em with floating line and tiny comet (at one point, as the tide filled a pool and the current quit, he went full Bill Schaadt with a shooting head and slow-strip retrieve to hook a fish after I’d quit), I followed up swinging a bit of a sink-tip and joined the fun.

And then, we were back to work, hoping the tide had brought in more shiny presents. Awesome. Stay tuned for more from the BC Coast…

original content Dylan Tomine
photo Will

Image by Tim Flagler, Tightline Productions

Hendrickson season will soon be upon us in the East and Midwest, so here are three great videos from the folks at Tightline Productions to help you get ready. First is some cool footage that. . .

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Ten-year-old Dora succumbed yesterday, becoming the sixth victim of the H3N2 virus.

Last week, we posted about an epidemic of dog flu around Chicago that has sickened more than 1,000 dogs and has led to the deaths of six. Scientists have determined that this is, in fact, a. . .

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Especially for kids, a big fish produces and even bigger smile.
Photo Courtesy Falcon's Ledge

Spencer Higa—head guide at Falcon's Ledge in Altamont, Utah, and former Trout Bum of the Week—sent in this great photo, along with a note: "Here's a photo of a one of our members'. . .

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Especially for kids, a big fish produces and even bigger smile.
Photo Courtesy Falcon's Ledge

Spencer Higa—head guide at Falcon's Ledge in Altamont, Utah, and former Trout Bum of the Week—sent in this great photo, along with a note: "Here's a photo of a one of our members'. . .

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From SmithFly:

Innovative fly fishing gear maker SmithFly Designs is opening a retail location and workshop on Friday, April 17 at 211 East Water Street in Troy, Ohio.

The store will offer a complete line of fly fishing gear and paddle sport items, including kayaks, coolers, stand up paddle boards, fly rods, reels, soft goods and apparel. It will also offer guided local fishing trips, casting lessons, introductory fly fishing workshops and fly tying classes.

April 17 Grand Opening Celebration

A ribbon cutting ceremony conducted by Troy Mayor Mike Beamish and the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce will take place at 4:00 p.m., followed by an open house with refreshments and live entertainment that will last until 8:00 p.m.

Since launching SmithFly in 2010, owner Ethan Smith has won awards for his creative and groundbreaking approach to modular fly fishing gear, including Best New Angling Product from Gray’s Sporting Journal (2013).

“The new shop is situated right on the banks of Great Miami River, letting customers

From BDC Advertising:

Fish Marketing, an award-winning, full-service agency based in Portland Oregon, announced that it has merged with Oregon City based BDC Advertising, adding several fishing, marine, and outdoor recreation accounts to its unique diversified portfolio. The combined agencies will operate out of Fish Marketing’s current location in Southeast Portland’s Olympic Mills Commerce Center, and become one of the few agencies in the outdoor and recreation industry that offer the collective experience of the two.

Doug Fish, president of Fish Marketing, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome a talented new group of professionals to our team, and are excited to be expanding our market penetration in the outdoor sports category.” He added, “We have seen exponential growth over the last few years and this exciting merger is an indication of more to come!”

Alex Brauer, president of BDC Advertising, cited client growth as the primary motivation behind the merger. “As our clients grew and diversified, their needs did as well, particularly in the areas of

The Belize Tarpon Tagging Expedition offers anglers an opportunity to help participate in field work that will advance tarpon research, while also enjoying fishing opportunities in Belize. The 2015 expedition will be led in part by Andy Mill.

Read more in the press release below.

The Bonefish and Tarpon Trust is calling for signatures on a petition in support of two new national parks in the Bahamas, which would protect critical habitat for marine fish and wildlife.

Read more in the press release below.

From TRCP:

Eighteen of the top sportsmen’s groups in the United States penned a letter to leading appropriators in Congress supporting the swift completion of the EPA’s process to protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine development. Signed by the Dallas Safari Club, Boone and Crockett Club, National Wild Turkey Federation, Wildlife Forever, and others, the letter is addressed to Senators Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Representatives Hal Rogers (R-KY) and Nita Lowey (D-NY)—the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees. The letter makes it abundantly clear that men and women who hunt and fish care deeply about protecting Bristol Bay.

“Sportsmen and women in Alaska and across the U.S. have rallied to the defense of Bristol Bay, a world-class hunting and fishing destination with some of the best habitat for brown bears, moose, caribou, and salmon in the country,” says Whit Fosburgh, president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. “The residents and business owners of Alaska have waited more than a decade for resolution of this issue, and the process must be concluded quickly. That is why we urge Congress to let the process continue.”

From the letter:

The Breach is a new feature-length documentary by fishing guide/filmmaker Mark Titus. After learning why wild-salmon populations plummeted in his native Pacific Northwest, Titus embarks. . .

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Ty first built his reputation on painting Cliff fly boxes.
All photos by Ty Hallock

Tyler Hallock grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota, where he often explored the back roads and hidden fishing streams and lakes in the area. He developed his love of fishing while. . .

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Pedey has transformed from a "wild child" to a wonderful family dog.

One of Orvis's major 2015 matching-grant campaigns is a partnership with the Petfinder Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization that supports the shelters and rescue. . .

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The latest issue of Catch Magazine, The Official Journal of Fly Fishing Photography & Film, has hit the digital newsstand, and it’s full of cool stuff. The pièce de résistance is Todd Moen’s. . .

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Photo by MINDY SCHAUER, via ocregister.com

What's the largest number of Corgis you've ever seen in one place? Folks on California's Huntington beach were treated to the spectacle of some 500 little dogs running and. . .

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That's a healthy, stocky brown trout from the Dream Stream in Colorado.
Photo courtesy Andrew Chaves

I got this great note from Frank Chaves, about his son's adventures in Colorado: . . .

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Anglers Regan Flanagan and Stephanie Powell search the desert streams of Southern Idaho for Redband trout. Via Wes Atkinson.

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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Turkey hunting is in full swing at at Greystone Castle in Mingus, Texas. One of our guides recently captured this video of three jakes and one tom strutting. Cool stuff, huh?

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Even big fish fall for this simple emerger.

As spring progresses into summer, caddisfly hatches become increasingly important on many waters, and emerger patterns are often the key to success. Most anglers are familiar with. . .

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A journalism student at the University of Rhode Island wanted to pay tribute to a beloved therapy dog who belonged to a dormitory janitor named Mike LaPolice. Reporter Eliza Radeka's article. . .

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Here's the final installment of the CheesyFly series from Norwegian filmmakersCine Fly Fishing. There are no huge fish or mind-blowing action shots, just great cinematography, some cool. . .

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Nala comforts a resident of her nursing home.
Photo by Ben Garvin, KARE

Here's a beautiful story of a tiny dog who—with no training as a therapy dog—performs that vital function at the Minnesota nursing home where she spends every day. Nala is a. . .

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Here's a great way to kick off a new week (especially now that fishing season is officially open here in the 802): with a new issue of Southern Culture on the Fly. As usual, you can expect an. . .

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Written by: Dave Hosler, Pile Cast

Fritz (left) and Finn enjoyed their spring day at the pond.
All photos by Dave Hosler

Yesterday we went to a really cool property in the middle of nowhere here in Indiana. We were lucky enough to be able to bring the dogs along to play on the acreage and in the pond. The. . .

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From Rep Your Water:

Since 2011, RepYourWater has been providing quality fishing apparel aimed at your local watersheds, while also giving back to conservation partners. Their library has expanded dramatically over the years reaching anglers from coast to coast.

The Greenbacks are excited to announce a partnership with RepYourWater and introduce the new Native Greenback Cutthroat hat. The company will donate 10 percent of sales directly to The Greenbacks and efforts to restore the greenback cutthroat trout to its native watershed, as well as our constant pursuit of introducing conservation to the next generation of Trout Unlimited members.

This is a limited edition hat, with only 375 available. Each hat represents two

From USAC:

Today is an historic day for Utahans and, in particular, the members of USAC. This afternoon, Judge Keith Kelly of Utah’s 3rd District Court ruled in favor of the Utah Stream Access Coalition and confirmed that the Weber River is navigable where it crosses over the landowner defendant’s properties.

In the 26-page decision, the Court acknowledged the statehood-era use of the Weber River to float logs from the headwaters in the Uinta Mountains downstream to Wanship and Echo where they were taken out and used for such commercial purposes such as construction of railroads, prop timbers for Park City mines, saw timbers and cordwood. These drives played a “significant role in developing the railroad and mining industries in northern Utah and the surrounding region” wrote Judge Kelly.

Many, many individuals contributed to fighting for our rights, and we thank you for what you’ve done. In particular, we express our deep gratitude to our counsel on this case, Cullen Battle and Craig Coburn, who masterfully wove the history and the law into a strong, cohesive cloth.

Although the ruling has been filed, that doesn’t mean the Weber is “open for business.” We’re still awaiting further details on precisely where the public can access and use the Weber, and there is still some legal legwork that must be done behind the scenes, so don’t go grabbing your rod and reel quite yet. We expect those answers in the coming weeks.

When the time does come, we want to remind you of these very important points:

Sometimes it takes is a bamboo rod to teach the importance of slowing down. Via Movi-Media.