News On The Fly

Bass fishing in the South Africa midlands. . .who knew? In this cool video, a group of anglers cast for largemouth and smallmouth bass in a lake that they say has never been. . .

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Here's another heartwarming rescue from Eldad Hagar of Hope For Paws. Called to a water-treatment plant, Eldad and his friend, Lisa Arturo, have to negotiate some dangers specific to. . .

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The Missouri rainbows are dark and brilliant beauties this time of year.
All photos by Maggie Mae Kuhlman

Last March, we posted some great pictures of Lone Mountain Ranch guide and former Trout Bum of the Week Maggie Mae Kuhlman and friends catching big trout on a stretch of the. . .

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Can you guess Brody the Mastiff's owner just by looking at him or her?
Photo by Fred R. Conrad via nytimes.com

You know the old saying that dogs and their owners end up looking like each other? AS part of their coverage of the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the folks at the. . .

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The 2015 Fly Fishing Film Tour is underway, and this trailer shows footage from the featured films.

This short film presents some impressive footage of fly fishing the waters of the Palometa Club in Ascension Bay, Mexico.

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association is welcoming Mark Harbaugh, Global Sales Manager of Fish for Patagonia, as a board member of AFFTA. “He is incredibly seasoned in our industry and will bring immense insight and leadership to the AFFTA board,” says board chairman Tucker Ladd.

Read more in the press release below.

Paris by Air

Located 1,300 miles south of Hawaii, Kiritimati (or Christmas Island), is on the bucket list for many recreational anglers.  Recently, Dr. Andy Danylchuk, Patagonia Fly Fishing Ambassador, and a group of colleagues and dedicated anglers traveled to Kiritimati to conduct ground breaking research on giant trevally and bonefish - research that will form the basis of scientifically-based best practices for catch-and-release of these prized species.  On his trips, Andy likes to get a fresh perspective of the flats and other aquatic habitats from high above the waterline, like in this image of the iconic Paris flats - an important movement corridor for bonefish as they prepare to spawn.  Only once we get a view from above do we realize how little we really are.

original content Dr. Andy Danylchuk

The recent tailings dam failure at the Mount Polley Mine heightened concerns about pit-mining in British Columbia and its downstream effect on watersheds in Alaska. This upcoming film from Salmon Beyond Borders looks at the community and environmental impacts of losing great salmon fisheries.

Here's a wonderful story about a dog's love and devotion. A Miniature Schnauzer named Sissy missed her hospitalized owner so much that she couldn't take it anymore. So she escaped her. . .

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Welcome to our latest Friday the 13th edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival, in which we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available. (I love trotting out our. . .

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From OIA:

The Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group (OIA SWG) presented its third annual Individual Contribution Awards during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2015 last month in Salt Lake City. Todd Copeland and Jason Duncan were recognized for their dedication to the outdoor industry’s chemicals management efforts.

Todd Copeland, Environmental Responsibility Manager at Patagonia, currently serves as the chair of the OIA Chemicals Management Working Group (CMWG). Over the past three years under his leadership, the CMWG has grown to around 150 members. It has established itself as the leading open collaborative effort for apparel, footwear, gear and accessories brands, retailers and suppliers to develop and implement chemicals management best practices in the supply chain. Since its establishment in 2011, the CMWG has developed and launched the Chemicals Management Module (CMM) of the Higg Index, facilitated opportunities to learn about chemicals of concern and pending legislation and become the go-to place to engage with peers in the industry who are working on the same issues.

“I’m very grateful to OIA for this recognition. The time I spend working with the Chemicals Management Working Group is really rewarding in itself,” said Copeland, “I am constantly learning from the members and I’m inspired by how many companies are constantly pushing the envelope to solve the chemical challenges we face as an industry.”

Jason Duncan, Technical Apparel Product Manager at Outdoor Research in Seattle, has been a member of the

From AFFTA:

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) recently said goodbye to a long-time board member, Brian Westover of WestWater Products. The entire AFFTA board and staff thanks Brian for his years of service, and are immensely grateful for his devotion, knowledge and leadership Brian brought to the AFFTA board on behalf of the industry he is passionate about.

The Executive Committee voted to fill Brian’s seat with Mark Harbaugh, a current Ex Officio AFFTA board member and Global Sales Manager of Fish for Patagonia. Mark has over 35 years of experience in the

Lt. Morgan Ford was decommissioned for not following department policies
when she ordered officers to break into a home to rescue eight dogs.
Photo via tennessean.com

Something about this story doesn't make sense. A Nashville policewoman has been decommissioned after she order subordinates to rescue a mother dogs and seven puppies from an abandoned house. According to a police spokesman, Lieutenant Ford "made a series. . .

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The new statue commemorates the 80th anniversary of the death of Hachiko, the world's most loyal dog.
Photo via thedodo.com

The world is full of loyal-dog stories, but one of the more famous is that of Hachiko, who spent ten years waiting for his master to return on a train that never came. Hachiko belonged to. . .

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Written by: Ryan McSparran, Winterhawk Outfitters

In general, the farther you hike in, the better the fishing.
Photo by Ryan McSparran

In part one of this series, we looked at the types of water found in Colorado’s high country wilderness areas. From small streams to beaver ponds and alpine lakes, there is a variety. . .

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In this TEDx talk, Wild Salmon Center President Guido Rahr presents information on the healthiest salmon ecosystems across the North Pacific, and the importance of salmon as a keystone species.

Back in August, we posted several times about the Mount Polley mine disaster in British Columbia and what it could mean for other dam projects in the region. This video from an organization. . .

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When U.S. Marine Jared Heine was injured in Afghanistan, suffering traumatic brain injuries, he was sent home to Louisiana, where he continued to struggle. His mother noticed that Jared. . .

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Written by: Ryan McSparran, Winterhawk Outfitters

High country lakes often hold big cutthroats.
Photo courtesy Ryan McSparran

Each spring, we look forward to getting back to fishing here in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. Fly Fishing anywhere is fun, but there’s nothing quite like fly fishing in one of Colorado’s remote. . .

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BioLite LLC, an innovator in off-grid energy solutions, has announced its bold entry into the lighting category with the new NanoGrid, a compact, powerful system of rechargeable lighting and power storage.

“Light and power are at the center of our homes, giving us the ability to see, connect, and do,” said Jonathan Cedar, BioLite Co-founder and CEO. “Inspired by home energy access, we wanted to create an off-grid solution that empowers users to share their energy across devices. With the NanoGrid, you can create functional task lighting, illuminate multiple environments at once, or charge personal devices whenever you need it – it’s up to you.”

The foundation of the NanoGrid system is the PowerLight, the pocket-sized rechargeable power bank, lantern and torch. A compact energy hub, its 4400 mAh Li-Ion battery can be recharged from any USB source – including BioLite’s CampStove, BaseCamp and KettleCharge – and then used to share power with any USB-chargeable gear.

One of the PowerLight’s greatest innovations is in its custom edge-lit technology. The unique design of the

From ASA:

Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) unveiled a national saltwater recreational fishing policy which was greeted enthusiastically by sportfishing and boating leaders. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) has urged the agency to develop and adopt an approach to define and coordinate federal efforts to advance saltwater recreational fishing. NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eileen Sobeck made the announcement during a press conference at the Miami International Boat Show.

The first-of-its-kind, the National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy was one of the key recommendations of the Commission on Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management, of which ASA was a contributor.

“This policy represents a milestone in NOAA Fisheries’ relationship with the recreational fishing community,” said ASA President and CEO Mike Nussman, who was

Obviously trying to recapture the magic during a ridiculously snowy winter, the folks from Hooké have pored over their footage from the past several years and edited together this. . .

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We are excited to announce the winners of our 2014 Million Dollar Dogs Sweepstakes. . .

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The new issue of Catch Magazine, The Official Journal of Fly Fishing Photography & Film, is now available, and it's full of all the great images, videos, and stories you've come to expect from. . .

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Here's a sweet story from California, with a happy ending. When Joey turned up at San Bernardino County’s Devore Animal Shelter, he was a unique case: missing his right front and left rear legs, . . .

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This new short film from American Rivers celebrates the rivers of the Pacific Northwest from the fresh perspective of a child.

The West Denver Chapter of Trout Unlimited is holding its 39th Annual Fly Tying Clinic at the Jefferson Country Fairgrounds on Saturday, Febraurary 14th, 2015. The event will feature tiers such as Charlie Craven, Pat Dorsey, and Jay Zimmerman.

Read more in the press release below.

Brady with a beautiful Madison rainbow. Would you ever guess that this photo was taken in February?
Photos courtesy Firehole Ranch

Josh Duchateau and Brady Hughes, Firehole Ranch guides, have been taking advantage of the unseasonably warm weather here in Montana to spend even more time on the water. Josh says, "This has to be the warmest winter I have experienced anywhere in my life. Pray for. . .

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From Backcountry Hunters & Anglers:

Today, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) released “Our Public Lands-Not for Sale”, detailing how the proposed transfer, or sale, of America’s federal public lands would negatively affect sportsmen and women in the United States. A growing number of western state legislators and federal elected officials are advocating for the transfer or all out sale of federal public lands.  This report highlights how these ideas are nothing new and if they come to pass, how detrimental they would be to America’s sportsmen and women, ultimately resulting in loss of access to quality habitat for hunting and fishing.

The report also illustrates the incredible potential harm to both the outdoor business community and sportsmen and women. More than two thirds of hunters in the 11 Western states depend on public lands for all or part of their hunting, including both resident and non-resident hunters. And, outdoor recreation supports $646 billion in revenue and 6.1 million jobs annually.

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is 100% against the transfer, or sale, of our federal public lands. While we think that federal land management could be improved, this is no time to throw the baby out with the bathwater.  We look forward to working with elected officials from both sides