News On The Fly

A community screening of the documentary “DamNation” will be hosted by Snake River Waterkeeper on Tuesday, September 2nd, in Jackson Hole, WY. Funds raised will go to support the recently formed Snake River group that is part of the larger international Waterkeeper Alliance.

Read more in the press release below. 

One Good Cast

This is a quickie!  Can only imagine the self imposed pressure of trying to fish this little spring creek, wow!  That said, with challenges typically come rewards, especially in the fly fishing world.

original content Juan Manuel Biott

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. Here are 17 new videos from such exotic locations as New Caledonia, Norway, Slovenia, and . . .

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This is a few years old, but I'd never seen it before, and it has recently gone viral on YouTube. It's security footage of a coyote attacking a little Chi-Weenie (Chihuahua-Dachshund mix) named Trixxie and trying to. . .

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What does a free Elwha mean for fish and fishermen?
Photo via nationalgeographic.com

"First Casts" is a regular feature that highlights great fly-fishing content from around the Web—from how-to articles, to photo essays, to interesting reads.

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Tommy stayed by the grave for more than two weeks, risking his own health.
Photo via nydailynews.com

We've posted before about dogs who remain loyal, even after their owner's die, and this is another touching tale of dedication. After Bhaskar Shri, 18, was killed in a car accident early this month in India, his dog, Tommy, . . .

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From The Fly Fishing Show:

Women – one of the fastest growing demographics in the sport of fly fishing – will fill the spotlight at the two largest of the seven editions of the 2015 Fly Fishing Shows. The shows in Denver (1/9-11) in the Merchandise Mart and Somerset, NJ, (1/23-25) in the Garden State Exhibit Center will feature female-centered activities during the Women’s Fly Fishing Showcase.

“We recognize the importance of women’s participation in the sport and, in response, are creating a total Women’s Fly-Fishing Showcase environment at both sites. If the response is as great as we anticipate, we’ll consider expanding the concept to other show venues in 2016 and beyond,” said Brooke Furimsky, Showcase Coordinator.

The Denver and Somerset Fly Fishing Shows will feature women’s

From American Museum of Fly Fishing:

The American Museum of Fly Fishing will open its doors free of charge on Saturday
September 27, 2014, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s tenth annual Museum Day Live! A
nationwide event, Museum Day Live! offers free admission to visitors presenting a Museum Day
Live! ticket at a participating museum or cultural institution.

Inclusive by design, the event represents Smithsonian’s commitment to make learning and the
spread of knowledge accessible to everyone, giving museums across all 50 states the
opportunity to emulate the

Good fishing is not often found along easy roads. This short film from Waist Deep Media goes off the beaten path.

Professional angler Conway Bowman has joined the team of SPY, as an ambassador for the brand. “SPY combines the best in lifestyle and function for me, making our partnership a perfect fit. I’m stoked to be a part of the SPY family,” says Bowman.

Read more in the press release below.

YETI has announced an upcoming limited edition run of pink coolers to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Roadie 20 and Tundra 45 will be available beginning October 1, 2014.

Read more in the press release below. 

Last month, former Trout Bum of the Week Jon Hill served up a great set of photos from a trip into the Colorado in search of golden and brook trout. Now he's produced a video from. . .

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Welcome to another edition of our fly-fishing trivia challenge, where we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing, and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. After a bit of a hiatus, we're back with. . .

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In this episode, host Reid Bryant interviews Simon Perkins. Simon's family has owned Orvis since the 60's. They talk about what it's like to grow up in a family where hunting and fishing are not simply hobbies, but a way of life. 

A tiny Pomeranian is trying to take Hollywood by storm, and he has some serious credentials: Two Guinness World Records for how fast he can travel on just two paws. He’s also got a new book coming out next month, has appeared in advertisements, and is featured in a recent music video. Things are looking … Continue reading "Video: See Jiff, the Fastest Dog on Two Paws"

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Trutta - Fly fishing in Spain and France

Pristine water with wild trout exists all over the place and in the mountains between France and Spain are an abundance filled with fantastically clear water and wild browns. 

original content Flymage

I love this video because it combines suspense and humor. Plus, it really highlights the amazing powers of concentration the Border Collies demonstrate. No wonder they are prized as working dogs on. . .

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Here's an excellent video—a trailer for a DVD from Sweden called "Mayfly Madness" (reviewed here)—that tells the whole story of a . . .

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The moving story in the video below comes from Dr. Jules Benson, who is the Chief Veterinary Medical Officer for a company called Petplan, which sells pet insurance. Dr. Benson's experience was the impetus for a petition drive on the whitehouse.gov website, . . .

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This short film features the beautiful landscape and fish of the Hardangervidda mountain range in Norway. Via Mayfly Fishing.

Cheeky Fly Fishing is bringing three new reel designs to the market with their “Boost” reel series, which combines “incredible performance, good looks and great value,” says owner Ted Upton.

Read more in the press release below.