Video: How to Tie the Pink Squirrel Variant

The Pink Squirrel is the creation of John Bethke of Wisconsin, who says that the pattern was born of his desire to create a nymph that wasn’t an exact imitation of anything but would catch trout nearly all the . . . The post Video: How to Tie the Pink Squirrel Variant appeared first on […]

Virtual Event With Author Mark Kurlansky

On Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 PM Central Time, join us for an evening with Mark Kurlansky, author of Cod and Salt, as he discusses his new nonfiction work, The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing. He’ll be joined by beloved bookseller Jon Grand, himself an avid fisherman. This online event is free. Register HERE. About the Book: Fly fishing, historian Mark Kurlansky has found, is a battle of wits, and […]

RIO Debuts New “Fluoroflex Strong” Tippet

RIO Products, industry leading manufacturer of fly lines, leaders, tippet & flies, is  proud to announce the launch of Fluoroflex Strong tippet material.  Fluoroflex Strong, RIO’s newest tippet material, is an ultra-strong, 100% fluorocarbon with exceptionally high tensile  strength. The material is very easy to tie knots with, has a very high knot strength, and […]

Video: The Responsibility of a Fly Fisher

Here’s a beautiful video from a New Zealand, which focuses on a fly fisherman named Cole and his relationship to the outdoors. As he travels through a gorgeous landscape and catches . . . The post Video: The Responsibility of a Fly Fisher appeared first on Orvis News.

Video Pro Tips: How to Fight and Land a Steelhead

If you’re used to catching trout, coming tight to a steelhead can be an intimidating experience. In this how-to video, Dan Pribanic of Chagrin River Outfitters offers some help full tips to help you do the right things, . . . The post Video Pro Tips: How to Fight and Land a Steelhead appeared first […]

Great Response to 4th Annual Texas Fly & Brew

Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival The 4th Annual Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival took place on February 27-28 in Mesquite. The global pandemic derailed the 2020 event just 8 days before it opened, so organizers were eager to get the festival back on track as quickly as possible in 2021. As a result […]

“Outdoor Life” Lists Top Fly Rod Picks

“Even choosing the best fly fishing rod and fly fishing gear is tough, because new fly rods are coming out all the time. What is the best fly rod length? What is the best all-around fly rod weight? How much should I spend on a fly rod?” Outdoor Life offers a list of their favorite fly […]

The Fish Hawk’s Gary Merriman Featured on NPR’s Marketplace

Gary Merriman, owner of The Fish Hawk in downtown Atlanta, GA, a retail fly shop he has run for 46 years, was interviewed on NPR’s Marketplace yesterday.  He was asked to comment on the impact of the pandemic on fly fishing retail businesses like his, and here is part of what he said: “We’re still […]

Video: How to Whip Finish with Finesse

Once you get the hang of it, whip-finishing is not difficult–whether you use a tool or your fingers. However, there’s more to a good whip-finish than simply wrapping thread over itself. As Tim demonstrates, for a . . . The post Video: How to Whip Finish with Finesse appeared first on Orvis News.

American Shad Return After 300 Years

This is a really interesting story from Tom Keer over in Field & Stream. He details the removal of dams on Delaware’s Brandywine Creek, which dumps into the Atlantic Ocean. 300 years ago, the creek was dammed to control seasonal flooding. These dams prevented the native fish – American Shad, stiped bass, and other gamefish – from […]

Trout Deformities

This is an interesting read from Louis Cahill over at Gink & Gasoline. In it, he goes through trout deformities and what causes them. Give it a read here. The post Trout Deformities appeared first on MidCurrent.

Florida Protects Spawning Permit

In a recent conservation win, Florida Fish and Wildlife moved to close an area in the Lower Keys to protect permit spawning. This four-month closure will protect permit when they’re at their most vulnerable, and help bolster the Lower Keys fishery as a whole. You can read more about the decision here. The post Florida […]