Author Archives: Erin Block
Florida FWC Scientists Discover New Bass Species
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Scientists have announced their discovery: a new species of black bass. It’s found in the southeastern United States, originally in the Chipola River. ”We didn’t set out to find a new species,” said Mike … more
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Video Hatch: “Frog of Fire”
A trip into the northern wilderness for a brown trout—just as beautiful as its surroundings—via Jazz and Fly Fishing.
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Tippets: Bass on the Fly, Tracking Bonefish Migrations, Interview with Tosh Brown
With summer nearing and warmwater season kicking off, boxes of midge pupa and small streamers can be swapped for larger bugs, both topwater and subsurface. Recently Paul Beel featured a go-to pattern for largemouth bass: Jay Zimmerman’s Geezus Lizard. Find … more
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Petition to Stop the Spearing of Tarpon
The Gulf of Mexico is a hot spot for chasing tarpon on the fly, but also for the still-legal activity of spearing these fish. These migratory fish are essential to not only the ecosystem but to the economy of the … more
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Video Hatch: “River of Hope”
Author and fishing guide John Larison talks about his favorite stretch of river, a sanctuary on the Oregon coast, now threatened by logging and development. Via North Fork Studios.
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PTTS Sues Save the Tarpon
After Save the Tarpon began voicing concerns over practices taking place at the Professional Tarpon Tournament and called for boycotting of businesses that support the event, Silver King Entertainment, Inc. has filed a lawsuit as a result of lost sponsorships, … more
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RIO Products Expands Tippet Collection
Adding to its extensive product offering, RIO has announced four new tippet materials, designed for specific water, conditions, and species. Read more in the press release below.
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Video Hatch: “Bones & GTs”
Showcasing a powerful sense of place as well as stunning fish, here is some great footage of fly fishing Christmas Island, via Squidman Productions.
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Tippets: Rod Building, No Drilling in NM County, Asterisk Fish Explained, Bug Eye View
One of fly fishing’s attractions is its malleability, its form fitting what level of investment you can afford. If you’re ready to jump into building your own rod from a graphite blank, a recent article in Popular Mechanics outlines steps … more
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Kiss the Water
A newly released film featuring the life of Scottish fly tier Megan Boyd and her unlikely place in the history of the sport recently premiered at The Tribeca Film Festival. “Kiss the Water,” writes Arthur Ryel-Lindsey, is “ultimately an ode … more
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