Category Archives: People

Brackett Honored by Montana Arts Council

In honor of his life’s work, The Montana Arts Council recently awarded the prestigious “Montana’s Circle of American Masters in the Visual Folk and Traditional Arts” to bamboo rodmaker Glenn Brackett. Co-owner  of Sweetgrass Rods in Twin Bridges, Brackett recently … 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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The Grand Dame of Dam Busting

Fondly called “The Grand Dame of Dam Busting,” Katie Lee is a passionate advocate for Glen Canyon, leading the charge against the Glen Canyon dam and Lake Powell for over 50 years. “You better get off your butts and get … more

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Why They Fly Fish

With responses from folks like Carl Hiaasen and Henry Winkler, and April Vokey and John Gierach, Chris Santella’s new book Why I Fly Fish highlights passionate anglers from all walks of life and professions. In a recent article on Forbes, Santella shares … more

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Video Hatch: “Fly Fisherman’s Guide Of The Year!”

Fly Fisherman magazine has named its Guide of the Year: Hank Patterson. In this film short, he humbly receives the honor.

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Women of Spey-O-Rama

Top casters are set to compete in this year’s Spey-O-Rama, held at the Golden Gate Casting Ponds in San Francisco, California. In an articulate and informative piece, Kate Taylor catches up with some of the women competitors: accomplished, intriguing, and … more

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Vokey Announced as International Fly Fishing Film Festival Ambassador

As part of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, April Vokey of Fly Gal Ventures has recently been announced as a member of their Ambassador Program. “She possesses the rare ability to reach across a wide spectrum of demographics finding … more

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Wahl Joins Outdoor Industry Association Team

With a background perfectly fit for the task, Jessica Wahl has recently joined the Outdoor Industry Association team as recreation policy manager. “I’m excited to help transform the legislative and political landscape for the good of our industry and the … more

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Jose Wejebe Memorial Professional Guide Award

Everglades guide Capt. Jeff Legutki was recently awarded the honor of the first Jose Wejebe Memorial Professional Guide Award during the second annual Hell’s Bay Boatworks’ Guides Rendezvous. “This award honors Jose and all the great qualities he shared with … more

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Fly Fishing with Coach Knight

With a reputation as one of the best coaches in college basketball history, Bob Knight knows about focus and observation—skills he puts to use on the court and on the flats as a fly angler. “You never know if a kid … more

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