Sometimes the worst injuries can happen hiking your home trail or fishing familiar rivers with friends. Read Part 2 of Jess McGlothlin's guide to the Ultimate First Aid Kit.
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Tippets: Understanding Fly Lines, Interview with DUN’s Jen Ripple
In this episode of “Getting Started in Fly Fishing,” Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outiffters in Columbus, Ohio, outlines choosing the right line for your gear set-up and fly-fishing conditions. “Do you want a floating line or a sinking line? … more
RIO Amateur Fly Fishing Film Award Winner Announced
RIO has announced the winner of their second annual Amateur Fly Fishing Film Awards. Meris McHaney took away the grand prize for 2018 with her film “Lucky.” Read more in the press release below.
Off the Grid Studios Launches The Scorpion Trilogy
Off the Grid Studios, in conjunction with Orvis, has announced the first public release of the fly fishing film “Corazón.” To mark the occasion, Off the Grid Studios will make the three films in “The Scorpion Trilogy” available to view freely online at …
Tippets: Kings of Alaska’s Frontier, Elk River Restoration, NOAA and the Endangered Species Act
Alaska’s Yukon River is home to the longest salmon run in the world. However, in recent years the numbers of salmon has been on the decline. Adam Weymouth traveled four months along the Yukon, following the salmon’s journey. “The king … more
Books »
- “Born Again”
What happens when you wake up one day and you realize that you just aren’t as motivated to get up and go fishing as you once were? Do you just chalk it up to being older and busier?
Flies »
- Why an Emerger Is Almost Always a Better Bet Than an Adult
This is the stage of mayfly hatches that trout prefer—when the emerging dun gets stuck trying to escape the nymph shuck.
Tippets
- Tippets: Understanding Fly Lines, Interview with DUN’s Jen Ripple
- Tippets: Carp Craze in The West, Flies for High Water
- Tippets: Golden Gate Park Fly Fishing Club Celebrates 80 Years, Get to Know Your Backing
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Gear »
- Gear: Inspired Classics
Walk into any fly fishing shop and you’ll note that the “classic” gear always stands out in an ocean of new and improved gear.
People »
- Lefty: Fly Fishing’s Moonshot Pilot
When we talk about generational changes in fly fishing, and particularly about the irreplaceable and irrepressible personalities who helped ensure the emergence of fly fishing as a popular sport and expanded its influence, Lefty Kreh will be at the top of any list.
Techniques »
- “I Can See Clearly Now”
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- Travel Basics: Breaking Down the First Aid Kit, Part 2
Sometimes the worst injuries can happen hiking your home trail or fishing familiar rivers with friends. Read Part 2 of Jess McGlothlin's guide to the Ultimate First Aid Kit.