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Amazon Lodges Report “Bonanza” Conditions as Dropping Water Triggers Peacock Bass Feeding Frenzy

January 7, 2026 0 Comments

Dan Favato photo   Dropping Water Levels Signal Prime Season for Amazon Peacock Bass The Amazon basin is delivering exceptional peacock bass fishing as 2026 begins, with multiple lodge operations reporting what veteran guides are calling ideal “dropping water” conditions across the Rio Negro and Agua Boa watersheds. Reports from the final two Read more
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Dead drifts and mending | Hatch Magazine

January 6, 2026 0 Comments

Trout are accustomed to holding in place and letting the river currents deliver food to them, and the vast majority of the aquatic insects trout eat are simply drifting–not swimming or skittering across the surface. As a result, trout are wary of anything that moves unnaturally, even if it looks like food. This is why […] Read more
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Tying Tuesday: From Spring Salmon to Predatory Pike

January 6, 2026 0 Comments

  As the seasons shift, this week’s collection highlights the versatility required for early-season success. We begin with Davie McPhail’s masterful use of Tanuki fur, an innovative material choice for Spring Salmon flies that offers unparalleled underwater movement. For those targeting aggressive predators, the integration of internal Read more
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How Chemically Inert Glass Spheres Landed Airflo a Top Saltwater Line Award

January 5, 2026 0 Comments

Airflo’s 2026 Saltwater Line Gets Kudos from Fly Fisherman The Airflo Superflo Max Ridge 2.0 Clear Flats Universal was recently named Best New Saltwater Fly Line in Fly Fisherman’s 2026 Gear Guide.  The 2026 saltwater lines feature Airflo’s new Elevate Elite technology, which builds upon the Glass Sphere flotation system introduced in the Read more
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Why Anglers Are Trading Hero Shots for Headspace in 2026

January 5, 2026 0 Comments

photo by Andrew The Shift from Hero Shots to Headspace: Fly Fishing’s Mental Health Movement Gains Momentum As the fly fishing community settles into the new year, a notable shift in focus has emerged across industry publications, social media, and year-end reflections. Rather than the traditional emphasis on catch statistics and trophy photos, Read more
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When 60-Degree December Days Hit Virginia Waters, Trophy Fish Respond

January 4, 2026 0 Comments

photo by Andrew Late-December Weather Window Delivered Trophy Fishing Across Virginia Virginia anglers made the most of a brief warm spell in late December, with multiple reports of trophy musky, brown trout, and bass coming from waters across the state. A combination of unseasonably mild temperatures—reaching 60°F in some areas—and timely Read more
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