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Tying Tuesday: Hit ‘Em High, Hit ‘Em Low

August 12, 2025 0 Comments

In this week’s Tying Tuesday, we’ve got three cool patterns for trout. We kick things off with a simple, high-floating dry fly that should be effective for the next few months across the country. Matt O’Neal of Savage Flies demonstrates how to create a heavily hackled Isonychia imitation. Next is a Perdigon-style nymph from Tim […] Read more
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Could Artificial Clouds Help Western Trout Streams?

August 11, 2025 0 Comments

Montana’s Big Hole River could benefit from more rainwater. Photo: Flickr use Traveling Otter, used via CC BY-SA 2.0 “Cloud seeding” has been in the news most recently because of conspiracy theories about the devastating Texas floods last month, but in an article on MeatEater, Eli Fournier discusses how scientists are trying to work out Read more
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Why Half-Size Tippet Material Matters

August 11, 2025 0 Comments

You may have seen spools of half-size tippet material in the fly shop and thought to yourself, “Who needs that?” Well, according to Tim Schultz, writing in Hatch magazine, you need it. Using the notes in the musical scale as an example, he shows why the leaps from one tippet size to another are often larger […] Read more
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TFO Introduces the Dispatch Rod and Reel Kit

August 9, 2025 0 Comments

By: Rick Mikesell New for 2025, Temple Fork Outfitters has announced the Dispatch series, an all-in-one fly rod and reel kit aimed at new and progressing anglers. According to TFO, each Dispatch rod is built with a moderate action that provides a smooth, forgiving feel ideal for improving timing and technique, while still delivering enough Read more
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Winners Announced for the 2025 Stimmies Fly Fishing Film Awards

August 8, 2025 0 Comments

The results are in! The 2025 Stimmies has wrapped up its biggest and most exciting season yet, with the highest voter participation in Stimmies history and overwhelming feedback that this year’s films were the best in competition to date. Presented by Scientific Anglers, Fly Fusion Magazine, and IF4™, the Stimmies celebrates excellence Read more
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Patagonia Launches New Fly Fishing Gear for 2026

August 7, 2025 0 Comments

By: Rick Mikesell Following a strong 2025 season that saw the release of the updated Swiftcurrent wader line and a well-received overhaul of the Stealth pack collection, Patagonia has announced several new products for 2026. The updates expand their technical wading and sun protection offerings while adding fresh options for anglers targeting both Read more
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