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The Free Federal Tool That Can Tell You When Early-Season Warmwater Fish Are Ready

February 10, 2026 0 Comments

Every spring, the same question nags warmwater fly anglers from Oklahoma to Ohio: Is it happening yet? Are the largemouth moving shallow? Have the pike pushed into the backwaters? Is it worth burning a vacation day, or will you spend six hours casting into dead water? Most of us answer these questions the old-fashioned way—scrolling […] Read more
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Tying Tuesday: Variety is the Spice of Life

February 10, 2026 0 Comments

This week’s Tying Tuesday brings together four patterns that couldn’t be more different from one another—proof that a little variety at the bench can keep things interesting when the water isn’t cooperating. We’re starting small with a Perdigon—a competition-style nymph that’s as clean and precise as they come—and a Biot Midge Read more
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SITKA Gear Expands into Fishing with Purpose-Built Apparel Systems

February 5, 2026 0 Comments

Image courtesy of SITKA Sitka Gear, the Bozeman, Montana–based technical hunting apparel company, has launched Sitka Fish, a new line of performance fishing apparel designed to work across all waters. The expansion marks the brand’s move from a seasonal hunting focus to a year-round outdoor apparel company. The launch isn’t a stretch for the Read more
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Fulling Mill Expands Saltwater Fly Lineup for 2026

February 5, 2026 0 Comments

New crab colorways, updated hook platforms, and destination-specific baitfish patterns lead the company’s saltwater additions for the year. Image courtesy of Fulling Mill. Fulling Mill kicked off 2026 with a batch of new saltwater patterns aimed at flats anglers, tropical destination travelers, and European coastal fly fishermen alike. The Read more
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Applications Now Open for Colorado Trout Unlimited’s 2026 River Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp

February 5, 2026 0 Comments

Deadline is March 1 for a week of STEM-based conservation education and hands-on fly fishing in the Colorado high country. Photo courtesy of Colorado TU Applications are officially open for the 2026 Colorado Trout Unlimited River Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp, a weeklong immersion in coldwater conservation and angling skills for Read more
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The Conditions-First Revolution: How 2026 Fly Fishing Gear Is Being Engineered for the Cold

February 3, 2026 0 Comments

Cortland’s Cold Salt series of fly lines has mastered the melding of supple and tough. For decades, fly fishing manufacturers sold gear with broad, all-weather promises. A fly line was “versatile.” A floatant “worked great.” A leader was “strong.” But in 2026, the industry appears to have crossed a threshold—and the anglers who Read more
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