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Marlborough and Edison Kick Off the 2026 Fly Fishing Show Circuit

“Show Season” serves as the bridge between the contemplative silence of winter tying benches and the anticipation of spring hatches. This year, the circuit prepares to open its doors fueled by an industry that saw record-breaking attendance in 2025. The festivities begin with the Marlborough, Massachusetts, show running from January 16–18, Read more
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CPW Confirms Severe Gill Lice Infestation in Lower Blue River Linked to Private Stocking

Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife A bombshell report released on January 5, 2026, by Fly Fisherman magazine, detailing new survey data from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), has sent shockwaves through the angling community. The study focuses on the Lower Blue River near Kremmling, a designated Gold Medal water, and paints a grim Read more
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G. Loomis Unveils Redesigned Asquith Fly Rod Series

The flagship rods feature new Spiral X Core blank technology developed in Japan—photo courtesy of G. Loomis. G. Loomis has announced a complete redesign of its top-tier Asquith fly rod series, introducing new carbon construction technology and refined componentry across the lineup. The redesigned rods feature what the company calls Spiral X Read more
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Amazon Lodges Report “Bonanza” Conditions as Dropping Water Triggers Peacock Bass Feeding Frenzy

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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Tying Tuesday: From Spring Salmon to Predatory Pike

  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

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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