81 articles tagged with "News"
Using a bamboo rod no less. Crazy.I found this image while researching to get longer casts, and I also found an interesting article she wrote about using 'drift' to control the cast that I now also want to learn.
By Bob Reece Ice off on lakes in the Rocky Mountain region can be dynamic. It can also be extremely challenging. Tim Drummond’s extensive knowledge of still water scenarios led to his creation of two highly effective still water patterns. These two patterns have a proven track record and can help crack the code to Ice Off success.
In this episode, Wills is joined by Taylor Thackston, owner of Colorado Fly Shop: Frying Pan Anglers, to break down the iconic tailwater that her shop sits at the mouth of.
For most people of a political bent, the big takeaway from Jake Tapper's interview of Gavin Newsom while engaged in performative fly fishing together in Montana which was aired by CNN on Monday was Newsom's pledge to not run for president in 2028 if fellow Ca…
By Jason Tucker Small streams have always held a special place in my heart. For one thing, where I lived in the tip Northern Michigan, all we had was small streams, and lots of them. I cut my teeth on small streams.
Years after defending California's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom listed some of the mistakes made.Newsom made the admissions in a bizarre interview with Jake Tapper of CNN where both appeared to be trying to fly-fish in a ri…
"It's just so weird!" moderator Whoopi Goldberg says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's fly-fishing interview with Jake Tapper in Montana sparked social media mockery, with users calling the CNN outing staged.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday there's one person who would keep him out of a 2028 Democratic primary: Kamala Harris. In a CNN interview taped while he was fly fishing in Montana, the Democrat said he would not launch a White House bid if Harris run…
While fly fishing in Montana, CNN’s Jake Tapper asks Governor Gavin Newsom what it would take for him to run for president in 2028. This is part of on an ongoing series where Jake Tapper joins politicians from both sides of the aisle in some of their favorite…
Henry Winkler's wife Stacey claims the "Happy Days" star pads his fly-fishing numbers and becomes a "7-year-old" the moment he picks up a fly rod.
I tell my clients, all the time, that I'm grateful for all the benefits fly fishing provides anglers. It provides us with one of the funnest ways to exercise, and it has the ability to completely wash away the stress of everyday life, from its therapeutic entertainment.
Chase Elliott reveals how fly fishing, golf, snowboarding and hiking in Colorado help him survive NASCAR's grueling February-to-November schedule.
When angler Dylan Smith set an Idaho state fishing record for Lake Trout back on May 2nd while fishing Payette Lake in McCall he probably thought his record would be safe for quite some time. Smith landed a 43.25″ fish beating out the previous state record of…
By Kyle Wilkinson Our shop offers free casting lessons once a month at a local park in town. These events are always a great way to interact with existing customers, attract new ones, and simply enjoy being outside in the great state of Colorado.
After a six-year hiatus, the exchange program between the sister cities of Inashiki, Japan, and Salmon Arm is back in action.
Earlier this summer, the Trump administration’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that it is considering opening Virginia’s federal waters to large-scale seabed mineral development.
Most fly fisherman are passionate about the protection of their trout and salmon streams. Promoting catch and release, special regulations and protecting various wild salmonid populations, are among the most common conservation topics being fought for today in the sport of fly fishing.
Good afternoon, my girlfriend and I are going to be in Seward for a few days before heading over to the kenai.While we are in Seward we would like to try and target Silvers or Dollys on a fly rod. Are there any good areas or rivers we should check out for this? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
My day started off with four of these little monsters in a stream where I'm usually catching average size brookies. I was scratching my head at first, but then I came to think how great it is to see these guys flourish.
I have some bad news for you. You’re not doing it right. I was reading an article on fishing streamers and the author was pressing the importance of neutral buoyancy. The idea being that the fly neither sinks, nor floats.
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishin...
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This Redington Bass Field Kit Outfit is $199.98, down from $499.99 at Cabela's. The kit includes a 7-weight fly rod, a diecast aluminum reel with a carbon drag, preloaded fly line, a tapered leader, and a carrying case. Free shipping applies. Buy Now at Cabe…
Conservation efforts are showing some signs of success for a tiny, endemic Tasmanian fish. But its main threat is introduced trout, which is prized by anglers.
Kennebecasis watershed will only allow fly fishing for the season to reduce negative heat impacts on trout. The policy is in effect from July 1 to the end of the fishing season.
PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new fly fishing connector device that will enable anyone to quickly and easily re-rig several flies while in the field," said the inventor, from Highlands Ranch, Colo., "so I invented the E Z FLY…
Steep & Cheap's Summer Sale covers thousands of items across biking, hiking, camping, and fly fishing gear, with discounts reaching up to 80% off on select pieces like the Dickies Fisherville Short, now $14. The sale spans categories from sunglasses to bike h…
Ali Larter shared a patriotic photo dump from her Sun Valley, Idaho, mountain getaway featuring fly fishing, river floats and family moments.
With the extreme heat here in the midwest, giving the trout a reprieve and spent last evening living it up on my 3-acre pond with my 3-weight.In just a few hours, I landed 15 bluegill between one and 2 pounds These are not hybrid bluegill, but pure northern strain that are supplementally fed protein pellets.
Lahontan cutthroat trout are synonymous with Pyramid Lake in Nevada, the slightly salty body of freshwater that was home to the world-record cutthroat (a 41-pound fish caught in 1925), and more recently, plenty of fish tipping the scales past 20 pounds. But Pyramid Lake is only part of this fish’s native range.
I have a trip planned in August to Missoula. I’ll be staying a week there and fishing the entire time. I’ll be wading/hiking.
Meredith McCord has caught just about everything you can hook on a fly rod. With 240 IGFA world records, three Ladies Tarpon Fly Tournament wins, and a global reputation as one of saltwater fly fishing’s most accomplished anglers, McCord has spent years traveling the world to chase some incredible fish.
It pays to keep your fly line clean. You can spend $90 on a fly line, these days. It just makes sense to take care of them and a big part of caring for a fly line is keeping it clean. Removing oils and chemicals, like sun screen and bug spray, will make your line last a whole lot longer.
A glimpse into the world of legendary Keys guide, Dustin Huff.
How different states are protecting tarpon populations.
By Louis Cahill The sun never rises. Not today, at least not here on the Deschutes River. The light is an eerie yellow-orange. The air is hot and dry, and the wind is howling. It’s unsettling. You’d expect it to feel like fog or overcast but it doesn’t. It’s almost the opposite.
Striped bass have decimated salmon smolt stocks in places like the world-renowned Miramichi River in New Brunswick, which is a primary reason that residents, salmon and trout anglers along the Straits and southern Labrador are deeply concerned about this new …
DOC says the change will help keep Taupō’s trout and smelt populations balanced.
Trout Unlimited has partnered with Linehan Outfitters, Orvis, Hardy, Sage, Simms, and Fishpond to offer one of the more impressive sweepstakes in recent memories. As with anything TU pushes, the goal is conservation of coldwater fisheries across North America.
*cold* find me on your grandmother's yellowstone Facebook photo dump. Seriously like 20 people stopped to take pictures and record.
Hey there,I am moving from PA to CO in late July / early August, and fly fishing is my primary hobby. I know about the record low snow and subsequent melt, and I keep hearing that the fishing conditions will be horrid.
The Big Hole River in Montana is one of fly fishing’s most cherished rivers. That made the news of tanking trout populations in recent years a notable headline, even for those who don’t live near the river.
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Maine’s supreme court has agreed to hear challenges against the state’s fly fishing only regulations, which were the subject of a recent lawsuit. Plaintiffs who want the fly fishing only regulations overturned succeeded in appealing a lower court ruling that sided with keeping the state’s current regulations in place.
The Foley family from Green Bay, Wisconsin, exemplifies the type of tourists South Dakota hopes to attract for a successful 2026 season
In a few weeks I'm going to Yosemite national park and I want to try my hand at trout fishing. I'm still a beginner and I just have a telescopic rod and spinner combo. What line and bait should I use? There's a lot of regulations for fishing in the park so any help would be great!
The countdown to Adult Swim's Rick and Morty Season 9 is now down to less than three weeks, which means it's time to check out the season's new opening sequence. As we all know, sometimes it's a preview of what's to come – and sometimes, it's filled with some…
In today’s newsletter: Trump says the U.S. will begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
This article, like many I’ve written, began with a conversation I had with my brother, Tom. Tom and I are brothers separated by a mutual hobby. We both love to fish but in very different ways. Tom gets after bass on gear. A skill I respect but don’t especially prefer. I suck with a gear rod and it’s just not the experience I enjoy.
Back in 2013 Kent Klewein and I were in a tire commercial. I was encouraged by a reader to reshare this video from 5 years ago. It seems like yesterday but our readership has grown so much since then that plenty of you have not seen it. If you have, please excuse the old news. If you haven’t, take a few minutes and enjoy some cool fishing footage.
I had the opportunity to hit the water for about 3 hours this morning. It was fairly slow as far as the fishing was concerned. I was fishing a small lake that just had a 3 day trout tournament fished this last weekend. I landed (3) 12-15” rain bows and this nice 6lb 3oz rainbow.
The event in Kelso helps people learn to fish and raises awareness of the River Tweed's importance.
Record low snow packs and looming droughts could spell disaster for trout rivers.
Is there a link between vinyl records and fly fishing? I'm prepared to make a completely unreasonable argument. Whether or not you agree with it, it might actually help you catch more fish. If not, it will absolutely make for a better music listening experience.
THERE ARE FEW GUYS OUT THERE SQUEEZING CORK WITH THE ANGLING CHOPS OF TOM ROSENBAUER. Tom is the author of nearly two dozen books on fly fishing and too many articles to count. Add to that his podcast and posts on Orvis News and it's fair to call him one of the leading educators in the field.
By Jeff Hickman IT'S TIME FOR THE BIG BOYS. With the rapidly increasing popularity of Spey fishing, targeting Chinook salmon has also recently become hot. These large powerful anadromous fish have always been attractive to fly fishers in areas with strong populations.
Should I avoid fishing this "winter" level runoff in Southern Idaho? I imagine spawning will be more difficult, but are there specific precautions I should be take? Obviously, obey regulations.
Kejimkujik National Park is pausing its annual brook trout census because an invasive species is devastating the local ecosystem.
Specifically rainbows, there are no browns in this lake or any of record that I know of . How will you go for them? It’s a large lake up to 50 feet deep . What is the best bait to use ? No boat I may add
Some of the many fish I caught a couple of weeks ago at Patagonia Baker Lodge. Didn’t set any records, but all the fish were solid, and made us work for them. Nymphs, big & small dries, and streamers-all worked! A fantastic place and people. We even got a copter flight in down to the lodge.
Welcome back to another episode of This Week in Fly Fishing, where Wills and Jared explore the latest fly fishing news and controversial opinions On this episode, we sit down with Drew Nisbet, Marketing Director for Sitka’s new line of fishing products, to talk about what it takes to build techni...
Hey everyone. Looking for some suggestions for gear as a beginner into trout. I fish tournaments and go out on big lakes and ponds for bass so all my gear is really tailored to that.I have a handful of stream and rivers near me I’d like to fish this year for trout on days I just want to sit and hang on the shore.
By Justin Pickett As a beginner in the fly fishing world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. And confused and while meandering aimlessly through a fly shop, or magazine, or a “big box” sporting goods store.
WHEN MICHAEL STIPE, LEAD SINGER FOR THE BAND R.E.M., MADE A STRING OF APPEARANCES ON THE COLBERT REPORT AROUND THE HOLIDAYS I WAS SHOCKED BY HIS CURRENT PHYSICAL APPEARANCE. To be sure, none of us are getting any younger and I applaud Stipe for embracing his graying hair and changing features, but there was more too it than that.
April Vokey is one of the most recognized, and sometimes controversial figures in fly-fishing. Few anglers have been thrust into the limelight in quite the same way as April Vokey. April is the first to admit that she asked for it, but it hasn’t always been an easy ride.
Follow along as we explore the latest fly fishing news and controversial opinions in This Week in Fly Fishing with Jared and Wills. In this episode, Matthew Schultz with Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters joins the crew to talk about the concerning conservation issues the Boundary Waters are facing.
The new rules, effective February 1, 2026, replace the emergency catch-and-release orders enacted in October 2025 and signal cautious optimism that the White River system can sustain limited harvest while its fish populations recover.
Orvis just announced the newest addition to its fly rod lineup, the redesigned Recon series. Since the release of the first Recon back in 2015, this rod has developed a huge following as a mid-priced, performance-driven fly rod.
2025 marks the 40th year that the Orvis Company will recognize excellence in sporting experiences through its Endorsed Lodges, Outfitters, and Guides (ELOG) program. The winners of this year’s coveted “Of the Year” Awards will be announced virtually via blog and social posts on March 26th. Here are this year’s nominees . .
Any kind of two-handed fishing is confusing for those of us who mostly fish with a single-handed rod. I asked the great Pete Kutzer...
I frequently get questions from listeners traveling to Europe, curious about fly fishing opportunities in Italy, France, Austria, and Switzerland. I've never fished there...
Jessica Strickland [38:07]is Trout Unlimited's California Inland Trout director and is an expert on the historical and curent range...
Brant Oswald [23:20] is a veteran guide, teacher, and fly shop operator with over 40 years in the business...
Eduardo Barrueto was born an angler. Growing up in the small village of Balmaceda, in the eastern foothills of the Chilean Andes, he loved to fish with his father, a local schoolteacher. They would often hitchhike or take a bus to explore the region’s many . . .
I get regular questions from people about getting a job in the fly-fishing industry, both in the podcast mailbox and in person at shows and store visits. It's a tough question and I don't have all the answers so I called upon my buddy Kirk Deeter...
Barry Ord Clarke is one of the world's most popular fly tiers, through his books, videos, and web site. Originally from the UK but living in Norway, Barry keeps...
Did you know you can catch trout and tarpon in the same trip, along with exotic jungle species? I didn't either, but Kevin Jackson [42:22] of Fly Fish Costa Rica shares...