Fly Fishing Features
News from IFTD - Day Two of the Fly Fishing Show
Second day of the International Fly Tackle Dealer show and today was all about the competitions. Best of show fly fishing awards, pond hog casting and iron fly were all battled out today. ... Full story
News from IFTD - Day One of the Fly Fishing Show
Not much time to 'sightsee' on day one of the International Fly Tackle Dealer show in New Orleans so here's a quick snapshot of the day from inbetween meetings. More gear news to come later this week... ... Full story
New Orleans Hosts International Fly Tackle Dealer Show
Fish&Fly Editor Paul Sharman is in the Big Easy for the International Fly Tackle Dealer show which runs from the 18th-20th August. Watch out for news and photos from the show floor over the coming days. ... Full story
Alaska's Salmonstock 2011 Huge Success
August 5th through 7th over 3,000 people attended Alaska’s newest multidimensional music and arts festival at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik, Alaska showing their support for wild salmon stocks. ... Full story
Carp on the Fly Features in US TV Show
Fly Fishing the World is a very popular fly fishing TV show that has been syndicated around the world. They are filming a brand new series right now with new host Conway Bowman, a fly fishing guide best know for his pioneering work in creating a catch and release fishery for mako sharks on fly gear out of San Diego, California. ... Full story
AFFTA Joins TU in Opposing Bill that would Trash America’s Backcountry
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association today joined Trout Unlimited and a host of other sporting and conservation organizations in opposing the so-called Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act, which would remove all protections from the last, best fishing and hunting destinations in the United States. ... Full story
The Fonz goes Fishing
Actor and director, Henry Winkler, best know for his portrayal as Arthur 'The Fonz' Fonzarelli in the Happy Days series is also an author now with his new book "I've Never Met An Idiot On The River" which covers his passion for fly fishing, photography and family. He was recently interviewed about the book... ... Full story
Win a dream fishing trip to Bristol Bay, Alaska
Trout Unlimited need your help to protect Bristol Bay’s extraordinary wild salmon and trout fishery from Pebble mine and they’ve got a great contest that could see you fishing the fabulous waters of Alaska. ... Full story
The Bigger They Are, The Ardea They Fall!
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is not a common fly tying material in the UK these days explains Paul Davis, mainly thanks to it being a protected species and therefore not commercially available. But many old patterns prescribe its use and a dead bird can provide useful salvage material! ... Full story
Salmonstock! National Acts Headline US Concert to Celebrate Wild Alaskan Salmon
Local Alaskan nonprofit, the Renewable Resources Foundation, is throwing a massive outdoor concert to celebrate wild Alaskan salmon! National headliners include; Grateful Dead's Bill Kreutzmann and the 7 Walkers, Jackie Greene, Clinton Fearon and Great American Taxi. ... Full story
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Campaign to Stop the Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay Tops Orvis Customer Matching Grants for 2013
A national campaign to stop the controversial Pebble Mine in...Vermont BANS Felt Soled Wadding Boots
The use of felt-soled waders or boots in Vermont waters...World record beating brown trout caught in USA
While not caught on the fly, this news is too...Tying the Black and Peacock Spider
This multipurpose fly was made popular just after the 2nd...How to use a whip finish tool
This is a short tutorial on how to use a...News
- IGFA Comments on Everglades National Park General Management Plan
- Orvis to Acquire the Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels Businesses from 3M
- “Protect our Rivers” License Plate Moves Forward in Colorado Senate
- Tennessee To Host First-Ever F.I.S.H. Tournament
- Maryland Sets Positive Precedent for Improving Fishing Access
- Maine Legislature Sends Alewife Bill to Governor
- Jose Wejebe 'Spanish Fly' Memorial Foundation
- Doug Hannon “The Bass Professor” Dies at 66
- New Mexican National Monument a Win for Fly Fishers
- Campaign to Stop the Pebble Mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay Tops Orvis Customer Matching Grants for 2013
Reviews
- Allen Fly Fishing Compass Fly Rod 9' #5
- The New Olympic Series Two-Handed Rods from Allen Flyfishing
- No More Broken Fly Rods with Fly Rod Saver
- Life on the Fly by Tom Johnson - book review
- Review: Redington CT (Classic Trout) Rod
- Book Review: Do Fish Feel Pain – Victoria Braithwaite
- Tackle review - Allen Fly Fishing XL 5/6 Fly Reel
- Armchair casting
- Casting from the Shore CD - the review
- "Flies That Catch Trout" by Terry Lawton - book review




