Fishing for steelhead isn’t a casual endeavor, as shown in this short film from Waist Deep Media. “It’s the best, it’s the worst, and it consumes you.”
Founded in 1968, The American Museum of Fly Fishing will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2018. A dinner and auction will mark the occasion. The evening will feature honorary chairs Leigh and Annie Perkins, with guest speakers Joan Wulff, Nick Lyons, Rebekka Redd, and master of ceremonies James Prosek. The event will be held Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Racquet & Tennis Club in New York City. For more information, visit the AMFF website.
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In the Spring of 2017, Orvis helped us spread the word about the potential loss of an iconic place in American fly fishing and casting history: The North Pond Casting Pier. Thankfully, in the year . . .
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This week’s podcast interview is all about fly-fishing high mountain lakes. My guest is Bob Terwilliger--of Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Expedition Colorado Outfitters--who specializes in . . .
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Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .
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Chinook salmon in California, coho in Washington, bluefish in the Mid-Atlantic, and king mackerel in the Gulf of Mexico: What do these fish have in common? One, they are a lot of fun to catch on a . . .
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In this week's video from Tightline Productions, Tim shares a great attractor nymph that's designed to work pretty much anywhere trout swim. It's a variation of the Sexy Walt's created by Dave . . .
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Far Bank Enterprises has announced new employment opportunities with their team. Newly created roles include: Digital Marketing Manager, Industrial Designer and Material/Process Engineer.
Read more in the press release below.
New Employment Opportunities at Far Bank
From Far Bank Enterprises:
Far Bank Enterprises – the holding company for Sage, Redington, and RIO Products – is excited to be expanding their team with newly created roles in their Marketing and R&D departments. These new positions include a Digital Marketing Manager role on Far Bank’s marketing team as well as an Industrial Designer and Material/Process Engineer positions on the R&D team. If you’re interested in a collaborative work place in a fun, fishy, outdoorsy environment, you can find more information on these new positions as well as how to apply at www.farbank.com.
Written by: Kip Vieth, Wildwood Float Trips Christine Atkins (left) and Jackie Kutzer are the faces of the new Orvis-led initiative, and they’re responsible for much of the heavy lifting, as well. Photo via orvis.com Last year, The Orvis Company launched 50/50 on the Water, an aggressive initiative to introduce more women to the sport we […]
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Written by: Drew Ross, Looknfishy
Digging the new H3 9-foot 8-weight. I took it out today to see if it would deliver . . .
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Written by: Bryan Eldredge
Sometimes, trout in rivers don't seem to be eating one particular insect, so what's a fly fisherman to do? I carry a collection of patterns that catch fish during those times when you simply can't. . .
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A few years ago, Tom Rosenbauer shot a 13-episode series for the World Fishing Network called "The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing," and now the episodes are being released online. Episode 1. . .
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Written by: Tim Linehan, Linehan Outfitting Co.
In the spring, daily conditions can change dramatically. Wednesday it’s cool, overcast, and the river is in great shape. Thursday you show up at the boat ramp to find that thunder storms in. . .
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Here’s the latest in Tim’s series about different methods for creating a stable, upright post for a Parachute pattern. In the past two weeks, Tim has demonstrated the traditional method and the. . .
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The trailer for Part II of the T-Motion Amazon series from Todd Moen and Catch Magazine is set in the Brazilian rainforest and features footage of the pirarucú, also known as arapaima, “the ancient, air-breathing, giant fish of Amazonian rivers and lakes.”
One of the most common questions that we hear about nymphing is, "How much weight should I use?" This is an age-old question that, unfortunately, has no easy answer. One of the. . .
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Two weeks ago, we asked you to send in your best photos for our #WeLoveDogs Photo Contest, then last week, you got to choose the winner from among the 10 finalists. The clear winner was . . .
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World famous shark angler and conservationist Conway Bowman is an Orvis ambassador and field tester. In this exclusive Orvis video, he shows how he rigs his flies for giant mako sharks. The . . .
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The day started with a five-hour drive down island and a stop to stock up on supplies before made our way to a piece of water to fish. We have a tendency to pack our days full. Every year . . .
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This short film by Kristoffer Davidsson and Haglöfs features a profile of fly angler Emilie Björkman from Dalarna, shot in the stunning scenery of Sweden.
The Boise Center in Boise, Idaho has been named the site for the 2018 FFI Fly Fishing Fair and Fishfest. The event will be held August 7-11 and will feature a consumer trade show, workshops, demonstrations and seminars.
Read more in the press release below.
2018 FFI Fly Fishing Fair Heading to Boise, Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – Fly Fishers International has named The Boise Center in Boise, Idaho as site of the 2018 FFI Fair & Fishfest, Aug. 7-11.
A consumer trade show Aug. 9-11 featuring fly-fishing tackle manufacturers including Orvis, Patagonia, RIO Products, Sage, Scientific Anglers and Simms will be held in conjunction with the annual FFI Fair, announced Len Zickler, president and CEO of the worldwide conservation/education organization.
The event will feature 100-plus workshops covering all aspects of fly fishing – from fly-tying to beginner and specialized casting techniques and on-the-water fishing, certified casting instructor testing, women’s workshops, youth workshops and destination/species – conducted by FFI and guest instructors.
Demonstrations, seminars and hands-on sessions are scheduled by Gary Borger, Dave and Emily Whitlock, Molly Semenik, Mary Ann Dozer, Heather Hodson, Craig Mathews and Brian O’Keefe.
Reduced rate accommodations are available through July 16 at the adjacent Grove Hotel, (888) 961-5000; reservations link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/76224?groupID=2033327
For Fishfest exhibitor information, phone Jessica Atherton at (406) 222-9369, ext. 107.
Almost every Wednesday, we feature a fly-tying video from Tightline Productions, and I usually make it a point to mention that they're the best in the business. But that was before blog. . .
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Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .
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Here's a cool film about a float trip down the French Broad River in North Carolina, targeting aggressive smallmouth bass on topwater flies. One of the anglers is DUN Magazine's Jen . . .
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A couple weeks ago, we asked you to post your best photos of fly-fishing dogs on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to win a Recon Fly Rod for you plus an Orvis Sunbrella® Indoor . . .
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This film features Chuck Ragan, a guide and musician, and his story of striking a balance on and off the water. Via PMD Productions.
The Orvis Company and TCO Fly Shop have announced a new retail store that will bring together TCO’s extensive local knowledge and the product development and international reach of Orvis. The store will open in early April, 2018, in Haverford, PA.
Read more in the press release below.
Orvis & TCO Fly Shop Launch Innovative Partnership
SUNDERLAND, VT (March 1, 2018) The Orvis Company and TCO Fly Shop are pleased to announce an exciting new retail concept in Haverford, PA. Opening in early April 2018, this store will bring Orvis and independent fly shop TCO together in a totally new way. Customers will benefit from TCO’s extensive local knowledge, as they are known as one of the finest fly shops in North America. Orvis brings leading edge product development, expertise in destination fishing, with their international travel department plus their extensive network of endorsed lodges and guides throughout North America to the partnership. And with a large selection of Orvis fishing tackle like their award-winning H3 rods and cutting edge Mirage reels and Ultralight wading gear, plus all the other brands that TCO carries in their vast inventory, fly-fishing customers will have an opportunity to see firsthand the best the industry has to offer.
TCO has been an iconic presence in the fly-fishing world for almost 30 years in their Reading, PA, location. Their brand is trusted by novice and expert fly fishers alike. They have also operated a fly shop in nearby Bryn Mawr for over 12 years, and will relocate into the newly opened Orvis Haverford retail store. TCO will manage its current operation with the same great staff and product assortment, but with nearly three times the square footage. This new store will provide unparalleled customer service and an extensive assortment of fly-fishing and outdoor lifestyle gear.
“We couldn’t be more excited about this partnership with Orvis,” said Tony Gehman, president of TCO. “I have always been passionate about the ‘store within a store’ concept in other retail spaces, and being able to bring this to the fly fishing world in partnership with a premier brand such as Orvis is a dream come true”.
“The future success of brick and mortar stores is dependent upon developing new ways to engage with customers,” added Joe Carpenter, Orvis’ Vice President of Retail. “This collaboration with a leading independent fly shop like TCO is one of those ways. We both have a lot of expertise in delivering first-rate customer experiences through travel, schools, guiding services and everyday events, and we look forward to sharing that with our customers”.
A launch date of early April, 2018 is anticipated.
About TCO Fly Shops
TCO has been in business since 1990, operating shops in Reading, Bryn Mawr, Boiling Springs and State College, PA along with a strong web presence at www.tcoflyfishing.com. TCO prides itself on the diverse assortment of products they offer. Along with being a premier Simms dealer, TCO also carries products from the top major brands in the fly fishing & outdoor industry.
About The Orvis Company:
Founded in 1856, we believe the most meaningful experiences are created by sharing the love of nature and being inspired by its endless possibilities. Orvis pioneered the mail order industry in the United States, operates more than 80 retail stores in the U.S and the U.K., and maintains a network of over 400 dealers worldwide as a trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. We promise to open the door to extraordinary outdoor experiences, and to protect nature by committing 5% of our pretax profits each year to conservation efforts worldwide. Learn more at www.orvis.com.
Press Contact: Tom Rosenbauer, The Orvis Company, rosenbauert@orvis.com. 802-362-8521
Ben Furimsky, president and CEO of the seven-location Fly Fishing Show, has announced the new dates and venues for the 2019 season.
Read more in the press release below.
For 2019, Fly Fishing Show Names Dates, Sites
SOMERSET, Penn. – With an eye to exhibitors and presenters planning their 2019 schedules, the Fly Fishing Show® has released new dates and venues in advance, said Ben Furimsky, president and CEO of the seven-location annual cavalcade of fly fishing:
All show sites remain the same as in 2018.
Previous and potential exhibitors seeking advance registration or to be placed on a waiting list may contact the Fly Fishing Show at http://flyfishingshow.com/exhibitor-info/; phone (814) 443-3638.
Contact:
The Fly Fishing Show
531 North Center Ave.
Suite 102
Somerset, PA 15501
Ben Furimsky
(814) 443-3638
info@flyfishingshow.com
Kip Vieth, of Wildwood Float Trips, has been our musky expert for awhile. (See his 10 Tips for Catching a Musky on a Fly and Mastering the Figure-8 for Musky.) Here, he shows you. . .
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Have you ever wondered why some fly fishers become obsessed with catching a musky? Well this video goes a long way toward explaining that phenomenon, and it includes a cool interview with . . .
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The most widely cultivated trout species in the world, rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are bred for sport and food, and they inhabit lakes and streams on every continent except . . .
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In this week's video from Tightline Productions, Tim shares a great generalist nymph that's designed to imitate a wide range of insects and to sink very quickly through the water column. The DPD . . .
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We've posted several videos on this subject over the years, but this is one of the best. (Does that make me a sadist?) What's important is the that the technique works, so it's worth taking a . . .
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Here's an absolutely beautiful film by David Cowardin, of Blue Forest Films, about an expedition to discover new water and big, wild brook trout in northern Minnesota. Three anglers in personal . . .
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Written by: Dan Davala, Orvis Travel
I had to be in Nassau, The Bahamas, for a conference today, so I flew in a few days early to swing by a couple of our Orvis Endorsed Lodges on South Andros Island. I managed a nice DIY . . .
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There are several techniques for creating a stable, upright post for a Parachute pattern, and last week Tim demonstrated the traditional method. In today's video, he shows you what may be . . .
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This clever fictional comedy features a young German man, Otto Rubschlager, and his journey to Idaho to learn the art of fly fishing and uncover the mysteries of the reclusive, legendary outdoorsman, Hildebrand Richwine. Via Ben Herndon.
The International Game Fish Association has announced five angling pioneers who will be inducted into the IGFA Hall of Fame. Inductees include: IGFA World Record leader Dr. Martin Arostegui, fly-fishing broadcasting pioneer John Barrett, master blue marlin angler Ralph G. Christiansen Jr., upstream dry-fly fishing legend Frederic Halford and modern tackle innovator Frank Johnson.
Read more in the press release below.
The International Game Fish Association Names 2018 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Inductees
DANIA BEACH, Fla. – March 1, 2018 – The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) today named five angling greats and industry pioneers to the 2018 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame class.
2018 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Class
Elected unanimously by the IGFA Board of Trustees, the 2018 inductees include IGFA World Record leader Dr. Martin Arostegui, fly-fishing broadcasting pioneer John Barrett, master blue marlin angler Ralph G. Christiansen Jr., upstream dry-fly fishing legend Frederic Halford and modern tackle innovator Frank Johnson. The IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame recognizes extraordinary achievements in recreational fishing by anglers, captains, scientists, conservationists, writers or fishing industry leaders across the globe.
“The IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame honors recreational angling and game fish conservation leaders who have made major contributions to our sport,” said IGFA President Nehl Horton. “From innovative advancements in equipment and techniques to unmatched individual angling achievements, each of the 2018 inductees have written their own chapter in fishing history and their stories will be celebrated for years to come.”
The 2018 class will be formally inducted on September 15, 2018, during a ceremony at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame located in the new Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri. Their contributions to game fishing will be forever preserved alongside 121 angling legends, including Izaak Walton, Michael Lerner, Francesca LaMonte, Zane Grey, Mary Orvis Marbury, Ernest Hemingway, Ted Williams, Bill Dance, Mark Sosin, Lee and Joan Wulff, Flip Pallot, Alfred C. Glassell Jr., Skip Farrington and Curt Gowdy.
Dr. Martin Arostegui
Marty Arostegui holds more IGFA World Records than any other person in the history of the sport. He has fished since the age of three beginning in Cuba and then Miami, where he moved as a child. Perhaps his crowning achievement is becoming the first person ever to achieve the coveted IGFA Billfish Royal Slam on fly tackle.
In addition to his personal achievements, Arostegui has led his family to hundreds of IGFA andInternational Women’s Fishing Association (IWFA) records. Serving as an IGFA Trustee since 2012, Arostegui loves giving back to the sport by presenting seminars on the ecology of the Everglades and writing articles in English- and Spanish-language fishing journals with a focus on conservation methods, the use of circle hooks and fishing techniques for everything from bream to marlin. Arostegui resides in Coral Gables, Florida, and enjoys spending his time traveling and fishing with his family.
John Barrett
In 1989, John Barrett began creating television programming that would change the face of outdoor television. It began with a series titled, “Fly Fishing the World,” an award-winning project that was the first fly-fishing-only television series ever produced. The show began airing on ESPN in 1990 and became one of the most popular outdoor programs for more than 22 years, exposing the greatest fly-fishing locations on earth to millions of viewers worldwide.
Barrett spent his adult life searching the world for anything that could be caught on a fly rod. Along the way he was joined by recognizable names such as Robert Duval, Kevin Costner, Liam Neeson, Walter Payton, Chris Evert, John Denver, Henry Winkler, and Michael Keaton, just to name a few. The success of “Fly Fishing the World” on ESPN led to the network requesting more productions from Barrett, which led to “Fly Fishing America,” “Trout Unlimited“ television, the “Fly Fishing Masters,” “L.L. Bean’s Guide to the Outdoors,” and other specials and series that included fly fishing as a core part of the projects. Barrett was also instrumental in the inclusion of fly fishing in ESPN’s Great Outdoor Games.
After more than 22 years of traveling the world, Barrett quietly walked away from television production when he sold his company. He now resides in Missoula, Montana, with his family, where he continues to fish.
Ralph G. Christiansen Jr.
Ralph Christiansen Jr. helped establish the Puerto Rico Game Fishing Association and, at age 30, became the youngest Commodore of the Club Naútico de San Juan. He caught more than 700 Atlantic blue marlin, tagging and releasing most of them. Dedicated to conservation, he implemented a catch-and-release policy on his boat in the mid-1970s that continued throughout the remainder of his life. Christiansen became an IGFA International Committee Representative in 1978 and in 1996 he was appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees. He also remained active with The Billfish Foundation. Christiansen passed away in February of 2009.
Frederic Halford
Generally accepted as the “father of modern dry-fly fishing” and the “high priest of the dry-fly,” Frederic Halford is most noted for his development of the dry-fly technique on English chalk streams. Born in Birmingham, England, in 1844, his first experience with fishing was in a small pond in London at the age of six. Halford first began fly-fishing on the chalk streams of Wandle at the age of 24 in 1868. At this time, the dry-fly was still in its infancy. In 1879, he met George Selwyn Marryat, with whom he studied and perfected dry-fly fishing technique and practice for the first of his many fly fishing books. Halford was a member of both the Houghton Fly Fishers and the London-based Fly Fishers’ Club. Halford passed away in March of 1914.
Halford is largely credited for bringing casting techniques, equipment, entomological study and imitative fly tying into the forefront in France, Germany, and America, and his correspondence with Theodore Gordon is believed to have initiated an American revolution in modern fly fishing and tying.
Frank Johnson
You would be hard-pressed to find a successful offshore spread that doesn’t include Frank Johnson’s famous soft-headed Mold Craft lures. An engineer with an aerospace firm, Johnson bought a tool-and-die company in South Florida in early 1970 and began making tackle on the side. His inventions include the aluminum rod butt and certain types of lure keepers, rod holders and outrigger clips. From his mold for a soft-plastic squid came the original SoftHead
Hooker. In 2007, his Mold Craft Wide Range and Super Chugger lures were named first and second among the top ten lures of all time by Marlin magazine. He also developed the realistic Squirt Squid, Tuff Hoo and fender teasers.
An accomplished angler in his own right, Johnson caught 1,000-pound marlin, bluefin tuna and countless other billfish. He was also a strong supporter of sport fishing conservation efforts. Johnson was active in the development of Broward County’s artificial reef program, consulted on the development of The Billfish Foundation’s tags and was instrumental in the planning of the original IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. For nearly four decades, Johnson was active in encouraging education, advocacy and conservation on the south Florida fishing tournament circuit. Johnson passed away in September of 2016.
“There is no greater reward, honor or recognition in life than to be singled out by your peers,” said Mark Sosin, IGFA member and Fishing Hall of Fame member. “The 2018 inductees are some of the best in our sport and I’m honored their accomplishments are being recognized through membership in the Hall of Fame.”
To learn more about the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and upcoming induction ceremony, please visithttps://www.igfa.org/About/HOFInductees.
About the IGFA
Founded in 1939, the IGFA is a nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making, record keeping and recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of angling. The IGFA also maintains world records in freshwater, saltwater, fly fishing and junior angler categories. The IGFA has members in more than 100 countries.
Contact: Heather Miller
864-607-7922, heatherm@gunpowderinc.com
When you're fishing clear water in times of prolonged drought, trout are very likely to have seen pressure. Typically, anglers use larger flies that cause enough surface disturbance that trout . . .
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Welcome to the Orvis Job Wall, where we update you periodically on the opportunities to be a part of the Orvis team. This time, we are featuring jobs available at our endorsed lodges and outfitters. . . .
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One of the cool things about knots is that there are usually several different ways to tie each one. The final product is the same, but how the tier gets there can change quite a bit. Here's a great . . .
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Written by: Ryan Newman, Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Fly Fishing is becoming more and more of a family adventure. A lot of our guests at Rocky Mountain Outfitters come as families to Park City or Salt Lake City, Utah. Oftentimes, they. . .
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The Fly Shop has announced a new program called 2% for Trout. Through the program 2% of the cost of travel packages will be donated to help conservation efforts of California Trout and The Conservation Angler.
Read more in the press release below.
2% for Trout Program – The Fly Shop
Working together to protect and enhance our wild fish and fragile angling resources through research, education and advocacy
The Fly Shop® is one of the largest and most recognizable name in fly fishing retail and international travel. We’re proud to announce that we have now partnered with California Trout and The Conservation Angler (two of the American West’s most conscientious environmental stewards) to help support and fund their conservation efforts through our domestic and international travel business.
What’s that mean? Every time a member of Cal Trout or The Conservation Angler makes a reservation with us to Alaska, Kamchatka, Argentina, Mexico, or any other local or worldwide fishing destination, we’ll be making a donation to their organization equal to 2% of the cost of the package.
These two conscientious environmental stewards work to ensure wild fish and their environs are healthy, protected and flourish. California Trout is a nonprofit organization ensuring resilient wild fish thrive in healthy waters for a better California. The Conservation Angler advocates for the protection, scientific study, and conservation of iconic wild anadromous fish populations and the rivers in which they thrive.
This is one of the first of many similar announcements we present and we hope will become a revolutionary conservation alliance in our sport.
The Fly Shop, located in Redding, California been in business for 40 years and is one of the largest and most successful independent brick and mortar fly fishing companies in the world. In addition to publishing a 170 page full color catalog mailed to more than 200,000 fly fishers annually, it operates a full international travel department that services in excess of 2,000 fly fishers a year, a local Northern California guide service, fly fishing schools, as well as kids and family fly fishing camps.
“Here at The Fly Shop®, it’s always been about people. Since April of 1978, I’ve worked to surround myself with the most talented staff, the best products, and the finest angling travel destinations in fly fishing. Along the way, most of our customers became our friends. Everybody says they’re the best, but my people have been proving it since our doors opened. And after 40 years our reputation says it for us.” – Mike Michalak – Owner
California Trout (CalTrout) is a leading nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure resilient wild fish in healthy waters for a better California. Established in 1971 by a group of passionate anglers, they revolutionized fisheries management in California through the restoration of Hat Creek and its designation as the state’s first Wild Trout Water. In those early years CalTrout also rallied to establish catch and release as the predominant modern angling ethic. Today they solve complex resource issues throughout California driving innovative, science-based solutions that work for the diverse interests of fish, farms, and the community. They use proof-of-concept project successes to establish precedent, empower partners and influence statewide policy. Through seven regional offices their work reaches across California, benefiting local communities and those who visit California’s beautiful rivers and streams.
The Conservation Angler advocates for wild fish and fisheries, protecting and conserving wild steelhead, salmon, trout and char throughout their Pacific range. The Conservation Angler is a watchdog organization – they hold public agencies, countries and nations accountable for protecting and conserving wild fish for present and future generations – using all legal, administrative and political means necessary to prevent the extinction and to foster a long-term recovery of wild steelhead, salmon, trout and char to fishable and ultimately, harvestable abundance.
Contacts:
Patrick Pendergast
Director of International Travel
The Fly Shop®
4140 Churn Creek Road
Redding, California 96002
800) 669-3474 (530) 222-3555 FAX (530) 222-3572
Email: pat@theflyshop.com www.theflyshop.com
Curtis Knight
Executive Director
California Trout
96067360 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
(530) 859-1872 Email: cknight@caltrout.org www.caltrout.org
Pete Soverel
President
The Conservation Angler
16430 72nd Avenue West
Edmonds, Washington 98026
425-742-4651 425-501-9852 Email: soverel@wildsalmonrivers.org www.theconservationangler.org
For more information or reservations contact:
The Fly Shop®
800-669-3474 • 530-222-3555 • info@theflyshop.com
Noted small-fly expert Ed Engle is the guest tier for this week’s featured tying video, which features his Bubble Winged BWO Emerger. Says Engle: “Typically I’ll tie this fly down to size 22. If you’re going to do that, you want the bead to be in proportion and you’d have to go to an extra-small silver lined bead. You can also tie it in larger sizes up to a 14.”
Thomas and Thomas has announced the welcome of rodmaker Andy Stone to their team. Stone will join T&T as Vice President of Manufacturing.
Read more in the press release below.
Thomas and Thomas Welcomes New Expertise in Andy Stone
Seasoned Rodmaker Joins the Storied Brand as Vice President of Manufacturing
GREENFIELD, Mass. – Thomas and Thomas Fly-Fishing Rods is pleased to announce the addition of Andy Stone as the company’s Production Manager. Stone joined the Massachusetts-based company two years ago, bringing with him more than 30 years of experience building rods for The Orvis Company.
Stone notes the industry has changed immensely over the course of his career. “In 30 years’ time I have seen huge changes in machinery technology. Back in the day you would use a wrench or a hammer to make the correct adjustment, and now you just change the computer program. These machines may look different, but the functions are still very similar.” He adds, “In the last year Thomas and Thomas has purchased all new machines throughout the factory. It’s amazing to see the increased volume of rod parts turning into the rod you will eventually own.”
During his time at Orvis, Stone spent 15 years on the Research & Development and Rod Design teams, in addition to managing a team of associates. Now, as Vice President of Manufacturing at Thomas and Thomas, he is responsible for managing all parts of the manufacturing process, including scheduling labor requirements, process improvements, R&D projects, technical support and other duties.
It’s a skill set well valued by the team. “Andy’s 30 years of experience in rod manufacturing has been key in improving our flow of production and manufacturing processes,” notes Neville Orsmond, CEO of Thomas and Thomas. “He is a fantastic team player and his management style and meticulous approach will be pivotal in our future growth and success.”
The challenges of the role excite him. “One of my favorite things is to be working side by side on a new project or teaching more advanced methods to Thomas and Thomas associates — educating them on how their jobs affect other associates upstream during the rod process. With increased confidence each associate is making better decisions and producing higher volumes of rods, and still maintaining high rod quality. Challenging them to set personal goals and helping them meet those goals is very rewarding for me. It feels like a family environment while working here — communication skills are very important to our team, with huge improvements in the past year.”
He feels the brand’s future is strong, finishing with, “I love being part of this small town with lots of fishing and great people. Couldn’t be happier working for Neville and the awesome team here at Thomas and Thomas.”
About Thomas & Thomas:
Established in 1969 by legendary rod builders Tom Dorsey and Tom Maxwell, T&T’s fundamental beliefs, values and singularity of purpose has remained the same: “The relentless pursuit of innovation, superior quality and uncompromising performance in creation of the world’s finest handcrafted fly rods.”
For more information, visit www.thomasandthomas.com.
Contact: Erin Foley, Marketing Communications Manager, erin.foley@thomasandthomas.com
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Most fly fishermen are so intent on their own processes — making the right cast, mending correctly, and watching the fly or strike indicator — that they don’t bother to observe what the . . .
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Welcome to another edition of our weekly trivia challenge, in which we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week, . . .
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By now, most folks have heard of the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”–a floating, Texas-size raft of plastic and debris in the North Pacific. It’s a symptom of a much larger problem: the wanton use of a disposable materials that will be with us for centuries. Just take a moment to think of how many plastic […]
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Legendary angler, Lefty Kreh, has passed away at the age of 93. Kreh was a pioneer of saltwater fishing, reinvented fly casting, and designed one of the most well-known flies of all time: Lefty’s Deceiver. There are many great tributes and profiles being written, including by Gary Reich on Angler’s Journal and John Randolph on Fly Fisherman. “If nobility has a face,” writes Randolph, “it was Lefty Kreh. He gave the ancient values of fly fishing new and enduring meaning. He was the most influential sport fisherman in the last half of the 20th century.”
Written by: Doc Thompson
The Caddis hatch is happening on the Rio Grande right now, which got me to thinking of some productive caddisfly patterns. The water is a bit high but definitely fishing and seeing some. . .
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I frequently get requests for a podcast about drift boats, and although I enjoy rowing one, most people don’t let me row their boat unless they are really desperate. So I called on an expert, . . .
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