In this podcast episode from Wet Fly Swing, guest Denny Rickards talks about fishing ponds and lakes. Rickards breaks down the history of stillwater fishing, where to find fish and how to properly present the fly.
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Passed by both the House and Senate, S. 47, an historic public lands package, now heads to the President’s desk. “It’s our hope that this historic step signals a long-term, shared dedication within our leadership to conserve, restore, and protect our natural resources for the benefit of everyone,” says Ben Bulis, AFFTA President.
Read more in the press release below.
AFFTA celebrates resounding win for public lands and waters
U.S. House of Representatives passes historic lands package 363 – 62.
Following the decisive support of S. 47 by the Senate, the House will now send the Natural Resources Management Act to the President with their resounding approval, acknowledging the tremendous value of our nation’s public lands and waters and outdoor economy.
“We’re one step closer to ensuring that our nation’s proud legacy of protecting our public lands and waters becomes permanent”, says Ben Bulis, AFFTA President. “Our industry is grateful for the bipartisan leadership in both the House and Senate and their determined, vital commitment to ensuring that this uniquely American hallmark will benefit each and every one of us for generations to come.”
In addition to permanent reauthorization of the LWCF and the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, the Lands Package contains a host of additional provisions that represent some of the most pressing public lands legislation, effectively impacting almost every county in every state across the country.
“The voice of our industry and of the 10 million fly anglers that enjoy access to our nation’s public lands and waters were not simply heard, they made a difference. It’s our hope that this historic step signals a long-term, shared dedication within our leadership to conserve, restore, and protect our natural resources for the benefit of everyone.”
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Welcome to a new 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, we’re serving up ten new questions about famous rivers, fly . . .
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About four years ago, Capt. David Mangum was accompanying his crafts-obsessed six-year-old daughter on their weekly trip to the local Michael’s store, when something caught his eye. The Squirmle is a tapered-chenille “magical pet,” with two eyes glued . . .
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I always mistrust fly fishers who mouth the platitude, “I don’t care if I catch any fish or not; it’s just nice to get out there.” Sure. Then why don’t you leave the rod home and save yourself the . . .
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This short film tells the story of how the McCloud River helped an angler through a life-or-death situation.
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Written by: John Way, The Tackle Shop
The January thaw this time of year makes everyone think winter is nearly over and gets the juices flowing for spring fishing. If you need to scratch the itch and get out on the great waters of . . .
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Walter Foster has been painting and drawing since he was a young kid growing up in a small town in Vermont, where he explored the small streams around his home, catching wild trout. Foster started his fly fishing career with Orvis in . . .
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In the latest great fly-tying video from Tightline Productions, Tim Flagler ties an imitation of the Baetis nymphs that he finds in his local stream, the South Branch of the Raritan River in New Jersey. This pattern is meant to sink . . .
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Pebble Mine. “While we are still digesting the technical materials in the DEIS,” says Save Bristol Bay, “immediate problems stand out.”
Read more in the press release below.
PEBBLE MINE: Draft Environmental Impact Statement Released
From Save Bristol Bay:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its Draft Environmental Impact Statement today and we have serious concerns. The DEIS is a government document describing the environmental risks of a proposed project, and is one of the biggest steps toward an agency making a permitting decision.
While we are still digesting the technical materials in the DEIS, immediate problems stand out. The document is riddled with pro-Pebble bias. For instance, when discussing social and economic impacts, the Army Corps focuses on the importance of copper to the global economy over the importance of renewable subsistence resources to Alaskans. The DEIS fails to even address the prospect of a catastrophic tailings dam failure, which is the single-largest danger associated with Pebble. Earthen tailings dams fail all the time. The firm that designed the Pebble dam was responsible for Mount Polley Mine’s dam, which failed in 2014.
The proposed public comment period is completely inadequate. The public needs more than 90 days to review 3,000+ pages of technical information. This is yet another indication the Army Corps is rushing toward approving a mine.
A reasonable DEIS would not have these immediate, glaring issues. It is deeply concerning that the Army Corps appears to favor a mine in this process. That is not their job. This is supposed to be an impartial and scientific process, and at this point it does not appear to be.
Given the failure of the Army Corps to meet its statutory mandate in evaluating this mine, it is time to explore our options for action.
The public comment period opens on March 1. It is crucial for everyone reading this to submit comments to the Army Corps. These comments are the foundation of our efforts to force the government to go back and do the job right.
We need to demand accountability at all levels of government. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has consistently said she wants a robust permitting process that involves Alaskans and addresses their concerns. This DEIS fails to meet that standard and Lisa Murkowski needs to know you care. She holds an important gavel in the Senate and can demand answers from executive agencies that are failing Alaskans.
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Written by: Mike Canady of Ellensburg Angler
Meet the Pat's Stonefly (a.k.a. Pat’s Rubberlegs, Pat's Stone, or just Pat's). But it’s not just a Pat’s Stonefly; it’s my go-to confidence fly. It’s a key factor in any success I have when fishing, even. . .
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Last week, Tim covered UV-cure resins, and here he focuses on the older technology of epoxy resins. As Tim notes, many tiers prefer epoxy resins because they are cheaper and result in an almost indestructible coating. As usual, . . .
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Here's a great video that shows you how to tie a double uni knot, which entails creating two unis and then sliding them together. According to the folks at Fly Fishing & Dreams, who made . . .
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The film “The Heart of The Rockies” from Conservation Hawks will debut on The Sportsman Channel on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. EST. The film is a documentary about a warming planet told through the eyes of hunters and anglers, including elk hunter Craig Mathews, upland bird hunters Dave Perkins, Nancy Mackinnon and Phoebe Bean, ice fisherman Hal Herring, and fly fishers Hilary Hutcheson and Todd Tanner. Find more information about viewing via The Sportsman Channel.
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Wet Fly Swing’s Dave Stewart chats with author and resident Orvis fly fishing expert Tom Rosenbauer and talks about the story behind Orvis, fly fishing tips & tricks and common questions.
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Ben Sittig, a guide from Colorado, has been a busy beaver of late, making funny how-to fly-fishing videos under the name Huge Fly Fisherman. His sardonic wit and goofy antics don't get in the way of the good information he's passing on, though. His . . .
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I have a confession to make: I write these articles to self-medicate. I share all the mistakes and troubles I have on the water to provide countless examples of what I hope is our collective suffering. One recent experience . . .
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When I’m giving presentations on reading the water, I often get questioning looks when I say that trout are more likely to feed in front of rocks than behind them. In this video, Dave and Amelia . . .
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Lifelong Maryland resident Lefty Kreh passed away last March at the age of 93, but he spent his long, exciting life changing the face of fly-fishing as we know it, transforming a storied but staid sport into an approachable art form for both men and women. Tony and Dee Tochterman of Tochterman’s Fishing Tackle and Candy Thompson, formerly of the Baltimore Sun and the Department of Natural Resources, join the podcast to share stories about Lefty’s life and legacy.
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The tiers at Fly Fish Food blend up a Secret Squirrel CDC Jig Euro nymph this week. Their CDC dubbing mix is actually 75% squirrel and 25% CDC–a mix that gives the pattern distinctive action in the water.
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Indifly has announced the release of the film “Kio Kio,” which examines how fly fishing on Anaa Atoll in French Polynesia is creating new economic opportunities while establishing a new ethic of conservation.
Read more in the press release below.
Indifly Announces “Kio Kio” — A New Film that Explores How Fly Fishing Can Empower Communities to Conserve Resources
From Indifly:
Indifly is pleased to announce the release of “Kio Kio” — a new film that examines how fly fishing on Anaa Atoll (French Polynesia) is creating new economic opportunities while establishing a new ethic of conservation.
In a collaborative effort between Indifly, The Island Initiative, and the community of Anaa, fly fishing is creating new economic opportunities. “Kio Kio” documents these efforts and follows residents of Anaa, scientists, and anglers as they work to find ways to conserve bonefish populations while developing a world-class fly fishing operation.
“Indifly believes in sustainable local economies that empower communities to conserve natural resources,” explains Indifly Executive Director Matt Shilling. “Together with our local partners, The Island Initiative, we have witnessed firsthand a shift in mindset towards conservation on Anaa Atoll. We feel honored to showcase the leadership and commitment demonstrated by the community of Anaa through ‘Kio Kio.’”
Both “Kio Kio” and the project on Anaa Atoll are supported in part by Costa Sunglasses. Peter Vandergrift, Fly Community Leader for Costa, was on hand for the filming. “We are proud that the partnership between Indifly and Costa has made significant strides to protect the way of life and the biodiversity in places like Anaa and Rewa, Guyana,” states Vandergrift. “This film gives a clear view of how so much in these communities are on a knife’s edge and how without goodwill, good science, and real leadership these projects could fall flat.”
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Welcome to the another edition of the Orvis News Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival! Each week, we scour the Web for the best fly-fishing videos available and then serve them up for you to enjoy. This week, we’ve got a baker’s dozen productions from. . .
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Poking around on vimeo, I stumbled on this fascinating video by English fly-fishing guide Paul Kenyon, explaining the theories of Vince Marinaro and others about how fish perceive our flies in the water. Starting . . .
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The Fly Fishing Rendezvous has opened registration for exhibitors. The fourth annual event is set to be held May 4-5, 2019, and this year is moving locations to the National Western Complex in Denver, CO.
Read more in the press release below.
Fly Fishing Rendezvous Moves to National Western Complex
From Fly Fishing Rendezvous:
The Fly Fishing Rendezvous has officially opened registration for exhibitors at their 4th annual Fly Fishing Rendezvous, this spring. The event, started as a grassroots effort, serves to highlight some of the “local to Colorado” fly fishing companies. It’s come together around the central mission of building a community around the sport and creating a very inclusive environment for anyone and everyone wanting to dip their toes in the fly fishing water. The Fly Fishing Rendezvous offers something for everyone; whether you are seasoned professional or guide, a true beginner, or simply an outdoor enthusiast.
Attendees will have the opportunity to browse the newest gear from the best outdoor, and fly fishing companies at great prices. Watch the best in the biz tie all the hot fly patterns in the fly tying area, or on the big screen in our fly tying theater, opt in to our casting contests, or participate in an intro to fly tying class, play a little casting pong while having a beer, and of course stop in and listen to any number of talks throughout the two days with top industry professionals.
What sets the Fly Fishing Rendezvous apart from like events is the community around it. The Fishing Rendezvous also is proud to offer free booth spaces to influential and inspiring local nonprofits with ties to the river and fishing community, and works with them to raise funds to fuel their mission at the event as well. The event is very proud to benefit official non-profit partners, Project Healing Waters and Colorado Trout Unlimited.
The new event space at the National Western Complex will offer more square footage and the ability to integrate food and drink, more fly tiers, more exhibitors, with the same incredible non-stop programming, family friendly activation’s, and a central location for attendees from all over the front range. Early bird registration for exhibitors ends February 28, 2019.
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Drew Price shows off a 24.5-inch beast that fell for a dead-drifted streamer. Photos by Drew PriceThe post Tippets: Catch and Release Techniques, Game Changing with Blane Chocklett appeared first on MidCurrent.
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Costa’s Untangled Collected was honored with the annual REI Root Award, which recognizes industry-leading sustainable product design. The award was given during the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show this past week in Denver, Colorado.
Read more in the press release below.
Costa® Sunglasses’ Untangled Collection Honored with REI Root Award for Sustainable Innovation
Daytona Beach, Fla. – February 1, 2019 – Costa’s Untangled Collection received the annual REI Root Award, recognizing industry-leading sustainable product design, during the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show this week in Denver.
Each year, REI celebrates sustainability by giving a brand the award, which celebrates the most responsibly designed, innovative new product sold at the co-op. Costa collaborated with Bureo to create this sustainable collection of sunglass frames made from recycled fishing nets.
“What is so innovative about this collection is that it addresses and integrates sustainability from end to end—through the whole life cycle,” said Gregory Gausewitz, manager of product sustainability at REI.
The raw material for the Untangled Collection frames, recycled fishing nets, is sourced from Bureo’s Net+Plus recycling program. The recycling program works to prevent fishing net pollution by partnering directly with fishermen in South America to collect discarded nets at their end of life and provide funds to local communities for every pound of fishing net collected. In addition, the styles in this collection use other lower-impact materials such as recycled nose and temple pads and recycled aluminum logo detail. The Untangled Collection is part of Costa’s effort to educate consumers about the importance of protecting the oceans, while also providing an option for recycling the sunglasses when they reach the end of their lifecycle.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by REI for our efforts in sustainable product design around the Untangled Collection,” said T.J. McMeniman, Vice President of Marketing for Costa Sunglasses. “Protecting our oceans and waterways is at the core of our brand mission and we take that commitment very seriously – from product design to boots-on-the-ground efforts like beach cleanups and direct partnerships with conservation organizations.”
A leader in color-enhancing sunglass lens technology, Costa has also invested in sustainable product design as part of the company’s Kick Plastic initiative – creating awareness around the single-use plastic issue and looking at internal processes to rethink and redefine how the company utilizes plastic. In addition to The Untangled Collection frames made from recycled fishing nets, Costa offers two other more environmentally responsible frame materials – a bio-resin sourced from the castor plant and a plant-based acetate (Del Mar Collection).
The REI Root Award is an industry-wide guidepost, seeking to encourage companies across the outdoor industry to place sustainability at the center of the design process.
For more information on The Untangled Collection, visit CostaSunglasses.com/UntangleOurOceans.
About Costa
As the first manufacturer of color-enhancing all-polarized sunglass lenses, Costa combines superior lens technology with unparalleled fit and durability. Still handcrafted in Florida, Costa has made the highest quality, best performing sunglasses and prescription sunglasses (Rx) for outdoor enthusiasts since 1983, and now its product portfolio includes optical frames. Costa’s growing cult-brand status ties directly to its mission to provide high quality products with a focus on sustainability and conservation as the company works hard to protect the waters it calls home. From the use of sustainable materials to its Kick Plastic initiative, IndiFly Foundation and strong partnership with shark research organization OCEARCH, Costa encourages people to help protect the Earth’s natural resources in any way they can. Find out more on Costa’s website and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at @CostaSunglasses.
Media Contacts:
Heather Miller, (864) 607-7922, heatherm@gunpowderinc.com
Carie Breunig, (414) 412-9155, carieb@gunpowderinc.com
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After being destroyed by a fire in May of 2017, the R.L. Winston Rod Company has announced the reopening of their Bamboo Shop in Twin Bridges, Montana.
Read more in the press release below.
Winston Bamboo Is Back!
The R.L. Winston Rod Company is thrilled to announce that we have reopened our Bamboo Shop in a new facility in Twin Bridges, Montana. The old Winston bamboo shop was housed in the original R.L. Winston Rod Company building in downtown Twin Bridges. On May 7, 2017, a fire started at 3:00 in the morning, destroying the building and all its contents including bamboo rod inventory, machinery and raw materials. Despite this tragic loss, we have been determined to continue our 90-year commitment to the legacy of building the most beautiful, highest performing bamboo fly rods available.
Since the fire, we’ve worked diligently to not only find a new location for the bamboo shop, but also replace all the unique tools, and machinery. After two years of effort, it’s extremely rewarding to get back to work.
Bamboo has been at the heart of the R.L. Winston Rod Company since 1929, when Robert Winther and Lew Stoner first began innovating using split bamboo cane. Lew Stoner’s patented hollow-fluted rod design process allowed us to set numerous bamboo world distance fly casting records, and is still in use today.
We thank our customers for their patience and we are extremely grateful that Winston Bamboo fly rods will continue to set the standard for hand-crafted bamboo fly rod perfection.
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This Colorado River cutthroat, from southern Utah, displays dark, rich colors. Photo by Mike Hadley
The short film features The Bristol Bay Fly Fishing & Guide Academy, which “merges salmon and river education, with recreation and conservation principles to educate, engage and inspire Bristol Bay young adults to become local leaders in river stewardship and prepare them for jobs based on healthy fish in their home rivers.”
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Written by: Geoff Stevens, Teton Fishing Co. LLC
I recently had the honor of taking a fellow guide and his wife on a trip for large rainbows. He was a top-notch guide for trophy bass. Neither had fly fished before, and after a short lesson on. . .
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Rahway River Trout Unlimited will host the 7th Annual Fly-Tying Madness event, set to be held March 24, 2019. The event welcomes “all ten chapters of Trout Unlimited in the state of New Jersey and any other interested parties to tie and donate flies to worthy organizations.”
Read more in the press release below.
New Jersey State Council March Flytying Madness
On March 24, 2019, Rahway River Trout Unlimited will be hosting the 7th Annual Fly-Tying Madness event. Sponsored by the New Jersey State Council of TU, the event will welcome all ten chapters of Trout Unlimited in the state of New Jersey and any other interested parties to tie and donate flies to worthy organizations. Tiers will be contributing to:
Casting for Recovery, which helps women whose lives, have been profoundly affected by breast cancer.
Project Healing Waters, which is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military personnel and disabled veterans through fly-fishing.
And, finally, the Trout Unlimited Veteran Service program which also assists veterans in rehabilitation of physical and emotional injuries through the unique therapeutic value of fly-fishing and conservation work.
All three are worthwhile organizations, which serve cancer survivors, veterans and the greater community. This event has donated over 12,000 flies since its inception in 2012.
Last year’s event donated over 1500 flies in total and saw over 50 fly tiers attend, contributing to the overall success of the event.
Your support and/or donations to the event will act as door prizes to encourage a great turnout and greater output. Every year, all companies and individuals that made donations were advertised prominently in the room and print media outlets covered the event. Any donations made were displayed prominently alongside a sponsorship banner thanking each contributor to the event. Donations were appreciated by all tiers in attendance.
Contact:
Jason Warner, Board Member
Rahway River Trout Unlimited
2096 Kmak Place
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 221-1986
mrwarner2176@yahoo.com
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In this short film Shane Anderson at North Fork Studios highlights the conservation efforts of the Coastal Cutthroat Coalition.
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Most fly tiers prize a pattern that's easy to tie, requires few materials, and catches fish. The Whistle Pig Jig checks every box. With just a single material for the tails, body, and collar, it's a pattern that you can crank out . . .
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At last year’s Fly Fishing Show in New Jersey, I was talking to another angler about my favorite way to fish streamers when all I have is a floating line or when the water is too low to use a . . .
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Emily Mauri, director of angling outreach at BullSugar.org, and Marshall Cutchin, publisher of MIDCURRENT and board member of BullSugar.org, are guests on a recent episode of the Fly Fishing Journeys podcast hosted by Rob Giannino. They discuss both the challenges and the progress being made with the water quality issues in Florida. Listen here.
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The third annual Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival will be held at the Plano Event Center, March 23-24, 2019. New at this year’s event includes a series of advanced courses for experienced anglers.
Read more in the press release below.
Third Annual Texas Fly & Brew Returns to Plano
Looking forward to spring fishing? Who isn’t? Fortunately for those of us still stuck in winter, the Third Annual Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival returns to the Plano Event Center on March 23-24, 2019.
Unique to the Texas Fly & Brew is a focus on microbrewery beer. With their paid admission, festival attendees 21 years and older receive tasting tickets to sample a variety of locally handcrafted brews. Breweries selected to participate in this year’s event include Four Corners Brewing Co., Oak Highlands Brewery, Real Ale Brewing Co., Sweetwater Brewery, and Tupps. All of the participating breweries will have personnel on hand to explain what sets microbrewed beer apart, why and how certain ingredients yield different flavors, and how to brew and taste different types of beer. The festival’s microbrew component has become so popular that a waiting list now exists for breweries that wish to participate.
New at this year’s event is a series of advanced courses for experienced anglers. “Folks know us because we reach out to complete novices–to folks who have never picked up a fly rod in their lives,” says Fly & Brew Director Beau Beasley. “Our event draws scores of children, and we have about six times the national average for women’s participation, compared to other fishing events. This year, we’re stepping up our game to draw experienced anglers, too, with unique, highly specialized courses taught by national experts.”
“Introduction to Wilderness First Aid” by Mike Tayloe of Finns West teaches anglers how to respond to medical emergencies on the river.
Author Mac Brown leads “Casting for Instructors,” a daylong advanced fly casting course for casting instructors.
“Casting Big Flies for Big Fish” by renowned guide Blane Chocklett schools students in casting and fishing large fly patterns.
Aquatic biologist Peter Stitcher teaches “Mayflies and Microbrews,” in which students enjoy a Texas microbrew while they learn to rapidly identify aquatic insects.
In addition to these specialty classes for experienced anglers, the Texas Fly & Brew features fly angling experts offering tips and tricks suitable for everyone from the merely interested to the absolutely passionate. Headliners include Jason Randall, Ed Jaworowski, Dave Whitlock, Landon Mayer, Brian O’Keefe, Geri Myer, Joe Mahler, Steve Dally, Jerry Hamon, Fishy Fullum, Fred Hannie, and Matt Bennett.
The Texas Fly & Brew kicks off on Friday, March 22 with a “Bass Bugs & Brews Night,” sponsored by the International Fly Fishing Film Festival. Group fly tying sessions will run from 5:30-7:30 PM at Tupps Brewery in nearby McKinney. Bass Bugs & Brews Night marks the first showing of an exciting IF4 movie in the Lone Star State: Special guest Cory Routh, producer of the award-winning movie Back Bay, will be on hand to share an exclusive, previously unseen excerpt of his movie featuring Lefty Kreh, believed to be Kreh’s last film interview. The excerpt represents Lefty at his best. The first 100 viewers will also receive the latest issue of Fly Tyer magazine. The evening will also feature a free raffle, with products from popular companies like Hardy, Umpqua, TFO, Snowbee, American Angler, and Norvise.
Major sponsors of the Third Annual Texas Fly & Brew include Dallas-based fly rod manufacturer Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO), the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF), Fish Partner, and Tailwaters Fly Fishing; additional sponsors include Gordy & Sons Outfitters, Reilly Rod Crafters, and the Texas Council of Fly Fishers International. A portion of the proceeds will be given to support Project Healing Waters programs in Texas. For more information, visit www.txflyfishingfestival.org or call 703-402-8338.
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RIO Products has announced the release of the new Creek Line, designed specifically for fishing small creeks, streams and brooks.
Read more in the press release below.
RIO Releases New Creek Line
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (February 1, 2019) – RIO, manufacturer of fly lines, leaders, tippets, accessories and more for anglers the world over, delivers a line created specifically for small creeks, streams and brooks with its new Creek Line.
The Creek Line loads a rod at particularly close range to allow anglers to make ultra-short casts of about 10-15 feet with ease. It is ideal for dry flies, nymphs, and small streamers, and has enough body and head length for occasions where a longer cast is needed.
Each line is built with a supple, coldwater core resulting in tangle-free performance in weights ranging from WF0F through WF4F in a green and yellow color. It also features RIO’s MaxFloat Tip to ensure the tip does not sink, and front and back welded loops makes for easy, fast rigging. Find one at your nearest RIO dealer for $79.99
Learn more with this video.
RIO’s Creek Line from RIO Products on Vimeo.
About RIO Products:
RIO is a pioneer in developing fly lines, leaders and tippet material to enhance fly fishing experiences across the globe. Offering premium fly lines for both freshwater and saltwater fishing applications, RIO consistently utilizes field experience and scientific testing to create the best products on the market for anglers. Founded 20 years ago in the mountains of Idaho, RIO continues to develop innovative products, design revolutionary tapers and refine performance-driven fly line technologies. For more information about RIO Products, please visit www.rioproducts.com. Connect with us through Facebook, Instagram, and Vimeo.
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During winter and early spring, your best bet for finding feeding trout is in slower water. In slow currents, trout sometimes cruise because the current does not bring them enough food. Having . . .
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Tim Flagler demonstrates how to tie the venerable Meat Whistle streamer, a pattern authored by John Barr to replicate the effectiveness of the jig-and-pig lure that conventional-tackle bass anglers found so effective. “During my trip to Patagonia last year,” says Flagler, “the Meat Whistle and variations of it were the preferred choice for hammering the banks and dredging deeper pools. The results were hard to argue with.”
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