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Photo: James Loesch/Flickr New York City probably isn’t high on any list for destination fly fishing. Yes, there’s plenty of great fly fishing outside of the Big Apple, but did you know there’s a decent fly fishing culture there, too? Jared Zissu, writing for Sports Illustrated, takes us through the “surprisingly diverse” fishery in New York City, as well as its local fly shop, the Urban Angler. “The truth is, you have a few…

Photo: Bureau of Land Management/Flickr The 2025 World Youth and Ladies Fly Fishing Championship will be held in Idaho Falls from July 12 to July 19. The competition will occur on the Snake River, Henry’s Fork, Hebgen Lake, Warm River, Sheridan Lake, and the Grey’s River. This will give visiting anglers a true taste of the fishing available in the Idaho Falls area, and disperse fishing pressure to various rivers…

Catching marlin, sailfish, and swordfish on a fly rod is one of the pinnacles of the sport. It’s a lot of hard work, and usually costs a fair amount of money, as well. But it’s in these envelope-pushing endeavors that we’re able to make some of the best leaps forward in fly fishing. Jeremy Block is the first person to ever document catching a broadbill swordfish on fly tackle, and…

Skwala, the Bozeman-based apparel company, has released their latest product, the RS Outpost Jacket. This is a bomber, do-it-all cold weather piece intended for use in the most extreme environments. Skwala uses the same 150 grams of 3DeFX+ insulation found in their Fusion 3/2 Puffy to provide warmth in the Outpost. On top of that, they’ve covered the insulation in a fully waterproof shell with taped and reinforced seams. You’ll…

The late Bob Popovics, legendary saltwater fly tier, will be honored at the Fly Fishing Show when it comes to Edison, New Jersey on Jan. 24 – 26. The American Museum of Fly Fishing will honor Popovics with the 2025 Izaak Walton Award posthumously on Saturday, Jan. 25. The event is scheduled to start at 5 p.m., and will also feature a tribute film and a few guest speakers. Popovics…

Winter is a hard time of year for a lot of anglers. Between the holidays, bad weather, less daylight, and a lack of hatches, chasing fish is exponentially more difficult now than at other times of the year. However, winter fly fishing is completely worth it for those who brave the cold and can figure out where the trout are holding. Some of my biggest trout I’ve caught on a…

In this most recent episode of the Troutbitten podcast, Dom and the crew talk about how to shorten the amount of time you spend getting ready on your tailgate, or at your trunk, when you pull up to the river. In Dom’s words, “Just get your waders on, your boots laced, and get to the river. It should be as simple as that.” I’m usually quicker at this than most…

Photo: Louis Cahill Chasing redfish on the fly is something I’ve always wanted to do. And I’ll admit, I’ve thought to myself that it look easy enough. I reckoned I could get the hang of it quick enough to make a trip down south worth my time and money. Then, I read this story by Owen Plair, over at Gink & Gasoline, and realized how wrong I was. He talks about…

Lani Waller needs no introduction for steelheaders, as he was one of the most respected steelhead anglers and teachers before he passed away in 2024. His big project was a film series about catching steelhead, which is widely regarded as one of the best educational film series ever produced. In addition to that, he wrote a few books and contributed to Fly Fisherman Magazine and Wild Trout and Salmon Magazine.  The last project…

Photo: Alex Stulce For the past five or six years I’ve been an ardent supporter of the chest pack as the premier way to carry and store tackle while on the water. I’ve never liked sling packs, backpacks are too unwieldy, and all the vests I’d worn in my earlier fly fishing years weren’t great for my back, neck, and shoulders. My current chest pack is on its last leg…

If you received some gift cards for Christmas, or you’re looking to treat yourself to something during the last of the holiday season sales, then you might want to look at this list of Ken Baldwin’s favorite gear from 2024. Ken writes about fly fishing for Sports Illustrated, and he put together a series of articles on the pieces of gear he enjoyed most this year. You can read about…

In this recent episode of the Articulate Fly podcast, host Marvin Cash sat down with Austin Conrad to talk all about fly fishing for bass and musky in Virginia. Austin is co-owner of Virginia Trophy Guides, and he has a wealth of experience to draw from as he educates anglers in this episode. I personally enjoyed how he highlights the year-round fishing opportunities in Virginia, with musky in the winter…

Photo: Alaska Region U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/Flickr MidCurrent has recently reported on a few of the challenges facing wild salmon and steelhead across the world. Hatchery-raised salmon and steelhead pose a serious threat to wild fish, but it’s not always clear why, even to those who consider themselves well-versed in conservation. This recent article in Fly Fisherman Magazine can help alleviate some of that confusion. John Larison writes that the four…

Jimmy Carter is the oldest living former president (he just celebrated his 100th birthday this year) and there’s been a host of new stories, books, and other media recently produced about him. One that has flown relatively under-the-radar is a new book by Jim Barger titled Jimmy Carter: Rivers and Dreams. It details just how important fly fishing has been to the former president, the personal connections it has forged, and the…

Hardy Fly Fishing, the renowned maker of reels and rods in the United Kingdom, has partnered with Trout Unlimited to create a new reel. The Limited Edition Trout Unlimited Tealweight Fly Reel is designed for 3 and 4-weight rods, and only 300 have been built. For every reel sold, Hardy will donate $100 to Trout Unlimited. The Tealweight is available right now online and through your local Hardy dealer. These…

For this week’s Tying Tuesday, we have two new fly patterns, and a video about different fly tying lights. Picking up a good light can make a huge difference in how long, and effectively, you’re able to tie flies. The one I have is some of the best money I’ve ever spent. After that, you’ll get treated to a nice midge pattern and a fun streamer! We start with this…

Photo: Josh Darling, courtesy of Dom Swentosky/Troutbitten We often hear about fly rods being more accurate than ever before, and while that’s partly true, has it translated to anglers who are more accurate? And not just accurate with our fly placement, but also where the fly line lands? That’s the question Dom Swentosky asks in his most recent article at Troutbitten, and it’s one I think is worth answering. As Dom writes,…

Photo: Bruce Tuten/Flickr Four years ago, a group of sixteen kids filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana, alleging the state has violated its constitution by prioritizing fossil fuel development over the health and safety of Montana residents. According to Hatch Magazine, that case made it all the way to the Montana Supreme Court, where the justices ruled in favor of the kids. This ruling affirmed a previous lower-court ruling that…

I’ve had the pleasure of documenting many cutthroat restoration efforts over the past decade, mostly in Utah, where I grew up. But this recent story from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is one of the most interesting cutthroat conservation tales I’ve ever heard. Rachel Gonzales wrote the story for Colorado Outdoors, and I highly recommend you read the entire thing. What she builds up to is the first treatment of…

Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie/Flickr Fly fishing show season is about to get underway! Attending one of these events is a great way to get out and involved in fly fishing, even in the dead of winter, when many of us just can’t be on the water. We’ve put together a list of consumer-focused fly fishing shows starting in January, which you can browse below. You’ll get to put your hands on…