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Looking to make a trip to the tropical flats for the first time? For trout anglers, chasing bonefish can feel foreign and intimidating, but an article by Chris Hunt in Hatch Magazine tries to help you get ahead of the curve. This primer covers everything from gear and dealing with the brutal sun to presentation and the most important thing of all: Listen to, and pay attention to your guide….

 Have you ever wanted to watch your fly-tying heroes work their magic up close? About 100 professional and amateur fly tiers—among the best the world has to offer—are scheduled for demonstrations, seminars, and individual instruction at the 34th annual International Fly Tying Symposium, held this weekend, November 15-16 in the DoubleTree Hilton, Somerset, New Jersey. Among those scheduled to display their skills at the Symposium are tiers Tim Flagler,…

The Norfork National Fish Hatchery is the nation’s largest federally owned stocking facility. Photo courtesy of Steve Dally A massive rainbow-trout kill  at the Norfork National Fish Hatchery—the nation’s largest federally owned hatchery—in recent weeks is one of the factors that has led the The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) to establish new, much stricter regulations on some of the states most famous big-trout waters: [C]atch-and-release fishing of all…

The cool graphics highlight both a saltwater angler’s quarry and the species that BTT works to conserve. Bajío Sunglasses has introduced a new limited-edition eyewear line called the Temples of Change Collection, created in partnership with the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) to benefit marine conservation. According to the manufacturer, the collaboration highlights the shared mission of both organizations to protect and restore the saltwater flats that sustain some of…

The 2,000-acre ranch, owned by billionaire Paul Tudor Jones II, gained public attention decades ago with its in-stream trout habitat improvements and its incredibly large trout, which grow fat on a diet of pellets. Photo courtesy of Ben McCormick/Cutthroat Anglers Last week, we posted about a brewing controversy on Colorado’s Blue River, where river users, private landowners, and state regulators have come into conflict. Writing in Fly Fisherman, Ross Purnell…

Photo: Earl Harper via Hatch Magazine Whereas trout fishing is often elegant and serene, pike fishing can be the exact opposite, and this is exactly why, Chris Hunt argues, fly fishers should not pass up the chance to chase these aggressive, toothy predators: Because, for every trout that “takes your breath away,” I offer you a visual tincture that will both salve and infuriate, satisfy and irritate. For you, dear…

This week’s Tying Tuesday features four frizzy flies that make use of a variety of dubbings, hairs, and feathers. We kick things off with a caddisfly pattern from McFly Angler that sports turkey-slip wings to achieve a lifelike profile and a white parachute post for visibility. Next, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions serves up a Driftless Area classic: John Bethke’s Pink Squirrel . . . but with a twist. If…

Fishpond’s 2026 collection marks a major refresh of some of its most trusted designs, with new materials, reimagined staples, and an expanded focus on sustainability. According to the manufacturer, the lineup includes new colors and styles of Nomad Nets, a rerelease of the waxed canvas Fishpond Field Collection, and, most notably, the introduction of a Dynamic Foam option across the popular Tacky Pescador fly box series. Among the standout releases:…

Releasing a nice brown in Wyoming. Photo: Tom Koerner / USFWS The title of this article by Christine Peterson in Outdoor Life is purposely controversial, but the author covers a lot of ground and talk to a lot of experts who have concerns about the current state of catch-and-release regulations on some iconic rivers in the West. Whether or not you agree with the main premise or any of the…

In an effort to continually bring fly-fishing history to light in new and interesting ways, the American Museum of Fly Fishing is kicking off an exciting program to create commemorative pieces of classic American tackle in partnership with some of the world’s finest reel-makers, rod-builders and artisans. Due to the significant amount of time and effort it takes to create these commemorative pieces, AMFF is producing them in very limited…

If you want to catch more trout on lakes, learning how to fish scuds effectively is a game changer. In this great video from Fly Fish Food, Curtis Fry breaks down everything you need to know about fishing scuds in stillwater—from how they move and where trout feed on them, to the best fly patterns, retrieves, and setups for different conditions. Whether you’re fishing from a float tube, boat, or…

Water flows through a stretch of the Lower Blue River that cuts through private land at Blue Valley Ranch.  As any traveling angler knows, Colorado has some of the strictest water-use rights in the country, so anglers must constantly be aware of the rules they need to follow to stay legal. A new proposal for a well-known stretch of the Blue River is pitting several water-use constituencies against each other:…

To survey aquatic life, the brook trout crew stuns them temporarily, puts fish in a bucket, and measure them before releasing them back into the wild. Photo: Katie Myers / Blue Ridge Public Radio / Grist As climate change reshapes the Blue Ridge, Appalachia’s native trout are losing ground, but a dedicated group of biologists and fly fishers are working hard to help ensure the future of the beautiful, vital…

In this week’s Tying Tuesday, we’re serving up three very different patterns that will be effective in a variety of situations. We kick things of with Lance Egan walking us through a new variation of his high-floating Corn Fed Caddis, this time featuring peacock herl for the body. Next up is the fly everyone loves to make fun of until they catch a huge trout with it. Smitty’s Monthly Fly…

  In response to our recent Ask MidCurrrent article What’s the Secret to Achieving a Dead Drift?, Norway-based angler André Brun sent us a cool video as an example of how you can use Spey casts and reach mends to help in a specific situation. I responded to ask what the benefits of this technique are over a Snap-T or Circle Spey cast followed by a reach mend, and André…

Photo: Thomas Brimer Fly fishers spend a lot time thinking about the right gear, flies, and presentation, but in a recent Hatch Magazine article Chris Hunt writes about a valuable piece of fly-fishing wisdom he learned that had nothing to do with the above: But perhaps the best advice Kirk ever gave me was long before the underwear tip (which was solid, as most of you likely know). He and…

Illustration: Paul Puckett Monte Burke has made a name for himself as the preeminent chronicler of modern fly fishing for tarpon. If you haven’t yet read his Lords of the Fly: Madness, Obsession, and the Hunt for the World-Record Tarpon, you’re missing out. In the latest issue of Garden&Gun magazine, Burke writes about a trip in the Everglades with legendary guide Steve Huff: I blew it again, I tell Steve….

You need to get your streamer or soft hackle wet fly deeper than you can with a floating line. You want it to stay deep during your retrieve or swing. Should you just add a sinking poly leader to your floating line or are there times when a sinking tip fly line works better? In this video, Tom Rosenbauer explains how to make this important fly-fishing decision. The post Video:…

Yakoda’s goal was to build nippers that will stand the test of time but won’t break the bank. Yakoda Supply has re-engineered one of their most popular accessories with the release of the next-generation Yakoda Nipper ($89). According to the manufacturer, the new design blends the same precision and simplicity that made the original a favorite, with upgraded materials and features built to handle years of use in demanding conditions….

  [Interview starts at 41:00] You can catch salmon and steelhead on a fly in salt water before they enter rivers. The fish are bright and strong and may still be actively feeding but the problem is to find them in a big expanse of water. In this episode, Tom Rosenbauer talks to Reed Teuscher of the Orvis Outfitters team, who tells us where to look for these fish, how…