Fly Fusion Series: Treasure Hunters
The latest episode, “Treasure Hunters”, from the Fly Fusion Series has just been released! In this first episode Fly Fusion Magazine editors Derek Bird and Jim McLennan pursue some of the west’s most treasured trout – Bow River rainbows. For Jim this is his home water. He’s fished and guided on the river for a good portion of […]
Photo of the week:
Fly Fusion Magazine’s editor Derek Bird and Fly Fisherman’s editor Ross Purnell get ready for a long trek into a remote location in British Columbia’s Cariboo Region to shoot a short film for the upcoming International Fly Fishing Film Festival.
Sneak Peek
Depending on where you’re from, the winter months can be extremely difficult for the fly angler. The Fly Fusion staff understands cabin fever as well as anyone, so they wanted to release their spring cover in its design stages as a reminder that great fishing is just around the corner.
On the Mend
A straight-line cast is often the best way to present a fly, but sometimes you need to change your location in order to get the drift you want. When you’re able to move, you should. But if trees, currents, the position of the fish or the position of the sun won’t allow you to move […]
2017 New Rod Guide
How do you choose the best fly rod? Fly Fusion editors have been brainstorming that question over the last number of months and have managed to come up with a number of interesting conclusions. What they constantly came back to however was the evolving fly rod manufacturing market. Because of the way fly-rod companies produce […]
Fly Fusion TV – Season Two:
We had such a huge response to our last share contest that we thought it was only fitting to do another! Share this trailer from Fly Fusion Television Season 2 for your chance to win a Scientific Anglers gift pack valued at over $500.00! Winner will be randomly drawn on the 25th of November. Good Luck!!
Editor’s Choice Freshwater Rod—X590 by Sage
A number of months ago Sage sent us the X rod to test. And even though the X has been on a number of trips and has caught lots of trout, with this rod it was love at first cast. The X loads easily with very little line outside of the tip, but it also […]
2017 Editors Choice Awards: Orvis Waterproof Backpack
Wading anglers know it’s not uncommon for water to appear waist deep when it’s really closer to chest deep. For situations like this, or after an unintended spill or an unexpected downpour, Orvis created a functional waterproof backpack that keeps your gear (and your fishing license) dry. In addition to it’s functional waterproof construction, the […]
Loop Evotec Rod Contest
Subscribe to Fly Fusion Magazine on or before 5:00pm April 1st, 2017 and be entered into a draw to win a brand new 5wt Evotec fly rod from Loop Tackle! Four issues of Fly Fusion Magazine delivered right to your door every quarter for all who enter and a sweet new rod for one lucky angler. Click To […]
Red Paddle Co Announces Contest to Live Out the Adventure of a Lifetime
If you’re a fly angler who uses a stand up paddleboard and who lives for adventurous trips, you’ll definitely want to check out the contest offered by Red Paddle Co. click here to find out more
Rod Review: Thomas & Thomas Avantt
Thomas & Thomas’ new Avantt is an impressive American built rod. The rod is finished in a classy matte blue with darker blue around the wraps. Most noteworthy however is the way the rod handles long distances. The rod has a lightning quick recovery speed and shoots line effortlessly. Because of the speed of the […]
RIO Amateur Film Awards Grand Finals
Exciting times at RIO PRODUCTS with the RIO Amateur Fly Fishing Film Awards grand final voting taking place this week! Click through to view the films and take part in the voting.