Turning Challenge Into Success: Deaf Guide’s Fly Design Goes Global
In today’s world, the news is often hard to look at. But every so often, a story comes along that feels like sunlight breaking through the clouds. The Silent Spotter, a new film making waves on the outdoor film festival circuit, is one of those. The Silent Spotter, a new film making waves on the […]
Circus Peanut | Al Ritt
Throwback to the first season of the Fly Fusion Series with Al Ritt on the vise. Filmed on location at Island Lake Lodge, nestled in the heart of the Rockies in the Kootenay region of British Columbia.
The Distance Cast
By Jeff Wagner, Field Editor, Fly Fusion As many of you know, one of my favourite topics is distance casting, so it’s not by chance that one of my first casting videos was on, you guessed it – distance casting. It’s been a while since I’ve discussed that, and it’s always worth revisiting. This article […]
Orvis’ 50 Years of Graphite
Orvis is celebrating a golden anniversary with the Helios™ Limited Edition dry fly rod. To commemorate the occasion, their rod designers built a rod that will pull at the heartstrings of the technical dry fly angler and showcase the accuracy, precision, and eye-catching look that their graphite rods are known for. They started out […]
Steelhead Season on the Skeena
A Midway Check-In with Brian Niska, Head Guide, Casting Instructor, and Manager of the Skeena Spey Lodge By Will Rice When the steelhead grabbed my fly, I was in a bit of a daze. I’d been methodically casting a twelve-and-a-half-foot spey rod with a Skagit line and sink tip for hours. At that precise moment, […]
FFI’s FlyFest in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fly Fishers International (FFI) is back with FlyFest 2025, happening September 26–27 at the Sheraton Airport Conference Center in Grand Rapids, MI. This in-person event is your chance to reconnect with fellow anglers, learn from the best instructors, and immerse yourself in all things fly fishing. Grand Rapids is right in the heart of the […]
An Open Letter to Netflix
An Irish Mob Boss and a Presbyterian Minister Walk Into a River Dear individual at Netflix whose job it is to acquire content, Please buy the movie rights to A River Runs Through It. It’s my favorite movie, and I can’t seem to find it anywhere on your platform. Though I enjoy some of the […]
Another Option to Tying Balanced Flies
By Jeremy Davies Most fly anglers are aware of balanced leeches and their effectiveness; however, many anglers have trouble balancing them and want another option. Tying a streamer as a straight jig, such as the Jailbreak Jig, has become much more popular over the last few years, as it doesn’t require the fly tier to […]
Mastering the Art of Fly Casting: The Role of Wrist Movement
By Jeff Wagner When it comes to fly casting, the use of the wrist is often a contentious topic. Many envision an angler using only their wrist to whip the rod back and forth, resulting in wide, ineffective loops. While this is certainly an extreme example of poor casting, it does highlight a common misconception: […]
Abel Reels Launches Custom Blue Line TR Reel
Abel Reels is proud to introduce a customized extension of its popular Abel Blue Line TR as part of the Blue Lining Project—a collaborative initiative with Airflo, onWater, and Trout Unlimited. This limited-edition reel marks an industry first, integrating personalized river mapping with premium reel design. Anglers can now engrave the unique “blue lines” of […]
On the Bighorn: A Season of Growth and Connection
By Amber Payliss Excerpt from Fly Fusion, Volume 22, Issue 2 Fly fishing is all about timing. Aligning with the rhythms of the river, the seasons, and the subtle cues of the fish we pursue. Every fall, as the leaves turn gold and the air carries a crisp edge, a group of women gather on […]
Articulated Flies | Frank Brassard
The SID (yes, it’s named after that sloth in the animated film Ice Age) and the Unholy Diver are meant to dive upon each strip. They are of course both articulated, so there is some great tail movement and the fly sway to one side or the other after each strip. The difference between both […]