The Health Collection: Chrome
There is nothing in this world quite like a steelhead fresh from the sea. Its colors radiate and shimmer in unreal streaks of silver and green. Its resplendent leaps are powered by the one primal instinct it can’t overpower: survival. The very idea that a small, trout-sized fish could survive in the ocean for several […]
The Health Collection: Mako
Imagine the world getting back to normal. What does that look like now? Does it still involve anglers catching sharks on the fly? It had better, because we’re not sure we want to live in a world without something so singularly unbelievable, heart-pumping, and just plain awesome. If your quarantine needs a little pick-me-up, you […]
The Health Collection: Blown Away
Sometimes, the way a situation presents itself isn’t obvious at first—in both fly fishing and in life. There are challenges, obstacles, and a fair amount of frustration. Occasionally, however, the dark curtains open up to reveal something so unexpected and rewarding that we’re simply left in awe. Next in our Health Collection lineup: Blown Away, […]
The Health Collection: Secrets
Straight from our archives, this is one of our favorites from the Fly Fusion Series. Sit back, enjoy, and be sure to practice social distancing as much as possible as we present the next installment of the Health Collection: Secrets, by Fly Fusion Films. With over 7 billion people on the planet, it’s difficult to […]
The Health Collection: Laplanders
As the world continues to evolve amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we here at Fly Fusion and the International Fly-Fishing Film Festival just want to share some good vibes. And for us, that means taking our minds off of everything else and focusing on fly fishing. At least for a little while. For the next […]
“The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing” Now Streaming on Amazon Prime, YouTube
Fly anglers looking for easy access to instructional content can now stream “The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing” television show on two of the largest video platforms online: Amazon Prime and YouTube. The show, a 13-part documentary-style series hosted by well-known author and angler Tom Rosenbauer, focuses on instruction in a variety of settings and […]
A Guide’s Advice
Tip #2 for the Guide: Servant Heart Hands down, the best guides I know on the river are those who truly care and serve their clients. Having a servant heart means leaving your ego at the door. Being cognitive to your clients needs in every aspect of their experience is so important and knowing that […]
Backpacks & Roadmaps
Couple of good friends of Fly Fusion, John Van Vleet and Tiffany Barber, are hitting the open road and will be journalling their adventures through a new travel website called Backpacks & Road Maps. We plan to live vicariously through their adventures and encourage you to join us in following this epic husband and wife team. Just a […]
How to Set Up for a Bonefish Trip
RIO – The eleventh episode of this season’s How To series is “How To Set Up For A Bonefish Trip”, presented by Simon Gawesworth. In this film Simon talks about all the gear you will need to take with you on a bonefishing trip – from rod to fly and the most essential accessories. If […]
Gary Borger, the Professor of Fly Fishing
Modern fly-fishing legend, Gary Borger, talks about dream destinations, major milestones, and the future of fly fishing.
Deadly Accurate: The Musings of a Straight Shooter
Casting editor, Jeff Wagner, discusses five ways to improve casting accuracy
Mono-Loop Hopper by Ryan Sparks
Additional pattern, the Mono-Loop Hopper, from Ryan Sparks’ article in the latest issue of Fly Fusion. Mono-Loop Hopper Recipe Hook: Dai-Riki 700B, #10 Thread: UTC 140, dark tan Mono-loops: 10 lb. monofilament Body: Superfine Dry Fly Dubbing, tan Overbody: 2mm foam, tan Wing: 2mm foam, tan Overwing: Antron yarn, white Legs: Barred round rubber legs, yellow/black […]