Jim McLennan’s Thoughts on Technology and Tradition
Today’s young fly fishers bring with them the advanced technologies they’ve grown up with, and that makes some of us older fly fishers nervous, for tradition and technology make strange bedfellows.
Fly Tying: Reece’s Tactical Fusion Nymph
Looking for an innovative new nymph to tie this weekend. Have a look at Bob Reece’s Tactical Fusion Nymph. This nymph sinks quickly, appears life-like in the water, and is extremely durable. As an added bonus, the nymph can be tied in three variations in order to imitate the caddis, mayfly and stonefly.
Tying Video: The Tequeely Streamer
Looking for a juicy streamer pattern to populate your fly box this spring? Check out this video of Bob Reece tying the Tequeely Streamer.
Gear Review: Orvis’ Tacky Deluxe Fly Box
A more practical angler may argue that fly box is a fly box is a fly box, and there’s some truth in the statement. A fly box has a relatively simple task. That said, little innovations have the potential to make a huge difference. And in reference to the Tacky Deluxe Fly Box there’s much […]
Derek Olthuis Talks Ice Age Browns and Iceland’s Landscape
In this week’s interview, Fly Fusion editor Derek Bird catches up with filmmaker Derek Olthuis of Western Waters Media to chat with him about The Hidden (click here), a film currently running in this year’s International Fly Fishing Film Festival. Olthuis talks about the challenges of travelling to Iceland to catch Ice Age brown trout. In this 12 minute […]
Stillwater Teaser with Brian Chan
Check out this short film featuring the newest member of the Fly Fusion editorial team, Brian Chan, doing what he does best–stalking and catching big stillwater rainbows.
Fishing BC Features Cariboo Guide
Looking for a fly-fishing trip where you can get away from it all and catch big trout on uncrowded rivers? Check out Fishing BC’s guide feature below.
Fly Fusion TV Season 2 Re-Airing During Free Preview Month
The World Fishing Network is re-airing the second season of Fly Fusion Television all through April, which is their free preview month. If you missed the series on the first pass, be sure to tune in and join cohosts Jim McLennan and Derek Bird as they chase large rainbows and bull trout in British Columbia’s rugged […]
Slick New Streamer Pattern
Krueger’s Sculp Lion (Tan) by Chris Krueger Hook: Daiichi 2461, # 1-6 Thread: 140 denier, tan Tail 1: Yellow marabou Tail 2: MFC grizzly BuggerBou, tan/brown Body: UV Polar Chenille, gold, medium Wing: MFC grizzly BuggerBou, tan/brown Collar: MFC Bunny Brush, tan Fins: Pheasant rump, natural Head: Sculpin Helmet, brown Eyes: Living Eyes Finish: Coat […]
Slick New Streamer Pattern
Krueger’s Sculp Lion (Tan) by Chris Krueger Hook: Daiichi 2461, # 1-6 Thread: 140 denier, tan Tail 1: Yellow marabou Tail 2: MFC grizzly BuggerBou, tan/brown Body: UV Polar Chenille, gold, medium Wing: MFC grizzly BuggerBou, tan/brown Collar: MFC Bunny Brush, tan Fins: Pheasant rump, natural Head: Sculpin Helmet, brown Eyes: Living Eyes Finish: Coat […]
Hot New Nymph
Fusion Nymph Recipe by Bob Reece Hook: Tiemco 2499SP-BL, #18-#8 Bead: Tungsten, sized to hook Thread: Uni-Thread, 8/0 Tail: Three strands Krystal Flash Under Abdomen: Ostrich herl Over Abdomen: Wapsi UTC Wire, sized to hook Thorax: Hareline Ice Dub Legs (optional): Micro-small MFC Sexi-Floss Glue: Zap-a-Gap click here to check out the tying video
New Video Shows Why We Must Act Now to Save the Everglades
Orvis has made protecting the Everglades the focus of their conservation efforts this year, and CEO, Perk Perkins, has been leading the charge by taking out a full-page ad in the Miami Herald, meeting with state legislators to lobby in support of pro-Everglades legislation, and writing op eds. Today, Orvis premiered a new video from Florida filmmaker Dan Decibel Diez, made with […]