A St. Patrick’s Day Streamer
Happy St. Patrick’s day from the Fly Fusion staff. Though we recognize the many traditions used to celebrate the Irish festive day in March, just in case you want to add another to the list, here’s a recipe for Krueger’s Olive Sculp Gulp. Tie one on…your vice! Krueger’s Olive Sculp Gulp by Chris Krueger Hook: Daiichi 2461, #2-6 […]
Happy Star Wars Day
Krueger’s Black Darth Invader by Chris Krueger Rear Hook: Partridge Universal Predator, #1 Thread: 140 denier, black Tail: MFC BuggerBou, black Body: UV Polar Chenille, copper, with black schlappen, wrapped together Collar: Black marabou, wrapped Legs: Sili Legs, chrome black/copper Junction Wire: Senyo’s Intruder Wire or 49-strand Beadalon Beads: Silver-lined glass beads Front Hook: Partridge […]
Rod Review: Orvis Helios 2 Covert
Fly Fusion testers enjoyed many aspects of the American built Helios 2 Covert. The rod’s sharp looking glossy black wraps complement the matte black blank finish and give it an extremely stealthy appeal. The rod has a balanced and lightweight feel and is capable of reaching the upper distances with ease. It’s a relatively stiff rod […]
Gear Review: The Chironomid Stillwater Boat
Magazine staff tested the Chironomid stillwater boat by Cunningham Boats and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. An angler would go a long way to find another single-person stillwater craft that moves as easily and fast or is more maneuverable. The hull is an extremely lightweight (30 lbs) Kevlar canoe design, with pontoon fixtures to provide stability. […]
April Vokey Talks Wild Steelhead Release with Andy Danylchuk
The Canadian born University of Massachusetts Amherst professor, Andy Danylchuk, speaks about developing a deeper understanding of the effects of catch-and-release on wild steelhead (Photo Credit: Catherine LaFlamme)
Brian Chan Joins Fly Fusion
Fly Fusion Magazine welcomes Brian Chan as their new stillwater field editor. Starting with the summer issue, Chan will be writing a regular stillwater column. Chan comes to the magazine as one of the most recognizable lake anglers in the fly-fishing industry today. He’s written several books, been featured in numerous magazines, and appeared on a […]
Gilbert Rowley Talks About the Challenges of Filming Hundred Pound Tarpon
In this week’s interview, Fly Fusion editor Derek Bird catches up with Utah based filmmaker Gilbert Rowley to chat with him about Jungle’s Edge, a film currently running in this year’s International Fly Fishing Film Festival. Gilbert talks about some of the challenges he faced while out filming hundred pound tarpon in Costa Rica. click here Gilbert also […]
Reel Review: Redington Rise
Redington added a new reel to their roster this year. Machined from anodized 6061-T6 aluminum, the Rise is an extremely lightweight reel. It has a uniquely modern look and the aesthetics complement the reel’s balanced feel. Fly Fusion testers gave the reel high marks for the enclosed carbon-fiber drag system that delivers smooth stopping power accompanied […]
Reel Review: 3-Tand VIKN
A few members of the Fly Fusion team have been using 3-Tand reels over the last number of years and have been extremely impressed by them. Each of their reels has a super smooth sealed drag system with unparalleled stopping power. Not only that, the 3-Tand design team makes an extremely attractive reel. With the […]
New Atlantic Salmon Book Definitely Worth a Look
Author Jacques Héroux’s new book Atlantic Salmon Flies brings together exquisite examples of nearly 300 salmon flies, tied by some of the best fly tiers and fishers in North America. The book features traditional favourites and innovative new designs. Conveniently organized by fly type — wet flies and dry flies, bombers, bugs, and streamers — […]
AD Maddox Talks Fly Fishing Art and Tattoos
In this week’s interview segment, Derek Bird chats with one of fly-fishing’s most recognizable artists, AD Maddox. Her art has appeared in over 30 different publications, on Patagonia t-shirts, on Montana Fly Company fly boxes, and on fly anglers’ den walls worldwide. In this 15 minute podcast, Maddox discusses maturing as a fly-fishing artist and also reveals her surprising thoughts […]
Gear Review: Big Nasty by RIO
In the area of fly lines, fly fishing has obviously progressed. We’ve come a long ways since the days of the encased glass display providing meager choices between floating and full-sink lines in a few different weights. Now there are literally hundreds of line choices for the consumer to fit unique angling needs. Enter the […]