RIO Product’s “Behind The Brand” With Marlin Roush
RIO’s “Behind The Brand” series is a beautiful collection of short videos exploring the life, work and fly-fishing love of some of the key employees at RIO. Each film follows a RIO employee around their favorite local Idaho water, talks about what they do at RIO, and showcases their favorite set up for their fishery. This […]
Griz’s “The Dude” by Todd Schotts
Because you can never tie too many nymphs, here’s one more consideration for your spring nymph collection. Griz’s “The Dude” recipe: Hook: Natural Bend 200R TMC, 270 Dai Riki, Daiichi 1270 size 18 Thread: UTC Tan 70 Denier Bead: Brass 3/32 (2.33 mm) Tail: Pheasant Soft Hackle Fibers Rib: Rib MDG Amber Body: Frankendub Nymph […]
Griz’s Naked Nymph by Todd Schotts
Looking to beef up your spring nymph collection? Check out this delicious piece of trout candy by custom tier Todd Schotts. Griz’s Naked Nymph Recipe: Hook: Mustad 37160 size 16 Thread: UTC Tan 70 Denier Bead: Tungeston Red 3/32 (2.4mm) Weight: .025 or .035 Rib: Tippet 6x or 5x Underbody: Hareline Hares Ear Ice Dub […]
Marc Crapo Talks About His Latest Film, the Origins of His Beard, and the Flavour of Stoneflies
Marc Crapo is a filmmaker, an IF4 ambassador, and an Internet sensation. This week Fly Fusion’s editor Derek Bird caught up with Marc to chat about his newest film, The Legend of Neckbeard, which is a 2017 International Fly Fishing Film Festival official selection. click to check out the trailer Marc also talks about the origins of his own beard, his […]
Gear Review: The Scott Flex
There are a lot of new fly rods on the market this year and many of them have price tags that place them in the high-end category. Possibly one of the most remarkable aspects about the Flex is that it has a high-end feel without the high-end price tag. Aside from the price point ($475US), […]
Ross Purnell Talks about a Recent Film Project and Failed Floatplane Trips
Fly Fisherman Magazine editor, Ross Purnell, spent a few days last summer up in British Columbia’s Cariboo region working on a film project with Derek Bird of Fly Fusion Magazine. The project was unique in that it brought together the editors from two of North America’s largest fly-fishing publications onto one river. The film, Surface, can be viewed exclusively […]
Fly Fusion Mobi Magazine
If you haven’t already, make sure you check out the latest issue of Fly Fusion’s Mobi Magazine. It’s full of stunning images from some of fly-fishing’s best photographers. This edition provides photo essays displaying oversized Icelandic browns and New Zealand rainbows, to name a few. Oh right…you may also want to check out the photo […]
Davie McPhail’s CDC Dubbing Wing Dun
What do a coffee grinder, a hairdryer and a tying vise have in common? If you answered, “Absolutely nothing,” then prior to watching Davie McPhail’s tying video below, you’d be naively correct. Once you’ve viewed the video, you’ll realize everything around the house is potentially a useful fly-tying tool. Nice work Davie!
Patagonia releases Finding Fontinalis
Our friends at Patagonia today announced the release of the feature-length downloadable version of Finding Fontinalis. A 70-minute feature film by Travis Lowe, Finding Fontinalis explores how the search for a new world record brook trout in Argentina ultimately leads the anglers involved on a mission to conserve and protect much more than just the […]
Jim McLennan Talks Fly Fusion TV and Downing Drones
In this podcast Fly Fusion editor, Derek Bird, catches up with Fly Fusion TV co-host, Jim McLennan, to chat about what it’s like behind the scenes. He discusses his best memories, his favourite rivers and his most enjoyable moments while out filming the TV series. Though McLennan is one of the most proficient casters around, […]
Gear Review: Fishpond’s Thunderhead Duffel
With fishpond’s innovative commitment to creating attractive, functional, and environmentally friendly products, the company consistently provides the fly-fishing consumer with a responsible option. Lots of companies support environmental initiatives, and that’s essential, but fishpond takes their commitment to another level by creating products from recycled nylon commercial fishing nets. Aside from the fact that the […]
Sage and RIO’s Ongoing Partnership with Casting for Recovery
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. (February 7, 2017) – Sage Manufacturing and RIO Products, partnered with non-profit Casting for Recovery (CfR) for the fourth year in a row generating over $53,000 to expand CfR’s mission. This year sales from Sage’s GRACE Outfit and RIO’s Pink RIO Gold line garnered roughly $6,550 for Casting for Recovery to support […]