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 […]
Simms Fishing Products “Dead On The Water” Collaboration with the Grateful Dead
Simms Fishing Products, a leader in performance fly fishing apparel and gear, has officially launched Dead On The Water— a limited-edition product collection in collaboration with the legendary rock band, the Grateful Dead. This unique partnership blends the world of technical angling gear with iconic music culture, creating a line that speaks to both performance […]
Small Craft Sales Launches Online Buying and Selling Hub For “Little Floaters”
Small Craft Sales, a new online hub dedicated to small, specialty watercraft, is taking the headache out of buying and selling boats online. Designed for anglers, rafters, kayakers, wooden boat enthusiasts, and day cruisers, the platform offers a scam-free alternative to cluttered classifieds like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. Sell USED OR NEW boats. “Boat geeks […]
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 […]
Simms Launches Lightest, Most Packable Wader Ever
Bozeman, MT – May 16, 2025 — Simms Fishing Products, the leader in wader design and innovation, proudly announces the release of the all-new Flyweight Packable Wader — the lightest, most packable wader Simms has ever built. Developed over nearly a decade of design, prototyping, and on-the-water testing, this breakthrough product delivers on a singular […]
Lefty Day
Lefty Day is an international celebration recognizing one of fly fishing’s most influential figures.. We’re excited to share the word that our friends at Fish Tales Fly Shop will be hosting this event on May 17. This day is special for Dave and Nancy as they remember back to the start of their guiding days […]
Editor’s Choice: Simms Flyweight Boots
I’ve got two primary goals when I fly fish. One is to catch fish, and the other is to catch fish in places where I’m all by myself. To achieve those goals, it’s not uncommon for me to hike long distances. When Fly Fusion HQ sent me the Simms Flyweight Boots to test out, it […]
Scott Fly Rods’ 50th Anniversary Edition Collection
This year, the Scott Fly Rod Company proudly celebrates their 50th anniversary. “It’s been a journey filled with fun, firsts, camaraderie, and a half-century of handcrafting high-performance fly rods,” states Scott president, Jim Bartschi. “In contemplating the most fitting tribute to the anglers who fish Scott rods, the rodsmiths who craft them, and the rod […]
April Vokey joins ambassador team at Ross Reels, Abel Reels, and Airflo
Mayfly Outdoors, the award-winning manufacturer of high-performance fly fishing products and parent company of Abel Reels, Ross Reels, and Airflo, is excited to announce that world-renowned fly fisher, guide, author, and conservationist April Vokey has joined the Mayfly family as a brand ambassador. Known for her work through Anchored Outdoors and years of guiding in […]