Swisher’s New Trout Patterns
The Swisher name is no stranger to new and innovate trout patterns. In the 80s Doug Swisher cowrote the best-selling fly-fishing book of all time, Selective Trout. Now he and his wife, Sharon, have a new book that’s definitely worth checking out. Flies for Selective Trout: Complete Step-By-Step Instructions on How to Tie the Newest […]
The New Nimbus from Winston
The R.L. Winston Rod Co. has two new fly rods they’re releasing summer 2017: the Nimbus and the Kairos. Last week they invited Fly Fusion editor, Derek Bird, to their factory in Twin Bridges, Montana for a sneak peek. After testing out the Nimbus he said, “I walked through the factory and watched how Winston makes […]
Winston Adds a Slick Casting New Rod
Around this time of year, the Fly Fusion Team begins to hear rumours about what’s on the horizon for new fly-fishing gear. This year the first rumour to materialize comes from the R.L. Winston Fly Rod Company. Last week they invited editor, Derek Bird, down to Montana to test out two new rods they plan to release […]
A Reminder for Fly Anglers to Stay Safe on the Water
Vancouver, B.C. – As boaters across British Columbia prepare for the official start of the 2017 boating season this long weekend, Boating BC is urging boaters to put safety first. National Safe Boating Awareness Week is May 20th to the 26th, coinciding with the launch of the boating season, and Boating BC President Don Prittie […]
OtterBox Gets Even Cooler
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The outdoors are not a club with velvet rope and insider access. The outdoors belong to everyone, and OtterBox enables people to get out and do it their own way. OtterBox, an outdoor staple since 1998, is proud to introduce the Venture line of premium rugged coolers. Venture coolers incorporate superior […]
Fly Boxes That Give Back
From its simple beginnings that formally began in 2014, the young Utah company Tacky Fly Fishing has enjoyed significant success. The company was formed with the goal of building the best fly box in the industry, and their national and international industry awards and rapidly growing sales numbers attest to their success. Now Tacky Fly […]
New RIO Stillwater Fly Line
RIO’s CamoLux line is an intermediate sinking line that sinks about one-and-a-half to two inches per second. The line is built with a unique clear camo coating that is extremely effective when targeting wary fish in clear water, and is deadly efficient for fishing between 2ft and 6ft depth in lakes. No matter if you’re […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]