Casting Light On Substance and Style
As we learn fly casting, or any other discipline we learn that there are things we can manipulate and get the same result and things we cannot. In fly casting this is substance and style, or science and art as defined in fly casting, and may seem relative but will make sense as we practically […]
The New Gear is Here
From bags, to tippet holders, to fly rods and reels, 2018 has a ton of new gear for the fly angler. Wondering what to ask for Christmas this year? Put together a list using the latest gear review in Fly Fusion. Subscribe here or find the latest issue on newsstands.
Petitioning for the Thompson River Steelhead
One of Fly Fusion’s regular contributing steelhead authors, Dana Sturn, reached out and asked if we could show some love to the struggling Thompson River steelhead population. Click here to read through the call to action and sign the petition if you’re wanting to help out the dwindling Thompson River steelhead return.
The Zoo Cougar: A Slick Minnow Pattern
Jake Ruthven is a talented young tier out of Colorado and has developed a creative take on the Zoo Cougar. If you’re looking to stock up your streamer box this winter in preparation for estuary fishing for sea-run trout in the spring, be sure to give this innovative pattern a try. Zoo Cougar Recipe: Hook: […]
New Film “We Have To Go”
Join Katy Watson and April Vokey as they chase bull trout on a Northern BC fishery with little to no foot access in its upper stretches. Great vid and worth the watch! Watch “We Have To Go”
The Newest Edition of the Fly Fusion Family
The winter edition of Fly Fusion is set to hit newsstands this week. This issue is chock full of useful tips and techniques. For the gear junkie, the editors tested out nine new fly rods and they provide you with all the information you need in order to make an informed decision on the best new […]
Jim McLennan Talks Change
Prompted by late-night reflection on the severe flooding in Alberta a few years back, I’m reminded of one of the great truths of fishing – fishing of any type. That truth is simply this: Change Rules.
Friday Fly By…Richard Pulaski
One of the deepest philosophical questions in fly fishing: Can a fly-angler’s box contain too many Chernobyl patterns. Just in case you fall on the “it’s not possible” side of the debate, here’s the recipe for the juicy looking Beavertail Chernobyl. Beavertail Chernobyl Recipe: Hook:Dai-Riki 730, #8 Thread: Uni-Thread, 6/0 yellow Adhesive: Liquid Krazy Glue, […]
The Right Grip for the Right Situation
Something as simple as how we hold the rod and line is critical. This is the connection between us and our equipment and can make the difference between efficient and inefficient transfer of energy. It can also be the difference between struggling on the water and not.
Celebrate Halloween Masked Bandit Style
Not much for dressing up and heading out on the town? You might want to consider celebrating Halloween night by hunkering down in your den and tying Reece’s Masked Bandit. It’s a small steamer that’s super attractive to big trout. Check out the tying video here. Recipe: Hook: Gamakatsu octopus #4Thread: 6/0 matched to zonkerFlash: […]
Gear Review: Hodgman’s VION H-Lock Boots
Hodgman developed an innovative interchangeable sole system to help anglers deal with the varied terrain they regularly encounter. The versatility provided by the H-Lock boots allows anglers to switch from felt to studded felt, and from to rubber or studded rubber depending on whether they’re in and out of a drift boat or scaling steep […]
Gear Review: Orvis Mirage
A number of companies make good reels, but it’s the subtle details in a reel that set it apart from others. Such is the case with Orvis’s new Mirage. The Fly Fusion team tested out the Mirage II (designed for 3 to 5-weight lines) and had an overwhelmingly positive experience with the reel. The ultra-large […]