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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 […]

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 […]

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), […]