Fly Fusion Announces Streaming Platform
We are very excited to announce the launch of a brand new streaming platform for the fly-fishing community! Welcome to Fly Fusion Streaming, where we’ll be adding new content constantly and you’ll have ongoing and access to the Fly Fusion Series as well as exclusive access to past presentations of the International Fly Fishing Film […]
Throwback Thursday
Great times on set of the very first season of the Fly Fusion Series. On this particular day Paula Shearer – the hardest working angler of all time – found herself in a battle with a stunning bull trout while filming episode five, “Solitude”. Watch the full episode, including footage of this epic monster, on […]
Photo of the week:
Fly Fusion Magazine’s editor Derek Bird and Fly Fisherman’s editor Ross Purnell get ready for a long trek into a remote location in British Columbia’s Cariboo Region to shoot a short film for the upcoming International Fly Fishing Film Festival.
On the Mend
A straight-line cast is often the best way to present a fly, but sometimes you need to change your location in order to get the drift you want. When you’re able to move, you should. But if trees, currents, the position of the fish or the position of the sun won’t allow you to move […]
Editor’s Choice Freshwater Rod—X590 by Sage
A number of months ago Sage sent us the X rod to test. And even though the X has been on a number of trips and has caught lots of trout, with this rod it was love at first cast. The X loads easily with very little line outside of the tip, but it also […]
2017 Editors Choice Awards: Orvis Waterproof Backpack
Wading anglers know it’s not uncommon for water to appear waist deep when it’s really closer to chest deep. For situations like this, or after an unintended spill or an unexpected downpour, Orvis created a functional waterproof backpack that keeps your gear (and your fishing license) dry. In addition to it’s functional waterproof construction, the […]
Loop Evotec Rod Contest
Subscribe to Fly Fusion Magazine on or before 5:00pm April 1st, 2017 and be entered into a draw to win a brand new 5wt Evotec fly rod from Loop Tackle! Four issues of Fly Fusion Magazine delivered right to your door every quarter for all who enter and a sweet new rod for one lucky angler. Click To […]
Red Paddle Co Announces Contest to Live Out the Adventure of a Lifetime
If you’re a fly angler who uses a stand up paddleboard and who lives for adventurous trips, you’ll definitely want to check out the contest offered by Red Paddle Co. click here to find out more
Rod Review: Thomas & Thomas Avantt
Thomas & Thomas’ new Avantt is an impressive American built rod. The rod is finished in a classy matte blue with darker blue around the wraps. Most noteworthy however is the way the rod handles long distances. The rod has a lightning quick recovery speed and shoots line effortlessly. Because of the speed of the […]
RIO Amateur Film Awards Grand Finals
Exciting times at RIO PRODUCTS with the RIO Amateur Fly Fishing Film Awards grand final voting taking place this week! Click through to view the films and take part in the voting.
Winston Releases the 2018 Kairos Rod Series
The Winston crew has been busy designing rods. Check out the specs on the Kairos rod series by clicking here.
Buster Midge
It may seem odd to think of midges as robust attractor patterns, but believe me it’s definitely worthwhile tying this delicate insect as an attractor. I realized this in early spring of 2010 on an afternoon when there were millions of midges hatching and drifting down a riffle and into a nice deep run. There […]