Editor’s Notebook

Releasing a Delta Striper

In the April-May issue I wrote a news item detailing how an irrigation lobby group using the name Coalition for…»

A new federal plan for oil shale development in the Rockies is a significant improvement, encouraging research on the still…»

flyfishiraq_med

A few years ago I got an email from Joel Stewart who was serving in the military overseas in Iraq.…»

George Daniel will be signing copies of his new book Dynamic Nymphing at the Somerset New Jersey Fly Fishing Show.

I only go to the neighboring state of New Jersey for two reasons: #1) Striped bass fishing on the Jersey…»

Winston's new site

Winston has unveiled its new web site, and whether you’re a tackle nut or film buff, there’s plenty there to…»

matuka

Like many Fly Fisherman readers, I’m aware that the Matuka streamer pattern came from New Zealand. I was not aware,…»

In the Oct-Dec 2011 issue we had a story called “Enbridge’s Run to the Ocean”.  It was about a proposed…»

James Anderson knot testing

James Anderson and his father George are working hard on a new article to be published in the June-July 2012…»

Years ago a friend gave me a South Bend 359. This is not a valuable collector’s rod as they were…»

Stripers like this one from the Ca Delta make become a thing of the past

The Coalition for a Sustainable Delta is a nonprofit Section 501(c)(5) corporation with a stated goal of “creating a healthy Delta…»

Steve Hoffman and guide Shane Hunter with a 50-inch pike that took a Monster Magic

I am still working on a fly-tying story by Chip Cromarty on his pike fly called the Monster Magic. I…»

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I’m starting work on the Feb-Mar 2012 issue, and we’ve got a great story there from Wollaston Lake Lodge guide…»

Gear Guide 2012

One of the exciting new products we tested for Gear Guide 2012 was Patagonia’s new River Crampons. These are similar…»

Al Hassal Illustration

It’s always nice to be recognized by your peers for outstanding work. In August, Tom Keer was honored with the The…»

utahbrown

Utah  is a a battleground state in terms of stream access. Many of you read Brett Prettyman’s article “Locked Out”…»

I’m a big fan of the sustained-anchor casts associated with Skagit lines and Skagit casting. The West Coast Rivers I…»

A Fly Fishing Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park

A Fly Fishing Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park by Steven B. Schweitzer. Pixachrome Publishing, 2011, 256 color pages, $29.95, softcover.…»

Lefty Kreh

I was recently at the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show in New Orleans where I had the chance to see…»

Capt. Eric Newman

One year ago I was working with author Mike Conner  on a story on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. In…»

John Sherman photo

It’s a rare thing to go looking for the smallest fish you can find but that’s exactly what we did…»

From top to bottom: Staton’s Prostitot – brookie, whitey, cuttie, bow, and brownie   Staton’s Prostitot-Brookie Front Hook: #1 Gamakatsu…»

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There is a common misconception that Florida tarpon fishing is all about making 90-foot hero casts. Wrong. Often—especially when the…»

H. Earl Evans recently sent me a submission for Tom Keer’s story 4 Tips for Bigger Bass (Aug-Sep 2013 issue).…»