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Rods/Reels

New and Notable: Ross Reels Animas Native Series

Ross Reels is expanding its Native Series to the national level with golden trout-, rainbow

Fly Fisherman Staff

G. Loomis's “Feel Connected” Episode 2: "Rolled Up"

Thousands of hours of R&D, materials planning, and precise manufacturing processes are wrapped

Fly Fisherman Staff

Hatches: New & Notable Fly-Fishing Gear

Wet-wading gear, fast-with-feel rods, DWR sans PFAS, and more!

Fly Fisherman Staff

Hatches: New & Notable Fly-Fishing Gear

Rods for small bugs, MLB reels, PFAS-free pullovers, stretchy/breathable jackets,

Fly Fisherman Staff

Enter the Matrix: The Best New Fly Rods for 2024

8 great rods to help get you into fish today and in the future.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Flies

Catch More and Injure Fewer with Circle Hooks

Research shows that circle hooks are more effective and safer on nearly every fish species.

Lefty Kreh

Fly Fisherman Throwback: Super Fly!

The Dahlberg Diver is five flies in one for trout, salmon, bass, tarpon, snook, redfish …

Dave Whitlock

Web Exclusive: Is Ally's Shrimp the World's Best Atlantic Salmon Fly?

The Scottish creation is a growing legend shrimp imitation with countless salmon on its

Terkel Broe Christensen

Umpqua's "Flies for Runoff" Featuring Landon Mayer

Flies and knowledge to help you capitalize on the high-water opportunity rather than wait it

Fly Fisherman Staff

Fly Fisherman Throwback: This Gentleman Prefers Blondes

The Blonde, designed by Joe Brooks, has remained a classic because it continues to take fish

Lou Tabory

Fly Lines/Leaders/Tippets

A Beginner's Guide to Fly Lines

Anglers should consider grain weight, head length, taper, and density among other variables

Matt Redmond

Airflo Offers Fly Line Recycling

Consumers can drop off any brand of plastic based fly lines, monofilament fishing lines, and

Fly Fisherman Staff

Scientific Anglers Launches Totally Reimagined Tropical Saltwater Fly Lines

The Magnitude series is a completely new creation in the same way that the first breathable

Fly Fisherman Staff

Shooting from the Tip: New Fly Line Technology for 2024

Heavier lines are a continuing trend for new lines in 2024.

Fly Fisherman Staff

More Effective Angling with SA's New All-Purpose "Satin Creamsicle" Fly Line

Experts and newbies alike will appreciate Scientific Anglers's Amplitude Smooth Infinity

Fly Fisherman Staff

The Added Invisibility of Umpqua's New Pink Deceiver HD Big Game Fluoro

Colors at the high end of the spectrum—like pink—basically disappear in deeper water.

Ross Purnell

Apparel/Outerwear

Simms Challenger Slip-On Shoe: Lightweight Waterproof Protection

For those who want to be able to transition between wet and dry conditions, and who want to

Josh Bergan

Simms Pursuit Shoe: Lightweight, Comfortable, and Functional

Traction, breathability, and rugged construction make it a standout choice for navigating wet

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Workboot Designed: Simms G3 Guide Boots

Cobbler-approved construction that emphasizes durability.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Fish Like a Trout Ninja: Simms Confluence Stockingfoot Wader

Where athletic mobility, comfort, breathability, and slick storage systems all come together.

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Grundens' New Vector Wader Has New “Warming” Neoprene Feet

It features four-layer laminated puncture-resistant microfiber face fabric and is designed

Fly Fisherman Staff

Costa's Marlin Fly Project Aims to Protect a Little Understood Billfishery

Discoveries from the first-of-its-kind fly-fishing project will help fill crucial data gaps

Fly Fisherman Staff

Packs

Review: Orvis Pro Waterproof Zip Backpack

Fly Fisherman's Best New Pack for 2023 is light, soft, and pliable, but still durable enough

Fly Fisherman Staff

Patagonia Black Hole Rod Case

True to Patagonia's ethos, it's made with 100% recycled fabrics.

Fly Fisherman

Orvis PRO Waterproof Sling 14L: Everything Right Where You Need It

Hold all your fly boxes, floatant, and tippets with room for a jacket and a water bottle.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Review: Simms Freestone Backpack

Clever access with a clamshell top and a curved side zip to easily get what you need.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Simms Flyweight Hip Hybrid System

New pack helps anglers get far from roads.

Fly Fisherman

Patagonia Guidewater Packs

Submersible backpack for all types of fishing venues.

Fly Fisherman

Boats

Slow & Stealthy: Making the Case for a Midlife Kayak

Wobble-free seamless transitions from positioning the boat to fishing, and more.

George Daniel

Designed for Fishing Adventure: The Best New Inflatable SUPS

Fly fishing from modern SUPs has become increasingly popular from bonefish flats to local

Jay Nichols

Floating in Style: Top Drift Boats of 2024

Drift boats help you search through miles of river quickly and effectively. Here are the top

John Fedorka

Double Trouble: A New Paradigm in Fishing Rafts

Two-person rafts are easy to transport, get you into small places, and don't require a social

Ross Purnell

Get Off the Bank: Catching Bass & Panfish from a Kayak

A kayak allows you to leave the shoreline vegetation and muddy bottoms to access water you

Bart Lombardo

Books

Bookshelf: Fly Fishing Evolution

Fly Fishing Evolution: Advanced Strategies for Dry Fly, Nymph, and Streamer Fishing by George

Tom Rosenbauer

Euro Nymphing: Tips, Tactics, and Techniques by Josh Miller

Euro Nymphing: Tips, Tactics, and Techniques by Josh Miller. Stackpole Books, 2024, hardcover

Ross Purnell

Bookshelf: Casting Homeward by Steve Ramirez

Casting Homeward: An Angler and Naturalist's Journey to America's Legendary Rivers by Steve

Stephen Camelio

Bookshelf: River Songs by Steve Duda

River Songs: Moments of Wild Wonder in Fly Fishing by Steve Duda. Mountaineers Books, 2024,

Michael Garrigan

Bookshelf: Cast Catch Release by Marina Gibson

Come for the fishing and stay for the writing: A new memoir from an eloquent debut author.

Heather Richie

Bookshelf: Flies for Atlantic Salmon & Steelhead

Flies for Atlantic Salmon & Steelhead: A History of the World's Most Elegant Fishing Flies by

Ross Purnell

Accessories

ICAST Announces Fly Fishing New Product Showcase Winners

Simms, Grundens, Scientific Anglers, Costa among Best in Category winners.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Orvis and Four Wheel Campers Launch Special Edition Truck Camper

Features include a "mud room" for waders and boots, storage for up to six rods, and much more.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Fly Fisherman's 2024 Father's Day Gift Guide

Creative and practical Father's Day gift ideas for the fly-fishing dad.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Fishing Gear Storage and Organization: 4 Great Options

The Keter Signature Collection Deck Box, Rux 70L, the Orvis Carry-It-All, and YETI's LoadOut

Fly Fisherman Staff

Costa's Remastered Grand Catalina Sunglasses

A legend remastered, with Flip Pallot and Oliver White.

Fly Fisherman Staff

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