The Joe Brooks Story

If you are interested in the history of our sport, you won't want to miss this.  Read more about it at https://www.joebrooksdocumentary.com/index.html

Twitter Poll Results: Fly Fishing Show Fashion Edition

When attending a fly fishing show, I wear.... #trollpoll

— flyfishmagazine (@flyfishmagazine) May 15, 2019

I'll be trying to avoid all you naked anglers at the show.

ICYMI Twitter 14K Followers Edition

Thanks for being part of our community as we try to make the quiet sport substantially louder. pic.twitter.com/iEgu05eIQl

— flyfishmagazine (@flyfishmagazine) May 15, 2019

San Juan River Community Mourns Founder of Abe's Fly Shop

An Iconic spot on the San Juan. If you've fished it you know.

Television: Fish or Die Premiers Sunday 4-21-2019 10 PM ET

For some of us this seems like trout bum deja vu.  Brian Jill, Chris Owens, Jay Johnson, and Thad Robinson, fishing together in remote locations and making us hate corporate life.  Let us know what you think.  Link for more info.

Gear: GhostTech Strike Indicators

Except for the purists who either shun or don't need them, anglers dating back to Izaak Walton have been searching for the perfect bobber strike indicator. Ok I seriously doubt Mr. Walton used an indicator, but you get the idea.  The latest entry into the fray comes from GhostTech and features a three leaf clover design.  What do you think?  Check out their website.

Gear: reel pure Edition

Today the mailman brought a package from a brand I have known since the early days of the fly fishing blogger community.  I have always liked the simple logo and, even though it's well over a decade old, my  reel pure hat is still one that I regularly grab when I fish or just want to look like a fly guy. 

Check out their website reelpure.com.   Offerings are limited for the moment (bald guys like me can't do visors) but we have it on good authority that there is more to come in the near future.

Take two minutes to protect the Bristol Bay salmon run

Protect the Bristol Bay salmon run, and the way of life of the people who rely on it. Comment to the Army Corps of Engineers about the Pebble Mine project. This won't go away. https://t.co/RS4JCsYUaO … #nopebblemine pic.twitter.com/Vbm8ImDG1m

— flyfishmagazine (@flyfishmagazine) April 3, 2019

High Levels of THC Reported in Colorado Trout Waters

Smoke on the water? 

Fisheries biologists from Colorado have discovered high levels of Tetrahydrocannabinol  (THC) in their state's trout waters.   For non fishing guides, THC is the active ingredient in marijuana. Elevated levels of the compound were first noticed during a recent survey on the state's aptly named "Dream Stream".  Marijuana or "Mary Jane" as it is also called, is legal in several Western states.  It is believed that the contaminant may be the direct result of cannabis using anglers "answering nature's call" during their time on the water.

Anglers who frequent the state's once pristine trout waters have reported an enhanced sense of mellowness and oneness with the river.  Although, some have experienced darker feelings, including the sense that "the game warden is literally behind that tree right over there."   Effects on trout are largely unknown but fish have been reported lackadaisically hanging out near the tail of pools with bloodshot eyes and voracious appetites.

One  local fly shop owner is making the best of this environmental challenge by selling a line of fly patterns (or trout edibles) that take advantage of the situation.  "Mark my words, it wont be long before anglers visiting my shop are telling tales of catching massive trout on size 22 Doritos flies."   Overall, the impact on fisheries tourism seems to have been a net positive with the shop's new #420onthewater hashtag, already having a large following.

To see other articles which we have posted on April 1st follow this link.  

Roasted: Fishing insults

We all know fishing buddies play rough. What's the best insult you can hurl at your fellow anglers? #roastus #wecantakeit #Ithink #blessyourheart pic.twitter.com/dyfzP9QIXa

— flyfishmagazine (@flyfishmagazine) March 21, 2019

How to make an award winning film tour film - Hank Patterson

Gear: The SimpliFLY

I don't know about you, but I tend to want to carry way too much gear with me when I go fishing.   I usually end up carrying  as much tackle on my person as possible anytime I am going to be on the water.  After all, if you don't have just the right fly on hand when you need it, you might be out of luck.

Over the years I have worn fishing vests, lanyards, chest packs, back packs and, I hesitate to admit, maybe even a fanny pack (which now would be an over the shoulder sling pack).  I suppose this is why the modular SimpliFLY chest mount fly fishing pack caught my eye.  MSRP $97.99.  What do you think about this new product?

Huge Fly Fisherman: Flying with fishing rods for fly fishing.

 Advice from the Huge fly fisherman on traveling with your fishing gear.   Give him a like and subscribe to his videos on youtube.  He is doing a great service to mankind.  Really he is.

Fly Fishing on the small screen; Outlander Edition

An interesting exchange between young William and Jamie during a recent episode of Outlander.  One of the writers must be afflicted with our disease. 

BirdBox Fly Reel Sighting

Did anyone notice the fly reel on #SandraBullock 's belt in #BirdBox ? I haven't watched it yet. #wellarmed pic.twitter.com/H41WZFsemK

— flyfishmagazine (@flyfishmagazine) December 30, 2018