If you’ve been tying flies at your bench dreaming of the next big bend in your rod, here’s what’s hot and happening in the world of US fly fishing right now.

Let’s start out West. There’s big news coming out of Rocky Mountain National Park this August—Colorado biologists are shutting down sections of the Grand Ditch and its tributaries to get rid of all the non-native fish. The word from MidCurrent is that it’s all about bringing the greenback cutthroat trout, Colorado’s legendary and beautiful native, back to its home waters. These little fish are the ones your grandparents would have chased with split cane, and there’s a big push now to give them a fighting chance by clearing out the competition. For locals, expect a bit of a detour around the area while the work gets done, but keep your small dries handy—the trout will be back, and you’ll want first shot.

Now, if you’ve been aching for some saltwater action this summer, heads up on the South Atlantic. NOAA Fisheries just dropped new rules on red snapper—those chunky, hard-fighting targets for any Gulf Coast angler who likes to match a fly to a hungry mouth. For 2025, recreational anglers get just two days in July to chase snapper, all thanks to new data showing the species still needs help. Too many have been pulled from the water, so officials put the brakes on, capping the recreational catch at 22,797 fish for the whole year. Better keep your boat gassed up and your flies big and bright—it’s going to be a race to the drop-offs.

Closer to home on the trout streams, Jeff over at Flyfishers Place is saying all kinds of wild things about this season’s hatches in Oregon’s Crooked and Fall Rivers. The usual summer bugs—PMDs, BWOs, even the odd Yellow Sally—haven’t been showing up like clockwork this year, and the smart money is on nymphs and leeches right now, especially early or late in the day. Guides are turning to Zebra Midges, Rainbow Warriors, and the ever-classic Purple Haze to fool some tough fish, and the best advice seems to be “sleep in, fish nymphs, and don’t sweat the dry action.” But hey, when dusk rolls in, tie on something skinny and olive, and keep those Rusty Spinners handy. It’s summertime, and the river code says you never leave until the last light’s gone.

On top of all that, for the gearheads and fly shop regulars, Hatch Magazine just did a giant Spring 2025 gear roundup. They’ve got eyes on more than 60 new rods, reels, and just about everything else you could hope for. Whether you’re looking for a premium stick to toss fat streamers or just want boots that’ll actually last to the end of the season, this is the time to window-shop as all the major companies roll out their best. Even the closet carp junkies are getting new toys, and word is the bug designs are looking sharp this year.

So, that’s the scoop for now: a local’s look at what’s moving and shaking from high Rockies headwaters to redfish flats, and a quick peek at the must-have gear for the year ahead. Tie a few extras, share a coffee with the early crew, and maybe save a fly or two for when the hatches surprise you.

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