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Let’s talk shop—right now, fly fishing is buzzing all over the US, and if you’re paying attention, some pretty cool stories are unfolding that’ll get any angler itching to hit the water.
First off, did you hear about the USA Fly Fishing team? They just came back from the World Championships in the Czech Republic with a team bronze, making it two years straight on the podium. And Michael Bradley from Cherokee, North Carolina, snagged an individual bronze too, right up there with some of the biggest names from Europe. Say what you will about competitive fly fishing, but these folks are serious fish wranglers. There’s something awesome about seeing our crew hang with the world’s best—not to mention they’re a bunch who embody that mix of grit and friendly ribbing you’d see back at the local shop. Phil Monahan pointed out that anyone who’s watched these events in person comes away amazed at the sheer skill and camaraderie on display.
While the pros are globetrotting, at home, changes are afoot. If you’re fishing Michigan this season, better double-check your regs. New sportfishing rules kicked in on April 1, and they’re shaking up steelhead and muskie possibilities. Some streams dropped their 20-inch minimum on steelhead, and you can only keep one per day in those waters now—make sure you know which streams if you want to stay legal. The muskellunge regs are interesting too: Thornapple Lake and Lake Hudson now require a 50-inch minimum. That’s a serious ski, but these lakes are helping the DNR build up big, healthy Great Lakes muskie for the future. Plus, new hook rules and a ban on spearing in key ports could catch folks off guard.
The gearheads aren’t sitting still either. According to Hatch Magazine’s gear roundup, 2025 is seeing an explosion of new rods, boots, waders—basically, if you can cast it, wear it, or tie it on your vest, somebody’s releasing an upgrade. The big noise is about an updated Airlites rod line hitting the US, but there are more than 60 new items making their debut. And for those who chase more than trout? Carp season is about to explode in the Snake River Plain, and you can almost hear the carp junkies digging out their 8-weights and weirdest crayfish patterns.
One for the calendar crowd: Fly Fishers International is bringing their big Flyfest back in person, landing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 26 and 27 this year. It’s a killer time for chasing coho in the Grand River—urban angling at its finest with a crowd that really lives the sport. Expect workshops, casting and tying demos, plus a heavy dose of conservation talk mixed in with the usual fish stories.
So whether you’re a tournament junkie, a gearhead, or just someone who likes to sneak down to the river when the workday ends, this season’s offering up fresh reasons to tie up a new fly and see what’s biting. And hey, keep an eye out—regulators are tweaking rules everywhere from Montana to California, so don’t get caught with the wrong lure or the wrong size fish. See you on the water.
First off, did you hear about the USA Fly Fishing team? They just came back from the World Championships in the Czech Republic with a team bronze, making it two years straight on the podium. And Michael Bradley from Cherokee, North Carolina, snagged an individual bronze too, right up there with some of the biggest names from Europe. Say what you will about competitive fly fishing, but these folks are serious fish wranglers. There’s something awesome about seeing our crew hang with the world’s best—not to mention they’re a bunch who embody that mix of grit and friendly ribbing you’d see back at the local shop. Phil Monahan pointed out that anyone who’s watched these events in person comes away amazed at the sheer skill and camaraderie on display.
While the pros are globetrotting, at home, changes are afoot. If you’re fishing Michigan this season, better double-check your regs. New sportfishing rules kicked in on April 1, and they’re shaking up steelhead and muskie possibilities. Some streams dropped their 20-inch minimum on steelhead, and you can only keep one per day in those waters now—make sure you know which streams if you want to stay legal. The muskellunge regs are interesting too: Thornapple Lake and Lake Hudson now require a 50-inch minimum. That’s a serious ski, but these lakes are helping the DNR build up big, healthy Great Lakes muskie for the future. Plus, new hook rules and a ban on spearing in key ports could catch folks off guard.
The gearheads aren’t sitting still either. According to Hatch Magazine’s gear roundup, 2025 is seeing an explosion of new rods, boots, waders—basically, if you can cast it, wear it, or tie it on your vest, somebody’s releasing an upgrade. The big noise is about an updated Airlites rod line hitting the US, but there are more than 60 new items making their debut. And for those who chase more than trout? Carp season is about to explode in the Snake River Plain, and you can almost hear the carp junkies digging out their 8-weights and weirdest crayfish patterns.
One for the calendar crowd: Fly Fishers International is bringing their big Flyfest back in person, landing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 26 and 27 this year. It’s a killer time for chasing coho in the Grand River—urban angling at its finest with a crowd that really lives the sport. Expect workshops, casting and tying demos, plus a heavy dose of conservation talk mixed in with the usual fish stories.
So whether you’re a tournament junkie, a gearhead, or just someone who likes to sneak down to the river when the workday ends, this season’s offering up fresh reasons to tie up a new fly and see what’s biting. And hey, keep an eye out—regulators are tweaking rules everywhere from Montana to California, so don’t get caught with the wrong lure or the wrong size fish. See you on the water.
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By Quiet. PleaseLet’s talk shop—right now, fly fishing is buzzing all over the US, and if you’re paying attention, some pretty cool stories are unfolding that’ll get any angler itching to hit the water.
First off, did you hear about the USA Fly Fishing team? They just came back from the World Championships in the Czech Republic with a team bronze, making it two years straight on the podium. And Michael Bradley from Cherokee, North Carolina, snagged an individual bronze too, right up there with some of the biggest names from Europe. Say what you will about competitive fly fishing, but these folks are serious fish wranglers. There’s something awesome about seeing our crew hang with the world’s best—not to mention they’re a bunch who embody that mix of grit and friendly ribbing you’d see back at the local shop. Phil Monahan pointed out that anyone who’s watched these events in person comes away amazed at the sheer skill and camaraderie on display.
While the pros are globetrotting, at home, changes are afoot. If you’re fishing Michigan this season, better double-check your regs. New sportfishing rules kicked in on April 1, and they’re shaking up steelhead and muskie possibilities. Some streams dropped their 20-inch minimum on steelhead, and you can only keep one per day in those waters now—make sure you know which streams if you want to stay legal. The muskellunge regs are interesting too: Thornapple Lake and Lake Hudson now require a 50-inch minimum. That’s a serious ski, but these lakes are helping the DNR build up big, healthy Great Lakes muskie for the future. Plus, new hook rules and a ban on spearing in key ports could catch folks off guard.
The gearheads aren’t sitting still either. According to Hatch Magazine’s gear roundup, 2025 is seeing an explosion of new rods, boots, waders—basically, if you can cast it, wear it, or tie it on your vest, somebody’s releasing an upgrade. The big noise is about an updated Airlites rod line hitting the US, but there are more than 60 new items making their debut. And for those who chase more than trout? Carp season is about to explode in the Snake River Plain, and you can almost hear the carp junkies digging out their 8-weights and weirdest crayfish patterns.
One for the calendar crowd: Fly Fishers International is bringing their big Flyfest back in person, landing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 26 and 27 this year. It’s a killer time for chasing coho in the Grand River—urban angling at its finest with a crowd that really lives the sport. Expect workshops, casting and tying demos, plus a heavy dose of conservation talk mixed in with the usual fish stories.
So whether you’re a tournament junkie, a gearhead, or just someone who likes to sneak down to the river when the workday ends, this season’s offering up fresh reasons to tie up a new fly and see what’s biting. And hey, keep an eye out—regulators are tweaking rules everywhere from Montana to California, so don’t get caught with the wrong lure or the wrong size fish. See you on the water.
First off, did you hear about the USA Fly Fishing team? They just came back from the World Championships in the Czech Republic with a team bronze, making it two years straight on the podium. And Michael Bradley from Cherokee, North Carolina, snagged an individual bronze too, right up there with some of the biggest names from Europe. Say what you will about competitive fly fishing, but these folks are serious fish wranglers. There’s something awesome about seeing our crew hang with the world’s best—not to mention they’re a bunch who embody that mix of grit and friendly ribbing you’d see back at the local shop. Phil Monahan pointed out that anyone who’s watched these events in person comes away amazed at the sheer skill and camaraderie on display.
While the pros are globetrotting, at home, changes are afoot. If you’re fishing Michigan this season, better double-check your regs. New sportfishing rules kicked in on April 1, and they’re shaking up steelhead and muskie possibilities. Some streams dropped their 20-inch minimum on steelhead, and you can only keep one per day in those waters now—make sure you know which streams if you want to stay legal. The muskellunge regs are interesting too: Thornapple Lake and Lake Hudson now require a 50-inch minimum. That’s a serious ski, but these lakes are helping the DNR build up big, healthy Great Lakes muskie for the future. Plus, new hook rules and a ban on spearing in key ports could catch folks off guard.
The gearheads aren’t sitting still either. According to Hatch Magazine’s gear roundup, 2025 is seeing an explosion of new rods, boots, waders—basically, if you can cast it, wear it, or tie it on your vest, somebody’s releasing an upgrade. The big noise is about an updated Airlites rod line hitting the US, but there are more than 60 new items making their debut. And for those who chase more than trout? Carp season is about to explode in the Snake River Plain, and you can almost hear the carp junkies digging out their 8-weights and weirdest crayfish patterns.
One for the calendar crowd: Fly Fishers International is bringing their big Flyfest back in person, landing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 26 and 27 this year. It’s a killer time for chasing coho in the Grand River—urban angling at its finest with a crowd that really lives the sport. Expect workshops, casting and tying demos, plus a heavy dose of conservation talk mixed in with the usual fish stories.
So whether you’re a tournament junkie, a gearhead, or just someone who likes to sneak down to the river when the workday ends, this season’s offering up fresh reasons to tie up a new fly and see what’s biting. And hey, keep an eye out—regulators are tweaking rules everywhere from Montana to California, so don’t get caught with the wrong lure or the wrong size fish. See you on the water.