# Tight Lines and Bronze Medals: What's Buzzing in American Fly Fishing
Hey there, fellow anglers! If you've been too busy tying flies or wading in your favorite stream to keep up with the latest fly fishing news, I've got you covered with some fresh catches from around the country.
USA Takes Bronze at World Championships - Again!
Our boys just brought home some serious hardware from the Czech Republic! The USA Fly Fishing Team clinched bronze at the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships last week, making it back-to-back bronze medals for our national squad[1]. Not too shabby, right? Even more impressive, North Carolina's own Michael Bradley snagged an individual bronze medal, standing tall against the best anglers on the planet[1]. For anyone who thinks competitive fly fishing isn't "real" fishing, these folks are proving that American anglers can hang with the best of them on the world stage.
The F3T is Rolling Through Town
Grab your buddies and mark your calendars because the 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is making its way across the country right now! This month alone, they've got shows lined up in San Diego (June 3), Winter Park, Colorado (June 7), Pinetop, Arizona (June 14), and even a rooftop screening in New York City on June 17[5]. If you've never been to one of these events, you're missing out on some serious fish porn and storytelling that'll have you itching to get on the water.
New Gear Alert: 2025's Hottest Tackle
It's that time of year when manufacturers drop their latest and greatest gear for the upcoming season. Fly Fisherman magazine just announced their 2025 Gear Guide Award Winners, recognizing the most innovative new rods, reels, and accessories[2]. If you're like me and always looking for an excuse to add to your collection, you'll want to grab a copy and see what might need to find its way into your fishing arsenal. The Fly Shop has also released their staff picks for the hottest new fly fishing products of 2025[3], giving us plenty of options to drool over.
Ladies World Championships Coming to US Waters
Looking ahead, USAngling will be hosting the 2025 Ladies FIPS Mouche Fly Fishing World Championships right here on American water[4]. This is a big deal for women's fly fishing and a great opportunity to see some of the world's best female anglers in action. Women's participation in fly fishing has been growing steadily, with female-owned guide services helping bring more women into the sport[1].
Whether you're a competitive angler, gear junkie, film buff, or just someone who loves to feel the tug on the end of the line, there's plenty happening in the fly fishing world to keep you entertained when you're not on the water. Tight lines, friends!