If you’re a fly fisher following the latest buzz, you know this summer has been wild for news, changes, and a few surprises that every angler should have on their radar.

First up, fly fishing is about to take the world stage—literally—right here in the U.S. The 2025 Women’s Fly Fishing World Championship is coming to Island Park, Idaho for the first time. That’s happening July 13 through July 18. Seven teams from around the globe will be chasing trout on some of Idaho’s most cherished waters, and Team USA has been putting in the work. Melissa Smith, a key name in the U.S. fly fishing scene, says the camaraderie and drive on the women’s team is stronger than ever since their start in 2022. They’re fresh but determined, and if you’ve ever wanted to see top-level fly fishing up close, July is the time to be in eastern Idaho. Even if you’re not competing, you can volunteer or just soak up the stoke and see some of the best anglers in action. Details and signups are live at USAngling.org, but honestly, just being there is going to be something special this summer.

Out in Michigan, the new fishing season regulations are now in play as of April 1st and are good till next March. Michigan anglers are feeling the biggest changes on steelhead and muskie. If you love chasing big steelhead on those inland streams, be aware: some rivers have new size limits—the 20-inch minimum is gone in select spots, and the daily possession limit is still one. Over on Thornapple Lake and Lake Hudson, muskie fishing just got more challenging (and, depending on your luck, more interesting)—you’ll need to catch a fish over 50 inches if you want to keep it. There’s also a bunch of single-point hook rules and fresh gear restrictions in places like Grand Haven, Muskegon, and Whitehall ports. The takeaway: read the Michigan regs closely before you head out or that perfect day could take a turn. As always, snag your license online or on the DNR’s app if you haven’t already.

On the West Coast, Oregon anglers on the ocean have a hot tip to remember: ocean sport salmon fishing is closed right now in the Columbia River subarea and there’s a total closure from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain until the end of August. So if you’ve been planning a salt trip for Chinook or coho, you’ll need to pivot and hit another stretch for those end-of-summer days. It’s a bummer for a lot of regulars, but with closures like this, the state’s hoping to help the struggling salmon numbers bounce back big in coming years.

And if you’re itching for fly gear news, the big scoop out of ICAST 2025—the annual fishing industry bash down in Orlando—was all about new products that may change your time on the water. The Launch Pad Drift is making waves: it’s a silicone mat designed for drift boats and rafts, perfect for keeping gear tidy and lines from tangling while you’re swapping flies or rowing through fast water. Fly shops aren’t gathering at the old Fly Tackle Dealer show anymore, making shows like ICAST the new source for what’s cool and what’s next. Expect new rods and reels from brands like Sage and Simms to start dropping in stores soon.

Thanks for tuning in to this week’s look at what’s reel in the world of fly fishing. Whether you’re tying up Green Drakes for your favorite river, daydreaming about Idaho’s world championship, or just enjoying a quiet cast on your local water, it’s a good time to be an angler with your ear to the ground.

Catch you next week for more stories, news, and tips. This has been a Quiet Please production—find me at QuietPlease Dot A I. Tight lines, and see you on the water!

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