by Tim Schulz - Tuesday, Jul 9th, 2024
New York Times bestselling author Monte Burke is obsessed with obsession, and his latest work, Lords of the Fly: Madness, Obsession and the Hunt for the World-Record Tarpon is—as Carl Hiaasen describes it—a “funny, wistful, wonderful book” that tells “a story of the obsessed, unhinged, and often brilliant dreamers who chase giant tarpon.”
by Steve Duda - Friday, Jul 5th, 2024
I couldn’t see. A half-dozen headlamps were blinding me. They were right in my face.
“Step back, dudes. I need to get a better angle.” Murphy shouldered through the crowd. He was holding a beer in one hand and a couple dental tools—that tiny, round mirror thing and the lethal, two-headed probe—in the other.
by Richard Wilson - Thursday, Jul 4th, 2024
A steep decline in Atlantic Salmon numbers has prompted the Norwegian government to ban salmon fishing on 33 rivers in the southwest of the country. The move was taken at short notice and may spread to other rivers. The Norwegian Environment Agency says this year’s salmon run is well below half of what it should be — and that 2023 returns were 30% down from 2022. The rivers affected by the ban include the world-famous Gaula and Orkla.
by Chris Hunt - Wednesday, Jul 3rd, 2024
Some might consider the Pale Morning Dun to be the mayfly they think of when they think of mayflies. It’s not particularly flashy. It doesn’t get overly large. It’s honestly not much to look at, with its thin, yellow hue. But the PMD might be the most important mayfly there is when it comes to trout fishing. In all its forms, from its nymphal larvae to its loud-and-proud dun, the PMD is a widespread mayfly that very likely makes up one of the largest percentages of a trout’s diet on any number of freestone and tailwater rivers in the United States and beyond.
by George Daniel - Tuesday, Jul 2nd, 2024
The act of catching a memorable fish is the product of a series of small miracles. First, the right fly pattern needs to be chosen, followed by an effective presentation. Then, a willing fish needs to take the pattern. Finally, the angler must properly set the hook and play the fish. These events are interrelated, and success is difficult to come by if all four are not done correctly. The focus of this piece is on setting the hook—one of the most overlooked aspects of successfully landing a fish.
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