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Play hard, pay hard. Oliver White puts the ‘wet’ in sweat equity., hoping to sneak up on a finned candidate with a shared affinity for sloppy conditions. Several hours later and under sunnier skies, a tank of a GT rewarded his efforts on Cosmoledo Atoll, Seychelles.
See it in print in Volume Fifteen, Issue Two.
Photo: AdamBarker
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Sidechannels: a podcast from The Flyfish Journal. Season one, episode two featuring Kate and Justin Crump of The Lodge at 58* North.
The Flyfish Journal presents Sidechannels, a podcast featuring fly fishing culture, adventure, art and conservation through thought provoking, in-person interviews with angling’s most compelling individuals.
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Episode One is out now. Featuring author David James Duncan, on staring down the monsters of environmental degradation, spiritual integrity, finding his way as a young artist, and the long personal journey that culminated in the publication of his most recent novel, Sun House.
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The Flyfish Journal’s classic celebration and photo contest of all things piscatorially petite, Smolt of the Month, is back by popular demand. We want to see the diminutive heroes of your lakes, rivers and seas; the tiny guys who save you from having to admit to a skunk.
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Not all dams are created equal. Visit the link below to read “The Good Dam” by Greg Fitz of Trout Unlimited and learn about the good work being done by beavers—and the people who love them—to create wildfire resilient watersheds that support and protect healthy fish populations.
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“Especially in western streams,” Greg Fitz writes, “the differences between a healthy watershed full of beaver activity and the ones where beavers are missing, or intentionally kept away, can be stark.” Originally published in Volume Fifteen, Issue Two of The Flyfish Journal.
Photos: Sarah Koenigsberg
On a fair-weather day, Sam Scott Blue Ridge Musky and Dave Fason put their hands on a Virginian musky after a boat side jump. Even with shaky hands from the experience, they kept calm and were able to make some great frames.
These photos accompanied Michael Garrigan's words in Parking Lot Muskies, published in Volume Fifteen, Issue One.
Photos: Dave Fason Dave Fason
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Cover photo: Dylan Schmitz
"My son Gus, tells me most mornings when he wakes up that he had dreams about rainbow trout—he calls them 'pictures in his head.' He can't go near a body of water on New Zealand's South Island without picking up the nearest stick to catch imaginary trout. It's hard to keep his feet dry. Gus is two-and-a-half years old and our fishing adventures have been some of my favorite so far. I just hope they continue until I'm an old fella."
Photo and caption: Jeff Forsee Aotearoa Anglers
Capt. Keith Robbins lets a bonefish do the 'running-across-a-large-flat' thing in Cayo Cruz, Cuba.
Originally published in Volume Fifteen, Issue One.
Photo: Sozinho Imagery
“Jack Francis shows off one of the many brown trout we enjoyed catching in the lakes near Coyhaique, Chile. It doesn’t get much better than sight-fishing for trout surrounded by Patagonia’s sublime peaks.”
From Volume Fifteen, Issue One, within Peter W. Fong’s feature Chilean Group Therapy.
Photo and caption: Gloria Goñi
Against the backdrop of urban waterways and lush green spaces, witness a powerful narrative of resilience emerging from the aftermath of the 1999 pipeline explosion on Whatcom Creek, WA. Join us as we introduce you to the dedicated locals who share a deep connection to the creek, caring for its waters and fostering its recovery.
A short film on Whatcom Creek's resilience after a devastating pipeline explosion and a few community members dedication to it's recovery.
What Happened So Far? Hit the link for a new Water Reportage, our version of a fishing report.
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“Our fourth night wading this untamed beach had yielded nothing but a steady stream of blood leaking from my right heel, the rich plasma broadcasting my presence to patrolling sharks like an overzealous waiter trying to sell the evening special.”
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Dylan Rose’s feature Endless Dopamine, 1,001 Ways to Live in the Gabonese Republic is live on our website. Hit the link above for the full feature from Volume Fourteen, Issue Four.
Photos: Dylan Rose
"This lake was a place of firsts for all of us, our family of five and the grandparents next door. We learned how to water ski, skip rocks, chase stray cats and find countless ways to overcome the quiet, never-ending days that came with summer."
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Steve Schwartz's feature from Volume Fourteen, Issue Three Hands in the Water, Memories of a Bass Lake is live in it's entirety at the link above. Photos: Steve Schwartz
“Using round numbers for easy math gives me a fly box with two sides of 10 rows at 20 flies per row; looking into my pack, I count four boxes. So there’s 1,600 flies, and that’s just what’s on me.” Jesse L. Robbins piece Too Many, from Volume Fourteen, Issue Three is up at the link below.
First published in Volume 14, Issue 3 of The Flyfish Journal I check the clock, do the math and dial. Pete answers on the first ring, speakerphone. “Old Man.” He calls me Old Man because I was the first of our friends to get gray hair. “Pete. What are you doing?” “Rolling ci******es. Going...
"I enjoy drawing just pictures of fish, but I always prefer to have some sort of concept, whether it’s something that’s clever or witty or a cool way of collaging things together." Lakes Rivers Streams
The King of Diamonds Holds a Tarpon: An Interview with Rob Benigno is live at the link below.
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On the cover: Charly Rendon is all smiles after untangling a beast of a peacock bass from Brazil's underwater hazards. Photo: Jeff Forsee
Legendary steelhead rivers, March Browns, tie-dye t-shirts and river b***y from 1962 all combined for a memorable spring steelhead season. Maybe, Almost Legendary is live at the link below.
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Photos: Copi Vojta
Good writing offers the reader a vicarious experience. For Colin Clancy, Malachy Tallack’s essay collection, Illuminated by Water (Pegasus Books, 2022), fits the bill perfectly. A review of Malachy's book is live at the link below.
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English professor Christopher Schaberg tried to teach ChatGPT to flyfish. It was a disaster. Click on through for the technicalities, bugs and humor.
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Steven Hawley’s new book Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World is out today through Patagonia Books. Catch an interview with Hawley about the book project, his mindset on dam removal and more at the link below.
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On the cover: Rainbow country on Idaho's Henry's Fork. Photo: Robert Dotson
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Down the Path Podcast Season 3 details the disappearance of Bahamian flyfishing guide and lodge owner Stanley Bain. All six podcast episodes are live now, check the link below for a bit of backstory from Will Rice, and dig in today.
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Photo: Chip Bates
Writers on the Fly is back for a Cascadia Redux with a few dates on the calendar. Check out the link for more info, dates and tickets.
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On the cover: Logan Martindale rides the bull in Chile. Photo: Austin Trayser
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The Flyfish Journal presents Sidechannels, a podcast featuring fly fishing culture, adventure, art and conservation through thought provoking, in-person interviews with angling’s most compelling individuals. www.theflyfishjournal.com/sidechannels/ Episode One is out now. Featuring author David James Duncan, on staring down the monsters of environmental degradation, spiritual integrity, finding his way as a young artist, and the long personal journey that culminated in the publication of his most recent novel, Sun House. Head over to our website, or search for Sidechannels wherever you get your podcasts, and make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Sidechannels is made possible with the support of DECKED and Patagonia Fly Fish
Desert Fly Fishing and Bikepacking:: Friends in southern Utah set out on a 58-mile bike tour with plans to fish several alpine lakes along the way. Join us to watch the full film at the link. Orvis Fly Fishing | Fat Tire | Yakima Racks
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