by Chris Hunt - Wednesday, Aug 20th, 2025
A rare subspecies of Colorado River cutthroat trout found only in the headwaters of the Dolores, Gunnison and Colorado river basins got a helping hand from wildlife officials this month before a wildfire could sweep through and cook the upper reaches of the small stream they call home.
by Chris Hunt - Friday, Aug 15th, 2025
The advertised weight limit for the charter flight north from Winnipeg into the wilds of northern Manitoba couldn’t have been more clear: “All luggage limited to 60 pounds. Any overweight luggage will be left behind.”
by Hatch Magazine - Tuesday, Aug 12th, 2025
Special edition fly reels are one of those pieces of gear that appeals to almost every fly angler. We are, after all, easy prey for pretty things. Whether it’s a perfectly tied Atlantic salmon fly, a finely crafted bamboo fly rod, or a perfectly machined reel adorned with hand-painted artwork or an artistic engraving, there’s no denying that aesthetics matter to most fly fishers. Yet, limited edition reels have long been out of reach for many of us, often requiring would-be buyers to saddle up to the bar and swallow a four-figure price tag to walk out the door with one.
by Hatch Magazine - Friday, Aug 8th, 2025
Even the most casual Deadhead angler can manufacture an emotional connection between America’s most influential counter-culture musical movement and the fluid and often-improvisational nature of fly fishing. Now, one longtime industry stalwart is just saying the quiet part out loud. Deadhead fly fishers rejoice. Your next pair Simms G3 guide waders will feature the familiar Dead lightning bolt and the band’s iconic dancing bear (fashioned into a fly-drying patch no less).
by Tim Schulz - Friday, Aug 8th, 2025
If you grew up reading Patrick F. McManus in Field & Stream and Outdoor Life, you probably learned to fly fish with spools of 3X, 4X, 5X, and maybe 6X in your vest pockets. Then, one day, you went to the fly shop to replace a spool or two, and what on earth did you see? Half-sizes. If you were like me, you viewed this as the third sign of the Fly-Fishing Apocalypse. The first being nippers that cost more than a brake job. The second being Euro-nymphing.
Let’s keep this as simple as possible. There are millions of fly fishers here in the United States. Many of us are passionate anglers who care deeply about our sport. If...
It takes a long time to become young.—Pablo Picasso
Confucius is said to have once said, “It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as...
A rare subspecies of Colorado River cutthroat trout found only in the headwaters of the Dolores, Gunnison and Colorado river basins got a helping hand from wildlife...
The advertised weight limit for the charter flight north from Winnipeg into the wilds of northern Manitoba couldn’t have been more clear: “All luggage limited to 60 pounds...
If you grew up reading Patrick F. McManus in Field & Stream and Outdoor Life, you probably learned to fly fish with spools of 3X, 4X, 5X, and maybe...
A rare subspecies of Colorado River cutthroat trout found only in the headwaters of the Dolores, Gunnison and Colorado river basins got a helping hand from wildlife...
