by Richard Wilson - Monday, May 8th, 2023
One of my favourite reference books, The Urban Dictionary, finds entomology rather dull and swotty. It comes close to apologising for any guilty pleasure that might be found in creepy crawlies. The entry reads: “Entomology" – noun - The scientific word for the study of insects. It’s bug research pretty much. I enjoy studying entomology. Really.”
by Chris Hunt - Saturday, May 6th, 2023
Thirty years ago, as the only reporter for “The Chaffee County Times” in quiet little Buena Vista, Colo., I covered the biggest story of the year, largely by just looking out of my office window.
by Hatch Magazine - Thursday, May 4th, 2023
It’s widely accepted that rafts are experts at breaking fly rods. Without proper, protective storage for rods, raft owners typically end up improvising by laying rods across their raft frames, stashing them out of the way(ish) in the bow or stern, or storing them half broken down someplace resembling safe.
by Hatch Magazine - Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023
The hits keep on coming from fly-fishing gear manufacturers in May, with a host of new items hitting the market. For starters, how about a redesigned and affordable classic fly reel? Or maybe a new hoody that promises to replace your dependable old cotton version with something a bit more sensible on the water? Or a pair of breathable waders that fit in a stuff sack the size of a large burrito?
by Hatch Magazine - Saturday, Apr 29th, 2023
Some anglers know Todd Tanner as the author of hundreds of fly fishing stories, essays and columns. Others know him as a serious conservationist and the President of Conservation Hawks. Still others know him as the founder of the School of Trout—the sport's preeminent instructional program which harnesses the fly fishing prowess of an impressive roster of presenters and instructors including folks like Tom Rosenbauer, John Juracek, Kirk Deeter, Craig Matthews, Bob Wh
God it was ugly.
An ancient fiberglass fly rod leaned awkwardly in the forgotten corner of a vintage/junk shop. It looked like a seven-footer; clearly home-built...
Given the sheer amount of less-than-reliable fly fishing information floating around on the internet, it’s not always easy for anglers to know who to trust when it comes...
It wasn't so long ago that I was at the stage in life where a number of iconic figures in the art and entertainment world I'd grown up with had begun to pass out of this...
Flats fishing is an active pursuit, and the terrain isn’t always as friendly as we wish it was. And when you’re wading, it’s all about stealth and balance. Keeping your...
I teach basic fly-fishing skills at Penn State University. Most of my students have little experience fishing for wild or native trout but have spent plenty of time...
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association is challenging anglers with an ultimatum: get involved in climate politics now in order to save fishing for generations to come...
