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Casting Maya | 2022 IF4 Official Selection

Casting Maya tells the story about the world famous Ascension Bay that is located on the peninsula of Yucatan/Mexico. The Sian Ka’an biosphere reservation is know for its richness in gamefish like Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Snook and many more. Travel to Punta Allen, a small fishing village also know as “The permit capital of the world“ with the goal of catching a Palometa on the fly.

Filmmaker: Pure Films

Casting Maya is a 2022 Official Selection in the International Fly Fishing Film Festival!  Visit flyfilmfest.com for locations, tickets and or book a screening near you! 

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Remembering Frank Moore

The fly-fishing community, and all who knew Frank Moore, are experiencing an incredible loss this week and it is with heavy hearts that we share the news of his passing. He was an incredible light to the world. We thank him for his service to country, to his community and for spreading joy to all those who were blessed to be around him. He gave everything from his heart and soul and is now casting his line on the most perfect stream. Until we meet again. #frankmoore

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A Fly Fishing Refugee | 2022 IF4 Official Selection

Pressured out of Poland as a dissident in the early 1980s, Mariusz Wroblewski set out for freer territory, with his family, a yearning for wild rivers, and not much else. Four decades later, he’s become a conservationist and advocate for wild rivers – and discovered the true reason rivers figure so prominently in his

life. Filmmaker: Brian Film

A Fly fishing Refugee is a 2022 Official Selection in the International Fly Fishing Film Festival! Visit flyfilmfest.com for locations, tickets and or book a screening near you! 

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Into Blue | 2022 IF4 Official Selection

The crew from FOSH is familiar with skinny-water, weed-beds and trout. But it’s a first as they take a trip up to the salt of Far North Queensland. Wading and wandering the flats while watching for a flash as the rain buckets in from every angle. Hold on tight – these aggressive and streamlined little Geets fight hard!

Filmmaker: FOSH

Into Blue is a 2022 Official Selection in the International Fly Fishing Film Festival! Visit flyfilmfest.com for locations, tickets and or book a screening near you!

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Trout System Highlight | Thorax Weevil

Hook: Standard dry fly hook sz 10 to 18

Thread: Olive or Black Uni-Thread 8/0

Body: light olive antron dubbing

Thorax: Arizona Dubbing Natural Peacock

Wing: White Antron

Tail: Black Antron

Hackle: Grizzly

Rib: Black thread

The Thorax Weevil is one of 6 patterns recommended by Jeremy Davies for his “patented” Trout System.  Check out the full article in the Winter 2021/22 issue of Fly Fusion Magazine!

Trout System Highlight | Weezy’s Weevil

Hook: Scud Hook sz 10-14

Thread: Olive Uni-Thread 8/0

Bead: Black or Black Nickle

Body: Ice Dubbing pink

Thorax: Ice Dubbing Purple

Wingcase: Uni-Mylar Pearl

Tail: Female Ringneck pheasant Fibers

Legs: Grey goose biots

Rib: Wapsi Purple wire brassie

Weezy’s Weevil is one of 6 patterns recommended by Jeremy Davies for his “patented” Trout System.  Check out the full article in the Winter 2021/22 issue of Fly Fusion Magazine!

The Hog

Some fly-fishing trips to pristine rivers can transport anglers to a place of serenity. The IF4 Original film The Hog does not highlight one of those trips. Featuring April Vokey and Marc Crapo, the two are about as different as trout and carp, but circumstances force them to meet at a remote lodge in Northern British Columbia. The outcome ends up being about as disastrous as any trip could be. Enjoy the chaos!

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2021 Gift Guide | Tie Craft Desks & Stations

Ok, we admit it – our Tie Craft desk gets quite a few more miles than that of a tying desk.  When Drew sent us this beauty, everyone in the office was fighting over it for their daily work space.  Ultimately, it has been claimed by Kaylee…who is clearly “kind of a big deal”.
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Not only is Drew’s craftsmanship stunning (seriously, the man is an artist!), it is so incredibly functional.  As a tying station, there is organizational space days.  This particular live-edge desk is a whopping 3’ x 5’,ensuring there is no shortage of desk-top space to spread out materials.  Every desk is one-of-a-kind, embracing every knot, and unique detail of the wood that is carefully selected for the piece.
There are several models of desks and stations available and if you don’t see the one you have been dreaming of, just reach out to Drew and he will bring your vision to reality.  And, don’t worry about shipping, ours arrived without a nick after travelling all the way through customs and up to our corner of the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia!
These desks will make for an especially personal gift that will last a lifetime!  Visit Tie Craft online to choose your model today!
  

2021 Gift Guide | Scaly Designs Rod Tube

If you have been looking for a one-of-a-kind gift or maybe even a unique treat to add to your fly gear, look no further!  John Noble, who has a background in automotive painting has turned his artistic passion to airbrushing…specifically some fishy designs.  It almost feels wrong to bring this piece of art to the streamside but these tubes are as durable as they are beautiful.

Choose from a dozen fish themed designs for your rod tube, Yeti Water Bottle or mug.  Don’t see the exact design you had in mind?  Just reach out to John and he can bring your idea to life!