2023 Stimmies Fly Fishing Film Awards – Angler’s Choice Vote

Thu Jul 20th 2023

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Welcome to The Stimmies Angler’s Choice Vote! Presented by Fly Fusion Magazine, The Stimmies recognizes top fly-fishing filmmakers from around the globe! These Angler’s Choice finalists have been selected by our Stimmies judge panel. Now it’s your turn to have a say in who wins! Click on each imagee to watch the films and make your vote for top freshwater and saltwater film of 2023! Your vote will also qualify YOU for weekly draws for fly fishing swag.

Freshwater Category:

Saltwater Category:

Baja Boys | Fly Craft Films
The Quest for Mondogazunga | Phelps on the Fly
Saltwater Smackdown | Alvin Dededaux
VOTE NOW!

Voting closes August 10 @ midnight!

Buffet Series – Finding Water

Thu Jul 20th 2023

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As anticipation for the Spring increases, so too does the unpredictability of weather, ice-off and run-off. Finding open water running clear, offer a challenge for the eager angler. But, if we make the effort to get outside, even when conditions aren’t just right, we might just find more than fishable water on our springtime adventures!

Join Gilbert and friends “Finding Water” in Episode 4 of the Buffet Series!

…and don’t forget to enter the giveaway! Full details can be found HERE.

Buffet Series – Fishing in Narnia

Thu Jul 13th 2023

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Winter can be a magical time to be outside! For the Capture Crew, this year was the biggest snow pack year of their lives Episode 3 of the Buffet Series is simple and beautiful, with plenty of great fishing action. From rainbows that loved crushing streamers, to midge sipping brown trout. We hope you enjoy!

…and don’t forget to enter the giveaway! Full details can be found HERE.

Buffet Series – Chasing Grayling

Fri Jul 7th 2023

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Episode 2 of the Buffet Series follows a backcountry experience chasing one of the most beautiful fish on the planet – the elusive arctic grayling. This is a dry fly only adventure and about as much fun as you have have with a fly rod in hand!

…and don’t forget to enter the giveaway! Full details can be found HERE.

Buffet Series – Sight Fishing the Green River

Thu Jun 29th 2023

Buffet Series - Season 2

Gilbert and Devin head out sight fishing shallow glides to picky fish on a long leader system – exploring what the Green River has in store for them!

Watch the all three seasons of the Buffet Series on Fly Fusion Streaming now!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Enter for your chance to win: – Grand Prize – T&T Zone Rod, Lamson Reel, SA Line/Leader/Tippet (1 winner) – Rainy’s Fly Assortment, $100 value (1 Winner) – $50 Rep Your Water Gift Card (1 winner) – One year subscription to Fly Fusion Magazine (5 Winners) – Tactical Fly Fisher Swag Pack (1 winner) 9 Total winners each week for the next four weeks = 45 TOTAL WINNERS! Over $6,000 worth of the best fly fishing gear going to some of you!

3 Ways to enter (easiest giveaway EVER!!!)

Option 1️⃣ – Follow The Buffet Series sponsors on Instagram, like the Episode #1 post, and tag two fishing buddies in the comments.

@flyfusionmag @gilbertrowley @phil_tuttle @scientificanglers @thomasandthomasflyrods @tactical_flyfisher @repyourwater @waterworkslamson @rainysflies

Option 2️⃣ – Visit this link and enter your email address for a bonus entry.

Option 3️⃣ – Comment on this week’s video on YouTube.

Buffet Series | Season 3 Trailer

Thu Jun 22nd 2023

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It’s finally here! Check out this sneak peek at Season 3 of the Buffet Series. This season the stories span the four seasons, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring chasing trout and Grayling as well as final episode exploring the salt on the flats of Belize. The first episode will be landing on Fly Fusion Streaming on June 29. Make sure to subscribe today so you will be notified when episodes land!

Make sure to check out the folks at Capture Adventure Media by visiting @gilbertrowley on Instagram – they will be hosting a series of giveaways in conjunction with the launch of Season 3 episodes! Get in on the chance to win a Thomas and Thomas Fly Rod, Lamson Reel, Scientific Anglers Line, Leader, and Tippet Package, $50 Gift Card to Rep Your Water, Rainy’s Fly Assortment, Tactical Fly Fisher Swag Package and 5 One Year Subscriptions to Fly Fusion Magazine!

There will be 9 winners each week for five weeks = 45 WINNERS!

Fusion Weevil

Wed Jun 21st 2023

Fly Tying

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One of a Kind Giveaway!

Thu Jun 15th 2023

Fly Fusion Offers & Updates

Subscribe, renew or gift a subscription for a chance toWIN this one-of-a-kind Elk Hair Caddis art straight from the gallery of world renowned blacksmith artist, Paul Reimer!

(draw date: Sunday June 18)

AND we’ll even send you some FREE flies and an Orvis fly box to get the season started right!

PLUS, for a limited time you can order your own one of a kind steel Elk Hair Caddis created by world-renowned blacksmith artist, Paul Reimer. The 12-inch high on-of-a-kind fly is mounted to a Kootenay river rock.

Check out Paul’s full gallery of work HERE!

Time-Tested Reviews | Free Fly Shade Hoodie

Sun May 21st 2023

Gear Guide

The Free Fly Shade Hoodie very became an essential part of my go-to angling wear through the summer months. I put in a lot of hours on the river and I found the Shade Hoodie comfortable in all situations, whether a dawn-to-dusk float or a more demanding walk-and-wade. The Shade Hoodie provides UPF 50+ so even during scorching days I never felt overheated. The hottest day I fished this summer was 38 degrees Celsius; I did an eight-hour float that day. Between staying well hydrated and wearing the Free Fly Shade Hoodie, not once did I feel any negative effects from the extreme heat.

The hoodie is also lightweight and comfortable. I’m a very standard men’s large in all the clothing I wear, and I found the Shade Hoodie true to size, even after being washed. It fit comfortably in the chest area and fit well length-wise in the arms and on the torso. And not that style is a top priority on the water, but the first time I wore it my kids said it looked great and made me look younger—apparently Free Fly apparel has the ability to not only keep the sun out but also take a few years off! The Free Fly Shade Hoodie a great buy and one I plan to wear well beyond the testing period.

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Reviewed by: Derek Bird

Time-Tested Reviews | Orvis Jackson Quick-Dry Pants

Sat May 20th 2023

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I ended up putting these pants through some tough conditions and was impressed overall. I fished them in hot weather, and bushwhacked through devil’s club and salmon berries. I butt-slid down slabby rocks and mud slopes. Through all this, the pants didn’t show any visible signs of wear. They’re durable. My pair fit true to size, if not an inch roomy. I like the high rise and wide back belt loop. A thicker diameter belt fit through the loops and they felt secure. The slight knee gussets were functional and allowed for good mobility while wet. Although, I wish the pockets were cut a little deeper on the outside seam. It’s possible some loose articles could fall out while seated.

The cut, and fabric, make for a sharp look when paired with a nice shirt, and the functional internal cargo pocket (right side only) and orange accents give a sporty nod to the fact that these are pants to fish in. The material feels smooth and lightweight. With added light stretch, these pants are comfortable when wading. The rubber zipper pull bulb is a nice touch, without looking cheap. Quick dry? Yes. In ambient air temperature at 25 degrees Celsius and in direct midday sunlight, they dried completely in under 20 minutes. These are a great buy for any angler in the market for quick-dry pants.

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Reviewed by: Derek Bird