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Tom Rosenbauer Talks About His New Book and His Less Obvious Obsession

Fly Fusion Magazine’s founding editor, Derek Bird, had the chance to catch up with Orvis fly-fishing guru and author, Tom Rosenbauer, to chat with him about his new book and some of his other hidden talents.  Rosenbauer’s book, Fly Fishing for Trout: The Next Level is a multi-media style book loaded with information, photos and video links.

“This is a really pertinent book. The difference between a successful day on the water and its opposite is often directly tied to an angler’s knowledge. Tom’s new book is filled with information sure to add to any trout angler’s gear bag of tricks,” Bird said.

You can eavesdrop on a recent phone conversation between the two of them by clicking on the link below.

Sneak Peek

Depending on where you’re from, the winter months can be extremely difficult for the fly angler. The Fly Fusion staff understands cabin fever as well as anyone, so they wanted to release their spring cover in its design stages as a reminder that great fishing is just around the corner.

Al Ritt’s X-Caddis

Here’s Fly Fusion’s fly tying editor explaining how to tie a simple but effective caddis pattern.

X-Caddis (Olive):

  • Hook: Daiichi 1100 sz 18 through 12
  • Shuck: Olive Antron
  • Wing: Comparadun Hair
  • Body: Olive Hare’s Ice Dubbing
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International Fly Fishing Film Festival Set for 2017 Premier

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is set for their 2017 world premiere on Friday, January 6 at the Denver Fly Fishing Show.

Festival producers highly anticipate the start of the 2017 cycle. Co-producer Derek Bird said, “I can’t think of a year where I’ve been so excited to turn on the IF4 engines. This is the best line up of films we’ve ever had.”

“The Festival features a great mix of films from around the globe. It’s the perfect balance between trout, saltwater, and exotic species. Anyone who attends this year is going to be taken on an incredible ride,” Bird said.

For more information on the films and to check on screening locations go to flyfilmfest.com

New Issue Of Fly Fusion Mobi Now Live!

Thanks to our friends at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival for working with us on this special surprise Christmas edition of Fly Fusion Mobi! The issue contains stunning behind the scenes images from several filmmakers who’s films have been chosen as official selections within the 2017 cycle of the festival. This is FREE fly-fishing goodness! Click through, check out the amazing photography and then SHARE this link, as a gift, with a friend.

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Surface | IF4 Original

Surface, a new short from Fly Fusion Films and Vantage Point Media House, is a film about extraordinary adventures that create life-long memories. Derek Bird of Fly Fusion Magazine and Ross Purnell of Fly Fisherman Magazine team up to search for large native rainbows on a remote stream in British Columbia’s Cariboo region. After a floatplane trip through the rugged and towering Cariboo Mountains, the anglers float down a nearly inaccessible glacial stream. What they experience along the way is nothing short of unforgettable. Only at IF4™ in 2017!

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Friday Fly By…Al Ritt

One way of beating the winter cold is to sit at the vice start tying patterns to fill up the summer dry-fly box. In this video, Al Ritt, Fly Fusion’s tying editor demonstrates how to tie a hybrid pattern of sorts. The ARF Humpulator  is a buoyant upgrade on the classic Stimulator.

Recipe for the ARF Humpulator (Yellow):

  • Hook: Daiichi 1280 sz 6 through 10
  • Tail: Calf Tail, Tan
  • Back: 2mm Tan Foam
  • Abdomen: Poly Yarn, Yellow
  • Rib: Hackle, Brown (1/2 to 2/3 the hook gap)
  • Underwing: Mirage Flash
  • Wing: Widow’s Web, Tan
  • Hi-Vis Spot: Para Post Yarn, Fluorescent Orange
  • Thorax: Ice Dub, Golden Brown
  • Hackle: Grizzly Dyed Golden Brown

 

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The Jungle’s Edge | Capture Adventure Media & Angler’s Eye Media

“The Jungle’s Edge”by Capture Adventure Media and Angler’s Eye Media is the first in a series of trailer releases for films debuting at premiere of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival® this January.

Film Overview: Imagine a world where the jungle meets the coast and the fly fishing is incredible. Follow angler’s Mark Martin and Alex Beck as they attempt the impossible, Costa Rica’s first Grand Slam. After a week of jumping and loosing many 100+ pound tarpon, they find themselves with a chance to make history. The only thing standing in their way is the giant tarpon that have been giving them nothing but trouble all week. Come along for the ride to see if history will be made. Only at IF4™ in 2017! www.flyfilmfest.com

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Amplitude MPX by Scientific Angler Earns Editor’s Choice Award

The new Scientific Anglers MPX with AST Plus might sound a little like trying to decode your child’s text messages, but the results are far less complicated. Fly Fusion Staff tested the line for the last few months and it is impressive. The line shoots extremely well and added an effortless distance. It contains AST Plus, which is a slickness additive that increases line slickness and durability. Testers really enjoyed casting the line on fast action rods because the MPX is a half size heavy so it loaded the rods extremely efficiently. The line is an all-around freshwater taper ideal for trout and warmwater species. Each line in the Amplitude family will be triple-colored, triple-textured, and feature welded loops on both the front and the rear.

2016 IF4 Winning Film

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival winning feature film for 2016 is Arctic Unicorns by Western Waters Media sponsored in part by Fly Fusion Magazine. The festival producers and the film selections committee extend a well-earned congratulations and a $1000 check to the Western Waters Media for their commitment to creating captivating and entertaining outdoor films. The winning film each year is selected by audience members who take part in the online voting process after each of the festival’s 100 screenings.

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