Stimmies Fly Fishing Film Awards – Anglers Choice Vote Open

Mon Jul 27th 2026
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The wait is over. Voting is now OPEN for the 2026 Stimmies Angler’s Choice Awards!
 
The judges have made their selections. Now it’s your turn to VOTE NOW.
 
Presented by Scientific Anglers , Fly Fusion Magazine and IF4™, the Stimmies celebrate the very best in fly fishing filmmaking from around the world. This year’s finalists represent remarkable storytelling, breathtaking cinematography, unforgettable adventures, inspiring people and powerful conservation stories, all brought together by a shared passion for fly fishing.
 
From July 27 through August 31, you can watch every finalist and cast one vote in each category: Professional Filmmaker and Emerging Filmmaker.

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Winners Announced for the 2025 Stimmies Fly Fishing Film Awards

Wed Aug 6th 2025
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The results are in! The 2025 Stimmies has wrapped up its biggest and most exciting season yet, with the highest voter participation in Stimmies history and overwhelming feedback that this year’s films were the best in competition to date. Presented by Scientific Anglers, Fly Fusion Magazine, and IF4™, the Stimmies celebrates excellence in fly-fishing filmmaking from around the globe, welcoming entries from both emerging and professional filmmakers.

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2024 Stimmies Awards Submission Open

Mon Apr 8th 2024
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Fly Fusion magazine, in partnership with the International Fly Fishing Film Festival, the world’s leading fly-fishing film event, has launched the 5th annual Stimmies Awards.

“The world of fly-fishing films and the quality of the stories being told is expanding, said Chris Bird, Fly Fusion’s Editorial Director. “The role of The Stimmies Awards is to recognize top emerging and professional filmmakers and encourage creative films that celebrate story and the fly-fishing community.”

Beginning April 1, filmmakers have had the opportunity to submit their projects into one of two categories – short and feature-length film – via the award’s submission platform at: filmfreeway.com/stimmies. Entries will be accepted until May 31.

“The top films will be selected by committee and then will participate in a month long public vote, supported by a massive social and web campaign, reaching thousands of voting anglers around the world.” said Bird.

The winning film will take home bragging rights, a prize package, and will be considered for inclusion as an Official Selection of the 2025 International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

Competition is open to all fly-fishing films. The winning film will be announced the first week of July, he concluded.

2022 Stimmies Award Winner – Native Waters

Thu Sep 1st 2022
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Congratulations to Sergio Calero & Antii Lamin for winning Fly Fusion’s third annual Stimmies Film Awards!! Their film “Native Waters” was chosen by anglers across North America as the winner and we are super stoked for Sergio and Antii. Check out the full film below and thanks to all participants and finalists for their outstanding work in the field of fly-fishing film!

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Native Waters | Stimmies Top-10 Finalist

Sun Jul 3rd 2022
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Journey to the Andes with a group of friends trying to catch the spirt of a soul lost to the river.  Visit IF4 Online today to watch Native Waters, a Stimmies Awards Top-10 finalist and vote for your top film today!

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The Passion

Sat Sep 25th 2021
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The Passion is a true ongoing story about transferring a very deep Flyfishing legacy from a Father to his son. Don’t miss this true-life handing down of a passion and a legacy. Make sure to VOTE for your top film in the Stimmies Awards. You are helping an up-and-coming filmmaker win a ton of loot and a spot in the 2022 International Fly Fishing Film Festival. Winner will be announced October 8.

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What Remains

Fri Sep 24th 2021
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Two university students travel to the Sierra Nevada’s of California to fly fish and document the progression and regression of the native Golden Trout and Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. What Remains, is a finalist in the 2021 Stimmies Film Awards. Angler’s Choice vote is now open. Vote your top film today!

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GladesDays

Thu Sep 23rd 2021
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The Greater Miami Area borders the vast wilderness of the Florida Everglades. The Fish know no boundaries, as the lines blur where the sawgrass meets the pavement. Eric Estrada’s film GladesDays has been selected as a Stimmies Awards finalist – watch and vote today [HERE]!

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River Talks to Me

Wed Sep 22nd 2021
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Ayato Otsubo tells the story of mastering the art of fishing to become an accomplished guide…with the help of an unassuming mentor. The film, River Talks to Me, is a Stimmes Awards finalist. Vote your favourite today! Winner will be announced October 8!

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Fly Fishing 2020

Tue Sep 21st 2021
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Short and sweet, Josh Nelson takes us on a “best of” trip through his 2020 fishing adventures. Watch all Top-12 Angler’s Choice Stimmies Awards films and vote today!

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