Friday Fly by…Al Ritt

Here’s a really simple and effective mayfly pattern you can tie in a number of different colours and sizes. Fly Fusion’s fly tying editor, Al Ritt, demonstrates how to tie the Sparkle Dun (BWO).

Recipe:

  • Hook: Daiichi 1100 sz 20 through 16
  • Shuck: Brown Antron
  • Wing: Comparadun Hair
  • Body: BWO Superfine Dubbing
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Casting Streamers from A Drift Boat

If you’re looking to sharpen up your streamer skills, check out this video from RIO. Their brand manager Simon Gawesworth shows how to fish a streamer from a drift boat. Simon’s tips and information take the mystery and randomness of streamer fishing away, giving anglers a clear game plan of how best to master streamer fishing from a drift boat.

 

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Stillwater Teaser with Brian Chan

Check out this short film featuring the newest member of the Fly Fusion editorial team, Brian Chan, doing what he does best–stalking and catching big stillwater rainbows.

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Fishing BC Features Cariboo Guide

Looking for a fly-fishing trip where you can get away from it all and catch big trout on uncrowded rivers? Check out Fishing BC’s guide feature below.

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Fly Fusion TV Season 2 Re-Airing During Free Preview Month

The World Fishing Network is re-airing the second season of Fly Fusion Television all through April, which is their free preview month. If you missed the series on the first pass, be sure to tune in and join cohosts Jim McLennan and Derek Bird as they chase large rainbows and bull trout in British Columbia’s rugged Cariboo region.

Show times: Mondays at 10:30am and 3:30pm, Fridays at 9:30pm and Saturdays at 12:30am and 3:30am (all times listed in EST).

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New Video Shows Why We Must Act Now to Save the Everglades

Orvis has made protecting the Everglades the focus of their conservation efforts this year, and CEO, Perk Perkins, has been leading the charge by taking out a full-page ad in the Miami Heraldmeeting with state legislators to lobby in support of pro-Everglades legislation, and writing op eds.

Today, Orvis premiered a new video from Florida filmmaker Dan Decibel Diez, made with support from Orvis and many of their partners in the fly-fishing industry, as well as others. The list of sponsors at the end of the video includes some of the biggest names in manufacturing, media, and conservation. This is a vital cause that is bringing us all together because now is the time to act.

The folks at the Everglades Foundation have communicated that these collective efforts are making a difference and that those with influence are listening. Lets keep the voices loud and consistent on the heels of this work.

Here’s what you can do to help:

  1. Tell Florida’s leaders to support SB 10 to build the EAA Reservoir. Text the word “WATER” to 52886.
  2. Visit the Orvis Commitment Everglades page to learn how Orvis will match your donation to help fund the important work of the Everglades Foundation.
  3. Visit the Everglades Foundation to learn how you can get involved on the ground.
  4. Sign the #NowOrNeverglades Declaration
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RIO Product’s “Behind The Brand” With Marlin Roush

RIO’s “Behind The Brand” series is a beautiful collection of short videos exploring the life, work and fly-fishing love of some of the key employees at RIO. Each film follows a RIO employee around their favorite local Idaho water, talks about what they do at RIO, and showcases their favorite set up for their fishery. This film follows Marlin Roush, RIO’s director of R&D and chief line designer, to Warm Spring in pursuit of beautiful brook trout.

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Patagonia releases Finding Fontinalis

Our friends at Patagonia today announced the release of the feature-length downloadable version of Finding Fontinalis. A 70-minute feature film by Travis Lowe, Finding Fontinalis explores how the search for a new world record brook trout in Argentina ultimately leads the anglers involved on a mission to conserve and protect much more than just the fish itself. The film is available to be screened in local markets globally to fly fishing dealers, grassroots conservation groups and individuals.  www.findingfontinalis.com

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The Dorado | April Vokey

February 14 is now special for two reasons. One has to do with cards, chocolates and highly inflated flower prices. The other has to do with the IF4’s release of their final trailer for the 2017 festival cycle. In the film The Dorado, Fly Fusion field editor April Vokey heads deep into the jungles of Bolivia in search of dorado. The film is an unforgettable adventure filled with visually stunning footage and enormous fish. Only at IF4™ in 2017!

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