CONVERGENCE

CONVERGENCE from Conservation Hawks on Vimeo.

CONVERGENCE, the exceptional new offering from Conservation Hawks, has been touring the country with the 2017 Fly Fishing Film Tour. Now the film, which features Hilary Hutcheson, Travis Swartz (aka Hank Patterson), Els Van Woert, Simon Perkins, and Perk Perkins, is opening eyes and touching hearts on Vimeo as well. If you love to fish, and if you care about wild places and healthy landscapes, then CONVERGENCE is an absolute must-see. Take a few minutes and experience the northern Rockies with Hilary, Travis, Els, Simon and Perk. Then, when you’re done, be sure to stop by ColdWaters.org.

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Daily Reel...F3T 2017's 'Old Friends, New Fish' Trailer

Old Friends, New Fish - Trailer from Unicorn Picnic Productions on Vimeo.

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Daily Reel...'Rock, Scissor & Paper'

Rock, scissor & paper from Inwaders Media on Vimeo.

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IFTD 2016 New Product Showcase Winners

Via Stillwater Fly Shop:

Orlando, FL: More than 225 attendees of International Fly Tackle Dealer voted for their favorite new products for 2016. In total, 28 categories were represented, from fly rods and waders to books and DVDs. The voting occurred in a secure space separate from the manufacturers, and the results are calculated by code, ensuring the winners are kept a surprise until the very end.

American Fly Fishing Trade Association vice-chair Michael White announced the winners at the annual “Party at the Pond” event on Thursday, July 14, 2016. Simms Fishing Products, Sage, and RIO were the big winners, with Simms Fishing Products racking up five categories. Sage took overall Best of Show honors with the Sage X590 freshwater fly rod.

A complete listing of the winners and categories are included below:

Men’s Waders: Simms Fishing Products — Headwater Pro Waders

Women’s Waders: Hodgman — Women’s H4 Wader

Wading Boots: Simms Fishing Products — Rip Rap Shoe Felt

Men’s Outerwear: Patagonia — Minimalist Wading Jacket

Men’s General Apparel: Simms Fishing Products — Intruder BiComp L/S Shirt

Women’s Outerwear: Patagonia — Women’s River Salt Jacket

Women’s General Apparel: Simms Fishing Products — Women’s Rip Rap Sandal

Youth Product: Umpqua Feather Merchants — ZS Wader Chest Pack

Fly Rod — Freshwater: Sage — X 590

Fly Rod — Saltwater: Sage — X 890

Reel – Freshwater: Ross Reels — Colorado LT

Reel – Saltwater: Abel Reels — SDS

Accessories (under $100): Orvis Company, Inc. — U.S.-Made Aluminum Nipper

Eco-friendly Product: Fishpond — Thunderhead Duffel

Check Pack / Vest: Simms Fishing Products — G4 Pro Sling Pack

Luggage: Umpqua Feather Merchants — ZeroSweep Cooler-Gater

Boat / Personal Watercraft: Outcast Sporting Gear — Fish Cat 5 Mat

Book: Angler’s Book Supply — Fusion Fly Tying

DVD: RIO Products — Favorite Fly-Fishing Knots

Fly Box / Storage System: Tacky Fly Fishing — Tacky Dry Fly Box

Fly Line — Freshwater: RIO Products — InTouch Big Nasty

Fly Line — Saltwater: RIO Products — Winter Redfish

Fly Pattern — Freshwater: Aqua Flies, LLC — Stu Foxall’s PrawnTruder

Fly Pattern — Saltwater: Umpqua Feather Merchants — Contraband Crab, Chicone

Fly Tying Materials / Equipment: Freestone Designs — The Go Box

Gift Items (under $100): Umpqua Feather Merchants, ZS Guide Wader Belt

Leader / Tippet: Rio Products — RIO Saltwater Mono

P.O.S. / Booking Software:  The Outfitter Pro — Online Booking System

Best of Show: Sage — Sage X 590

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Take Action...Now or Neverglades

By now, most or all of you know what is going on down in FL. I'm sure some of you are thinking, "Morgan, you're a little late on posting this here." True, but its because I have been blasting social media with this the whole time and decided there may be a few readers that don't do social media or may miss the posts on the TLTFF FB page (thanks Facebook for throttling down exposure of my page since I don't pay you). So for those of you who haven't had the chance to either read up or sign, here is the "Now or Everglades Declaration" via Orvis. Many others are sharing this but I think Orvis has done a great job of using their outlets to spread the word.

Via Orvis News:

By: Phil Monihan

Florida’s fragile estuaries and coastal environments are awash in disgusting, damaging algae.
Photo via bullsugar.org

This is the week that the national media have finally started reporting on the incredible algae blooms along both Florida coasts, although a call to action started to go out as early as February. (See ” “Blackwater” Discharges Threaten Florida’s Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Inlet.”) The cause of this disaster is discharges of untreated fresh water from Lake Okeechobee into the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries. Traditionally, this water flowed southward, through the Everglades.

Read on by clicking here.

Click here to read and sign the Declaration

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Orvis X Casting for Recovery = Pippa and Els Go Fishing!

Via Orvis News:

Young Pippa—daughter of Simon Perkins, Senior Manager of Orvis Adventures and Hunting, and his wife, Els Van Woert—has already been featured on this blog. Born into a sporting family, she’s already spent plenty of time on the field, and she clearly loves it.

Here’s a beautiful video that features Els and Pippa stalking trout on a Montana spring creek. As you’ll see, Pippa has a wonderful close encounter with a wild brown.

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, help us celebrate Moms and keep them outdoors for years to come. Share this video with the tag #LongLiveMoms, and for each share, we’ll make a $1 donation—up to $10,000—to Casting for Recovery. It’s a great way to celebrate moms everywhere.

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Enter to Win an Orvis Helios 2

Midwinter can be a tough stretch for fly fishermen, so it seems like a good time to give away a made-in-the-USA Helios 2 fly rod for one lucky angler to use on vacation to warmer climes or during a frigid day on the water near home.

All you have to do to enter the giveaway is head on over to Orvis and enter your email address into their widget. Then tell them in the comments section where you’d plan to fish with your new rod. Do you want to chase native trout in the high country with an 8-foot, 4-inch 3-weight, ply the briny deep for stripers with a 9-foot 9-weight, or chuck big bass bugs with a 9-foot 7-weight?


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Maddie Brenneman, “Angler” X LED LENSER

Via Orvis News:

"Guide Maddie Brenneman (whom you may remember from “Backcountry Solitude“) discusses why she loves fly fishing and what keeps her coming back to the water. . ."

Check out more from LED LENSER by clicking here.

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Sunday Double Reel...'CHROME'

CHROME - Official Trailer from Conservation Hawks on Vimeo.

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YETI Presents: Flip

By far one of the coolest guys I've had the privilege of meeting. Very cool clip that definitely speaks to me.

YETI Presents: Flip from YETI Coolers on Vimeo.

A man with a big imagination, Flip Pallot set out to change his life when he quit his banking job and launched a fishing guide career. Little did he know, he was about to shape the future of the outdoor sports world just by heeding the call of the wild.

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Daily Reel...'Through the Woods'

Through The Woods from Nate Gunn on Vimeo.

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Daily Reel...'The Scandinavian Way'

The Scandinavian Way from The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Vimeo.

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Scientific Anglers/Fly Fusion TV Web Series: Ep. 2 - "Secrets"

Scientific Anglers/Fly Fusion TV Web Series - Episode 2 from Scientific Anglers on Vimeo.

Scientific Anglers and Fly Fusion TV present this fly-fishing web series based on the highly acclaimed Fly Fusion TV television series.

"Explore" Episode 2 Overview: 

With over 7 billion people on the planet, it’s difficult to find places where the water runs cold and clear and where the human footprint is nearly non-existent. Fly Fusion Television hosts Jim McLennan and Derek Bird, along with Fly Fusion’s social media editor Paula Shearer, helicopter into one of these places, and what they find far exceeds their expectations. In fact, the fly fishing is so good they can’t help but keep it a secret.

Magazine: flyfusionmag.com
Series: flyfusiontv.com
VOD (full episodes):
vimeo.com/ondemand/flyfusiontv

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Daily Deal...Orvis Safe Passage System Pack - Digital Camo

Via Deals on the Fly:

Normally $79, now only $45.96

Smaller version fishing backpack is perfect for those who want the convenience of a pack system without the size and weight of a standard backpack. Conveniently carry just what you need for a few hours on the river, be it raingear, lunch, or layering.

• Large main compartment holds extra gear
• Easy-access side mesh pocket for extra fly boxes
• Capacity: 990 cu. in

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Daily Reel...'Switch It Up'

Switch it Up from scumliner media on Vimeo.

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Support American Museum of Fly Fishing

As many of you know, I'm an ambassador of the American Museum of Fly Fishing. Located down the street from Orvis in Manchester, VT, the AMFF does amazing work to preserve the sport we love. They do it not only to give us a glimpse into what the sport has been and where it came from, but to give future generations the opportunity to do the same.

AMFF has launched a new online auction campaign to raise money, posting up some absolutely amazing items including:

Be sure to check out AMFF on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and if you have time, roll on over to their website and see what this great organization is doing.

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Carpocalypse 2015

Via Carp on the Fly:

Here we go! Head over to: 

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=qos84qpab&oeidk=a07eb06yhcde38cb345 

to register. Different format last year, but you know it will be an awesome couple of weeks. Best part, you don't need to be anywhere in person. We will be having a dinner etc but play along from the web! Sign up, and join the fun!

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Daily Reel...'Orvis - The Choices We Make'

Orvis - The choices we make (eng subs) from PROFOUND on Vimeo.

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Brown-Lining for Snakeheads with the Recon Bass Rod

Some of you may have seen the recent trips I've been taking to a secret snakehead spot I found last week off a whim. I dropped a pin and sent it to Rob Snowhite aka The Fly Fishing Consultant...and this is what went down...

Via Orvis News:

By: Rob Snowhite

Once he figured out the pattern, the author was into a pod of northern snakeheads.
Photos by Rob Snowhite

I rarely have the opportunity to fish. I can count on my fingers the number of fish I have landed since in the last year. But when I do get a chance to fish, I target northern snakeheads in the tidal Potomac River. You could say I have an obsession with snakeheads. We don’t “blue line” out here—our water is murky—but instead we “brown line” for snakeheads. These fish continue to amaze me. They seem indestructible: My friends chipped one out of a frozen chunk of the river in February, and it started to flop about.

I knew I’d have some free time this weekend to fish, but I wasn’t sure when or where to fish until I got a text from Morgan of Tight Line Tales of a Fly Fisherman. Today was one of those rare days off. No kid, no clients. Morgan had sent me a picture of a northern snakehead caught on a 3-weight. The fish was in one of those spots you are not allowed to mention—a location X so valuable you keep it mum. Morgan shared the location via Google Maps with instructions not to do so to anyone else. This type of opportunity does not happen very often, and I started planning my trip.

These fish are all muscles and teeth, and they fight hard.

To read the rest of the post, click here...

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Daily Reel...Dan Decibel's 'SNOOKLETS'

SNOOKLETS from DAN DECIBEL on Vimeo.

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