Fly Product...Epic 'Glasslines' Fly Lines

The Epic 'Glasslines' were designed for them by none other than Mr Fly Line himself - Bruce Richards, and are made for us by the worlds most experienced fly line manufacturer, Scientific Anglers.

These lines have been designed specifically to Epic's requriements and are the perfect match for our Epic fly rods and blanks. Truth be told, these lines will go great on just about any fly rod if you follow their advice on how to choose the correct fly line.

There are two main profiles in the range - A general purpose Weight Forward taper and a more delicate Double Taper presentation line. Click on through to get the details.

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Scientific Anglers/Fly Fusion TV Web Series: Ep. 4 - "The Lifelong Fly Angler"

Scientific Anglers/Fly Fusion TV Web Series - Episode 4 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. "The Lifelong Fly Angler" Episode Overview: Deep in the Rocky Mountains, the Upper Elk River twists and turns and meanders before it eventually connects with a larger drainage. In its headwaters the trout are numerous and eagerly take well-presented dry flies. In this nostalgic episode, the cohosts float the small stream and are reminded few pastimes exist that rival the draw of fly fishing.

Magazine: flyfusionmag.com
Series: flyfusiontv.com

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

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Scientific Anglers/Fly Fusion TV Web Series: Ep. 3 - "Answering the Why Question"

Scientific Anglers/Fly Fusion TV Web Series - Episode 3 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. "Answering the Why Question" Episode Overview: Fly fishing is definitely not the easiest way to fool a trout, so why do people choose to chase trout this way? Jim McLennan and Derek Bird join Field Editors Jeff Wagner and Al Ritt as they float down one of British Columbia’s most renown and scenic rivers and dry-fly fish for westslope cutthroat, all the while grappling with why it is they’ve dedicated their lives to this unique pastime.

Magazine: flyfusionmag.com
Series: flyfusiontv.com

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

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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

Boom...Morgan

Scientific Anglers/Fly Fusion TV Web Series: Ep. 1 - "Explore"

Scientific Anglers/Fly Fusion TV Web Series - Episode 1 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 1 Overview: Fly Fusion Television hosts Jim McLennan and Derek Bird team up with Paul Samycia in search of Kootenay River bull trout. They face serious challenges as the early spring weather is anything but cooperative, but they eventually discover exactly what they originally desired to find: large bull trout hungry for deeply swung streamers.

Magazine: flyfusionmag.com

Series: flyfusiontv.com

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Daily Deal...50% Off 2+ Discontinued Fly Lines

Via Stillwater Fly Shop:

Check out their whole selection of Discontinued Fly Lines...



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Daily Deal...25% Off SA Mastery Streamer Express Fly Line

Normally $79.95, now only $59.99

Perfect for casting streamers, this fly line delivers flies deep, fast and far. Its small diameter running line helps keep line deep throughout the retrieve, and allows you to fish with unweighted streamers for optimal casting and fly performance. Taper characteristics: A 30' tapered sinking head allows easier casting. The optimum diameter running line makes for increased durability and greatly reduced tangling. Graduated density between sinking tip and handling section allows more natural drifts and enhanced sensitivity.

Check it...

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Daily Reel...'Summer Haze'

SUMMER HAZE from Montana Wild 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!

Boom...Morgan

Daily Reel...'SA in South America'

SA in South America from Scientific Anglers on Vimeo.

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

SNOOKLETS from DAN DECIBEL on Vimeo.

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Daily Deal...Scientific Anglers Professional Series Floating Fly Line WF5F - Mist Green

Via Deals on the Fly:

Normally $39.95, now only $23.95

Scientific Anglers Professional Series Floating Fly Line is a great all around general use line.

• Excellent general-purpose line for all weather
• Optimal line density for high floatation
• Supple for ease of use in all conditions

WF Taper Characteristics: Group-tailored heads for general use
DT Taper Characteristics: Longer more delicate front taper for enhanced delicacy and accuracy
Core: Braided multifilament nylon
Coating: 3M PVC formulated with special internal lubricants to increase slickness and enhance shootability

Boom...Morgan

Daily Reel...'Out Of Touch' Trailer

Let the F3T trailers being rolling out...

OUT OF TOUCH TRAILER from SHALLOW WATER EXPEDITIONS on Vimeo.

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Iron Fly x Asheville, NC = YES

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Swing the Fly's Winter 2014-15 Fly Tying Contest

Via Swing the Fly Magazine:

Winter 2014-15

Fly Tying Contest

 

Sponsored by:

 

 

Deadline for entries is December 10, 2014

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Winter/Spring Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon Patterns

Submit your favorite Winter Steelhead or Atlantic Salmon Fly pattern.

 All submissions will be strongly considered. 

Selected photos will be featured in the January 1 issue of Swing the Fly.

Prizes:

1st            The all NEW Scientific Anglers Ultimate Scandi Taper Line of your choice and

Scientific Anglers Running Line of your  choice; Grab Bag of $100 worth of Heritage Angling

Products Fly Tying Materials. 

2nd          Scientific Anglers Ultimate Scandi Taper Line of your choice and Scientific Anglers Running Line of your  choice; Grab Bag of $75 worth Heritage Angling Products Fly Tying Materials.

3rd           Scientific Anglers Ultimate Scandi Taper Line of your choice; Grab Bag of  $50 worth of Heritage Angling Products Fly Tying Materials. 

Additionally , we will randomly select one entry to win a  Scientific Anglers Ultimate Scandi Taper Line of your choice and a Grab Bag of $50 worth of Heritage Angling Products Fly Tying Materials.

Rules & Guidelines:

1.Tie your favorite Winter Steelhead or Atlantic Salmon Fly. Be creative!

        *This contest is aimed at large profile "Winter" or "Spring" style flies

        *You may enter more than once!

2.Take a high quality photograph.

3.Submit your entry to editor@swingthefly.com 

Photo should be named with your name and the fly name.

Please send email with subject title "Fly Contest Submission"

Deadline for entries is December 10, 2014

4. Winners will be announced in the January 1 Issue of Swing the Fly.

*Swing the Fly reserves the right to use all photos submitted for this contest in 

future magazine issues and as web and social media content.

Judging Criteria:

1. Creativity/Originality

2. Profile/Movement (Perceived Effectiveness)

3.Tying Ability

4.Photo Quality 

5.Overall Impression

Boom...Morgan

Good luck & have fun!

Pig Farm Ink X Seattle = BOOM

Sponsored by some of our favorites including Allen, Vedavoo, Wetfly, SWC and more...bang the photo below for more info.

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TLTFF Beaver Island '14 - Day 3

Recap:

Days 1 & 2

Day 3 - June 21st

As with any fishing trip or vacation, sleeping in is a pretty tough task to accomplish. We all woke up right around 7:30am to a cool, sunny morning on the lawn of The Fisherman's House. Four bodies in an 8-person tent was perfect, it kept the tent warm while also giving everyone enough space for the night. The air was crisp and the day had already started to shape up to be perfect.

We all changed and threw on some warmer clothes before walking down the street to the deli for breakfast. We soon found out we were in for a treat from that point on when it came to eating food at or from the deli. A cup of coffee and a breakfast fit for a king was all it took for us to get ready for a day of fishing and exploration on foot around the island.

TLTFF Beaver Island '14 - Days 1 & 2

So days one and two were pretty much travel days so I figured they'd be easiest to just pair together. I have to preface this strain of posts that will be coming out over the next few days to journal our trip with this...this was one of the best experiences of my life. Period. I don't write well, by any means, but I hope these posts help give you a taste of what we experienced on this trip, giving you an appetite for experiencing it for yourself one day.

A big thanks goes out to those of you who followed along via our social media outlets and through the hashtag #tltffbeaverisland14 we used to timeline and manifest the trip. An even bigger thanks goes out to Evan from Feather-Craft and CarpTrip.com for helping us get our ducks in a row and guiding us through the hosting process and Kevin Morlock, Steve Martinez, and Austin Adduci of Indigo Guide Service for giving us all a trip to remember forever and pass on stories of to our grandchildren. Thank you Bill and Tammy for opening up The Fisherman's House to us pilgrims and for making it so special, something that ties the entire trip together. Thank you to the people of Beaver Island for being so welcoming to us fisherman's antics and appreciating our overall love for what your home has to offer. Last but not least, thank you Austin Green for photographing and filming the trip, without you this trip would have been missing a certain little something...I hope all of our readers enjoy your images as much as we enjoyed your company.

Luis and I started to plan this hosted trip right after Luis returned from his trip last year and Evan from Feather-Craft and CarpTrip.com asked him if he would be interested in hosting a trip himself. After a few conversations and debates, the decision was made and it was time to put together logistics. Luis handled about 90% of it and deserves a large pat on the back for his planning genius (he does doit for a living though so there really was no better man for the job). Mario Garza, a long-time follower of the blog and one of our favorite fly tiers, was our first angler. It was all coming together. Two more anglers, Joel and Cheryl signed on filling two more spots and leaving one more to fill. We got into the 30 day countdown and there was still one spot left to fill and a lot of fine-tuning to do.

Austin Green of Austin Green Photography and The Uncommon Angler hopped on board as our last angler and a big weight was lifted off our shoulders. Over the course of a few more meetings and phone calls, planning was complete. June 19th couldn't have come soon enough as a long week of work seemed to be stuck on slow-mo speed. Launch day finally came and the car was packed.

Day 1 - June 19th

I picked up Luis around 10am and we headed up to Baltimore to pick up Austin. We quickly loaded up the car at Austin's place and started the 7 hour trek to Lorain, OH (right outside of Cleveland) where we would split the trip in half and spend the night with Luis' family.

Fly Product...Scientific Anglers New Sharkwave Fly Lines

SharkWave: Fishing. Friction-Free. from Scientific Anglers on Vimeo.

Real talk: SharkWave fly lines make everything easier. They shoot farther, mend like crazy, and float like a cumulus. Don't believe us? Just listen to the guys from Pig Farm Ink (Parker Scherman, Addison Berry, Matt Schliske, and Tim Stephens.


Boom...Morgan