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  • "Fly Fishing Soars in the USA: Podium Finishes, New Regulations, and Gear Innovations"

    "Fly Fishing Soars in the USA: Podium Finishes, New Regulations, and Gear Innovations"
    2025/07/06
    The US fly fishing scene has been buzzing lately with news that’ll get any angler itching to hit the water. Let’s kick things off with a massive shoutout to the USA Fly Fishing Team, who just brought home a team bronze at the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships in the Czech Republic. That’s two years running for a podium spot, and Michael Bradley from Cherokee, North Carolina, snatched the individual bronze as well. Sure, some folks might roll their eyes at competitive fly angling, but these guys are putting in serious river time and showing the world just how good American fly fishers have become. The camaraderie at these events is something special, too—win, lose, or draw, it’s a community that roots for each other.

    Over in Michigan, fly fishers are combing through the new 2025 regulations as the season opens up. If you’re swinging for steelhead in the inland streams, pay attention: some rivers have dropped the 20-inch minimum, but it’s still one fish per day for steelhead—no more “just one more cast” if you’ve got your limit. There are also fresh hook restrictions in hotspots like Grand Haven and Muskegon, and a beefed-up 50-inch size minimum for muskie on lakes like Thornapple and Hudson. The state’s using these lakes to create a strong line of Great Lakes-strain muskies for future generations, so keep your tape measure handy and brush up on the new rules before heading out.

    California anglers are also navigating some major changes. The Department of Fish and Wildlife dropped a big one: white sturgeon are now catch-and-release only starting this year, as they’re up for consideration under the state’s threatened species list. That means if you snag one, you can’t haul it out for a hero shot suspended by the gills or tail—handle them gently and keep them wet. Free Fishing Days are coming up on July 5 and August 30, so if your buddy’s been slacking on getting a license, tell him to save the date and come along for some legal fun.

    And as you’re gearing up for all these new regulations and hot hatches, don’t sleep on the latest gear drops. Hatch Magazine just put out their spring 2025 roundup, and it’s a tackle shop junkie’s dream: new rods, reels, lines, boots, you name it. Whether you’re wading through the Appalachian brook trout streams, stalking Midwest carp, or targeting tarpon along the Gulf, there are updated tools to give you a leg up (or just an excuse to add to the quiver).

    Put it all together and this is a banner season for fly fishers, whether you chase trout with tiny dries, swing for steelhead, or just want an excuse to spend more time on the water. If you’re on the fence about upgrading your kit, learning the regs, or planning a trip, there’s never been a better time to be a fly angler in the States.
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  • "USA Fly Fishing Team Secures Bronze Medals at World Championships, Showcasing Domestic Talent"

    "USA Fly Fishing Team Secures Bronze Medals at World Championships, Showcasing Domestic Talent"
    2025/07/05
    If you’ve spent any time drifting flies or swapping fishing stories lately, there’s a good chance you’ve caught wind of the USA Fly Fishing Team’s latest fireworks overseas. Last week, the team came back from the World Fly Fishing Championships in the Czech Republic with not just one, but two bronze medals: a team medal and an individual medal for Michael Bradley out of Cherokee, North Carolina. That’s two years running on the podium—proving our local talent can tango with the best from Europe to New Zealand. Some folks might roll their eyes at “competitive” fly fishing, but spend a few hours watching these anglers and you’ll respect the skill it takes to coax wild fish on pressured water. There’s a sense of real camaraderie among the competition crowd, too, even when the home team is the one to beat.

    Back stateside, if your gear stash is due for a refresh, 2025’s new rods, reels, and waders have started hitting fly shops from Bozeman to the Blue Ridge. Hatch Magazine's roundup this spring featured over 60 new products, ranging from top-shelf rods that almost cast themselves to fresh soft goods and the latest in sticky-rubber wading boots. Big brands seem to be upping their game with lighter blanks, more sensitive tips, and even a few eco-friendly materials. If you’re a closet carp addict, now’s the moment to start chasing gold in the Snake River Plain, while the trout crowd is already talking Appalachian brookies and Midwest hatches as dogwoods and redbuds bloom.

    Regulation-wise, there are a handful of rule tweaks anglers should know before wading out this season. In Utah, the Wildlife Board okayed changes for 2025 that include expanded nighttime spearfishing (if that’s your style—some fly fishers may clutch their pearls), and even allow for airguns firing arrows to target carp in any open waterbody. Not exactly your granddad’s fly-fishing scene, but it shows just how much angling is evolving in the West. Meanwhile, Nebraska’s updated rules alter size restrictions for bass, catfish, walleye, and pike, so do yourself a favor and check the new bag limits before you brag about a full cooler at your local fly shop.

    And if you’re out west, it’s that magical window when the Green Drake and Salmonfly hatches are moving into full swing. On the Metolius, hatches of PMDs, Blue Winged Olives, and even the tricky-to-match Nixe are getting guides and locals all fired up. Some say you can’t beat a Purple Comparadun #16 for the PMD hatch, even if conventional wisdom says to go with yellow. Go figure—sometimes the fish are just as quirky as we are.

    So, from the world stage to your homewater, fly fishing in 2025 has something for everyone—new heroes, new gear, evolving rules, and, as always, a fresh hatch to chase. Tight lines out there.
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  • USA Fly Fishing Team Snatches Bronze, Michigan Rolls Out New Fishing Regulations, and Gear Galore Hits the Market for 2025 Season

    USA Fly Fishing Team Snatches Bronze, Michigan Rolls Out New Fishing Regulations, and Gear Galore Hits the Market for 2025 Season
    2025/07/04
    If you’ve been tying up flies at the kitchen table or squinting at water levels on your phone, there’s plenty buzzing in the fly fishing world right now. First off, big congrats are in order: the USA Fly Fishing Team just snagged another bronze at the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships in the Czech Republic, making it two years running on the podium. Even cooler, Michael Bradley from Cherokee, North Carolina took home individual bronze, edging out some heavyweights in competitive angling. Not everyone’s sold on the whole competitive fishing scene, but you can’t knock the skills or the sheer hours these folks put in to get there. It’s the kind of result that puts U.S. fly fishers on the world map and sparks plenty of fish camp bragging rights.

    Swinging over to the home front, Michigan just rolled out new fishing regs for the 2025 season, and there’s stuff every trout bum and steelhead junkie needs to know. A bunch of changes hit steelhead rules on certain inland streams—some spots dropped the 20-inch minimum, but you’re still capped at one per day for those chrome rockets. There are also new single-pointed hook rules and bans on spearing gear in popular ports like Grand Haven, Muskegon, and Whitehall/Montague for November, which will change how folks chase big lake-run fish. And muskie fans: both Thornapple Lake and Lake Hudson are now 50-inch minimum water, upping the challenge in some of the state’s prime muskie nurseries. As always, you’ll want to check the latest DNR book or app before you head out, because the details really do matter.

    Now for something that’ll get your gear-geek wheels spinning: 2025 has unleashed a flood of new fly rods, reels, boots, lines, and soft goods. The spring gear roundup from Hatch Magazine has just about everything covered, whether you’re looking to splurge on a flagship rod or finally replace those leaky waders. Carp heads can get set for prime-time Snake River Plain action, while anyone itching for warmwater stuff should have their eyes on new lines and lighter rods, perfect for backwater reds or even early season Appalachian brookies. The manufacturers have gone all-in this year, giving anglers a ridiculous menu of options no matter where or what you fish for.

    And just in case you’ve been itching to match the hatch, there’s classic action happening out West. The Salmonfly hatch is currently lighting up some legendary rivers, with the usual rumors swirling about which exact bend is packed with two-footers feasting on those big bugs. But don’t sleep on the Green Drakes either—reports from Central Oregon say that hatch is just getting started, with Metolius regulars already swapping stories at the shop about which comparadun or purple-bodied special is fooling the pickiest trout.

    Between world-class accolades, new rules that keep everyone guessing, fresh gear to drool over, and hatches that make you wish vacation days grew on trees, it’s a prime time to be part of the fly fishing crowd in the States. Now go check your knots and make sure your license isn’t expired—there’s never been a better reason to sneak in a few casts.
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  • Fly Fishing Frenzy: Highlights from the US Scene in 2025

    Fly Fishing Frenzy: Highlights from the US Scene in 2025
    2025/07/03
    The US fly fishing scene is buzzing with fresh stories this summer, and if you’re a fly angler who likes to keep up with what’s happening, there’s plenty worth talking about right now.

    Let’s start with some pride for Team USA on the global stage. Just last month, the USA Fly Fishing Team scored a hard-fought bronze medal at the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships in the Czech Republic—making it two years in a row on the podium. Michael Bradley from Cherokee, North Carolina, took the individual bronze, beating out some true heavyweights in the sport. Whether or not you’re into the competitive side, you gotta admit: it’s pretty impressive to see our folks bring home the hardware again. These anglers are dialed in and showing the world that Americans can do more than just throw a burger on the grill—they can throw a mean cast, too. According to MidCurrent, these guys are earning serious respect overseas, and the camaraderie among the teams makes it even sweeter.

    Back home, Michigan anglers are buzzing about the new fishing regs for the 2025 season, which kicked off April 1. The Michigan DNR rolled out a few curveballs this year. The big one for steelhead chasers: some streams no longer require a 20-inch minimum for steelhead, but they capped the daily take at one fish. There are also new single-pointed hook rules and a spearing ban in November for the ports of Grand Haven, Muskegon, and Whitehall/Montague. And if you target muskies, listen up: Thornapple Lake and Lake Hudson now have a new 50-inch minimum. The goal? Build up healthy populations for future stocking. If Michigan is on your road-trip list this summer, it’d be smart to give those new regs a close read on the DNR website before you head out.

    Meanwhile, across the fly shop counters, folks are buzzing about all the new gear for 2025. Hatch Magazine’s spring roundup says this year’s crop is one of the biggest ever—think slick new premium rods, re-engineered wading boots, and all the upgraded soft goods you could ever want. If you’re into chasing trout in the Driftless or Appalachian brookies, or even eyeing the carp in the Snake River Plain, there’s new stuff built exactly for your fishy obsession. With over 60 new products released this spring, there’s plenty of shiny new gear to drool over, whether you’re a gearhead or just looking to up your game.

    To round things out, let’s talk hatches. The season is firing in Central Oregon, with Green Drakes and Salmonflies making a show on rivers like the Metolius. Local reports say Purple Comparaduns and the trusty Parachute Adams are getting it done, even when the purists say you should be matching the hatch. Some days, you just gotta fish what you have faith in, and these classic bugs seem to pull aggressive strikes when nothing else works.

    Whether you’re a diehard tournament angler, a regulation-watcher, gear nerd, or just someone who likes to feel the pull of a trout on a purple fly, this summer’s fly fishing news has something to stoke just about any angler’s fire.
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  • "Fly Fishing Frenzy: Capturing the Excitement of American Anglers' Triumphs and Travels"

    "Fly Fishing Frenzy: Capturing the Excitement of American Anglers' Triumphs and Travels"
    2025/06/30
    If you’ve spent any time in a local fly shop lately or wandered down to the river to see what’s biting, you know that fly fishing in the U.S. has been buzzing with good stories this summer.

    First off, the USA Fly Fishing Team just did us proud at the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships over in the Czech Republic. After five sweaty days matching wits with some seriously wise trout, the American anglers landed a bronze medal for the second year in a row. Not just the team either—Michael Bradley from Cherokee, North Carolina took home individual bronze, even out-fishing a few of the sport’s biggest names. If you’ve ever doubted the skill it takes to hit the podium at this level, think again. These folks were out there with laser focus, throwing tight loops and working water that most of us would barely glance at on a lazy Saturday. The camaraderie was just as strong as the competitive drive, and seeing Americans excel on the world stage is a welcome bit of news for all of us who chase fish stateside.

    Back closer to home, fly shop chatter has been all about travel. The Denver Fly Fishing Show this February was wall-to-wall with folks planning dream trips, both in the States and abroad. If you thought things might have quieted down post-pandemic, think again—travel is surging. Guides, lodges, even outfitters from as far as South America were out in force, pitching bucket-list trips to every corner of the map. But don’t think you have to grab a passport to get in on the action. Montana is booked solid for prime season, and if you want solitude, you’d better get creative or prepare to make some new friends on the water. Canada and Mexico are pushing hard to keep U.S. anglers happy too, so your options are wide open if you feel like stretching your legs.

    Regulation news is always a hot topic, and there are some changes for 2025 that might affect where (and how) you fish. Out West, the California Fish and Game Commission just nixed the minimum size limits for cabezon, California scorpionfish (sculpin), kelp greenling, and rock greenling, aiming to line up state rules with the Feds. Lingcod fillets still need to be at least 14 inches and have the skin on when you come ashore, but those other species can now be filleted at sea, skin on, and of any size. It’s worth double-checking specifics—nobody wants to be the person arguing regs with a warden on a windy boat ramp.

    Finally, if you’re looking for community, film, and a few cold ones, the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back for its 19th year. They’re hitting more than 300 venues across the U.S. and beyond, spotlighting the wildest, fishiest stories out there. Whether you’re in Albany, Orlando, Cle Elum, or Fort Collins, chances are there’s a gathering near you where you can swap fish tales, dream about your next trip, and maybe even ogle some big-screen trout in places you haven’t yet dared to cast a line.

    It’s a good time to be a fly angler in the States—just don’t forget to check the regs, keep your casting arm warmed up, and maybe buy your buddy a ticket to the F3T for some inspiration. Tight lines, y’all.
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  • "Fly Fishing Frenzy: Epic Hatches, Regulation Changes, and World Championship Triumphs Captivate Anglers Nationwide"

    "Fly Fishing Frenzy: Epic Hatches, Regulation Changes, and World Championship Triumphs Captivate Anglers Nationwide"
    2025/06/29
    You know it’s a busy summer around here when fly fishing news is making headlines coast to coast. Let’s kick things off out west, where folks on Oregon’s Deschutes and Crooked Rivers are buzzing about epic hatches this season. The Pale Morning Duns, Green Drakes, and Tan Caddis are coming off in clouds, keeping local guides on their toes and anglers constantly swapping out flies. Word is, the dry-dropper rig has been the hot ticket, especially on those chilly mornings when fish are a little shy about hitting the surface. Nymphs like Tan Caddis Pupa and Brown Perdigons are working magic, but don’t forget the Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail when things get tricky. Take it from The Fly Fishers Place: the Crooked is running high enough that nobody’s wading across, but the bite’s still good if you play it safe and stay flexible with your fly selection.

    Swinging over to Michigan, this year’s fishing season opened April 1 and brought in some changes that fly anglers need to know. Steelhead regs got a shakeup—some of the Type 3 and Type 4 streams dropped the old 20-inch minimum size, though you can still only keep one steelhead a day. Muskellunge chasers will want to take note too: Thornapple Lake and Lake Hudson now have a 50-inch size minimum, a move designed to grow a bigger broodstock for the state’s stocking programs. Plus, new single-point hook rules and spearing bans in Grand Haven and Muskegon ports are in effect for November, so double-check before you toss a line. The DNR’s got all the details, and you’ll want to stay on top of the changes if you want to keep your season hassle-free.

    Now, if you’re into the competition side of fly fishing, Team USA just landed a bronze medal at the World Fly Fishing Championships in the Czech Republic—a big deal for American anglers. Michael Bradley from North Carolina also snagged individual bronze, beating some of the biggest names in the sport. For a long time, folks here shrugged off the whole idea of competitive fly fishing, but there’s no denying that these anglers are dialed in, and the results speak for themselves. The camaraderie at these international events is real, too; it’s not just about the trophies, but about pushing each other to become better on the water. If you haven’t followed the team, you might want to keep an eye out—they’re on a roll, and the community here is starting to rally behind them a little more each year.

    Finally, California anglers saw a big change this year regarding white sturgeon. With the species up for threatened status protection, this season is catch-and-release only—and you can’t suspend sturgeon out of the water by the gills or tail, or drag them across the ground or the deck. For the old timers who grew up chasing sturgeon, this is a big adjustment, but it’s a step toward preserving a fish that’s been part of our rivers for generations. Also, mark your calendars: California’s free fishing days this year are July 5 and August 30, when you can fish without a license—just remember all the other regulations and report cards still apply.

    So whether you’re tying up soft hackles for a hatch, studying the latest regulations, following the pros on the world stage, or just looking for an excuse to get outside and hit your favorite local water, there’s more than enough happening this summer to keep every fly fisher talking. See you on the river.
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