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Stories

A Conversation with Richard Anderson

The founder of California Fly Fisher on where it began, where it's going, and his life after the magazine.

Destinations

Steelhead Fishing in Baja

A gentle breeze cooled the left side of my body as I eyed a deep blue hole pressed against…

Tips & Techniques

Summertime Hopper Droppers

One of the most effective and fun techniques in late summer and early fall

Stories

Craig’s Corner: Rambles in the High Sierra

Rambles in the High Sierra We were hiking downhill for once. Rarely in California’s High…

byCraig Ballenger

Destinations

Two Sisters and a River

These two Paso Robles sister reservoirs offer easy-to-access fishing

byDagur Guðmundsson

Features

Tips & Techniques

At the Vise: A Better Hopper

Tips & Techniques

A Plan for All Seasons

byMichael Malekos

10 Tips for Striper Fishing in the Surf

Blogs

Understanding the Tricky Truckee

byAustin Zimmerman

Blogs

A SoCal Monumental Expansion

byRebecca Ramirez

Once Bitten, Twice Shy

Letter from the Publisher: The Next Chapter

A River Cathedral, McCloud River

Letter from the Editor: Summer 2024

The ORVIS Special Edition Four Wheel Camper

Experimenting with Circles

The Next Chapter

The Summer 2024 issue is out and we are proud to continue a 30 year legacy. New design, same stories you love, and access to a devoted community of anglers across the state.

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From The Archives

Berryessa Bug Toss 2024

Summer Beans Make Me Feel Fine

July 13, 2024

Destinations

The Foraging Angler: Eats Across the State

July 12, 2024

The Paper Hatch

The Paper Hatch

July 12, 2024

Destinations

Spotlight Destination: June Lake Loop

July 11, 2024

Guide Profile: Pat Jaeger

byJulia Mitchell

July 11, 2024

Lifestyle

Destinations

Field Notes: June Lake

byJeffrey Ludlow

July 11, 2024

Conservation

The Good Fight: Beyond Trout

byCharlie Schneider

July 11, 2024

Stories

A Conversation with Richard Anderson

July 4, 2024

Stories

Reflections: The Angler Wave

byMichael Malekos

Tips & Techniques

The AP Nymph

Tips & Techniques

Catchy Ideas: A Much Closer Look at Knots

byRobert Ketley

Stories

Guide Thoughts

Stories

Riffles: The Fishing Cabin, An Appreciation

Stories

Chasing Unicorns

byRyan Johnston

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We are excited to announce that all past issues of California Fly Fisher will soon be available to subscribers in a digital format. We are working hard to digitize past issues, but feel free to browse the archives and enjoy your favorite articles from past years.

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