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Killing Our Kern: a Fly Fisher’s Perspective
Drumming up support for a scenic oasis such as the McCloud or the mighty Klamath seems like a…
Fishing and Tying Soft Hackles and Traditional Wet Flies
Most modern trout anglers rely on dry flies, nymphs, and occasionally streamers. But two productive methods often overlooked…
Letter From the Publisher: Building Community
Welcome to the Summer 2025 issue of California Fly Fisher. When we relaunched California Fly Fisher last year,…
Letters to the Editor: Summer 2025
The Complex Pyramid Lake I just received my spring issue of California Fly Fisher magazine. Kudos again to…
Letter From the Editor: Summer 2025
I stood between two great mountains, Mt. Lassen to the east at my back and Shasta to my…
Jody Martin Wins OWAC Award
Excellence in Craft for “The Stars in Our Eyes” We’re thrilled to announce that California Fly Fisher contributor…
The Little Sensei
There’s plenty of sage wisdom—and actual research—about the benefits of getting kids outdoors and fishing.
A Tribute to My Dad
The foundation my dad gave me took shape in many ways, but none more memorably than through fishing. With him, there’s no pressure—just joy in being here. My love for my father grew from mornings like this, simple yet unforgettable.
The Tug Might Be the Drug… But the Journey Is the High
There’s an inherent risk in straying from the path and from the familiar, but the scrapes and bruises are worth the winnings.