Simms Launches Grateful Dead Collection
California is more than just a state—it’s a state of mind. It’s also the birthplace of the Grateful…
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Coho Returns Trending in the Right Direction
By the time Central California Coast coho salmon (CCC coho) were listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)…
Finding Kindness on New Water
The fly-fishing community is filled with great people who don't hesitate to share their knowledge and kindness with strangers.
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.
