CAFF Contributors Win National Excellence in Craft Awards
We’re thrilled to share that two of California Fly Fisher’s own contributors have been recognized on the national…
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Fish the West Films Launches New Series Showcasing Western Fly Fishing
Fish the West Films has launched a new documentary series, Fish the West with Guy Jeans, which premiered…
The Better Part of Valor is Bushwhacking
We know where the river is. We can hear it. It’s just on the other side of a…
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…
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…