At the Vise: Tips for Creative Tying
When I began tying flies in my early teens in the 1970s, it was an art form of…
Issue: Spring 2025
The Spring 2025 issue of California Fly Fisher is ready to inspire your next adventure on the water.
This issue is packed with stories, insight, and practical wisdom to sharpen your skills and fire up your sense of exploration. No excuses now—the water is calling.
In this issue:
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Urban Fishing: Is San Francisco the fishiest city in America?
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Spotlight Destination: A seasoned guide’s take on the Truckee River
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The Myth of Tehipite: Unraveling the mystery of the Sierra’s “other” dome
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At the Vise: Mike Mercer shares tips from a lifetime of tying
We believe this is one of our best issues yet—and we hope you’ll agree.
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Reflections: A Memory Runs Through It
Some movies don’t just entertain; they mark turning points in our lives. They inspire us to embark on…
The Art of the Hook Set
The only certainty in fly fishing is that nothing is certain. Stay focused, stay confident, and be prepared.
Guide Thoughts
Never Give Up Introduction by Captain Hogan Brown I was blessed to come up as a guide under…
The Foraging Angler: Truckee
Illustrations by Ben Engle Traveling around California I have found many fantastic places to eat. And then they…
America’s Fishiest City, San Francisco?
You’ve likely been misled into believing that one of America’s most remarkable places has become a “dystopian hellscape.”…
Riffles: Fly Rod Crosby, Superstar
As a dry fly enthusiast, I count James Ogden among my fly fishing heroes. He sold tackle in…
Field Notes: Truckee River
Geology, flora, and fauna of the Truckee River
A Plan for All Seasons: Spring
Tactical Tips for Springtime Trout The days are lengthening, the rivers warming, and both bugs and fish are…
A Conversation with Val Atkinson
The Pioneer of Fly-Fishing Photography on his Career, Chasing Fish, and Chasing Light