The Art of Wading Well
Good wading skills are an essential part of becoming an accomplished fly fisher, as important as good presentation…
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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California’s Gold Standard
I’m going to make a bold statement here: California is one of the top fly-fishing states in the…
Catchy Ideas: Fishy Behavior
While luck certainly plays a role in fly fishing, there’s no question that the more you know about…
The Good Fight: The Evolution of Catch-and-Release
When practicing catch-and-release, how often have you heard or even said, “I saw my fish swim away, so…
The Myth of Tehipite
Tehipite is the Mono word for “High Rock,” and Tehipite Valley is regarded as the most remote valley in the Sierra Nevada.
Come One, Come All
The Wonderfully Unique Community Building of California’s Casting Clubs The first time I saw a casting pond, I…
Long Beach Casting Club Celebrates 100 Years
The Long Beach Casting Club (LBCC) is set to commemorate its 100th anniversary on May 17, 2025, marking…
Terrestrials
Don't learn the lesson the hard way—always carry terrestrials.
A Poor Man’s Guide to Fly Fishing
One man's solution to not letting money stand in the way of following his passion.
A Fly Angler’s Guide to San Francisco
24 Hours in the City by the Bay The best weather and fishing are in the first weeks…