Letter From the Publisher: Spring 2026
Welcome to the Spring 2026 issue of California Fly Fisher. When deciding whether to take on the challenge—or…
Winter 2026
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Of Fine Cigars and Big Trout
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction
Riffles: A Flick of a Favorite Fly
I’ve never been any good at tying flies. I envy those who have the patience and dexterity to…
Reflections: Dawn at Crater Lake
La Brea, my one-year-old dog, has her own sense of time. At exactly 5:30 a.m., her familiar ritual…
Letter From the Publisher: Winter 2026
Welcome to the Winter 2026 issue of California Fly Fisher. Winter in California has a way of revealing…
The Foraging Angler: Mammoth Region
Illustrations by Ben Engle THE ROLLING CHEF– $$3069 Main StreetMammoth Lakes, CA 93546760-920-7935Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4…
Winter Steelhead Swing Tactics
Steelhead fishing is a lot like gambling