Latest Fly fishing News
Recent fly fishing articles- 02/13/2013: Toronto Showing of The International Fly Fishing Film Festival
by: Dan Jackson
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival is excited to be screening in Toronto on March 7th at the Fox Theatre. From enormous trout in New Zealand to giant Sheefish in Alaska, the variety of films at this event are sure to peak the interest of all.
- 04/25/2011: Fly Fishing and Travel Equipment Review Series - Reels
by: Dan Jackson
Fly reels are an interesting item. There are a lot of different opinions on how important a reel is. Some would say it just holds line so anything will do. Looking back, I started with a click and pawl Daiwa reel and managed to catch fish. I still own the reel but can’t imagine a circumstance where I’d actually use it. Suffice to say, I think the reel is a lot more important. If you’re dealing with fish that are large enough that you’re playing them on the reel then without a doubt the function of the reel is critical.
- 03/09/2011: Fly Fishing The Bow River 2010
by: DanJ
A friend, Aaron Caldwell, put this fun video together - thought it might lift some of the winter blues. Some fun catch and release fly fishing on the Bow River
- 01/19/2011: IF4 Announces 3 Toronto Screenings in February 2011
by: DanJ
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4 for short) is excited to announce a new
partnership with the 2011 Toronto Spring Fishing & Boat show. The collaborative efforts of the Spring
Fishing & Boat Show and IF4 will see the festival come to Toronto, as one of the many angler-oriented
attractions at the 2011 Spring Fishing and Boat show! The best part for viewers – admission to IF4 will
be INCLUDED within the admission to the Toronto Spring Fishing & Boat Show! - 01/10/2011: IF4 - International Fly Fishing Film Festival
by: Dan Jackson
Check out the all new International Fly Fishing Film festival, or IF4 for short, as it rolls through Canada and the United States in 2011. Each screening features films by Gin Clear Media, Double Haul Productions, Burl Productions, Fly Max Films & More!
- 11/27/2008: BIG news from Danielsson Fly Reels!
by: Dan Jackson
New for December 2008, Danielsson Fly Reels present 3 new models that will replace the current FW, LW and HD models in their lineup. Aesthetically, the reels will borrow heavily from the design of the very popular LW model, but the big change is in the design of the drag system.
- 04/21/2008: Danielsson Fly Reels Pro-Staff Program
by: Dan Jackson
Danielsson Flyreels of Sweden is pleased to announce the introduction of their new “Pro-Staff” program! If you are a fly fishing guide, casting instructor, lodge owner or industry professional~we want to hear from you!
- 10/25/2007: Crowsnest River, Alberta
by: DanJ
Throughout the summer period the Crowsnest River, in Southern Alberta, finds itself host to a multitude of anglers trying their luck at catching some of the resident rainbows. The sustained pressure results in a very technical fishery which is evidenced by the presence of many highly-spookable Rainbow Trout.
- 08/25/2007: Fly fishing the Canadian Rockies & Bow River, Alberta
by: Rob O'Reilly
Well, its been almost 2 weeks since my WestJet flight back to Toronto touched down. Calgary was a cool 11C when I left, Toronto delivered its 32C, 100% humidity promise. Its hard enough to leave Calgary because of the fishing….the weather here had me wondering why I didn’t misplace my boarding pass.
- 07/20/2007: Danielsson Control Fly Reels
by: Rob O'Reilly
Fear not, for there is a new member of the Danielsson fly reel family that has you covered~the Danielsson Control! This revolutionary fly reel features Danielsson’s highly acclaimed, reliable, waterproof disc drag system at it’s core..but thats where the similarities with it’s brethren end. What sets this reel apart from the other big reels in Danielsson’s line up…
