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Hey folks, grab your rods and listen up, cause the fly fishing world's buzzing with some real gems right now. First off, our US Youth Fly Fishing Team is gearing up for a monster showdown right here on home turf in Idaho Falls this July. These kids—Lawson Braun from North Carolina captaining the crew, Max Logan out of Colorado, Justin Hardie and Landon Cook from Pennsylvania, Blake Hall from Virginia, and Ethan Campbell from Utah—are gunning for a three-peat gold after crushing it in the Czech Republic last year. They'll be slinging flies in the Golden Triangle waters of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho for five straight days of catch-and-release battles against eight countries. US Angling reports it's Olympic-style action, no cash prizes, just pure grit and conservation vibes—volunteer if you can, or follow on their socials.Over in Pennsylvania, the Fish and Boat Commission just dropped big news on October 27th: they added 20 new stream sections to the Class A wild trout list, plus five more wild trout streams and tweaks to special regs like Freeman Run in Potter County. That means more pristine, naturally reproducing trout water to sneak up on with your dry flies—no stocking nonsense, just wild fish rising. Perfect for us locals who know how to read those riffles.And heads up on trends from Angling Trade—folks are still hitting the water hard in 2025, especially regional trips since exotics cost a fortune. Core anglers ain't quitting, newbies dipped a bit post-pandemic, but saltwater fly fishing's blowing up even if trout gear still rules 75% of the racks. Shops are seeing Texans flood Colorado guides, and everyone's eyeing that next killer 9-foot 5-weight rod.Meanwhile, Maine's got drama brewing with a lawsuit challenging fly-fishing-only waters under their new right-to-food amendment, per Bangor Daily News. Plaintiffs say it trashes natural resources—could shake up those sweet blue-line streams we all cherish.Keeps things exciting, right? Tight lines, stay sneaky on those cuts.Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, grab your rods and listen up, cause the fly fishing world's buzzing with some killer updates that'll get any local angler stoked. First off, our US Youth Fly Fishing Team is gearing up for a monster run at the 2025 World Youth Championship right here on home turf in Idaho Falls. These kids—Lawson Braun from North Carolina captaining the squad, Max Logan out of Colorado, Justin Hardie and Landon Cook from Pennsylvania, Blake Hall from Virginia, and Ethan Campbell from Utah—are coming off back-to-back golds, including last year's team win in the Czech Republic. US Angling reports they'll hit the Golden Triangle waters in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho for five days of catch-and-release battles starting July 14. Coaches Josh Miller and manager Jess Westbrook have 'em primed for a three-peat—volunteer or sponsor up if you're nearby, it's Olympic-style grit with no cash prizes, just pure sport.Out west, California's Fish and Game Commission just dropped emergency regs opening up all-depth groundfish fishing through December 31 in northern and central spots, thanks to fresh science from CDFW showing quillback rockfish ain't overfished like the old 2021 data thought. No more depth cramps for chasing rockfish, lingcod, cabezon, and greenlings—though quillback retention's still banned statewide, canary's capped at two fish, and vermilion/sunset rockfish get sub-bag limits varying by zone. Salt Water Sportsman says feds are syncing up, easing those brutal closures that shut down central and north Cali bottom fishing for years. West Coast fly guys targeting nearshore species, this means combo trips without the hassle—just mind the GMA bag rules when transiting.On the gear front, shops are lighting up with 2025 hot rods and reels. Hatch Magazine highlights Orvis' new American-made two-handers in 10 models that dampen vibes for forgiving spey swings, plus Nautilus' GTR 8/9 reel with beefed-up drag and fast retrieve for flats bullies, steelhead, and salmon—exclusive to indie fly shops, so hit your local. Angling Trade notes the market's steady with core anglers fishing regional waters hard, trout still ruling 75% of sales, but saltwater's badass rise is pushing small species DIY vibes. Trackfly data's even showing sales jumps up to 400% for smart brands.And yeah, Fly Fishers International's wrapping their 2025 awards and meetings, keeping conservation and casting certs rolling for the next gen.Thanks for tuning in, tight lines out there. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, grab your rods and listen up, cause theres some hot fly fishing buzz hittin the US right now thats got us locals grinnin. First off, the US Youth Fly Fishing Team is gearin up for a big one in Idaho Falls this July 2025, accordin to the United States Angling Confederation. These young guns, led by captain Lawson Braun from North Carolina, with Max Logan from Colorado and others from Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Utah, are chasin a three-peat gold after winnin last year in the Czech Republic. Theyll be hittin the Golden Triangle waters in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho for five days of catch-and-release battles against teams from eight countries. If youre nearby, volunteer or cheer em on via usangling.org.Out west, Californias Fish and Game Commission just loosened groundfish regs big time, as reported by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on August 14, 2025. Turns out quillback rockfish aint overfished after all, thanks to fresh stock assessments. That means all-depth fishin for rockfish, lingcod, cabezon, and greenlings through December 31 in northern and central areas, with a two-fish sub-bag on canary rockfish statewide. Vermilion and sunset rockfish get lumped together too, up to four fish north of Pigeon Point. Saltwater fly guys, this opens up combo trips without depth headaches, though quillbacks stay off-limits.On the gear front, Hatch Magazine highlights September 2025 drops like St. Croix Legend Elite rods, 12 models from 3-weight brookie sticks to 10-foot spey beasts, plus Nautilus GTR reels with beefed-up drag for flats fish and steelhead, only at indie shops. Angling Trade notes fly buying trends are steady, with core trout chasers holdin strong at 75 percent of sales, more regional road trips, and saltwater pickin up steam despite costs. Folks are still fishin hard, pandemic newbies fadin a bit, but 2026 looks prime.These bits got me itchin for the water, how bout you? Thanks for tunin in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

If you’ve been busy working over your home water and not doom‑scrolling, here’s what’s been going on in the fly‑fishing world lately.First off, the kids are flat-out showing us how it’s done. According to US Angling, the US Youth Fly Fishing Team is getting ready to host the 2025 FIPS-Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship right here at home, based out of Idaho Falls. They’re fishing the so‑called Golden Triangle—Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming—for five straight days of three‑hour, catch‑and‑release sessions. This squad already brought home team gold in 2024 over in the Czech Republic and is gunning for a three‑peat. Names like Lawson Braun and Max Logan might not mean much to you yet, but give it a few years and they’ll be the folks designing the rods you’re buying.While the youth team is chasing medals, the rest of us are trying to stay on the right side of the rulebook. FishRelate reports that 2025 fishing regulations across the U.S. tightened up in a lot of places—more emphasis on conservation, new size limits for stuff like Atlantic striped bass, and more areas getting seasonal closures to protect spawning fish. There’s also a bigger push for circle hooks and proper catch‑and‑release handling. The good news is, most states are rolling out better mobile apps and digital licenses, so instead of digging for a crumpled paper license in your wader pocket, you can just flash your phone at the warden and get back to swinging streamers.Not everywhere is arguing about how to save water—some folks are arguing about who gets to fish it. Outdoor Life reports that in Maine, a family of anglers has filed a lawsuit trying to knock down some of the state’s fly‑fishing‑only regulations. Their backers argue that fly‑only water favors wealthier anglers and shuts out working‑class folks who just want to catch dinner with spin gear. Maine has over 200 public waters set aside as fly‑fishing‑only, and the suit basically says, “If you can keep fish there, why should a fly rod be mandatory?” It’s a fight that hits right at that long‑running tension between tradition, access, and conservation—exactly the kind of debate that tends to spill over into fly shops and boat ramps.Meanwhile, the business side of the sport is having its own drama. MidCurrent recently ran a piece where retailers say private equity money is wrecking one of the most beloved fly‑fishing brands in the country. Shop owners are complaining about erratic inventory, price pressure, and a shift away from the tight, community‑driven culture that built the brand in the first place. It’s a reminder that when you pull on your favorite waders or click together that trusty 5‑weight, there’s a real question in the background: Is this gear still being built by people who fish, for people who fish, or is it just another line item on a spreadsheet?All that said, people are still getting out. Angling Trade points out that participation has leveled off since the pandemic boom, but the core crew is still fishing hard and traveling regionally—loading up the racks and bombing a few states over for trout, smallmouth, or carp on the fly. The buzz isn’t about the latest space‑age rod as much as it is about finding less‑pressured water and dialing in better technique.That’s the rundown from the riverbank this week. Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me check out QuietPlease dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

If you’ve been busy working a double nymph rig instead of doomscrolling, here’s what you’ve missed in the fly-fishing news loop.First up, the kids are absolutely schooling everyone. According to US Angling, the U.S. Youth Fly Fishing Team is hosting the 2025 World Youth Fly Fishing Championship on home turf around Idaho Falls, with beats spread across that whole “Golden Triangle” of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. They’re rolling in with five anglers who already grabbed team gold in 2024 in the Czech Republic, looking for a three‑peat. Picture a bunch of teenagers systematically vacuuming trout out of water you and I struggle on, running 3‑hour catch‑and‑release sessions for five straight days. If you like Euro nymphing arguments on the internet, this is your Super Bowl.Out on the opposite end of the vibe spectrum, Maine is in a full-on cultural fistfight over fly‑fishing‑only water. Outdoor Life reports a Maine family has sued the state’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife commissioner, arguing that fly‑fishing‑only regulations on 226 waters are unfair and even unconstitutional because, in their words, fly fishing is “dominated by wealthier anglers.” They say they don’t have time to learn to fly fish and that being forced to pick up a fly rod limits their right to harvest fish. Biologists fire back that many of those fly‑only lakes and streams hold some of the last big wild brook trout and landlocked salmon in the East, and the stricter rules are what keep those fish from turning into legends and old photos. So it’s not just “flies vs hardware” anymore; it’s turning into a test case for who gets premium water and why.Meanwhile, New Jersey is quietly doing something a lot of trout addicts are going to love, even if they don’t realize it yet. In a recent Fish & Wildlife presentation and follow‑up notice, the state laid out proposed Fish Code amendments that scrap the old three‑week preseason closure on all trout‑stocked lakes and ponds. Instead of locking 100‑plus stillwaters down before Opening Day, those waters would stay open all year. You’ll still have to follow trout regs when the season’s on, but that long, weird “you can look but you can’t fish” period might be gone. Translation: more days to fish stockers with a bobber and bugger, more time to sneak in after work, and less of that shoulder‑to‑shoulder opener chaos being your only shot.On the gear and biz side, there’s turbulence. MidCurrent reports that a wave of private equity ownership is hammering one of the most beloved fly‑fishing brands in the country, with retailers saying aggressive pricing, distribution changes, and corporate thinking are eroding trust and hurting small fly shops that helped build the brand in the first place. Pair that with Angling Trade’s look at 2025 buying trends: the pandemic newbie boom is flattening, the hardcore crowd is still grinding, but there isn’t enough buzz to move a ton of $1,000 rods. Shops are focusing on “small stuff” and DIY anglers—flies, leaders, local intel—while high‑end toys sit a little longer on the rack. People are still fishing; they’re just spending smarter, traveling more regionally, and picking their big trips like they’re choosing a tattoo.So yeah, the sport’s in an interesting spot: kids chasing world gold on home water, lawyers arguing over who deserves to fish Maine’s best brookie lakes, states opening more days on stocked ponds, and the industry trying to stay cool while spreadsheets and private equity circle overhead.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me check out QuietPlease dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

If you’ve been tying more flies than you’ve been watching the news, here’s what’s been happening in the fly fishing world around the U.S. lately.First up, the kids are kind of showing us all up. According to US Angling, the U.S. Youth Fly Fishing Team is hosting the 2025 World Youth Fly Fishing Championship on home water out of Idaho Falls next July. They’re fishing what the organizers are calling the “Golden Triangle of Fly Fishing” – rivers across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming – and most of this squad already brought home team gold from the 2024 championship in the Czech Republic. So while we’re complaining about wind knots, these teenagers are out there gunning for a three‑peat on some of the best trout water on the planet.Out in Maine, fly fishing isn’t just a pastime, it’s now a court case. Outdoor Life reports that a local family is suing the state over “fly‑fishing‑only” regulations on 226 lakes, ponds, and streams. They’re arguing that if you’re allowed to keep fish to eat, you shouldn’t be forced to use a fly rod to do it. The state, of course, has long leaned on fly‑only rules to protect fragile trout and salmon fisheries. So you’ve basically got tradition, biology, and fly culture on one side, and access and “let us fish how we want” on the other. However it shakes out, it could set a precedent for special‑regulation water all over the country.If you care about having more places to launch the drift boat or just find a legal pull‑off without scrolling three different apps, there’s some good news from D.C. The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership reports that the MAPWaters Act just cleared Congress and is on its way to the president’s desk. The idea is simple but huge: use modern mapping tech to give anglers, boaters, and hunters clearer, standardized info on federal waterways—access points, regs, hazards, you name it. Think fewer “are we actually allowed to be here?” moments at 5 a.m. when you’re backing the trailer down a sketchy ramp in the dark.And while it’s not front‑page political drama, the shop counter gossip is getting backed up by numbers. Angling Trade says that fly‑fishing buying trends in 2025 show the pandemic boom cooling off a bit—some of the new folks have drifted away—but the core anglers are still fishing hard, and travel is very much alive. A lot of people are going “regional” instead of blowing the budget on exotic trips: racks on the Subaru, three states in four days, chasing trout one weekend and carp or bass the next. Shops are seeing that DIY crowd driving business, while trout still hog most of the gear wall and saltwater remains the high‑octane, high‑budget side of the sport.So if you’ve been wondering whether fly fishing is still growing, whether your favorite special‑reg spot is safe, and whether the kids can really out‑fish you…yeah, the scene is definitely moving.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and if you want more from me, check out QuietPlease dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

If you’ve been on the water lately, you can probably feel it: fly fishing isn’t just having a moment, it’s having a whole new era.Outdoor Radio Network reports that fly fishing participation in the U.S. jumped about 25% in 2024, and the curve is still pointed up. More people are trading doomscrolling for drifting nymphs, and the industry’s scrambling to keep up: recycled-material rods, eco waders, and apps that tell you when your favorite tailwater is finally dropping into shape. Shops are doubling down on teaching, too—Euro nymphing clinics, women’s casting nights, even “first fish after work” happy-hour trips.Speaking of women, USAngling says the U.S. women’s fly fishing team just hosted the 4th FIPS-Mouche World Ladies Fly Fishing Championship in Idaho Falls this year, right on the Snake and its feeder waters. Team USA didn’t just hand out swag and smile for photos; they laid it down: team gold plus individual gold and silver. The cool part is their mission isn’t just medals—they’ve mentored dozens of new women anglers and logged hundreds of hours on habitat work. So if you’ve been wondering who’s really pushing the sport forward, it’s not just the old guard in drift boats; it’s these women building community and fixing streams between practice sessions.On the policy side, the lawyers have waded in—felt soles optional. Outdoor Life and Maine outlet WGME both report on a lawsuit in Maine where a family is challenging “fly-fishing only” regulations on 226 waters. Their argument is that fly-only rules favor wealthier anglers and clash with Maine’s Right to Food amendment, since some of those waters are catch-and-release or restricted to fly gear only. Conservation folks counter that fly-only stretches are one of the tools that kept some of those classic Maine trout ponds from turning into put-and-take mudholes decades ago. However this shakes out, you can bet managers around the country are watching; if Maine’s fly-only lines move, other states might start erasing or redrawing theirs, and that changes where and how all of us get to fish.Meanwhile, the map itself is getting smarter. The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership reports that the MAPWaters Act has cleared Congress and is headed for the president’s signature. Once that kicks in, federal agencies will have to modernize how they share info on closures, gear restrictions, no-take zones, and all the messy little rules we usually discover on a faded sign at the boat ramp. Think of it as taking all the “Oh, you can’t use barbed hooks here” surprises and putting them in one digital place before you rig up.So yeah, from record participation to gold-medal women, court battles over who gets to fish what, and a new national map for the rules, fly fishing news this week is anything but boring. It’s a good time to be paying attention—and a better time to have a rod strung up in the truck.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me check out QuietPlease dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

If you’ve been watching the fly scene lately, you know it hasn’t exactly been quiet.First up, the women are absolutely lighting it up. USAngling says the USA Women’s Fly Fishing Team is gearing up to host the 4th FIPS Mouche World Ladies Fly Fishing Championship in Idaho Falls in 2025, right on the Snake and a bunch of classic nearby waters. That means some of the sharpest technical anglers on the planet are about to be picking apart water that you and I weekend-warrior on. It’s competition, sure, but it’s also a big signal that women’s fly fishing isn’t “emerging” anymore—it’s here, organized, and deadly effective.On the regulation front, Maine’s got a little family feud brewing. MidCurrent reports that a Maine family is suing the state over “fly-fishing-only” water, arguing that these long-standing rules shut out gear anglers from public rivers and ponds. Local TV station WGME covered it too, saying the family wants every public water open to everyone, no fly-only zones. If that case gains traction, it could become a template fight all over the country: protect fragile fly-only trout water, or open the gates and let everyone in.Pennsylvania is sliding the needle the other way. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission just approved a pile of new Class A wild trout stream designations and added more waters to the wild trout list, according to the agency’s own regulatory updates. That “Class A” tag means naturally reproducing fish and usually more protection and tighter stocking rules. Translation: more small, tucked-away creeks where you’re into wild fish that never saw a hatchery truck. It’s the kind of slow, nerdy policy stuff that quietly gives you better fishing five years down the line.Meanwhile, the business side of fly fishing is… interesting. Angling Trade recently dug into 2025 buying trends and said the pandemic boom is flattening out—some of the new folks have drifted away—but the hardcore anglers are still here and still fishing. Shops are seeing more road-trip style “regional” travel instead of big-ticket destination trips, and people are thinking twice before dropping cash on the latest $1,000 rod. Trout still own most of the wall space, but warmwater and salt are creeping in around the edges. It’s basically back to a real, core community instead of the COVID gold rush.All of this—world championships on the Snake, lawsuits over fly-only water, new wild trout designations, shops recalibrating after the boom—adds up to the same thing: fly fishing’s not going anywhere. It’s just getting a little sharper, a little more political, and maybe a little more local.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production and, for me, check out QuietPlease dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, gather round the vice, its your boy with the latest buzz from the fly fishing front lines. First off, our US Youth Fly Fishing Team is geared up for a monster run at the 2025 World Youth Championship right here on home turf in Idaho Falls. US Angling reports these young guns, led by Captain Lawson Braun from North Carolina, with Max Logan from Colorado and the Pennsylvania duo Justin Hardie and Landon Cook, are chasing a three-peat after snaggin gold last year in Czech Republic. Theyll hit the Golden Triangle waters in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho come July, three-hour catch-and-release battles against squads from eight countries. Coaches Josh Miller and manager Jess Westbrook got em dialed volunteer if you can, its Olympic-style grit for the love of the game.Over in Maine, things are heatin up off the water too. WGME says a local family of spin casters is suin the state to crack open fly-fishin-only regs on public streams. They claim its unfair keepin bait and spin out, wantin equal shots at those wild brookies. Fisheries managers been usin fly-only for decades to protect the resource, but this lawsuits stirrin the pot could change access everywhere. Keep an eye, might mean more rods on your favorite runs or tighter rules.Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission just dropped news on wild trout streams, addin five new sections and tweakin one limit as of late October. Per their bulletin, theyre lockin in Class A wild trout waters under strict no-stock rules to let natural repro thrive. If youre chasin brookies in PA, grab the updated list those spots are gold for technical dry fly work.And hey, buyin trends? Angling Trade reckons the cores solid, trout still rules 75 percent of gear, but saltwater fly scenes blowin up though pricey. Newbies dipped post-pandemic, but Texans floodin Colorado shops for guides. Trackfly datas showin real numbers, not just stories focus on small streams and DIY to keep the tribe growin.Thats the scoop, tight lines and fat fish. Thanks for tunin in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, grab your rods and listen up, cause the fly fishing world's buzzing with some real talk from the streams right now. First off, down in Maine, a family's stirring the pot with a lawsuit against the state over those fly-fishing-only rules on prime waters. They reckon it's unfair keeping spin casters out, and MidCurrent reports they're pushing hard to open up all public spots to everyone, no matter your rig. Could shake things up big time for us purists chasing those wild brookies.Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's Fish and Boat Commission just greenlit 20 new stream sections as Class A wild trout waters back on October 27, plus tweaks to spots like Freeman Run in Potter County for special regs. That means more untouched trout havens where you can nymph or dry fly hunt self-sustaining fish without the crowds—perfect for a locals' day out.Over in Arizona, Trout Unlimited broke ground on the Thompson-Burro Meadow Restoration near Alpine, fixing fire damage from 2011 to boost Apache trout habitat. MidCurrent says it'll help the Colorado River too, so expect epic native action once it's rolling.And hey, buying trends from Angling Trade show the core crew's still hitting regional waters hard—Texans flooding Colorado guides, newbies dipping but travel anglers loading racks for road trips. Saltwater fly's badass but pricey, so stick to trout for now.Winter reports? Yakima River guide Steve Worley notes warmer Novembers keeping bugs hatching late, reservoirs filling slow but fish findable if you hunt 'em. New York's 2025 regs from DEC lock in fly-only catch-and-release on Salmon River sections too.Man, keeps ya hooked, don't it? Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

If you’ve been watching the fly scene lately, you know the news has gotten almost as spicy as a July afternoon on a crowded tailwater.Let’s start up in Maine, where WGME reports a local family has flat-out sued the state over fly-fishing-only rules on some of the best native brook trout water in the country. They’re arguing that limiting certain lakes and rivers to fly gear freezes out working-class anglers who don’t have the time or cash to get into fly fishing, and they’re tying it to Maine’s new “right to food” law. The state isn’t talking while it’s in court, but the case basically asks: are fly-only regs smart conservation, or gatekeeping on world-class brook trout? If you love those quiet, single-barbless-hook pools, this one hits close to home.Slide down the coast to Connecticut, where the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection just rolled out new inland sportfish rules aimed squarely at protecting wild brook trout. DEEP says 22 waters are now Class 1 Wild Trout Management Areas, locked into year‑round catch‑and‑release with artificial lures or flies and single barbless hooks only. They even tightened and clarified the definition of a “fly” and “fly fishing.” Translation: if you like sneaking up a tiny blue-line with a three‑weight and a box of parachute Adams and soft hackles, Connecticut is basically rolling out a red carpet for you and the native fish.Head west and the story shifts from law books to wallets. Angling Trade has been digging into 2025 buying trends and it’s a mix of realism and optimism. Shops are seeing that the pandemic boom has cooled off a bit—some of the “newbie” anglers bailed—but the core fly crowd is still fishing hard, traveling regionally, loading up roof racks, and chasing trout, smallmouth, and anything else that’ll eat a streamer. High-end rods and reels aren’t exactly flying off the shelves, but travel, education, and DIY gear are keeping the lights on. The takeaway: the industry is betting that 2026 is going to be a strong rebound year, especially for folks who want real instruction and better local water, not just another shiny 5‑weight.Meanwhile, conservation work with a fly angle is rolling along out in the Southwest. MidCurrent reports that Trout Unlimited just broke ground on the Thompson‑Burro Meadow Restoration Project in Arizona’s Apache‑Sitgreaves National Forest. The goal is to rebuild habitat for native Apache trout in a watershed still scarred from a 2011 fire—fixing channel incision, cooling the water, and putting structure back where it belongs. It’s the kind of slow, unglamorous project that quietly turns a trashed meadow into a place where, five or ten years from now, someone’s kid will catch their first wild Apache trout on a size 16 dry and have no idea how much work went into making that moment possible.So yeah, right now fly fishing news in the U.S. is this weird braid of lawsuits over who gets to fish where, tighter protections for wild trout, shops grinding through a softer gear market, and long‑game restoration that might just save some native species for the next generation.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me check out QuietPlease dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, grab your rods and listen up, cause the fly fishing world's buzzing with some killer updates straight from the streams. Picture this: you're knee-deep in Idaho Falls come July 2025, cheering on the USAngling Women's Fly Fishing Team as they snag Team Gold and individual golds for Tess Weigand and silver for Melissa Smith at the 4th World Ladies Championship on the legendary Snake River. USAngling reports these ladies medaled bronze in Canada last year and fourth in Norway and Czech Republic, all while logging over 200 hours on conservation—talk about badass ambassadors making us proud.Meanwhile, back east, Connecticut's DEEP just dropped new regs kicking in January 2026 to shield wild brook trout: statewide, keep only trout nine inches or longer, and 22 waters now Class 1 Wild Trout spots mean year-round catch-and-release with single barbless hooks or flies only. Director Pete Aarrestad says it's climate-smart protection without killing the fun. Pennsylvania's Fish and Boat Commission piled on October 27, adding 20 Class A wild trout streams and tweaking five more, plus special rules for Freeman Run in Potter County—pure wild trout heaven getting the love it deserves.And hey, the scene's shifting: Angling Trade's eyeing 2025 trends where saltwater fly gear's exploding but pricey, so DIY trout chasers are king, with core anglers sticking around despite newbie dips. Travel's regional now, racks loaded for road trips, and tools like Trackfly are revolutionizing how shops track what's hot.These changes mean tighter lines and healthier fish for all us locals—get out there before the crowds.Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

If you’ve been standing in a river wondering what’s really going on in the fly fishing world right now, there’s actually some pretty interesting stuff brewing under the surface.First, New Hampshire is in the middle of a fight that sounds small on paper but feels huge if you love quiet trout water. According to coverage of the state’s 2025 regulation proposals, Fish and Game wants to slash the number of “fly‑fishing‑only” trout ponds from 27 down to just 5, opening the rest to spin gear with artificials. Local fly anglers have been packing public meetings, arguing this will hammer trophy fish and cut into the little mom‑and‑pop fly shops that survive on those dedicated ponds. It’s one of those classic “access for everyone” versus “protect something special” showdowns, and it’s not settled yet.Meanwhile, Connecticut is moving the opposite direction. The state’s DEEP just rolled out new inland sportfish regulations that beef up protections for wild brook trout. They’ve designated 22 new Class 1 Wild Trout Management Areas where it’s year‑round catch‑and‑release, artificial lures or flies only, with a single barbless hook. DEEP’s fisheries director has said the goal is to build climate‑resilient trout populations while still keeping things simple for everyday anglers. So if you’re a dry‑fly nerd who likes small, cold, spooky water, Connecticut just quietly became a lot more interesting.Out West, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has a fat packet of proposed 2025–2026 fishing regulation changes on the table, and a bunch of them are about gear restrictions to protect native trout. The proposals include expanding single‑hook‑only rules on some rivers, tightening up gear on bull trout and westslope cutthroat streams, and generally trimming a mess of one‑off special regs to make things more consistent. It’s not “fly‑only everywhere,” but if you like clean presentations and less hardware in the water, the trend is clearly headed your way.And then there’s the money side of all this. Angling Trade, which tracks the fly industry pretty closely, reports that 2025 has been a weird but telling year. The pandemic “newbie boom” is flattening out, but the core anglers haven’t gone anywhere. People are still fishing hard, but instead of blowing cash on the latest ultra‑premium 5‑weight, they’re spending on regional road trips, roof racks, and practical gear. High‑end rods and reels aren’t exactly flying off the shelves, while trout still dominate the market by a mile. Shops are leaning into teaching, DIY culture, and helping folks fish closer to home. It’s less about flexing the fanciest stick and more about knowing your local water inside and out.Put it all together and you’ve got a U.S. fly scene that’s quietly shifting: some states rolling back fly‑only protections, others doubling down on barbless, artificial‑only wild trout sanctuaries, managers in big‑trout country nudging everyone toward gentler gear, and anglers themselves choosing time on the water over shiny new toys.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me check out QuietPlease dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

If you’ve been spending more time untangling your tippet than reading the news, here’s what’s been going on in the fly-fishing world around the U.S. lately.First up, the women are absolutely lighting it up. USAngling reports that the USA Women’s Fly Fishing Team just hosted the 4th World Ladies Fly Fishing Championship on the legendary Snake River around Idaho Falls and walked away with team gold, plus individual gold for Tess Weigand and silver for Melissa Smith. That’s world-stage hardware coming out of the same style of nymph rigs and dry-dropper setups you and I fish on road trips through Idaho, and it’s giving women’s fly fishing a serious shot of momentum here at home.Out East, the policy folks are quietly doing something most brookie nerds have wanted for years. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection just rolled out new inland sportfish regulations that upgrade 22 waters to Class 1 Wild Trout Management Areas. In those creeks it’s now year‑round catch‑and‑release with artificial lures or flies only, single barbless hook. According to DEEP, the whole push is about protecting wild brook trout and building climate‑resilient fisheries while still keeping trout fishing simple and accessible. Translation for you and me: more little gems where a 10‑inch wild brookie on a three‑weight is about as good as it gets.Head a little south and west and the wild‑trout map keeps getting better. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission says it just added 20 more stream sections to its list of Class A wild trout streams, plus a handful of new wild trout sections. That Class A tag in PA means naturally reproducing trout populations that can pretty much sustain themselves, so more blue lines on your GPS are now officially worth a hike with a box of parachute Adams and tungsten nymphs.On the business side of things, Angling Trade has been looking at fly‑fishing buying trends in 2025 and the vibe is pretty familiar if you hang around any fly shop counter. They report that the pandemic “newbie boom” has flattened out, but the core anglers are very much still fishing. Travel is up, but a lot of folks are playing it regional—loading rod racks, chasing trout and warmwater within a day’s drive instead of flying to the other side of the world. Shops are seeing less frenzy for ultra‑high‑end rods and more action in the “workhorse” gear and small stuff that makes DIY fishing better. In other words, people aren’t quitting; they’re just getting a little more local and a little more practical.Put all that together and you’ve got a picture of a sport that’s tightening its loops, not falling apart: world‑class competition on home water in Idaho, new protections for native trout in New England, more verified wild water in Pennsylvania, and a core community that still shows up, even if the rods in the truck bed are a little less flashy.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me check out QuietPlease dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Word on the street is fly fishing’s got a bit of a split personality right now. On one hand, the core crew’s still out there every weekend, rain or shine, like they always have been. Angling Trade’s been watching the buying trends and says the pandemic newbies have mostly thinned out, but the real anglers, the ones who live for the drift and the rise, they’re still tying on flies and hitting the water. And get this – they think 2026 might be the year things really heat up again, like a slow roll into a hot hatch. They’re even talking about buying “futures” on the fly scene, whatever that means, but it sounds like they see opportunity where the water is still cold and clear.Meanwhile, up in Olympic National Park, things are getting a little more serious. Starting June 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, the park’s gone full barbless single hook, artificial lure only for steelhead. That’s not just a small tweak – that’s a whole new game for anyone swinging for wild steelhead in those rivers. The idea is to protect the wild fish, and it’s already changing how people fish there. If you’re planning a trip to the Olympics, you better have your barbless singles ready and leave the bait and trebles at home.And out on the East Coast, the regs are shifting too. NOAA Fisheries says the federal summer flounder rules have been waived for 2025, so now it’s all about what the state says where you land. That means you’ve gotta pay extra close attention to local rules if you’re chasing fluke on the fly from New Jersey down through the Mid Atlantic. One state might be open, the next might be shut, and the last thing you want is to get nailed for a fish that’s legal in the water but not in the boat.Back in the fly shop world, folks are noticing something else – people are still traveling, but it’s getting pickier. The big exotic trips are still happening, but a lot of anglers are loading up the racks and heading regionally instead. And while there’s been some cool new gear the last couple years, the buzz around high end rods and reels has cooled off a bit. The real action seems to be in the small stuff – the flies, the tippets, the little details that make a difference when the fish are being picky. Shops that are teaching the DIY crowd how to fish better, how to read the water and tie their own patterns, those are the ones staying busy.So whether you’re chasing trout in the Rockies, steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, or fluke on the flats, there’s a lot changing under the surface. The water still matters most, and that’s where the real stories are happening.Thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

If you’ve been spending more time at the vise than on the water lately, here’s what’s been going on in fly-fishing land around the U.S. that’s actually worth paying attention to.First up, the women are taking center stage. USAngling reports that Idaho Falls is hosting the 2025 World Youth & Ladies Fly Fishing Championships on the Snake and surrounding water next July. That means some of the best women fly anglers on the planet will be picking apart water you and I road-trip to. The U.S. women’s team isn’t just showing up—they’ve already stacked gold and silver individual medals in recent years, and they’re talking as much about conservation and getting more women on the water as they are about podiums. Idaho locals are about to find out what real pressure on a run looks like.Meanwhile, the rule books keep getting thicker, especially if you chase trout. FishRelate’s rundown of the 2025 U.S. fishing regs says NOAA and a bunch of states tightened things up again—more emphasis on habitat, more talk about “sustainable harvest,” and more digital licenses on your phone instead of a soggy tag in your pack. Even if you’re mostly catch‑and‑release with a 5‑weight, it matters: circle hooks are now mandatory in some fisheries, and certain areas have new seasonal closures to protect spawning fish. Translation: you really do have to check the app before you wader up.At the state level, some spots just rolled out rules that are basically love letters to fly anglers. Connecticut’s DEEP announced new inland sportfish regulations that carve out 22 Class 1 Wild Trout Management Areas. Those waters are now catch‑and‑release only, artificial lures or flies, single barbless hook. That’s code for: small wild brookies, clean water, and mostly people who know how to mend a line. Pennsylvania’s Fish and Boat Commission also added a pile of new Class A wild trout streams this fall, tightening up protection on creeks that already fish like little secrets if you’re willing to bushwhack.On the softer side of the sport, the industry folks are watching how we spend our money. Angling Trade reports that the post‑pandemic “everyone’s a fly angler now” boom is cooling off—some of the newbies bailed, the core stayed, and trout still suck up about three‑quarters of fly-fishing gear sales. Shops in Colorado say the Texans still showed up in force all summer, and saltwater fly fishing is hotter than ever if your wallet can keep up. The message from the retail side is pretty simple: focus on local water, teach people how to actually fish it, and the scene stays healthy.Out West, guides are already scheming for next season. Golden Trout Guiding Co. in the Eastern Sierra just dropped its early‑2025 report and is booking a week‑long golden trout excursion for late July, hiking and horsebacking into high‑country water for pure‑strain goldens on dries. They’re honest that winter has the Owens and Hot Creek running low and a little grumpy, but they’re also betting that March caddis on the Lower Owens will flip the switch. If you’ve been dreaming of small water, big sky, and stupid‑pretty fish, that one should be on your radar.That’s the fly-fishing news wrap for this week—thanks for tuning in and hanging out. Come back next week for more stories from the water, new regs you actually need to know, and whatever else the fish and the news gods throw at us.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more from me, check out QuietPlease dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

The women’s fly fishing scene just jumped a couple weight classes this year. USAngling says the U.S. Women’s Fly Fishing Team is not only fishing but hosting the 4th World Ladies Fly Fishing Championship in Idaho Falls, right on the Snake and a handful of classic Eastern Idaho venues. [2] That means world‑class anglers drifting nymphs and swinging soft hackles on water you’ve probably already daydreamed about, and it’s putting a big national spotlight on women who’ve been quietly out‑fishing the guys for years. [2]Meanwhile, regulation tweaks are sneaking up on anyone who hasn’t cracked open the new rule books. FishRelate’s breakdown of 2025 U.S. fishing regs notes a bigger push toward barbless hooks, circle hooks in some fisheries, and tighter limits in places trying to rebuild stressed stocks. [3] It’s a reminder that if you like catching wild fish on dry flies ten years from now, you probably want to pay attention today, even if it means scrolling another agency app before you rig up. [3]Some states are going even harder to protect trout water. Connecticut’s DEEP just announced inland sportfish changes that bump trout length minimums statewide and lock 22 waters into year‑round catch‑and‑release wild trout management with artificial lures or flies and a single barbless hook. [9] That’s basically a love letter to small‑stream fly anglers who don’t mind letting those wild brookies slip back through their fingers if it means they’ll still be there when the summers get hotter. [9]And in Pennsylvania, the Fish and Boat Commission just added more stream sections to its official wild trout list, which means more blue lines getting recognized for naturally reproducing trout instead of just stocking trucks. [11] Under their policy, once a stretch is classified as a wild trout stream, it gets managed with that in mind, which is exactly what you want if your idea of a perfect day is a three‑weight, a box of parachute Adams, and nobody else in sight. [11]Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more stories from the water, the regs, and the folks who actually read them. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me check out Quiet Please dot AI.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Fly Fishing News Roundup: What's Happening in the StatesHey there, fellow anglers. Here's what's been going on in the fly fishing world that you probably should know about.First up, Connecticut is getting serious about protecting wild brook trout. Starting January 1st next year, the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced some pretty significant changes to their trout regulations. They're bumping up the minimum harvest size to nine inches statewide, which means smaller fish get to swim another day. But here's the really interesting part: they've designated 22 new waters as Class 1 Wild Trout Management Areas where it's catch and release only, and you've got to use artificial flies or lures with single barbless hooks. It's a move toward conservation, and honestly, it's the kind of thing that makes sense if you care about having quality fishing down the road.Over in Pennsylvania, they're expanding their wild trout stream list too. Back in October, the Fish and Boat Commission added 20 new stream sections classified as Class A wild trout streams. That's a pretty big deal for the region because it means more water getting proper protection and management. If you're a Pennsylvania angler, you might want to check out what's newly designated because these tend to be some of the best-kept secrets for serious fly fishing.Now, Wyoming's doing something completely different. They're actually loosening restrictions in certain areas. Starting this year, the daily trout limit in some areas jumped from three fish to six, and they removed length restrictions altogether. It's basically the opposite approach to what Connecticut and Pennsylvania are doing, and it shows you how different states are taking totally different strategies to manage their fisheries.Finally, California's been busy updating regulations across the board. From red abalone closures to white sturgeon rules to Klamath River basin fishing changes, they've got their hands full managing some seriously diverse fisheries. If you're planning any trips out west, it's worth checking their latest regulations because they seem to update these things constantly.The bottom line here is that fishing regulations are in flux all across the country, and it pays to stay current on what's happening in the places you like to fish. Whether it's stricter protections or looser limits, knowing the rules keeps you legal and keeps the resource healthy for all of us.Thanks so much for tuning in today. Make sure you come back next week for more fly fishing news and insights. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey there, fly fishing folks! Let's dive into some of the hottest happenings in the fly fishing world right now.First up, we've got some exciting news out of Idaho. The USA is hosting the Fourth World Ladies Fly Fishing Championship this past July in Idaho Falls, and let me tell you, our women absolutely brought it. Team USA took home the gold medal, and individual angler Tess Weigand snagged the individual gold while Melissa Smith grabbed the silver. This championship is huge for growing women's participation in the sport and showing the world that fly fishing isn't just a guy's game anymore.Now, if you're out West chasing trout, here's what you need to know. Conditions this winter have been pretty challenging in the Eastern Sierra. According to local guiding reports, the Lower Owens River has been decent but nothing to write home about with current water temperatures and flows. However, here's the silver lining: guides are already booking up for summer 2025, and they're gearing up for an epic Golden Trout Excursion from July 27th through August 3rd. If catching some of the most beautiful fish on the planet is on your bucket list, now's the time to start planning.Speaking of regulation changes, several states are shaking things up for fly fishers. New York adopted new trout stream fishing regulations back in October, and the Fish and Boat Commission in Pennsylvania just added twenty stream sections to their Class A wild trout streams list. Meanwhile, out in Wyoming, they're actually loosening restrictions with daily trout limits increasing from three to six fish in certain areas starting January first. New Jersey's spring trout season runs from April fifth through May thirty-first with a nine inch minimum and a six fish daily limit in most waters.Finally, here's a heads up for those of you in New England. New Hampshire's Fish and Game department backed off plans to restrict fly fishing rules on their twenty-nine fly fishing only waters after serious community pushback. Anglers were concerned about losing prime fishing days and threatening the local economy, especially the North Country. The department listened and decided to take more time, which is exactly what the community wanted.Thanks so much for tuning in today! Make sure to come back next week for more fly fishing news and stories. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# US Fly Fishing News RoundupHey there, fellow fly slingers! Let's dive into what's been happening in the fly fishing world lately, and trust me, there's some stuff worth paying attention to.First up, if you've been eyeing those Pennsylvania trout streams, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission just dropped some good news. Back in October 2025, they approved adding twenty new stream sections to their Class A wild trout streams list. That's twenty new places where you can expect naturally reproducing populations of trout without worrying about stocked fish. For folks who care about wild trout genetics and want to fish where the real deal swims, this is a massive win. The Commission is basically saying these waters have proven they can sustain themselves, so get out there and explore some new water this winter.Now, if you're planning a spring trip to California, The Taco Fly Company just wrapped up an absolutely stellar season on the Lower Sacramento and Middle Fork Feather Rivers. Late May turned out to be epic with PMDs the size of quarters, green drakes, brown drakes, and hatches happening every single day during the warmest part of the afternoon. Even when flows bumped up to eleven thousand CFS, the fishing stayed pretty darn good. Those of you who love big dry flies and Euro nymphing setups should absolutely have these rivers on your radar for next spring.Then there's the federal regulatory side of things. The 2025 fishing regulations have introduced some significant updates across the board, including enhanced electronic licensing systems that let you store your license on your phone, revised bag limits for popular species, and expanded protected areas. The whole push is toward sustainable fishing practices and habitat conservation. The circle hook requirement is now mandatory in certain fisheries where bycatch of protected species is a concern, so get familiar with your local rules before you hit the water.And here's something specific for South Atlantic anglers: if you're targeting gag in federal waters, know that the 2025 recreational season ran from May first through June twenty-sixth this year. That's a shorter window than usual because recreational landings exceeded the catch limit in 2024, so regulators had to tighten things up. It's all part of rebuilding efforts to end overfishing and get the stock back on track.The takeaway here is that fly fishing regulations are tightening up in the name of conservation, new wild trout habitat is being officially recognized out West, and spring opportunities on famous California rivers are looking absolutely dialed. Do your homework on regulations before you go, embrace electronic licensing if you haven't already, and start planning those spring trips now.Thanks so much for tuning in! Come back next week for more fly fishing news and updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI