If you’ve been keeping an eye on the fly fishing scene lately, there’s no shortage of news to toss around at the next riverside bull session. Let’s kick things off out West: Idaho is gearing up to host the 2025 World Youth & Ladies Fly Fishing Championship in Idaho Falls, right on the legendary Snake River. The International Sport Fly Fishing Federation picked this spot for good reason. Local guides and shops are buzzing—imagine anglers from all over the world trying to crack the Snake while the USA Women’s Fly Fishing team rolls out the welcome mat. There’s hope that this kind of attention not only boosts local pride but also keeps some pressure on the powers that be to keep those Snake River waters healthy for years to come.

Head way east and it’s a different kind of electricity. New Hampshire’s Fish and Game Department is proposing a major shakeup: they want to take the “fly fishing only” designation off 22 of the state’s special trout ponds, leaving just 5 as fly-only. Picture this—a packed lodge, local guides steaming, anglers passing handwritten petitions. Folks are deeply invested in seeing those trophy trout waters protected. There’s a worry that by opening up these unique ponds to spin tackle, it’ll be harder to keep the fish size up and businesses afloat. It’s the kind of debate that can split fishing buddies right down the middle, and it’s not settled yet. Fly Fishing Daily says the turnout at the public hearings has been wild, with passionate arguments on both sides.

Meanwhile, if you like to fish gadgets almost as much as fish themselves, this is your season. Hatch Magazine just ran a big roundup of 2025’s new gear—think rods, reels, boots, and some slick gadgets designed to make life easier whether you’re bushwhacking for Appalachian brookies or swinging for carp in grass banks out West. Gear shops are talking about a cooling-off at the very high end of the price range, but smaller and midrange companies are bringing out new rods and reels with fresh features and friendlier price tags. If your own setup could use a shakeup, now’s the time to stop by your favorite local shop and talk shop—maybe you’ll even spot something they got in early that’s not in the catalogs yet.

And if you’re dreaming about travel, The Fly Shop’s 2025 North America Travel Magazine just dropped, and there are more fly fishing destination write-ups than you can shake a net at. Think off-the-radar streams, big river missions, plenty of choices for every skill level and time frame. Plus, Grand Rapids, Michigan, is going to be buzzing in September with FFI Flyfest 2025. If you’re in the area, bring your waders and be ready to spend a day learning new tricks or maybe just jawing with other folks who obsess about bugs and backing.

One more that’s making noise out West: California’s Fish and Game Commission is opening up groundfish seasons north of Point Conception thanks to new stock assessments, which means more access for folks hoping to add a little salt to their summer lines. The expanded seasons come after tighter bag limits last year, so this is good news if you like chasing rockfish from a kayak or small skiff.

Thanks for tuning in, friends—sling a few casts for me this week, hope you catch the one that got away last year, and be sure to bring your own fly fishing stories and questions when you tune in again next week for another dose of news, tips, and all things fly. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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