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Western River Anglers Fishing Guide. “Western River Anglers is looking for professional fishing guides to join our awesome 2025 team. Join a well-established operation based in the Jackson Hole, Wyoming region with a commitment to providing excellent service.” #flyfishingjobs #guides

Kvichak Lodge Fly-fishing Guide. “Kvichak Lodge is a premier fly-fishing lodge in Southwest Alaska on the world famous Kvichak River. The position starts mid-June and runs through mid-September. This is a drug and alcohol free work environment.” #flyfishingjobs #guides

The Five Fishing Knots You Need to Know from GearJunkie. “You could have the best fly on the river or the hottest lure in the lake, and it won’t matter if your knot isn't up to snuff…” #flyfishing #fishingknots

Some smart, “no-brainer” Winter Wading Safety Tips from Flylords. “Wading rivers when it’s below freezing can be dangerous. Factor in that you may be the only one out there, and if you’re not prepared, things can go wrong fast…” #flyfishing #wading #wadingsafety

From Todd Tanner: Can Fly Fishing Change Your Life? “At its heart, fly fishing offers an intimate connection to the natural world. That’s a blessing for anyone who believes that modern society suffers from too much chaos and too much stress…” #flyfishing

Fly fishing Phoenix, Arizona with Kris Bare of the AZ Fly Shop and Derek Rivchin of Lo Water Guide Service in a region where temperatures commonly soar to over 100° Fahrenheit. #flyfishing #carp #arizona

Fly fishing the San Francisco Bay Area: “These passionate anglers share the story of the rise and recent decline of non-native Striped Bass due to water exports, climate change, over-fishing, poor water management and the agricultural industry…” #flyfishing #bayarea

For Sale: FishjetNZ Guiding Business. “We are seeking expressions of interest in our New Zealand based guiding business. We operate a guided jetboat fishing business in Fiordland National Park on one of New Zealand’s most productive wild trout fisheries, the Upper Waiau River.” #flyfishingjobs

The Berg River’s carp (South Africa) are strong, sleek and tricky to target with a fly–Platon Trakoshis and Tudor Caradoc-Davies take on the infamous bottom feeders, aka Paarl permit, cementing their love for carp. #flyfishing #carp #southafrica

From The Mission: Carp Not Crap. “While camping on the seemingly featureless middle reaches of the Breede River, I quite literally stumbled, through bushes and over boulders, onto a heavenly stretch of carp fly fishing water…” #flyfishing #carp

Kismet Outfitters Shop Manager. “Looking for a manager for a fly shop on Martha's Vineyard. Applicants should be personable, able to manage staff and have knowledge of fly fishing gear.” #flyfishingjobs #manager

The Flyfisher (Australia) Retail Manager. “The Flyfisher is Australia’s largest fly fishing retailer, with a thriving online presence and store in Melbourne. As the Retail Floor Manager, you will be responsible for managing daily retail operations.” #flyfishingjobs #manager

The cathedral of fly fishing: the chalk streams of southern England. “The gin-clear chalk streams, like the River Itchen and River Test in the southern English countryside, are among the most prolific dry-fly fisheries in the world...” #flyfishing #england

Babysit Your Flies: So much is made of the notion that once you drop your flies on the water, you don’t want to mess with them… #flyfishing #flypresentation #trout

Joining the Club from Greg Thomas: “Choosing to chase permit is a commitment to fail–a choice that says you’re willing to battle it out in your head, trying to keep that white flag at bay...” #flyfishing #permit

Huff - The Film: “In 2010, Captain Steve Huff became the first full-time professional fishing guide ever inducted into the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. ‘He is without question the top fly-fishing guide on the planet,’ says angler Sandy Moret, owner of Florida Keys Outfitters.” #flyfishing #stevehuff

From Hatch: After almost being wiped out by wildfire, Hayden Creek cutthroat trout are on the rebound. “The last known Hayden Creek cutthroat trout were literally pulled from an active fire zone on Hayden Pass in 2016...” #flyfishing #cutthroats #colorado

Chinook salmon are swimming into California’s North Yuba River for the first time in more than 80 years. “The young spring-run Chinook salmon are part of a pilot project that may one day become a full reintroduction program...” #salmon #flyfishing #california

Clay Nowak, the in-house creative at Far Bank, talks about conceptualizing the Redington Vice Miami fly rod edition. “It took some convincing to get everyone on board to actually produce more than one of these ‘abominations,’ but it all worked out…” #redington #flyrods

Timing Is Everything on Dry-Fly Presentations. “In the trout world, everything is timed. If I know a hatch is happening, and the trout are keyed on certain bugs, I won’t even make a cast until I’ve seen the same fish eat three times.” #flyfishing #trout #dryflies

Montana Angler Retail Sales Associate. “Montana Angler is looking for new fly shop retail sales associates for our downtown Bozeman, MT retail fly shop. The ideal candidate will have a good mix of both fly fishing and customer service experience.” #flyfishingjobs #sales

Anglers West Flyfishing Outfitters Retail Associate. “Angler’s West Flyfishing Outfitters is looking for a Retail Sales Associate for the summer season of 2025.” As the go-to fly shop in Paradise Valley, MT, they offer top-notch gear and expert guiding services. #flyfishingjobs #retail

Patagonia announces their new line of Swiftcurrent waders. “Durable, comfortable waders built with innovative materials and intuitive features for a lifetime of hard use.” #flyfishing #patagonia #waders

The Meadows on Rock Creek Fly-fishing Guide. Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Western Montana, The Meadows on Rock Creek is a premier all-inclusive guest ranch. They are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Fly-fishing Guide to join their dynamic team. #flyfishingjobs #guides

My Life, In Waders by Miles Nolte. “Quality waders change your relationship to fishing. Sure, you can gut out discomfort: leaks, frigid feet, overheating, poor fit, and for a while that might even feel like a badge of honor, but masochism has its limitations…” #flyfishing #waders

From Field & Stream: The 7 Best Wading Boots. “Finding the right pair of wading boots isn’t just about size and fit. There are other important facts like pursuit, environment, traction, how much you fish and comfort.” #flyfishing #wading #wadingboots

From Hatch: Tips for Trout Anglers with Limited Budgets. “Most of us are not quite as talented or skilled as we think we are. Which is okay. As long as we focus on learning and growing, we can continue to improve...” #flyfishing #flycasting #trout

This week’s Flylab newsletter is headed to an inbox near you. Deeter writes about Destination Travel Tips, where simpler is better. New partner: Fishwest is a full-service fly-fishing outfitter from Kamas, UT. Flylab discount: 10% off all products. #flyfishing #snakeriver #wyoming #cutthroat

In Review: The Fly Fishing Show 2025: Hot takes from The Fly Fishing Show in Denver this weekend. “The (whisper) buzz amongst many companies was dread over impending tariffs on products manufactured in Asia, specifically China...” #flyfishingshow #denver #colorado

From filmmaker Rolf Nylinder: “something about the best song in the world.” Can you make a great fly-fishing film without a fish? #flyfishing #sweden #browntrout

Patty Reilly profile from Castwork: Reflections of Fly Fishing Guides and the American West. “Watching Patty Reilly work, it is clear that she has spent time on water all over North and South America. Her powerful cast is born of the saltwater flats…” #flyfishing #jacksonhole #wyoming

Oliver White on Guiding, Fishing and Adventure: “Walking into South Fork Lodge, you wouldn't know that Oliver White owns the place. He's there to greet you, offer a drink, and talk fishing...” #flyfishing #guiding #oliverwhite

BONEDALE FISHING REPORT FINAL. Kea’s final six letters from the WORLD HEADQUARTERS, Carbondale, CO. #flyfishing #BONEDALE #colorado

Streamers on the Frying Pan: country artist and former Idaho guide, Colby Acuff, joins Flylords for Music and Fly Fishing. #flyfishing #fryingpan #colorado

What Spooks Trout? Kirk Deeter discusses how not to spook fish when using your false cast. Every additional false cast diminishes your ability to hookup with a fish. #flyfishing #falsecast

Planning a fly fishing trip? “Planning is vital if you want to venture out on a trip, even if you intend to leave the minute details to someone else. But there’s so much more involved in putting a good trip together, whether it’s for yourself or a group.” #flyfishing #travel

Author Callan Wink in the Angler’s Journal Podcast. “His writing style is acclaimed for its vivid descriptions and themes of rural life in the American West. His work is often compared to that of Jim Harrison, who was a friend and fishing companion.” #flyfishing #callanwink

Founder Kirk Deeter on Terry Wickstrom Outdoors. They cover Flylab, Flyfishingjobs and Trout Magazine… #flyfishing #terrywickstrom

Ted Williams on Fish and Wildlife BS. “The glut of fish-and-wildlife bullshit on social media is not just infuriating and depressing; it’s dangerous. It hurts fish and wildlife because it dumbs down an already fish-and-wildlife-dumb public...” #tedwilliams

We review the Kifaru Steelhead Chest Pack. A maker of durable, custom hunting packs decides to go fishing… #flyfishing #fishngpacks #chestpacks

From Hatch: Faster isn’t always better, even on the flats. “When Kirk Deeter and I wrote The Little Black Book of Fly Fishing a few years back, I included a short missive noting that faster rods aren’t always better...” #flatsfishing #slowerflyrods #flyfishing

From Garden & Gun: Out on the River with Angling All-Star Blane Chocklett. “The Virginia native is a highly sought guide, mostly for giant muskellunge, the ferocious 'water tiger' of cold-water rivers.” #chocklett #musky

Martin’s Boat: “The late Martin Litton believed the best way for people to understand how important it was to preserve the Grand Canyon was to have them experience this secret world from the river, but not in just any boat…” #grandcanyon #riverdory

Redington EDC Limited Edition “Miami Vice” Fly Rods. A fly rod that’s so ugly, it’s kinda cute–and pretty dang smart... #redington #miamivice

Montana Angler Fly Fishing Assistant Lodge Manager. “Montana Angler looking for a dynamic individual to help manage a small 10-12 guest all-inclusive fly fishing lodge.” #flyfishingjobs #managers

Fly-fishing jobs for the week of February 14th, 2025: Guides, Account Managers and More. #flyfishingjobs #guides #managers