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Artist Spotlight: Anthony Annable

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Artist Spotlight: Anthony Annable

Flylords: Who is Anthony Annable?

Anthony: I’m a fish artist based in the UK behind @antartoutdoors. The majority of my art consists of freshwater gamefish with also a few saltwater species.

Flylords: What came first the fish or the art?

Anthony: From an early age, fishing was always a big part of my life. It was only until I discovered flyfishing at the age of six I was completely hooked. I started drawing small sketches of trout in my spare time or at school, mainly in the back of my maths books haha.

Flylords: What is your Go-To medium? When did you start working in it?

Anthony: I painted and drew with colored pencils for many years until I transferred over to digital art.

Flylords: Do you have a favorite piece of artwork?

Anthony: Currently, my favorite piece of artwork would be the ”12 Trout Species” or my ”Brown Trout Growth Chart”

Flylords: Favorite catch on a fly rod?

Anthony: My most memorable catch on a fly rod was landing my first Atlantic salmon.

Flylords: Biggest accomplishment as an artist?

Anthony: To date, my biggest achievement as an artist was reaching 10k followers on Instagram as this was a big milestone for me.

Flylords: Any advice for other artists in the fishing space?

Anthony: Some good advice is to always be persistent with your work. Create art which you find motivating, you will go further as an artist making things you enjoy.

Flylords: What’s next?

Anthony: I am very devoted to my work and wish to continue creating more new artwork for my audience and social media. My future goal is to cover a more different verity of fish, freshwater & saltwater.

You can follow along with Anthony on Instagram @antartoutdoors or at https://www.antartoutdoors.com/.

https://theflylords.com/2018/12/14/artist-spotlight-mandy-hertzfeld/

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2018 Fly Fishing Film Tour Now Available

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2018 Fly Fishing Film Tour Now Available

Looking for something to stream this holiday season while you’re tying flies or hanging out after a day fishing? Well, the 2018 Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is now available to rent or buy on Apple TV and Amazon.

Every year, F3T is one of our favorite events of the year highlighting incredible filmmaking in the fly fishing world. From African Rivers, Honduran cays to the island of Iceland, these films are sure to get your blood pumping and get you fired up to get out on the water.

Rent/Buy on Apple TV here!

Rent/Buy on Amazon here!

Go Behind the Scenes of the Films with Exclusive Interviews with the 2018 F3T Filmmakers:

F3T 2018: Behind The Artwork

F3T 2018 Behind The Lens: 100 Miles

F3T 2018 Behind the Lens: Chandalar

F3T 2018 Behind the Lens: Atlanticus

F3T 2018 Behind the Lens: Landsick

F3T 2018 Behind the Lens: Dubai on the Fly

https://theflylords.com/f3t-behind-the-lens-my-mom-vala/

F3T 2018 Behind The Lens: The African Tiger

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2019 Fly Fishing World Championships: Tasmania – Results

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2019 Fly Fishing World Championships: Tasmania – Results

The 39th FIPS Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships have been underway for a few days now in the wilds of Tasmania. The competition is overseen by the “Fédération Internationale de Peche Sportive Mouche,” or in English, the “International Fly Fishing Federation.” The annual event has been running since 1981 when the first championships were held in Luxembourg, and have since been hosted primarily in European nations, but the US, New Zealand and Australia have acted as hosts in previous years.

The competition is held over six fishing sessions, held in five different locations, focused typically on a mix of lakes and rivers to test all angling skills, this years locations are Penstock Lagoon, Meander River, Woods Lake, Mersey River, and Little Pine Lagoon which featured in the 1988 World Fly Fishing championships. The fish targeted this year will be brown and rainbow trout, both non-native species on the Australian continent. Each angler is assigned a 3-hour session where the length of their trout landed are measured and scored by officials. The fish’s lengths are scored in total millimeters.

Jonothan Stagg is a Tasmanian looking to take the title this year for Australia as he competes in his 11th World Championship and he currently sits at the top of the leaderboard as the competition heads into its second half.

2019 Fly Fishing World Championships Results: 

Team:

1st Place: France

2nd Place: Czech Republic

3rd Place: Spain

Individual:

1st Place: Howard Croston – England

2nd Place: David Garcia Ferraras – Spain

3rd Place: Kristian Sveda – Slovakia

For daily updates on the championships, we will be updating this post until the competition wraps up on the 8th of December, 2019.

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Fly Fishing Destination Video of the Week: Fly Fishing Dorado in the Upper Paraná River

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Fly Fishing Destination Video of the Week: Fly Fishing Dorado in the Upper Paraná River

In the first-ever installment of our new weekly Fly Fishing Destination Video of the Week series, we head South to Argentina to witness some of the best Golden Dorado fishing in the world. This week’s video is brought to us by Nervous Waters Fly Fishing and highlights the famous Suinda Lodge on the Upper Paraná River. This short video follows a few anglers and their guides as they target fish that could be considered beasts of legend. If you like big flies, epic eats & hook-sets, and even bigger fish, make sure to give this clip a watch.

Tune in every Friday for a new installment of Fly Fishing Destination Videos and make sure to sign up for our newsletter below in order to keep up with new content published daily.

Video courtesy of Nervous Waters Fly Fishing

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Yellowstone Angler’s 2020 5 Weight Shootout

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Yellowstone Angler’s 2020 5 Weight Shootout

Every year, George Anderson, owner of the Yellowstone Angler in Livingston, Montana, assemble a list of the best 5-weight rods, broken into two categories: presentation and performance, available on the market and put them head-to-head against each other. This annual list is an amazing reference point for anglers looking to upgrade their 5-weight, and the insights provided by the list are far worth a read for anyone looking to pick one up. The team at the shop goes into insane detail to show exactly how these rods perform, using the same reel and line in every test. Yellowstone Anglers’ half-century of fly shop and fly rod experience makes these annual lists invaluable.

32, 5-weight rods entire, two leave. That’s how the Shootout works.

For full results and in-depth discussion of reach rod, check out the Shootout’s page, here.

This Year’s Entrants (Alphabetical):

Presentation: Rods “more suited to fishing dry flies that give you the ultimate in accuracy, delicacy, and presentation.”

Beulah Platinum G2 – $550

Douglas Outdoors Sky G 9 – $795

Fenwick AETOS – $199.95

G. Loomis NRX + LP – $795

Hardy Shadow – $359.95

Hardy Zephrus – $699

Orvis Helios 3F – $898

Sage Trout LL – $800

Scott G Series – $845

Thomas & Thomas Paradigm – $875

Winston Air – $975

Power: Rods “that have the strength to cast more wind resistant dries, and also chuck nymphs with indicators, and even small streamers with ease.”

Beulah Guide Series II – $295

Douglas DXF – $395

Echo Base – $99.99

Echo Trout – $349.99

Fenwick Fenlite Streamflex – $339.95

G. Loomis NRX + – $795

G. Loomis Asquith – $1,100

Loop 7S Medium Fast – $950

Orvis Clearwater – $198

Orvis Recon – $498

Orvis Helios 3D – $898

Sage Foundation – $325

Sage X – $900

Scott Radian – $795

St. Croix Imperial – $300

Taylor Anomaly -$559

Taylor Truth – $649

TFO BVK – $259.95

Thomas & Thomas Avantt – $845

Thomas & Thomas Zone – $499

Winston Alpha – $935

To find out which 5-weights took home the top rung in each category, check out the Shootout results on the Yellowstone Angler’s page, here!

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Throwback Video of the Week: High in the Lowlands

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Throwback Video of the Week: High in the Lowlands

With this decade coming to an end, we figured we would throw it back to a video from all the way back in 2010. A lot has changed in the past 10 years, but our craving for epic fly fishing films has always stayed the same.

This film features a ton of action from multiple species of the everglades, including topwater eats, lots of fish jumps, and plenty of adventures in between casts. The guys in the film explain the persistence and determination that it takes to get to some of these fish, and show the rewards of working hard. Be sure to check out the full film for over 20 minutes of epic fly fishing from the beginning of the decade.

This video was published by World Angling. Be sure to check them out on Vimeo for some other awesome films.

The video of the week is selected and written by FlyLords team member Conner Grimes (@doublehaulfishing).

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Bahamas Adventure: Delphi Lodge Spotlight

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Bahamas Adventure: Delphi Lodge Spotlight

We want to help you experience some of our favorite fly fishing adventures. If you are looking to plan a fly fishing adventure shoot us an email: travel@theflylords.com.

When people say fly fishing trips are all about the adventure of getting to the destination, I’m not sure they factor in flight delays…

When people say fly fishing trips are all about the adventure of getting to the destination, I’m not sure they factor in flight delays…

Our simple hour-long puddle jumper flight from Fort Lauderdale to Abaco turned into a 24-hour nightmare. Some local rain showers and technical difficulties on the part of Silver Airways made the journey a little longer than expected.

The good news was that the West Palm airport had a putting-green and bar in the terminal….

When we finally made it to Abaco, we were greeted by a large SUV and an even larger smile from Marjorie, a local Bahamian woman driving the shuttle for Delphi. We drove about 30 minutes south of the airport and pulled down a long driveway that felt like we were going on a jungle safari.

Pulling up to the Delphi Club, we were greeted by Max, the charismatic manager, who quickly helped us get our bags into our rooms, simultaneously cracking open a few local Bahamian beers. After my first sip, I could tell this was going to be the first beer of many for the week.

We walked out onto Delphi’s front balcony and were greeted by one of the most spectacular views I had ever seen. Not another person, building, boat in sight, just pure solitude, an endless view of the ocean and a gigantic front porch. Our rooms were upstairs from the dining room and the lodge itself felt like an old school mansion from one of Quentin Tarrantino’s movies.

We plan out our week of fishing that night, and talk about some of the photos / videos we would like to try and capture. We are creating a short film for the lodge, and want to capture what this place is all about.

We spent our first day in the Marls with Robin, one of the many legendary guides that work for Delphi. Robin pulled straight onto one of his favorite flats and we sight fished to tailing bonefish in crystal clear calm water all morning. We even gave Robin the rod for a few casts and he caught the biggest fish of the day!

At night all the lodge guests would gather for cocktail hour on the front porch. Fried zucchini, local conch, and tuna sashimi were served to guests as they chatted about who caught more fish. Appetizers were followed by an insane dinner at the large dining table smack in the middle of the lodge. It was on these nights that I realized this place was about a lot more than just catching fish. It was amazing sitting across from a complete stranger, and having so much in common…

Over our few days at Delphi, we had fantastic fishing, made some new friends, and learned a ton from the knowledgable guides at the Delphi Club. Beers were drunk, laughs were had, and we even found a pod of Tarpon, which was just icing on the cake.

As far as Bahamas trips go, we couldn’t have asked for better accommodations, guided fishing, and overall fishing experience, we would highly recommend this place and are looking forward to the chance of heading back.

If you are looking to plan a fly fishing adventure to the Delphi Club shoot us an email: travel@theflylords.com.

Check out the Delphi Club online here or check them out on Instagram @thedelphibonefishclub.

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On the Water with Ross Reels New San Miguel Reel

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On the Water with Ross Reels New San Miguel Reel

Earlier this year at IFTD (International Fly Tackle Dealer Show), Ross Reels released the all-new redesigned San Miguel Reel. The release of the reel led to it winning the Best New Freshwater Reel at IFTD. The newly redesigned reel brings the classic back to life with a few upgrades. The team at Flylords wanted to learn more about the San Miguel so we went straight to Montrose, Colorado to Ross Reels HQ where the San Miguel’s are designed and manufactured. We caught up with Bart Larmouth of Ross Reels to ask him some questions about the new reel.

Flylords: We know you have this new reel coming to the market. What’s it called? Why are you excited about it?

Bart: The New San Miguel! Back in the day (over 20 years ago), the San Miguel epitomized what a Ross Reel was – and they are still a pretty coveted reel by anyone who ever saw one. The new version takes all the classic features that folks loved about the original but puts it in a new package with cutting edge materials and features. Personally, I have always wanted a San Miguel, and now I can fish with one that has all the nostalgia of the original that I love that also has the bells and whistles of a modern fly reel.

Flylords: It won Best New Freshwater Reel at the IFTD New Product Showcase, why do you think other people are so excited about it?

Bart: While I am sure nostalgia played a role, it was the fit, finish, and feel were what drew people in. The liquid-smooth free spool and high gloss black finish didn’t hurt the cause either.

Flylords: What makes it different than the first version?

Bart: The three big differences are a large arbor, as well as a sealed carbon / stainless drag system, and Ross’ signature canvas micarta handle.

Flylords: Can you tell us a little bit about what went into the recreation of this reel?

Bart: Our design team sat with originals on their desk while trying to determine how to bring it into the year 2019, and asked fans of the original what made the reel special. We then took those features, we’re sure to keep them, but added all the modern machining and materials that we have been incorporating in our other products over the last few years.

Flylords: What sizes are going to be available? Any other colors?

Bart: It is available in 3/4, 4/5, and 5/6, in three color choices: Black, Black, or Black.

Flylords: The price point is on the higher side compared to the other Ross Reels, why is it so expensive?

Bart: The finish work and componentry that go into this reel really bring it up in quality.  The hand-polishing is not done with other Ross products, and the stainless steel engraved componentry also adds just that little something that takes it up to the next level.

Flylords: When and where is the reel going to be available?

Bart: It will be available at all authorized Ross Reels dealers starting December 2nd. Just in time for Christmas! You can find a local dealer through this link.

Flylords: Anything else you want to add?

Bart: While the San Miguel looks amazing in photographs, once you have one in your hand you will be blown away! You have to feel it to believe it!

Specs:

  • Classic San Miguel aesthetic coupled with modern performance updates
  • Polished, high-gloss black finish
  • Powerful and smooth carbon / stainless sealed drag system
  • Canvas micarta handle enhances grip when wet
  • Large arbor for fast retrieval and reduced line memory
  • Push-button spool release
  • Available in sizes 3/4, 4/5, and 5/6

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Behind the Brand: Marsh Wear

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Behind the Brand: Marsh Wear

Founded in 2010, Marsh Wear stems from a 100 year old family tradition of fishing in the Lowcountry. Over the past few years, the brand has started to gain true traction in the saltwater fishing apparel space. This year’s fall lineup of fly fishing clothing is inspired by the active lifestyle on and off the waters of the Charleston, Lowcountry.

All Marsh Wear garments are built with function in mind, resulting in a more active and tailored fit without the gimmicky frills that make most fishing apparel non-transitional off the boat.

The Meet Up

There is nothing better than the anticipation of a fall day on the water with good friends. Loading up the skiff, over caffeinated excitement produces a spitball of game plans, location discussions, and spirited conversations about which flies have been working. The feeling of freedom experienced once the boat is hitched up and you hit the road is undeniable.

These brisk mornings are all about layering up–hence, the Marsh Wear Outerwear Collection. The durable and water-resistant Ebb Tide Tide Jacket fits the mold for the dawn patrol and has the look that can take you from a day of fishing straight into evening festivities.

The High

A morning flood tide is hard to beat. As the sun and tide rise in unison, you know it won’t be long before the spartina flats come to life and redfish tails start to crease the glassy surface. When the sun starts to heat things up and it’s time to shed your jacket, a good vest to keep your core warm and free your arms is key.

We have introduced two new vests in varying materials and weights to cover every scenario. The Fusion Lightweight Vest is our lightest weight option and features a water-resistant fabric face with a bonded polyester microfleece backing that delivers just the right amount of warmth. The Helix Vest is our beefier choice with a wind proof membrane and hood to keep your head warm on those super cold days.

High Slack

During the cooler months, the slack of the high tide offers a great change of pace for the tailing redfish diehards. There are two annual seasons to hunt marsh hens, offering an easy transition from chasing redfish on the fly to hunting these birds that inhabit the same areas.

With your shotgun plugged to only hold three shells, and Federal HIP permit onboard, poling your buddy through the grass and spooking up these birds is great fun. Our quilted mid-weight Rutledge Vest was designed with this in mind and has been a best-seller for years. The old school camo lends itself to the look of these hunts and the insulation keeps you toasty through the season.

The Drop

After regrouping and a few celebratory beverages, the attention swings towards the tide dropping out of the creeks and exposing the oyster bars. Redfish spraying shrimp and exposing their backs can muster some much needed excitement and energy after a long day.

Sustained comfort is key to these action-packed days and it’s hard to beat the Sandspit Pamlico Performance Series shirts. Our most comfortable year round performance fabric is made to feel like your favorite buttery soft t-shirt with all the critical performance attributes. Paired with our Escape Pants that feature convenient leg cinching for wading and you are set for a good low tide stroll.

Article from Marsh Wear founder and low country native Logan Roberts. To check out the full line of Marsh Wear products check them out online or on Instagram at @marshwearclothing.

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Eric Clapton’s Two Record-Setting Icelandic Salmon

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Eric Clapton’s Two Record-Setting Icelandic Salmon

It turns out Eric Clapton is as good at playing guitar as he is at landing massive Atlantic Salmon. Fly fishing has been a part of the English musician’s life since he learned to fly fish on his home waters, the River Wey in Surrey, England. He has been making an annual summer migration to Iceland since 2000 to chase the big Atlantic Salmon the island nation is known for and, in recent years, set two season records.

Eric Clapton Iceland Atlantic Salmon
Clapton’s record salmon from 2016

Eric’s first record fish, was landed in 2016 and measured 42.5 inches and weighed 28 pounds. His second (top image) occurred the very next season and taped out 41-inches and weighed 25 pounds. Both fish were taken on the Vatnsdalsá River, one of Iceland’s most notorious Atlantic Salmon Rivers. This river is also world-famous for being one of the only fly-fishing only, catch-and-release rivers in Iceland, meaning both of these fish were released moments after these shots were taken.

Clapton has credited fly fishing with aiding 30-year recovery from addiction, saying in his autobiography, Clapton: The Autobiography:

“That first summer of my recovery was one of the most beautiful I can remember, perhaps because I was healthy and clean, and I began to rent some trout-fishing days for myself, mostly on stretches of water in the neighborhood that had been specifically stocked for local fisherman… Fishing is an absorbing pastime and has a Zen quality to it. It’s an ideal pursuit for anyone who wants to think a lot and get things in perspective. It was also a perfect way of getting physically fit again, involving as it does a great deal of walking. I would go out at the crack of dawn and often stay out till nighttime… For once I was actually becoming good at something that had nothing to do with guitar playing or music. For the first time in a long time, I was doing something very normal and fairly mundane, and it was really important to me.”

Eric even made sure that when he was on tour, he was always close to fishing opportunities, often requesting that his manager, Roger Forrester, only book accommodations near to fly fishing areas, often spending hours on the water before gigs.

To read more about Eric’s love of fly fishing, check out this awesome interview done by our friends over at Gink and Gasoline!

Sources: Men’s Journal & The Iceland Monitor

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