Fly Fishing Buzz: Craven's September Picks, Steelhead Regulations, and the Latest Gear Trends

You know, if you’re paying attention to the fly fishing news these days, it feels like the rivers, shops, and gearheads are buzzing louder than a size 16 caddis on a warm September evening. First up—out West, shop chatter is all about Charlie Craven’s picks for September flies. According to MidCurrent, Craven (yes, the legend behind the Jujubee Midge) just dropped his September favorites, and apparently, the terrestrial game is far from over. Grasshoppers, beetles, and bees are still catching in the first half of the month, especially right before the bite of early fall sets in. If it’s drizzling or you’re floating on an overcast afternoon, folks are saying to start swinging streamers—fish seem to light up when the light dims and the water gets moody.

Switching gears, the Northwest is a moving target right now, especially if you chase steelhead or trout in coastal Washington or Oregon. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife just put out fresh bag limits for wild coho, running through October and November in systems like the Alsea and Drift Creek. They’ve set a daily adult wild coho limit—one fish in aggregate, with no more than three for the period. That means a lot of locals are timing their trips, checking open dates, and comparing stories about which holes are still green and which have seen too many boots. Meanwhile, up in Washington, the legislature jacked up recreational license costs—nearly 40% higher starting July—so brace yourself the next time you renew.

On the gear front, everyone’s talking about Ross Reels and their new Machinist Edition reel, announced by Ross right out of Montrose, Colorado. This thing is limited-run, machined, hand-finished, and anodized all on home turf. Ross is tipping its cap to the machinists and assembly crew who make each reel sing. Between that and new gadgets highlighted by The Fly Shop and at ICAST in Orlando, it feels like every year brings a pile of “just-take-my-money” new toys. Word is, there’s also a new drift boat Launch Pad and some slick rod tech, but you’ll have to check your local shop since some of that stuff isn’t making it online just yet.

One last bit—NOAA Fisheries just dropped some new rules for the red snapper scene down south. Amendment 59 means tighter limits and a real focus on stopping overfishing. Even if you’re a freshwater purist, it’s interesting to see how tangled the science and politics get when there’s a court order and federal law breathing down the regulators’ necks.

That’s the wrap—hope you landed something interesting in the current this week. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure to come back next week for more stories from the water. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more of me, check out QuietPlease dot AI.

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