Fly Fishing Frenzy: Exciting Updates from the US Angling Scene

Alright folks, if you love fly fishing and you want the latest scoop, let’s dive into what’s been happening in the US fly fishing world right now.

Let’s start out West, where the California Fish and Game Commission just made a lot of anglers happy by opening up new opportunities for groundfish in 2025. For the last couple seasons, those of us fishing northern and central California were dealing with some tough depth restrictions to protect the quillback rockfish, but a new stock assessment came out this summer showing those measures could finally ease up. So if you’ve been dreaming about hitting your old spots north of Point Conception, you might be back in business pretty soon. The new regulations aren’t live just yet, but the Department of Fish and Wildlife says they'll announce when it’s official. Fingers crossed we get more open water—and more bent rods—very soon.

Now let’s head to the rivers of Oregon, where the word from local guides is that the Crooked River is still fishing strong for summer, even though bug hatches seem lighter than usual. Guides are saying it could be because of all that high water last winter and spring, maybe washing some bugs out, or maybe it’s just that the afternoon schedule misses the peak hatch times. Still, anglers are getting into fish on leeches and scuds, and if you’re into technical nymphing, PMDs, Zebra Midges, and Skinny Nelsons are hot choices. Meanwhile, the Fall River’s been all over the map—great if you’re up early, a bit tougher in the afternoons, but fish are still coming up for PMDs and BWOs if you match the hatch right and downsize your tippet. Sounds like even the pickiest locals can find something to smile about, if they’re willing to change it up and chase a few new patterns.

Next up, something for folks who like a little competition: The US Youth Fly Fishing Team is getting ready to compete in the 22nd FIPS-Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship this year—but this time it’s right in Idaho. That's a big get for the States, and with hometown water on their side, these young anglers are fired up to chase gold. It’s a good reminder that the next generation is out there, tying new patterns and reading water in ways that’d make old timers proud. Watching American talent hit the world stage on home turf is just about as good as it gets.

Lastly, if you’re itching for gear news, ICAST 2025 down in Orlando just wrapped, and while the old Fly Tackle Dealer Show might be history, there were still plenty of fun gadgets popping up for fly fishers. House of Fly will be bringing in some highlights soon, like the new Launch Pad Drift designed especially for raft and drift boat folks—made with silicone for quick rod changes and less tangling in a tight space. It’s always cool to see practical gear made by and for dedicated anglers, even if most shops stick close to home during high season.

Thanks for tuning in—hope you found something new to get excited about for your next trip. Come back next week for more stories, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines and good luck out there!

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