Let’s kick this off with something buzzing out West—Golden Trout Guiding Co. just dropped the dates for their annual spring clinic. If you’re a beginner or just want a good reset session, circle April 12th and 13th on the calendar. You’ll get two days on the Owens River, working from classroom basics to putting theory on water—all skill levels welcome. Word is they’re already waitlisted, so jump if that sounds like your speed. And as the crew says, opening day for trout is the last Saturday of April, so now’s the time to plan your high elevation or golden trout backcountry trip. They’re hyping float tube and boating trips on Crowley Lake, horseback adventures, and classic river action—talk about options for every flavor of trout nut.Now, rolling east to New Hampshire, there’s some drama shaking down. The Fish and Game Department is stirring up controversy with a hot proposal: slashing the number of “fly fishing only” trout ponds from 27 to just 5. Spin tackle with artificials would be welcome nearly everywhere. You could cut the tension with a 5-weight—local fly anglers are not happy. The fear is this will hit trophy trout waters and knock out shops and guides who depend on those traditional regulations. Some lively meetings have gone down, with regulars making noise and trying to keep the fly-only dream alive. If you tie flies or cast to big browns, this issue’s worth watching.Switching gears, travel and buying trends are shifting in the US scene. Angling Trade reports that while the boom of new pandemic fly fishers is cooling off, the core crew is as strong as ever. Texas fly fiends spent record time on Colorado rivers last summer, proving the old school loyalty runs deep. Nationally, travel is hot—lots of folks fishing regionally, hitting their home states harder, but if you’ve got the bucks, big destination trips are still on the menu. High-end rod and reel launches slowed but smaller, DIY-friendly gear is what locals are grabbing. Trout is king (no shocker), but saltwater fly fishing is picking up, even if the cost keeps it exclusive. Bottom line: no matter where you’re coming from, fly fishing’s got room for every type.One last headline for the diehards: mark your calendar for FFI Flyfest 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan this September. This is wall-to-wall fly fishing—workshops, casting demos, conservation talks, and more. The location itself puts you on prime water, so this isn’t just a classroom affair. You’ll want waders packed and maybe a list of buddies ready to road trip. Flyfest is the place where debate, gear talk, and river stories flow just as fast as the current.Thanks for tuning in for this week’s fly fishing roundup. Remember to come back next week for more fishy news—insider updates, fresh stories, and a good dose of river stoke. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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