Big news from the world of fly fishing this week, folks, and it’s not just about what’s hatching on your local stream. Let’s start with something that’s sure to make Idaho Falls the center of the fly-fishing universe next summer. According to USAngling, the Snake River is about to get busier than a Yellowstone stonefly hatch, because the 4th World Ladies Fly Fishing Championship is coming to town July 12th through 19th, 2025. Picture dozens of the best women anglers on the planet chasing trout on legendary western waters. The home team, the USA Women's Fly Fishing Team, will be front and center, and it’s the kind of event that should put Idaho Falls on every angler’s radar—if you haven’t fished that region, you’re missing out.But not everyone's feeling groovy out in New Hampshire. The Fly Fishing Daily podcast broke the news that the state’s Fish and Game Department is proposing to slash the number of “fly fishing only” trout ponds from 27 to only 5—yeah, you heard that right—opening the rest up to spin fishermen using artificial lures. Now, if you ever enjoyed when a pond was all fly rods and maybe a few bamboo nerds comparing dry fly hackles, some folks are saying this change could hit both the trophy trout and the local fly shops. Word is, public meetings have been packed with fly fishers defending those classic waters. It’s one of the biggest shake-ups to New England trout angling in years and something worth following if you fish out that way or just like a good conservation fight.Meanwhile, down in Florida, Ken Watkins just made permit history. MidCurrent reports this week that Ken landed his 515th permit on a fly back in August, breaking the legendary Del Brown’s two-decade-old record. Anyone who’s ever tried to fool one of those stubborn permit knows this is bananas—most folks would be happy with just one, but Watkins has raised the bar, and let’s be honest, probably made us all a little jealous. Stories like this remind us why saltwater fly fishing keeps pulling us back no matter how many skunk days we stack up.Switching gears, Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources just kicked off the 2025 fishing season with some shiny new rule changes, as seen in their latest bulletin. Steelhead regs on several popular streams have been loosened up, with the 20-inch minimum size limit dropped from some areas. There are also fresh restrictions—single-pointed hook only, no spearing—in certain Lake Michigan ports for part of the year. So if you’re headed up for an early steelhead trip, best to double-check the new regs so you don’t get caught out.That’s all for this week’s wade through the latest fly fishing buzz. Thanks for tuning in—come back next week for more river tales, gear news, and offbeat stories from the water. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines, everyone!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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