# Tight Lines and Hot Bites: What's Buzzing in the Fly Fishing WorldHey there, fellow fly flingers! If you've been too busy untangling your leader to keep up with what's happening in our watery world, I've got you covered with some fresh intel straight from the stream.Rainbow Trout Stocking Bonanza at Fort McCoyJust this past week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wrapped up their 2025 rainbow trout stocking at Fort McCoy, dumping more than 15,000 beautiful bows into local waterways[3]. They've stocked Suukjak Sep, Sandy, Stillwell, and Big Sandy lakes, plus Sparta and Swamp ponds - just in time for the fishing season that kicked off on May 3rd[3]. Word from the wildlife folks is that they've tossed in some lunkers too, giving you a shot at hooking into something that'll make your reel sing. They've actually tracked some stocked rainbows from previous years growing to over 20 inches – now that's something to get excited about![3]PMDs Popping on the MetoliusIf you're anywhere near the Metolius River, grab your gear and go! The latest fishing report from May 9th says it's fishing exceptionally well right now[4]. You can expect solid Pale Morning Dun hatches from now through the end of June[4]. Nothing beats the sight of those elegant mayflies dancing above the water and the subtle rise forms that follow!Team USA Prepping for World Fly Fishing ChampionshipsOur boys are getting ready to represent! Devin Olsen and the rest of Fly Fishing Team USA are gearing up for the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships happening this month in the Czech Republic[5]. They'll be facing off against 32 countries, including Howard Croston's Team England[5].Olsen's been practicing his micro leader euro nymphing techniques on pocketed rivers similar to what they'll face in the competition, working on both single nymph and dry-dropper setups[5]. If you've been curious about competition fly fishing tactics, this might inspire you to up your own technical game this season.New Gear Season is Upon UsThe 2025 gear catalogs are out, and there's plenty of shiny new toys to drain your wallet! Fly Fisherman magazine just announced their 2025 Gear Guide Award Winners, recognizing the best innovations hitting the water this year[2]. The Fly Shop has also released their staff picks for the hottest new gear of 2025[1]. Whether you're a gear junkie or just need to replace that rod you "accidentally" broke when your spouse asked how much it cost, now's the time to start dropping hints for birthday presents!So there you have it – fresh stockings, good hatches, international competitions, and new gear to covet. What more could a fly angler ask for? Well, besides a few more hours in the day to fish, that is. Tight lines, friends!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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