First up this week, the Shenandoah Valley is in full transition mode as we move into fall, according to Mossy Creek Fly Fishing’s latest report. If you’ve been out lately, you know what Nick means when he talks about the “leaf hatch.” With the annual forest drop in full swing, breezy days are turning rivers into obstacle courses of drifting leaves—if you’ve ever tried to swing a streamer around floating debris, you know it takes patience and a little luck. But the payoff is real: carp are tipping up and feeding, musky are starting to get more active as temps drop, and spring creek action is still strong. The crew at Mossy Creek suggests keeping a close eye on the radar and water gauges, since the right shot of rainfall could light things up for bass and musky any day now. Locals are hoping the rain brings those colder flows that stack fish up and make for classic fall days—just dodge the worst of those leaf piles.Now, let’s swing over to California, where there are some big regulatory happenings that fly folks should keep on the radar. The California Fish and Game Commission put in place new catch-and-release rules for white sturgeon starting July 1 of this year—an emergency response move to help the population while it’s officially considered for endangered species status. If you’re headed out to the delta or targeting sturgeon from the bank, it’s catch and release only for now. There’s also a raft of tweaks to rules for Central Valley sport fishing that took effect over the summer, mostly about how, when, and what you can keep. If you fish out west, check the updated regs before you hit the road, or you just might land yourself a ticket and a story you’d rather not tell back at the campfire.On the gear and industry side, Angling Trade reports that 2025 is shaping up as a pretty mellow year for big-ticket fly fishing purchases. Sure, there’ve been some splashy rod and reel releases in the past couple years—especially the new slick-looking nines and fives—but nothing’s totally blown the doors off in 2025. What is hot is the growth of so-called “fringe” species. Carp, smallmouth, even gar and saltwater critters keep gaining attention, and fly shops are moving more gear for these than ever, even though trout still dominate the racks. Travel is still strong, too; Texans are filling up Colorado rivers mid-summer, and those who don’t want to hop a plane are rocking regional road trips, loaded up with racks and rods for close-to-home adventure. One interesting detail: the pandemic “newbies” are leveling off, but the longtime core of fly fishers is still getting after it, rain or shine.And for anyone who likes the social side of things, mark your calendar for the Fly Fishers International gathering in Grand Rapids, Michigan, coming up next month. These are always great meetups whether you’re newer to the sport or you’ve been tying flies for fifty years. FFI is making a big push to support conservation and grow regional fly fishing communities, so it’s a chance to learn, swap fish tales, and maybe even pick up a few new casting tips.Thanks for tuning in to this week’s roundup. Come back next week for more stories, river updates, and fishing news—straight from the water’s edge. This has been a Quiet Please production, and 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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