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The fly of the month for April 2026 is the Blowtorch!

Fly of the Month Submitted by Karen Schneck Recipe : Thread: UTC 140 Hook: Hook streamer or nymph # 10 Silver Bead Size 5/32" 3 Ice Dubs in color of choice (light, medium, and dark colors) Krystal flash Rooster Saddle Patch Step-by-Step Step 1 Place the bead on hook and then load into vise. Wrap thread on and make close touching wraps along the entire hook shank. Step 2 Tie in two pieces of Krystal Flash to make the tail. Trim tail to desired length (usually the length of the

Testing the Waters: An Interview with a Young Angler I’m Jenny Adkins, a mother of two great kids, and a wetland scientist at MAD Scientist Associates. I ran across the Ohio Women on the Fly account on Instagram and quickly followed them. I saw they had a meetup planned for October on the Mad River and I was excited to connect with a group of (clearly) awesome women and introduce my daughter to a new experience. Let me tell you, if you are looking for a group of fun, intellig