From big moves in the gear world to powerful stories of conservation and culture, the fly fishing community is buzzing this month. Simms launched a new resale site to promote sustainable angling gear; restoration efforts aim to bring “salter” brook trout back to Cape Cod; and the iconic Wulff School enters a new chapter under fresh leadership. Umpqua dropped a new floating tippet for dry-fly fanatics, while the Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025 delivers epic stories from remote jungles to tarpon flats. Meanwhile, more young people are picking up rods for the mental health benefits, the historic Flyfishers’ Club opens its doors to women, and legendary fly-tier Megan Boyd is honored in Scotland with a massive sculpture. It’s a good time to be part of the tribe.

Simms Launches Resale Site for Used Gear: Simms has introduced a resale platform for pre-owned fly fishing gear, providing anglers with a trustworthy marketplace to buy and sell quality equipment. This initiative aims to make fly fishing more accessible and sustainable by extending the lifecycle of gear. Midcurrent

Bringing "Salter" Brook Trout Back to Cape Cod: Efforts are underway to reintroduce sea-run brook trout, known as "salters," to Cape Cod rivers. These fish, once abundant, have declined due to habitat loss and other factors. Restoration projects focus on improving river connectivity and habitat quality to support their return. Midcurrent

Wulff Fly Fishing School Changes Hands: The renowned Wulff School of Fly Fishing, established in 1979 by Joan and Lee Wulff, has been acquired by local entrepreneurs Charlie VanDercook and Paul Barnett. The new owners plan to continue the school's legacy of teaching Joan Wulff’s pioneering casting methods to anglers of all levels. Angling Trade

Umpqua Introduces STRATOS X Floating Tippet: Umpqua Feather Merchants has released a new line of nylon tippet material explicitly designed for dry-fly fishing. Made from a proprietary, low-density co-polymer, STRATOS X is 10% lighter than standard nylon, allowing it to float higher and longer, enhancing dry-fly presentations. Midcurrent

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025 Highlights: The 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour features an exciting lineup of films that capture the spirit of adventure and perseverance in fly fishing. Highlights include Dan’s epic quest to land the hardest fish in fly fishing, with musky legend Blane Chocklett by his side; a breathtaking adventure fishing for Atlantic Salmon amidst the caribou migration in remote northern waters; a journey through the high desert with guide Matt Mendes on the Deschutes River; the grit and determination of Captain Lacey Kelly, a Florida tarpon guide; and April Vokey and Sam Lungren’s exploration of the untamed jungles of Guyana, where they target arapaima, peacock bass, and more.HoldMyTicket

Young People Turn to Fishing for Its Anxiety-Busting Effects: Fishing has gained popularity among young people for its anxiety-relieving benefits. Influential social media figures and celebrities have helped modernize the sport, with platforms like Fly Fishing Nation acquiring hundreds of thousands of followers. Angling influencers have helped to popularize fishing, with videos showing off their catches or how to tie their favorite flies. Latest news & breaking headlines

Flyfishers' Club Votes to Allow Women Members: The Flyfishers' Club, a 140-year-old institution with a long-standing men-only membership policy, has voted to allow women to join. A significant 75% of members voted in favor of this change, surpassing the required two-thirds majority. The decision follows protests from high-profile female anglers and scrutiny of other similar clubs. The Guardian

Megan Boyd to Be Honored with Sculpture: Megan Boyd, the legendary fishing-fly maker renowned for her intricate and beautiful creations, is to be commemorated with a 16-foot sculpture of the blue doctor salmon fly at a new heritage hub in Brora, Scotland. Boyd, who passed away in 2001, was famed for her craftsmanship in making fishing flies that captivated anglers globally, though she never fished herself. Latest news & breaking headlines