Fly Fishing History - Learn And Explore

The American Museum of Fly Fishing is the steward of the history, traditions, and practices of the sport of fly fishing and promotes the conservation of its waters. We invite you to explore our collections, exhibits, and articles below.

Hewitt Reel

Fin-Nor Wedding Cake Reel

Strike Near the Mangroves

World Record Tarpon

Gibbs Striper Fly

Side-mount Fly Reel

22000

Flies

1200

Reels

1400

Rods

700

Prints & Paintings

Explore Our Full Collection

Exhibitions On Display

We strive to create insightful and interesting exhibitions that will appeal to a broad audience of fly fishers, outdoor enthusiasts, and history buffs. We maintain a changing exhibition program in our Leigh H. Perkins Gallery so that our visitors learn more each year about the rich history of fly fishing.

Fantastic exhibitions of the history of fly fishing. Just fascinating, every fly fisherman must make a pilgrimage here once in their lives.
Stephen B.

The American Museum of Fly Fishing is a unique experience for the avid fly fisherman - it tracks the history of the sport with interesting exhibits and a fantastic library.
Ken L.