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Journal

A closeup of four large fishing flies mounted on a wood-framed board. Across the top of the board is,

Some of Marbury's Favorite Bass and Fancy Lake Flies by John Betts


by Brendan Truscott

The Evolution of Boats for Fly Fishing in Salt Water: Doing More with Less by Bob Stearns


by Brendan Truscott

An older white man wearing a hat and fishing vest sits and writes in a notebook using a green pen.

The 2024 Traver Award Winners

The John D. Voelker Foundation and the American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF)…


by Sara Wilcox

Two black men prepare to use a long branch and a rock to jack up a van with a flat tire. There is a boat with a ruined bottom strapped to the top of the vehicle. A third black man stands nearby, his arms outstretched as if in encouragement.

Last Salad on the Gairezi

by George Rogers Gilles McLean* smokes Chelseas. He buys his cigarettes at the…


by Sara Wilcox

An older white man wearing a hat and fishing vest sits and writes in a notebook using a green pen.

How to Say Gila

by Joseph Jackson In the last gasp of darkness, we see elk. Big steaming ghosts…


by Sara Wilcox

An older white man wearing a hat and fishing vest sits and writes in a notebook using a green pen.

Blind Willie’s Pool

by Chris Bishop My best friend at school was even keener on fly fishing than I…


by Sara Wilcox

Origins of the Dry Fly


by Brendan Truscott

Innovative Saltwater Flies: A History by Bob Veverka


by Brendan Truscott

The Historic Striped Bass: A Brief Introduction by Austin S. Hogan


by Brendan Truscott

The Choice of Flies by Louis Rhead


by Brendan Truscott

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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. The Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, studies, and interprets the artifacts, art, and literature of the sport and, through a variety of outreach platforms, uses these resources to engage, educate, and benefit all.

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