A battered, much worn khaki fishing vest is displayed on an armless torso form. The pockets and sides are stained with dirt and grime, and a patch, frayed edges, and a hole are visible in various spots.

Charles III: Angler and King

May 1, 2023people,exploreJournal,Newsroom

By John MundtIn 2001, I followed a whim and sought counsel on how to write a…

by Sara Wilcox

Rachel Finn crouches in the water, cradling a trout just at the surface. She's grinning with her tongue sticking out.

After You've Gone

April 5, 2023exploreVideos,Newsroom,Film Projects

We are incredibly excited to have After You’ve Gone in…

by Alex

Fly Tying Workshop at WOW

March 9, 2023Newsroom,Event Recaps

AMFF partnered with the Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers Club to…

by Sara Wilcox

On April 20, AMFF curator Jim Schottenham presented his second Zoom seminar…

March 8, 2023fly fishing,reels,reel talk,exploreNewsroom,Collection Features,Webinars

Ambassador Membership Offer

February 10, 2023Membership

As the steward of fly fishing history, AMFF is excited to offer…

by Sara Wilcox

An angler, kneeling in the water, cradles a giant trevally. You can tell he is smiling widely even though part of his face is obscured by the fly reel and rod resting on his shoulder.

Catching Up With Jako Lucas

February 6, 2023Newsroom

We sat down with the legendary guide and filmmaker Jako Lucas to discuss his…

by Alex

The 2022 Fly-Fishing Festival Recap

January 30, 2023events,fly fishing festivalEvent Recaps

On August 13 the Fly-Fishing Festival returned to the museum grounds in…

by Sara Wilcox

Two men speed across the ocean in a long flat boat named Daniella. Both are wearing light gray clothes, with hats and gaiters to protect them from the sun.,

Charlie

January 9, 2023exploreVideos,Film Projects

‘Charlie’ is the story of how fly fishing came to one family in…

by Alex

Wrapped Rods

December 15, 2022Collection Features

By Jim Schottenham Mention rod wrapping to an angler this time of…

by Sara Wilcox

A Fly Rod for Christmas and Three Lifetimes of Use

December 5, 2022explore,rodsJournal

By Jay Hupp Portrait of the young…

by Sara Wilcox