Vernon S. “Pete” Hidy: The Chronology of a Reluctant Fishing Icon

By Lance Hidy Pete Hidy, ca. 1972. Photograph by Elaine Hidy. Hidy…


True to our mission, the American Museum of Fly Fishing is the…

Pioneers and Pioneering: The Allure and Early Days of Saltwater Fly Fishing

By Jerry GibbsFor many, saltwater fly fishing has seemed a relatively recent…


A New Early Date for American Fly Fishing

By Ken Cameron and Paul SchullerySport fishing was popular in a variety of…


On Lunkers, Tiddlers, and Other Terms for Big and Little Fish

by Jan Harold Brunvand The terms we use to describe big fish—especially the…


The 2017 Fly Fishing Festival Recap

The American Museum of Fly Fishing celebrated its 10th annual Fly Fishing…


Keepers of the Flame: The Boy Scouts of America

by John Mundt The Fly-Fishing merit badge: I must admit to a slight sense of…