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Fly Fishing an ongoing discussion about the joys of flyfishing centered in Madison, Indiana, the fly-fishing capital of Jefferson County.

27/12/2022

For your Winter perusing-all entertaining, insightful and well-done!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ZoUws0YHc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zZgme9EqHo

Dry fly fishing is visually exciting and is motivates many people to begin fly fishing. However, doing it right is not easy and it can be frustrating if you ...

05/12/2022

https://events.in.gov/event/rainbow_trout_to_be_stocked_in_brookville_lake_tailwater

The Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife plans to stock approximately 1,500 rainbow trout into the Brookville Lake tailwater this week. Stocked trout will average 9 inches in length and supplement an existing population of brown and rainbow trout. The tailwater is a 2-mile stretch of the East For...

01/04/2022

Well, I guess I have a bunch of saltwater flies. Time to go fishin’!

04/02/2021

No fly fishing today.😒

18/08/2020

Jefferson County Indiana

20/06/2020

Find out why you should try bamboo fly rods this year. For starters it's so different from anything else.

12/12/2019

Here's a great piece of film footage from the very first episode of the "American Sportsman" television show, shot in 1963, hosted by Curt Gowdy and featuring legendary angler Joe. . .

10/09/2019

This big-time sport also is a popular recreational activity for Americans across the country.

14/07/2019

The Best Bass Fishing Spot in Every U.S. State

This big-time sport also is a popular recreational activity for Americans across the country.

13/07/2019

Basscasters

12/07/2019

Fly guy Kevin Watkins with a nice rainbow in high country North Carolina

30/06/2019

Bill Lancton giving his new Old Town yak a test run.

17/04/2019

Watch Heart of the Driftless Online | Vimeo On Demand

In the world of fly fishing, the Drifltess area of SW Wisconsin is considered a hidden gem tucked away in the Midwestern United States. There are many who would…

24/03/2019

The Montana Story: Forty Years of Success

In 1974, Montana did something that stunned anglers across the state and the nation: it stopped stocking trout in streams and rivers that supported wild trout populations.…

05/01/2019

First of the year!

04/01/2019

Tidal flats at Tampa Bay, getting ready for winter fish!
The hot fly- Doc Hall's tailing shrimp (augmented).

20/07/2018

Fun evening on the lake. Went out in the canoe with my favorite old small rod...1988 Winston 3wt. Caught a few 10-12" bass and this real nice redear. Gave me more of a go than the bass lol!

08/03/2018

Hatch Magazine

The versatile world of single-hand spey keeps growing. Learn how to get started.

https://www.hatchmag.com/blog/learn-single-hand-spey-cast/7714555

14/02/2018

Postfly

Slow and steady wins this race

30/01/2018

The Tackle Shop- Fly Shop & Outfitter

Fly fishing and the Brain. Take a look at what Harvard says is going on when we fish.

04/01/2018

The Fly Guys of Madison Indiana's cover photo

28/10/2017

Temple Fork Outfitters

Lefty has made such an impact on all of our lives so we wanted to share with all of our TFO family an update from Lefty.

********Medical condition current update.*******

To my friends,

I was 92 in January and had a carotid artery operation. During testing the hospital determined my heart was only pumping 35% and must limit my physical activities followed by a rest. The industry was extremely helpful and last season was able to attend the shows, clinics, etc.

Several weeks ago, I realized I was developing another problem, which is normal for someone nearly 93. It turns out I have congested heart failure. My pacemaker revealed there was a series of very rapid hear beats, which could cause a stroke. Fortunately a lot of doctor/friends are fly-fisherman and worked with me. In summary I have to give up travel and presentations as in the past.

Everyone produces a certain amount of fluid in the body and excretes the excess. Because of the low heartbeat my body is not getting rid of all the fluids and I gained weight. My best friend Dr. Mark Lamos put me in the hospital and with back procedure they twice removed a liter and a half of fluid from my chest. After five days in the hospital. I lost weight.
A week or so later I starting gaining weight again so it was back in the hospital for the same treatment. They reduced most of the fluid and returned home. I determined I was not going to continue back to the hospital. Mark decided to use medicine to control the excess fluid. It’s been a fine-tuning situation but looks like it’s starting work.

This means the schedule I lived for decades is no longer valid and will spend most my time at home. As we get older we learn to adjust to what we can and cannot do. I have a number of interesting computer home projects on the computer and busier than a Syrian bricklayer. I’m not frustrated and I’m content My problem is I don’t have a lot of stamina and have to work around that. If Marks medical system works I should be busy and around for a year or two.

I would like to be able to send this email to my friends but I don’t really know how to do this. So I’m asking others to help me spread the word through email. Because my lack of energy and stamina I having trouble answering emails (there are more than 400 on the computer) and not talking much on the phone. This is not meant to be unfriendly is learning to adjuster my situation.

In summary I’m busy and content but I want you to know I am so appreciative you’ve have shared your lives with me.

All The Best Friends,
Lefty

05/10/2017

Big Creek. Southern Indiana. Bill Lancton throws a tight loop in search of smallmouth bass.

11/08/2017

Gray's Sporting Journal

Sit back and enjoy 3 minutes of fly fishing heaven.

Hands sown the most exciting 3 minutes of film we've seen all year. Kuddos to Tsimane Lodges!

23/05/2017

Fly Fishing the Smokies

Win a Fly Fishing Trip in the Smoky Mountains!
LIKE us on Facebook, and SHARE the contest post to enter!
Winner will be drawn June 1st!

Good luck ya'll!
flyfishingthesmokies.net

10/05/2017

Fly Fishing the Smokies

Win a Fly Fishing Trip in the Smoky Mountains!
LIKE us on Facebook, and SHARE the contest post to enter!

Winner will be drawn May 15th!

Good Luck Y'all
flyfishingthesmokies.net

08/05/2017

Mossy Creek Fly Fishing

Sad news.

It is a sad day for the fly fishing industry, what a tragic loss for the Winston rod company.

18/04/2017

Orvis Fly Fishing

Nicely done.

Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions is back with another great one-minute tying video. Here, he shows you exactly how to use a whip-finish tool to create a perfect knot at the head of a fly.

11/04/2017