FlyLife #121 - Summer 2025/26

In this issue:

• CICADA NIRVANA — Jack Porter strives for more hook-ups on cicada imitations
• SUMMER OF HOPE — David Anderson looks forward to a fresh start and a new season
• WESTERN MELTING POT — Chris Burgess experiences the rich diversity of Shark Bay
• LIGHTS, TROUT, ACTION — Andrew Harding captures the essence of fly fishing through a lens
• THE LAP — Simon Penn travels around Australia with fishing in mind
• THE NGONGOTAHA LEGACY — James Fuller visits New Zealand’s last great trout hatchery
• BUCKET LIST BIRTHDAY — Joshua Hutchins celebrates a milestone with his family in the USA
• VIKINGS, SHEEP, AND FISH — Jess McGlothlin goes on a whirlwind tour of Iceland
• TOUR DE FLY — Ollie Bassett combines cycle touring with fly fishing across Europe
• WATSON’S FANCY — Ribbon Caddis — Trout flies with Peter Watson
• ON THE TIDE — Raw Prawn — Saltwater flies with Brett Clarke
• MENDING MY LIFE — Matt Hoole recovers in the NZ backcountry, one cast at a time
• LATEST & GREATEST — Steven Dally
• REVIEWS & NEW PRODUCTS — Orvis Ultralight Boots & Waders, Orvis Clearwater Reel, Tiemco Shimazaki Dry Shake Spray, Scientific Anglers Trout Expert, Scientific Anglers Stripping Guard, Simms Access Boot, Simms Headwaters Sling Pack, Ross Animas & Evolution LTX, Scott GT Series, Orvis Pro Approach Hiker, Patagonia Swiftcurrent Traverse Zip-Front Waders
• TRAVEL GUIDE — Guides, lodges and services by region
• SHORT CASTS — Ben Hohnke, Chris Burgess, Dave Witherow, Paul Abbott
• LAST CAST — Rob Sloane – News, events and musings