Fly-fishing News: Carp Fishing New York, Mystery Ranch Rumors and New Umpqua tools

Fly-fishing News: Carp Fishing New York, Mystery Ranch Rumors and New Umpqua tools

Umpqua Feather Merchants has unveiled the RiverRun Four-piece Tool Collection: Nippers with Lanyard ($24.99), Trout Pliers ($39.99), Big-Game Pliers ($69.99), Nipper/Trout Plier Combo ($64.99). In an increasingly competitive hard goods/tool market, these products are intended to attract the mid-priced angler.

Great carp fishing piece from Field Mag: In search of carp with Dr. Brandon Dale, the only NYS licensed guide operating in Manhattan. “Hoisting the fat fish out of the net for a photo, it was hard to ignore the pungency of its odor. Yes, all fish smell, but boy, do carp stink on a whole new level…” Watch the episode.

GearJunkie reports on the YETI Rumors of a Mystery Ranch (consumer backpack) Phase-Out: “The speculation gained traction when the Rock Fight podcast broke the news on Wednesday morning. Several retailers and sales representatives for Mystery Ranch have contacted the Rock Fight podcast about YETI’s plans…” Read more about YETI’s plans to integrate Mystery Ranch from their new head of softgoods, Layne Rigney, as he discusses next steps in the brand integration.

Flylords interviews Andrew Murphy of Gaspé Coastal about the resurgent Canadian striped bass population: “Canada can be a tough place to love striped bass, especially as a fly angler, since much of the local community sees them as a trash fish or an afterthought. Salmon is the name of the game here and, for most, the only game in town. There’s a major misconception that striped bass are a significant threat to salmon…”

Ken Baldwin of Sports Illustrated goes deep on the old and new Pflueger Medalist fly reel: “Because of the original’s popularity and that it is still in demand among collectors, Pure Fishing re-released the Pflueger Medalist for a new generation of fly anglers. The new Medalist is a standard arbor fly reel with fully machined aluminum construction and a multi-position click and pawl system.”

The Beaverkill Angler, an iconic outfitter in the heart of Roscoe, New York, is for sale: “For anyone with a passion for fly fishing and a desire to become a steward of Roscoe’s rich heritage, The Beaverkill Angler offers an extraordinary chance to carry on a time-honored tradition and turn it into a thriving business venture.”

The Lodge at 58° North: Kate and Justin Crump talk about their new, sustainable lodge on Alaska’s Naknek River.