This week in fly fishing news, things are anything but quiet on the water. First up, hats off to the USA Fly Fishing Team: they brought home the team bronze medal from the 2025 World Fly Fishing Championships in the Czech Republic. Michael Bradley, all the way from Cherokee, North Carolina, didn’t just help the team—he also grabbed the individual bronze medal. That’s two years running for the USA with a podium finish, and the competition was stiff. Czech rivers aren’t exactly forgiving, so you know the skills were dialed in. According to Midcurrent, the camaraderie among the competitors was as impressive as the fishing itself, something you don’t always see when the stakes are high.
Now, if you’re chasing trout out West, especially in California, keep your eyes peeled for new regs this summer. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced regulatory changes that rolled out July 1. The biggest news: the in-river recreational salmon fishery is closed in the Klamath Basin for 2025 due to low returns and poor ocean numbers. That’s a blow if you’re a salmon chaser, but don’t stash the rods yet—Trinity River brown trout and steelhead are open, so there’s still plenty of reason to rig up and go. You can also check out the new regulations booklets, which are way more user-friendly this year. And if you want to fish for free, circle August 30th on your calendar; that’s one of the two free fishing days left this year in California. No license required—but all the rules still apply, so don’t get caught out there thinking it’s a free-for-all.
On the gear front, spring 2025 saw a heap of new fly gear hit the shops. Hatch Magazine did a deep dive and called out the Scientific Anglers Launch Pad—a slick new fly line management pad for boat anglers. Made from UV-resistant silicone, it’s got spikes to keep your line from tangling or sliding overboard. Perfect for those long days chasing stripers, reds, or even carp if you’re up for it. There’s also a wave of new rods, reels, boots, and fly lines—over 60 products in all—so whether you’re a gear nerd or just like to see what’s new, it’s worth a look before your next trip.
Finally, for folks who fish the Midwest and Northeast, local forums are buzzing with season updates, hot hatches, and trip reports. There’s chatter about everything from Appalachian brook trout in full swing to carp moving up in the shallows out West. And if you’re venturing out, don’t skip the latest state fishing regulation booklets—Wyoming, for example, has their updated regs online, including details on stream access, trespassing, and even the coveted master angler program.
That’s the roundup for this week. Thanks for tuning in to the latest from rivers, lakes, and every fishy stretch in between. Check back next week for more stories that keep you in the loop and maybe even give you a new spot to try. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines, everyone!
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