EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
Thomas R. Pero

ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Jim Ratzlaff

DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION
Elaine M. Mitchell

GRAPHIC DESIGN
Gregory Smith Design

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS

FLY TYING
Dave Hall

CASTING
Dec Hogan

FLY-FISHING HISTORY
Austin McK. Francis

FLY PHOTOGRAPHY
Michael D. Radencich

ILLUSTRATION
Loren Smith

Features

The Spring Creeks Of Paradise By George R. Anderson.

A touch of Heaven awaits the serious trout angler on the jewel-like streams flowing into Montana's famous Yellowstone River.

Flats Fishing The Northeast By Jeff  Northrup

Looking for shallow-water excitement this season? Try push-poling your way to a new world-record striped bass on the fly off the coast of Connecticut.

Fly By Night By Tony Weaver.

Three hours' drive from the Anchorage international airport puts you in flycasting range of 60-, 70-, even 90-pound king salmon. Pack your 12-weight

Art Flick - A Catskill Classic By Austin Mck . Francis

He inherited the Westkill Tavern from his parents during the heart of the Depression, turning it into a legendary retreat for trout anglers and grouse hunters.

Terrestrials - Inside The Ultimate Fly Box By Dave Hall.

As summer heats up, the trout turn to bugs. You should, too. Three experts -- an easterner and two westerners -- share their favorite fly patterns

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