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We are proud to release This is Fly Magazine issue #60. Since 2007 we have collaborated and worked with the most talented writers, photographer, artists, musicians and anglers in and outside of the fly fishing industry. As a company we strive to broaden the reach of fly fishing and crossover into other sports and cultures. Each issue is a clean fresh canvas showcasing new talent and adventures. We are very excited about the upcoming year and the next 10 issues to reach the 70th issue. It’s our goal to continue to work with the elite contributors but to also seek out the next generation and undiscovered talent. We hope you enjoy
This is Fly Magazine’s Issue 60 begins with a trip to downtown Denver, follow Mark Rauschenberger, Ahmet Dadali and Chip Kalback along the banks of the South Platte River in search of A Carp Story. Christiaan Pretorius hits the blue water in search of Pacific sails in Guatemala. Ryan Fries discovers more freshwater drum Downriver on the flats of Lake St. Claire. Paulo Hoffmann of Fly Fishing Nation introduces readers to the Euro Barbel who once hooked, will give you a serious fight that puts your trout gear to a dignified test, pound for pound amongst the strongest freshwater river fish in our rivers hands down – a torpedo-shaped carp on steroids. Long time friend Jamie Howard talks about his new film Running the Coast. The film is his biggest endeavor to date as it spanned across 4 years to produce. The film includes legends of the fly fishing world like Bob Popovic and Paul Dixon. Grant Wiswell of Castaway films takes us to Bikini Atoll where you can tally up different species on fly very quickly and we are introduced to a very successful turtle fly you need to consider putting in your box.
We sit down with Mark Rauschenberger to connect the dots from his carp feature to his fly tying inspiration and his approach to tying flies for targeting Denver’s carp. Our featured Artist, Jake Keeler tell us why the skull is so interesting to draw, “So many interesting lines, curves, and areas of changing volume and value. They are compelling objects, regardless of what they may signify or communicate. I think there is a strong sense of life/death embedded in what the viewer bring to the table as well…that super-charges the object/image in a way that makes it transcend beyond it’s formal qualities. Lastly, our featured photographer Grant Wiswell’s portfolio includes a collection of imagery from around the globe.
