The Flystart is a hybrid large arbor fly reel that is affordably priced, yet built with the same commitment to quality and performance as all Ross reels. The drag system is dependable and smooth with a wide range of adjustment.

Regular:
$65 (54% off)
$29.95
While supplies last

Never skip class to fish again. We found a couple of courses that can keep your body in the class and your head on the water. In some cases you, can even be on the water fishing and still get the credit.
For example, James Madison University’s GGEOL 103 is a fly class where kids get graded on how well they bang brookies, browns and rainbows.

Mid-Atlantic Region:
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg College offers, “Fly Fishing in Spirit, Language and Practice” or IDS 104

The University of Alabama
At UA’s New College trout bums and good ol’ boys alike get a chance to rip streamers and poppers for bass and trout in Prof. Steinrberg’s The Art and Science of Fly Fishing.
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Simms Fishing Products is hosting on Facebook contest,
“If only I had my Simms GORE-TEX® shoes when…” 

Contestants can upload their photo and story about a time they really wished they’d had on water proof shoes – and fans will vote on the best tale.  The winner will receive a 6-day, 7 night guided fishing expedition on the Kanetok River at Deneki Outdoors’ Alaska West lodge, and two pairs of the new Simms performance shoes.  Second and third place winners will also receive Simms gear.