Fly Fisher | Fall/Winter 2023

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6 President’s Message Reflections on the people, the experience, and the connections at their intersection.

8 President’s Club An incredible setting, a committed group and the inspiration of stewardship of our resources.

10 The Ties That Bind There are always hurdles to making family time on the water. But the river doesn’t judge.

14 Just Being John A good friend. An unfair burden. And the healing power of the river.

20 The Aging Angler What similarities do three fisherman of different generations share? Hint: it’s not the number of times they are willing to cast to a fish.

22 The Reason, But Not the Purpose In fly fishing, when successful, we are momentarily connected to something. But how can we make that connection last?

26 Corps of Discovery When is the best time to go fishing? Whenever you can. Even if it’s in February. In Michigan.

32 Conservation Embracing the principles a New Conservation Paradigm is critical to protecting everything anglers value.

36 Casting It shouldn’t be surprising that the quickest, most accurate, most creative and most adaptable casters can also cast at long distances.

40 Fly Tying Life cycle of a caddis fly

46 Chairman’s Message Some things are immutable. Like otherworldly concerns lost along the stream.

47 2024 Events Calendar 54 2023 FFI Awards

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