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Hey folks, grab your waders and a stiff drink, cause 2026s got some real buzz for us fly slingers stateside. First up, that dust-up on Colorados Lower Blue River near Kremmling—Colorado Parks and Wildlife dropped their December 2025 survey report blaming pellet-feeding programs for overcrowding trout, gill lice outbreaks, and die-offs, way more than us floaters hooking em. Friends of the Lower Blue and big-shot landowner Paul Tudor Jones at Blue Valley Ranch are pushin a 10-year pilot permit just for drift boats, but CPW says angler kills are minor under catch-and-release rules. Flows from Green Mountain Reservoir might be the real villain squeezin fish in low water—keeps us watchin close, right?

Over in Wyoming, Wyomings Game and Fish is openin the gates: that 70-year October closure on Jackson Lake ends next year, lettin us chase spawny lake trout come fall. Plus, trout limits below Jackson Lake Dam on the Snake jump from three to six a day, no size caps on them fat browns—sight-fishin heaven for fly guys, even if bait chuckers cheer too.

Then theres the MAPWaters Act, fresh off the Senate floor headin to the prez—gonna make it dead simple to pull up public river and lake access on your phone, no more guessin where you can legally float or wade federal waters.

And dont sleep on the kids: registration just opened for the 2026 USA Fly Fishing Youth Team National Championship, April 24 to 26 at Lake George, Colorado—young guns competin nationwide, keepin the tradition alive.

Gearheads, Flylab says expect more conscience-driven fishin this year—better catch-and-release, watchin river temps and PFAS crap—plus Gen Z tyin their own bugs like its the new craft beer. Solid year ahead if snow picks up in the Rockies.

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Hey locals, grab your rods and settle in for some fresh fly fishing buzz straight from the wires. First off, that Lower Blue River in Colorado is turning into a real brawl. Colorado Parks and Wildlife's December 2025 survey by aquatic biologist Jon Ewert nails it: those pellet-feeding ops by landowners are packing the river with fish, sparking gill lice outbreaks and die-offs left and right. Angler pressure? Barely a blip compared to natural mortality in this catch-and-release stretch. Now Blue Valley Ranch bigwigs are pushing a 10-year pilot permit to choke floaters, but the data says look in the mirror, folks. Messy politics ahead that could hit other waters hard.

Over in Wyoming, good vibes on the Jackson Lake front. Wyoming Game and Fish is axing a 70-year October closure starting next year, opening fall lake trout madness. Tailwater below the dam? Daily trout limit jumps from three to six, no size caps on those fat browns—sight-fishing heaven for us fly slingers.

North Platte's getting tweaks too, per Wyoming Game and Fish. High-traffic spots like Miracle Mile and Gray Reef go single-point barbless hooks only from January 1, banning pegged attractors and stretching artificials-only rules downstream. Spawning closures extend two weeks to shield rainbows—smart moves to keep her healthy.

And hearts pumping with the Feds at Fish and Wildlife Service unlocking 87,000 acres of new wade-and-cast gold in Idaho, Montana, and Washington refuges. No lead tackle hassles, just pure public access aligning with state regs.

These shifts got me eyeing my vice for some barbless bugs. Thanks for tuning in, crew—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines.

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Hey folks, gather round the campfire, its your boy here with the straight scoop on whats hot in fly fishing right now. First off, that drama down on Colorados Lower Blue River is blowin up. Colorado Parks and Wildlife dropped their December 2025 survey report, pointin fingers at all that pellet-feedin and fish chummin overcrowdin the trout, spreadin gill lice, and tankin populations. Folks like Friends of the Lower Blue are pushin back hard against Blue Valley Ranch owners wantin to slap permits on us floatin anglers, but CPWs Jon Ewert says feeder fish are the real elephant, not our hooks. Angler mortality? Minor league compared to nature takin its toll. Keep an eye on this one, could change how we float the Blue.

Shiftin west to Wyoming, big wins for you Snake River sight-fishers. Wyoming Game and Fish is killin a 70-year October closure on Jackson Lake startin 2026, openin up lake trout spawnin runs for the first time since the 1930s. Plus, that tailwater below the dam? Trout limit jumps from three to six a day, no size caps on them fat browns. North Platte locals aint thrilled though, with new rules bannin peggin bait come Jan 1 and extendin spawn closures, but hey, more fair play for fly slingers.

Out in Montana, bittersweet news: Red Rock Creeks shuttin down from Elk Lake Road to upper Red Rock Lake as of Jan 1, 2026, per Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, to protect them native cutthroats and rare grayling. Sucks for us waders, but good for the fish long-term.

And get this, the MAPWaters Act just sailed through the US Senate, headin to the prez. Soon, youll pull up access info for federal rivers and lakes right on your phone, no more guessin where you can legally launch or wade.

Youth fly gang is risin too, with registration open for the 2026 USA Fly Fishing Youth Team Nationals at Lake George, Colorado, April 24 to 26. Gen Z tyin their own bugs and competin? Fly fests like the Sowbug Roundup in the Ozarks March 26 to 28 are gonna be lit.

Gear heads, Orvis just unveiled the 2026 Recon series at the Denver show, Helios tech in mid-price rods, 20 percent stronger for those windy casts.

2026s shapin up epic, boys, with better access, regs evolvin, and young blood keepin it alive. Thanks for tunin in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines!

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Hey folks, grab your rods and let's talk some real buzz hittin' the fly fishing scene right now. First up, that drama on Colorado's Lower Blue River near Kremmling—Colorado Parks and Wildlife dropped their December 2025 survey report, and it's stirrin' the pot. CPW biologist Jon Ewert's callin' out those pellet-feedin' programs at spots like Blue Valley Ranch as the big bad for overcrowdin' trout, spreadin' gill lice, and tankin' populations. Floaters gettin' blamed by landowners pushin' a 10-year pilot permit for drift boats, but CPW says angler kills are minor under catch-and-release rules. Access fight brewin', so keep an eye if you're plannin' a float.

Shiftin' west, Wyoming Game and Fish is openin' things up big time for 2026. That Snake River stretch below Jackson Lake Dam? Trout limit jumps from three to six a day, no length caps on those fat browns, and the 70-year October closure on the river near Jackson Lake ends—fall laker action for everyone. Plus, North Platte River tweaks: "trout beads" now "pegged attractors," lettin' more bead styles, though some guides hate it for pressure on the fishery. Spawners get more protection with extended closures too.

On the fed side, the MAPWaters Act just sailed through the Senate headin' to the prez—gonna make it dead simple to check public river and lake access from your phone. No more guessin' if you can float or wade federal waters. And youth fly slingers? Registration's open for the 2026 USA Fly Fishing Youth Team National Championship, April 24-26 at Lake George, Colorado—next gen haulin' in big ones.

Gear heads, 2026's trendin' "conditions-first" revolution per Midcurrent, with lines and floatants built tough for cold snaps and weird weather. Flylab says expect more Gen Z tyin' their own bugs, and a conscience boost on C&R handlin' amid La Nina snow patterns.

Wyomin' and CPW changes mean more fish in the net where it counts, but watch those access battles—our rivers need us speakin' up.

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# 2026 Fly Fishing: What's Got the Community Talking

Listen up, folks. If you've been paying attention to what's happening in fly fishing right now, there's some genuinely wild stuff brewing that's got everyone from your local fly shop to the halls of Congress taking notice.

First up: the Blue River drama in Colorado. According to a December 2025 report from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Lower Blue River's trout population is tanking, and it's not because of anglers floating the river like some landowners claim. Instead, the real culprit appears to be the pellet-feeding programs that have been artificially boosting fish populations. Jon Ewert, an aquatic biologist with CPW, flagged these feeding operations as a top risk factor because they're causing overcrowding, spreading gill lice, and basically pushing the fishery beyond what it can naturally handle. The landowners—including a hedge-fund billionaire with 25,000 acres—are pushing for restrictions on floating anglers as the solution, but the data tells a different story. This one's worth keeping your eye on because it's shaping how we think about managing trout fisheries.

Then there's some genuinely good news on the legislative front. The MAPWaters Act, also called the Modernizing Access to Public Waters Act, just passed the Senate and is heading to the president's desk. In plain English, this means you'll soon be able to find information about federal rivers and lakes where you can fish right from your phone. No more guessing games about access—it's all going digital.

But here's what's really getting the younger generation excited: fly tying is having a major moment. Gen Z anglers across the country are picking up fly tying not because it saves money, but because they genuinely enjoy crafting their own flies. It's turning into one of the hottest segments in the industry, and honestly, it's refreshing to see people getting back to the hands-on side of this sport.

And if you're thinking about upgrading your setup, the rod game is absolutely next level right now. Companies are releasing gear engineered specifically for different conditions rather than just making "versatile" equipment. Whether you're after a finesse rod for spring creeks or a distance machine for big water, 2026 is delivering options that actually do what they're designed to do.

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