The American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF) is proud to announce that world-class angler, entrepreneur, humanitarian, educator, travel host, and record chaser Meredith McCord will receive the 2026 Izaak Walton Award. A special celebration honouring McCord will take place on November 18, 2026, at the Briar Club in Houston, Texas, bringing together members of […]
The American Museum of Fly Fishing is excited to host the 2026 Bamboo Derby on the Battenkill! As part of the Arlington Common’s Battenkill Fly Fishing Festival, this special addition to the line-up is designed as a fun day on the water for bamboo veterans and first timers alike. Think of it as a […]
Season 5 of Fishing the Collection is here! We are back with some vintage bamboo rods in action in the classic rivers of the Northeast. Episode 1: Todd Spire, Esopus guide and angler, takes a R.D. Taylor rod back to its roots in the Catskills. Featured rod: R. D. Taylor Model 34-4 […]
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. EST, AMFF Ambassador Scott Biron will join Curator Jim Schottenham for an educational look at the Cosseboom fly pattern. Scott is an active fly-tying instructor and is a popular attraction when presenting his instructional tying lessons at national, international, and regional shows. Scott and Jim […]
The John D. Voelker Foundation and the American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF) are pleased to announce that submissions are now being accepted for the 2026 Robert Traver Fly-Fishing Writing Award (the Traver Award). The award is named after Robert Traver, pen name for the late John Voelker, author of Trout Madness, Trout Magic, […]
AMFF presents an amazing opportunity to fish with 3 of the world’s most legendary striper guides—Paul Dixon, Jaime Boyle, and Ben Whalley. Covering skinny water from Montauk to Martha’s Vineyard and up to the tidal flats of Maine, 2 anglers will get set up on the striper road trip of a lifetime through New […]
The American Museum of Fly Fishing is proud to announce that Charles Gaines, pioneering outdoorsman, celebrated writer, and true renaissance figure, is the recipient of the 2026 Heritage Award. Charles has spent over eight decades living at the exhilarating intersection of literature, sport, and the natural world and will be honoured at the New […]
The John D. Voelker Foundation and the American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF) are pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 Robert Traver Fly-Fishing Writing Award: “Oncorhynchus” by Joseph Jackson. This is a touching story of man on a quest to catch a king salmon and choose a name for his soon-to-be born […]
Less than one week to go! Next Saturday, join us throughout the day at our 18th Annual Fly Fishing Festival for a wide array of activities, including presentations, competitions, and demonstrations. From beginner to seasoned angler, our experts will have something for everyone! On Friday, August 8, we are also bringing back our Manchester […]
Fly Fishing Legend Steve Huff to Receive the American Museum of Fly Fishing’s Izaak Walton Award The American Museum of Fly Fishing (AMFF) is proud to announce that Steve Huff, a revered figure in the angling community and a pioneer in saltwater fly fishing, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 […]
