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 […]
Only two days left for 2025 Robert Traver Fly-Fishing Writing Award (the Traver Award) submissions! This award is named after Robert Traver, pen name for the late John Voelker, author of Trout Madness, Trout Magic, Anatomy of a Fisherman, the 1958 best seller Anatomy of a Murder, and the historical novel Laughing Whitefish. […]
The 18th annual AMFF Fly Fishing Festival will take place on the museum grounds in beautiful Manchester, Vermont, on Saturday, August 9, from 10 am until 4 pm, rain or shine. This is the signature event of the summer, featuring a unique collection of vendors, including painters, appraisers, industry artisans and professionals, and other […]
Season 4 of Fishing the Collection is here! We are back with some vintage bamboo rods in action on the storied Battenkill. Episode 1: Margie Kaat takes a short rod to the local Battenkill. Featured in this episode: Orvis Banty // 4’4”, 4wt // circa 1962 Episode 2: Battenkill Guide Brew Moscarello takes a Pezon Model […]
Amidst the amity of the Edison Fly Fishing Show, a full house gathered in the Strike Room at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center to pay tribute to the extraordinarily innovative fly tyer, Bob Popovics, who was posthumously honoured with the 2025 Izaak Walton Award. AMFF Trustee Fred Polhemus introduced a moving tribute video […]
