In this new film series from the AMFF, we’re taking vintage rods from our collection and putting them in the hands of modern anglers. As we travel to various locations, bamboo rods of yesteryear are put to the test in both salt and fresh water, and our anglers share their take on what it’s […]
This fall, AMFF will recognize the extraordinary contribution to the sport of fly fishing made by the film adaptation of Norman Maclean’s novella A River Runs Through It. Producer Patrick Markey will accept the award at the Racquet and Tennis Club in New York City as several cast and crew reunite to tell stories from […]
Exhibition Opening August 13, 2022 at the 15th Annual Fly-Fishing Festival When Joan Salvato and Lee Wulff were joined in marriage, it brought together two luminaries of the fishing world. The significance of the contributions this pairing made to the sport of fly fishing cannot be overstated, providing modern-day anglers with numerous innovations […]
The American Museum of Fly Fishing Announces Paul Bruun to Receive the 2022 Izaak Walton Award June 30th via Zoom The American Museum of Fly Fishing is proud to announce Paul Bruun as the 2022 Izaak Walton Award honoree. Paul’s many contributions to the sport of fly fishing include his roles as writer, guide, industry […]
Opening May 14, 2022 Currently a full-time public high school art teacher in New England, covering subjects like drawing, jewelry design, an art foundation course, and sculpture, Val Kropiwnicki is still as devoted to his own art as ever. According to Val: “Sculpture is art, it is flies, it is real and the notion […]
Grand Opening of the New AMFF Exhibit at WOW Conservation Champion and Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris Receives Heritage Award Honor from the American Museum of Fly Fishing The American Museum of Fly Fishing hosted its Heritage Award event honoring Johnny Morris on April 7 at the Wonders of […]
Our 15th Annual Fly Fishing Festival is back on the museum grounds on Saturday, August 13th, 2022, from 10am – 4pm. We’re excited to welcome everyone in person this year! We will have vintage tackle appraisals, vendors from across the country, fly tying clinics, opportunities to cast some vintage rods from our collection, a […]
On behalf of the Board of Trustees at the American Museum of Fly Fishing, we are honored to announce that Rik Hafer has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Austin Hogan Award for his outstanding 3 part series “How Rainbow Trout Came to Missouri (and Your State Too)”. The Austin Hogan […]
The American Museum of Fly Fishing will host a day of fly tying on Saturday, February 12. Beginners and seasoned anglers alike will enjoy watching experts Kelly Bedford, Paul Sinicki, Mike Rice, and Rich Strolis demonstrating their skills and sharing their knowledge from the Selch-Bakwin Fly Room here at the Museum. Best of […]
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 2022 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, […]