Each year, the IGFA’s World Record Game Fishes annual publication selects only five feature stories that highlight voices shaping the future of recreational angling. I was honored to be one of them in 2025.

Looking Back to See Forward: Trends in Fly Fishing
As featured in the 2025 IGFA World Record Game Fishes

Fly fishing continues to evolve, through technology, technique, and the tireless curiosity of those who push the boundaries of what’s possible. In this piece, I spoke with five legendary anglers, Chico Fernandez, Drew Chicone, Colby Trow, Jeff Currier, and Landon Mayer about where we’re headed and how the past still guides us.

 Download the full IGFA feature article here!