This is Fly Magazine’s Issue 54 offers a supreme brew of fresh and salty stories from a gang of talented writers, photographers and artists. Mark Rauschenberger and Chip Kalback team up again for an exclusive story about fishing under the stars. The dynamic duo join forces with angler and artist Patrick Duke, targeting monster trout at night with mouse patterns. Peter Nardini, Communications Coordinator of the American Museum of Fly Fishing, interviews Boston Red Sox Rick Porcello who happens to be a crazed fly fisherman. They discuss Boston Red Sox past and present players like Ted Williams who have impacted the sport of fly fishing. Whitney McDowell experiences Milkfish Mania on her latest trip to Alphonse Island. The famous Milk Man, Wayne Haselau guides Whitney to the illusive chanos. Keith Clover of Tourette Fishing tells us how the Makhangoa Community Camp was built with one thing in mind: bring the world-class fly fishing in Lesotho to the attention of the world, while delivering much needed social, economic, and environmental benefits to the Makhangoa Community. Ryan Fries shows us why fishing for smallmouth bass in southeast Michigan can be addictive. The Taimen Fisherman’s Oath not only applies to Mongolia; read why Jako Lucas feels every guide and client should live by these 10 commandments. Thomas Søbirk finds giant Tarpon in Nicaragua and with a new lodge this secret location is attainable for anglers to catch jungle love. Our featured artist is Blake Kimmel, featured fly tier is Patrick Duke and the featured photographer is Joe Janiak.
