2026 Fly Fishing Shows, Film Tours, and Conservation Debates Heat Up the Angling Season

About this episode

The episode discusses upcoming fly fishing events and conservation issues affecting the angling community.

Fly fishing has been having a pretty lively run in the U.S. news, and a few stories are worth keeping an eye on if you like water, bugs, and a good excuse to skip the crowd. The biggest buzz right now is around the 2026 Fly Fishing Show, which is rolling through places like Edison, Denver, and Seattle area stops, giving anglers a place to chase new gear, talk tactics, and swap lies about the one that got away, according to The Fly Fishing Show and African Waters.[10][2] Another story with real local heat is the Fly Fishing Film Tour, which is still making the rounds in towns across the country this June, including spots like Williamstown, Winter Park, and Rangeley, according to the official tour schedule. That matters because these screenings are where a lot of fly anglers pick up new river ideas, new destinations, and a fresh itch to road trip.[6] Out in Idaho, the East Idaho Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Expo is back on the calendar in Idaho Falls, and Mountain America Center says the 30th annual show is set for March 20 and 21, 2026. For anybody who likes tying bugs, talking shop, or handling rods before buying, that kind of regional expo is still a big deal.[4] And there is also…

Topics covered

• fly fishing shows
• film tours
• conservation debates
• angling season
• gear and tactics
• regional expos

Keywords

• fly fishing
• 2026 shows
• film tour
• conservation
• Idaho Falls
• Teton Dam
• gear
• tactics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Fly Fishing Show, African Waters, Fly Fishing Film Tour, Mountain America Center, Hatch Magazine

Places: Edison, Denver, Seattle, Williamstown, Winter Park, Rangeley, Idaho Falls, Teton Dam, Idaho, U.S.

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