Andrew Steketee

Dam removal is a hot topic within fly-fishing and conservation circles these days, with very good reason. Dams block fish passage. That’s bad for spawning and recruitment. In some places, dams that slow current flows cause water temperatures to rise. That’s bad for cold-water-loving trout and the insects they eat, especially in an era of climate change. When you take out certain dams, the fish rebound can be dramatic and sometimes even immediate.

We had a chance to pop into the Denver Fly Fishing Show over the weekend, which always serves as a true barometer for the state of the sport. Ben Furimsky, President and CEO of The Fly Fishing Show, Denver, CO. The Fly Fishing Show I often use the Fly Fishing Show as a bellwether of things to come for the season ahead. This year wasn’t all that different than last year, but I did take notice of a few signs.