A battered, much worn khaki fishing vest is displayed on an armless torso form. The pockets and sides are stained with dirt and grime, and a patch, frayed edges, and a hole are visible in various spots.

Charles III: Angler and King

By John MundtIn 2001, I followed a whim and sought counsel on how to write a…

by Sara Wilcox

Fly Tying Workshop at WOW

AMFF partnered with the Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers Club to…

by Sara Wilcox

On April 20, AMFF curator Jim Schottenham presented his second Zoom seminar…

Ambassador Membership Offer

As the steward of fly fishing history, AMFF is excited to offer…

by Sara Wilcox

The 2022 Fly-Fishing Festival Recap

On August 13 the Fly-Fishing Festival returned to the museum grounds in…

by Sara Wilcox

Wrapped Rods

By Jim Schottenham Mention rod wrapping to an angler this time of…

by Sara Wilcox

A Fly Rod for Christmas and Three Lifetimes of Use

By Jay Hupp Portrait of the young…

by Sara Wilcox

Nancy Zakon Receives the 2023 Izaak Walton Award AMFF…

How To Submit a Tackle Inquiry

Here at AMFF, we are frequently asked to provide identification and history…

by Sara Wilcox

During a January 19 Zoom webinar, AMFF curator Jim Schottenham highlighted a…