Loop Publication & 2017 FFI Fair
The Loop is an online magazine published by Fly Fisher's International in Livingston, Montana. Many close friends contribute to the Loop as writers, illustrators, and editors. As of fall 2017, the Loop is now available to the general public—and this is a win for everyone.
I believe this move will help take fly casting to the next level. Be sure to check out the Loop articles if you are a trout angler and fly casting and fly fishing enthusiast. It is the premier magazine for those teaching fly fishing and on a journey to increase their personal skills.
The 2017 FFI Fair in Livingston
The 2017 FFI Fly Fishing Fair was held in Livingston, Montana, in the heart of Yellowstone country. The event brought together fly fishing educators, casting instructors, rod builders, and passionate anglers from across the country and around the world. It is always a gathering that recharges the spirit and reminds us why we do this work.
Bruce Richards contributed a piece on double hauling to this issue of the Loop. Bruce's writing is always precise and grounded in real mechanics, which is exactly what the publication aims to deliver. When someone of Bruce's caliber puts ideas on paper, the entire community benefits.
Why the Loop Matters
Fly fishing is hands down the best lifelong hobby—one that thrives on keen observation in beautiful places. Trout rarely inhabit ugly places. In the millennial era, where patience seems to run thinner each year, the Loop provides an educational approach to learning more about fly casting for those who wish to enrich the sport.
Football players go to the weight room in the offseason. Why not embark on learning more about fly casting by seeking lessons, gathering educational materials to read, and most importantly, actually practicing often? The Loop provides exactly that resource. It is freely available now, and I encourage every student who passes through our guide school to subscribe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Loop fly fishing publication?+
The Loop is the official fly casting journal of Fly Fishers International — covering casting mechanics, instruction methodology, and fly fishing education. It is written by FFI Master Casting Instructors and certified professionals, and is available to the general public. It is the premier educational resource for fly casting instructors and serious students of the sport.
What is the FFI Fly Fishing Fair?+
The FFI Fly Fishing Fair is an annual gathering of fly fishing educators, casting instructors, rod builders, and passionate anglers from across the country and around the world. The 2017 fair was held in Livingston, Montana. It is one of the sport's most important educational gatherings for instructors and advanced anglers.
What is Mac Brown's role with Fly Fishers International?+
Mac Brown serves as Associate Editor of The Loop Journal and Director of Teacher Development for FFI Casting Instructor Education. He is also a member of the FFI Fly Casting Definitions Committee and served on the FFI Casting Board of Governors from 2022-2023.
How do I become an FFI certified fly casting instructor?+
FFI casting instructor certification requires demonstrated casting proficiency and teaching ability assessed by FFI Master Casting Instructors. The Fly Fishing Guide School in Bryson City, NC covers FFI casting certification pathways as part of the week-long curriculum — and Mac Brown's online casting lessons have successfully prepared multiple candidates for FFI certification testing.
Why should fly fishers read The Loop Journal?+
The Loop provides mechanics-based fly casting education written by the instructors who certify, govern, and advance the standards of the sport globally. It covers topics that YouTube videos and fly shop instruction rarely address — the physics and principles underlying efficient casting. Essential reading for anyone pursuing FFI certification or serious casting improvement.
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