Magazine Review

www.americanangler .com

2006

Reviewed By: Capt Skip Montello

Overview

The Magazine of Fly Fishing and Fly Tying delivers some of the best information on fly fishing for trout, salmon, steelhead, and other fish. If you want practical information on the tactics, techniques, tackle, and flies that will bring greater success and more enjoyment from your time on stream, American Angler is the magazine for you! Every bi-monthly issue is packed with what you need to become a better fly fisher and fly tier, no matter where you live or travel. Published MCC publications LLC. American Angler prime focus is sweetwater, but does devote many articles that include estuary and ocean fisheries. Each issue is packed with instructional topics to improve the fly anglers fly tying, casting, tactics, gear knowledge and fly presentation skills. American Angler magazine offers a well balanced approach to the very diverse sport of fly fishing, a must have.

American Angler
Feature/Stories	Usually 4-6 headline features per issue
Columns/Departments	Normally 10-12 articles written by contributing staff per issue
Product reviews	New products and books
Fly and Tackle Tips	The “Fly Tyer” department features tying patterns that often are species and location specific, plus most features contain info on patterns and techniques. Additionally, other topics contain instructional columns that are designed to improve the fly anglers skills.
Conservation and Science	Yes; in the “The Rant and History Column” and a column on entomology
Travel/Destinations	Enthusiastic and detailed coverage of fly-fishing destinations
Ask the Experts Forum	Not usually
Editorials	Yes; editor’s page
Regional/Seasonal Focus	Yes
Subcription Price	$4.99 at newsstand
Yearly Issues	6, bi-monthly
Photography	Well done!
Commercial pages(percentage)	On average, 30% of 75 pages
Overall Quality Score*	Very Good +
*Quality Score:(Fair-Good-Very Good-Excellent)