Category Archives: In The News

Included in this package:-Two-Hearted 5wt 7.5′ Tonkin Bamboo Fly Rod with additional tip-Hardy 150 LRH Vintage Reel loaded with SA 5wt Floating Line-19th Century Reclaimed Michigan White Pine Case (with personalized cover)-Brook Trout Rod Sleeve $1,550 Shop Now! In the world of fly fishing, where tradition and innovation dance in perfect harmony, the Two-Hearted BambooContinueContinue reading “Limited!! Two-Hearted Bamboo Sale 7-1/2′ 5wt. (only 2 available)”

Crafted from reclaimed Michigan White Pine, this elegantly simple storage box brings rustic charm and lasting durability to any space. A hand-stamped brass Brook Trout plate adds a distinctive touch, making each piece truly unique. Ideal for storing everything from fly-fishing gear like tippet and streamers to cherished keepsakes or everyday essentials. Built with careContinueContinue reading “Limited Stock!! Handcrafted Reclaimed White Pine Storage Box”

Trout Unlimited and partners are seeking volunteer anglers to contribute to coaster brook trout research by collecting tissue samples from Lake Superior brook trout for genetic testing.  As a volunteer, you’ll get to participate in this fun, easy, and rewarding effort and have another good reason to go fishing. You’ll also be part of aContinueContinue reading “Attn: Lake Superior Fishing Community”

Purchase a gift card for your friends or family and enjoy a 10% discount on the card’s value. For purchases, please contact us via phone or email.jahenryusa@gmail.com616-874-1866

The recent decision by the U.S. government to terminate over a dozen probationary federal workers has had significant repercussions for the bi-national agency that oversees the protection of the Great Lakes fishery. Twelve employees from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and two from the U.S. Geological Survey, who played a role in controlling theContinueContinue reading “Could Sea lamprey Control in the Great Lakes fall Victim to Federal Jobs Purge?”

Please email us a photo of a fish you’ve caught using your J.A. Henry Fly Rod, and we’ll send you a complimentary hat of your choosing! We are showcasing fish caught across the country with our fly rods in an upcoming post—join us and be featured! (see below rules) The rules are simple: The photographContinueContinue reading “Free Hat 4 Fish Photo!”

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2161399570957583 Congrats to Stephan Regenfuss of Pewaukee, Wisconsin for winning our February Promotional Give-Away. Enjoy the Coaster Migratory 8wt Fly Rod Stephan! Thanks for all who signed up! Keep following – we will be giving away a Two-Hearted Fly Rod & Case for our Opening-Day Give-Away in April.

TroutSpotter is an innovative software solution that leverages artificial intelligence to accurately identify individual fish from photographic images. Currently, the platform is undergoing testing by anglers and fisheries biologists across four key watershed regions in the United States. Why is this important, and what is the core purpose?To understand this, let’s start with the fundamentals. Here’sContinueContinue reading “TroutSpotter: Pioneering the Future of Fisheries Research and Reviving the Michigan Coaster”

Yes, we are following up our January fly rod give-away, won by J.R. of Powell, Ohio, with another fly rod drawing in February!!! We are excited to kick off our first-ever February Coaster Migratory 8wt Give-Away! One lucky winner will receive our premium Coaster Migratory 8wt Fly Rod — available in both 9′ and 10′ lengths.ContinueContinue reading “Announcing the 1st Annual February Coaster Migratory 8wt Give-Away!”

The effort to reintroduce Arctic grayling to Michigan waters will enter its next phase with a ceremony Monday, May 12, at the Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center in Alanson, Michigan. At this event, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will deliver approximately 400,000 Arctic grayling eggs to the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians,ContinueContinue reading “Michigan DNR working to bring back one of Michigan’s native fish, the Arctic Grayling, ‘lost’ since the 1930s.”

Congratulations to J.R. for winning our Coaster Migratory 8wt Fly Rod in our 1st Annual Winter Fly Rod Promo Give-Away! Thanks to all who joined our email list and entered to win (over 1,000)! Your continued support is much appreciated! Keep following us because we’ve got some great new products coming out in 2025 andContinueContinue reading “Congrats to J.R. for winning a Coaster Migratory 8wt Fly Rod & Leather Streamer Wallet!”

This January promotion is for those who brave the cold rivers of January, pursuing Steelhead holding in the deep cuts and dark water. We are giving away a fly rod tailor-fit for your needs, The Coaster Migratory 8wt! Winner gets:-The Coaster migratory 8wt Fly Rod (9′ or 10″ option-Coaster Brook Trout Cotton sleeve + CarbonContinueContinue reading “1st Annual Winter 8wt Fly Rod Give-Away!!!”

In addition to our 4th Annual Fly Rod Giveaway, we are adding some additional on-line promotional giveaways this year as well. Follow us on Facebook or sign up for our newsletter to stay informed how you can enter for free! January 10 – Our First Annual “Winter Hold” Coaster Migratory 8wt Fly Rod Giveaway (drawingContinueContinue reading “Promotional Give-away Schedule 2025”

The pursuit of an unattainable, ultimate goal—a quest for something so extraordinary that it feels almost mythical—drives many passionate individuals across professions and hobbies. For fly fishermen, the ultimate prize is the pursuit of the World Record Brook Trout, a Grail that stands as a symbol of both achievement and mystery. This story isn’t justContinueContinue reading “The Legendary World Record Brook Trout Caught by Dr. J.W. Cook”

The 1653 Inspired by the publication date of Izaak Walton’s iconic book The Compleat Angler in 1653, we’re proud to announce that our new 4/5wt feather-light fly reel, “The 1653,” is officially in production. After refining multiple prototypes, we are on track for a summer 2025 release. For those unfamiliar with Walton’s The Compleat Angler, it is widely regardedContinueContinue reading “Introducing “The 1653” 4/5wt Fly Reel”