sold and underwent several name changes. It became American Fly Tyer, then American Angler & Fly Tyer, and finally American Angler. In 1990, under more successful business management, the magazine increased to a bimonthly (six issues a year) printing schedule. "Why American Angler? [Then-owner] Dick Stewart explained that he wanted a name that would stand out from the other fly-fishing periodicals. More important, the surveys he conducted told him that the magazine’s readers wanted practical information that they could use on their home waters. Stewart chose a title that reflected a commitment to the average American fly fisher." In 1992, American Angler changed hands and became the flagship publication of Abenaki Publishers, which moved the magazine to Bennington, Vermont. The year 1992 also saw the debut of Robert Redford's A River Runs Through It, with a corresponding boom in national attention paid to fly fishing. In 1995, then-editor Art Scheck re-launched Fly Tyer and moved with it, while Dave Klausmeyer (current editor of Fly Tyer) joined as an associate editor. By 1999, Phil Monahan had taken over as editor of American Angler and the magazine changed hands once again, to become a part of the Morris Group. "In a memorial piece written for Fly Tyer, Dick Stewart described Dick Surette, the founding publisher, as 'democratic to a fault, publishing articles submitted by professional and amateur alike.' That approach set the tone. While American Angler has published the work of the sport’s best-known writers, it has always been open to new voices and new ideas." News According to their publishers, American Angler and Saltwater Fly Fishing will be joining into one magazine as of December 2007. American Angler is expected to have an increased page count, while subscribers of Saltwater Fly Fishing will have their subscriptions transferred to the new joint publication, which will continue to be titled American Angler, but will have a standalone saltwater section. Additionally, Saltwater Fly Fishing editor Steve Walburn announced the purchase of www.saltwaterflyfishing.com, where back issue content will be hosted. Reader Contributions American Angler is one of the few major fly fishing publications that regularly accepts and publishes reader contributions, in the "Gear I Love" and "The Rant" columns. Official website American Angler Magazine Online, featuring a discussion board as well as continuing content from the magazine. Recommended links Interviews "Dynamiting Beavers with Phil Monahan", a podcast interview with American Angler editor Phil Monahan. Websites