www.matchthehatch.com - Southwest Fly Fishing Magazine

Thanks for your interest in Southwest Fly Fishing magazine. To receive consideration for publication you should read and follow these guidelines closely.

ABOUT THE MAGAZINE

Southwest Fly Fishing magazine is a destination specific publication to be viewed as an inspiring, collectible reference of Southwest angling destinations. The staff at Southwest Fly Fishing takes pride in our editorial content. Our writing is refreshing, our photography, captivating. Southwest Fly Fishing is issued on a bi-monthly schedule.

FEATURE ARTICLES

Our goal is to give an inspiring and complete report on specific Southwest angling destinations. Angling destinations include both the famous and the lesser know waters, and include all species found in our diverse geographical region. If more than one species is found in any given water, writers should cover each species, as well as every season that water is fishable. In short, feature articles should be concise, and leave no holes. Our goal is to cover specific angling destinations as no other publication has done in the past. THE BEST WAY TO GET A FEEL FOR WHAT WE WANT IS TO STUDY ONE OF OUR MAGAZINES.

PHOTOGRAPHY IS VERY IMPORTANT. Southwest Fly Fishing has set high standards for all images used in our magazine. Writers have a much better chance of being published if articles are accompanied by stunning photography. DO NOT SEND US OUT-OF-FOCUS, POORLY EXPOSED, POORLY COMPOSED, OR PICTURES OF DEAD FISH. WE WANT TO SEE A WIDE VARIETY OF IMAGES. WE DON'T WANT TO SEE 10 IMAGES OF THE SAME THING FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE. WE DON'T LIKE HERO SHOTS (GRIP-AND-GRINS) AND ONLY PRINT THEM WHEN BACKED INTO A CORNER. INSTEAD, SEND US MACRO SHOTS OF FISH AT WATER LEVEL, OR, JUST PRIOR TO RELEASE SHOTS. DO NOT SEND SHOTS OF FISH LAYING IN THE GRASS OR ROCKS.

IF YOU HAVE NO INTENTION OF FINISHING AN ASSIGNMENT AND MEETING DEADLINE DATES ONCE ASSIGNED, DON'T BOTHER SENDING A QUERY. THIS HAPPENS TO US TOO OFTEN, AND CREATES MAJOR EDITORIAL HEADACHES.

The area of coverage for our features includes Colorado, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Central to Southern California, Mexico, and Central America.

Feature Article Requirements

¨ Provide practical traveling and angling information to specific destinations, including personal anecdotes

¨ Included should be pertinent angling history and thorough description of the fishery

¨ Current regulations for the fishery

¨ Detailed description of angling techniques, tackle and flies, and local perspectives

¨ Articles should be thorough and specific so as to sufficiently inform and give the angler confidence to effectively fish the presented water

¨ INCLUDED WITH EACH ARTICLE SHOULD BE ANY APPLICABLE HATCH CHART AND DETAILED MAP OF THE COVERAGE AREA

¨ Conservation issues and future considerations should be addressed

¨ Selection of 35mm (or larger) slides (CAPTIONED AND PLACED AT THE END OF THE MANUSCRIPT) OR, DIGITAL FILES (SEE DIGITAL GUIDELINES BELOW)

¨ A popular (UNIQUE) fly of the fishery should be included for us to photograph, as well as a material list for that fly (PLEASE NO WOOLLY BUGGERS, STIMULATORS, OR OTHER COMMON FLIES)

¨ Feature article length should be 2,500 to 3,500 words

DEPARTMENTS

Most department material is staff-written. Exceptions are as follows:

Southwest Fly Tying

This department covers one Southwest fly pattern each issue. New, unusual and exciting patterns are encouraged, but we will also represent the time-proven standards. Flies for any Southwest species can be considered. Articles should include a little history and use of the fly, as well as step-by-step photos (6) of the tying sequence, shot against a neutral-colored background. Two finished flies should accompany the article for photographic purposes.

Notes, News & Reviews

This department covers news events, and mini destinations (200 to 500 words). As with all material submitted, query first.

Conservation

Any conservation issue concerning the Southwest. Maximum length 750 words.

Exposure

Photo essay of 12 images depicting Southwest angling.

Guide Flies

Submissions should be a single paragraph written by fly fishing guides' describing an original fly pattern of their own design. Submissions must include one of the original patterns, along with the recipe for the fly.

Digital Image Submission Guidelines

Feature Articles/Exposure

1) We only except files from digital SLR cameras with a minimum of 6-megapixels, 8-megapixel or higher are preferred! Note: A 35-megabyte file is needed for full-page offset printing.

2) When making a submission please include 2 images per image file, the unedited RAW file and a processed JPEG. Submissions should be sent on CD or DVD. Discs will not be returned.

3) Include a color contact sheet with file names of your images.

4) If the RAW file or contact sheet is not included, the submission will automatically be rejected.

5) Please do not submit images that are out of focus or overexposed.

Departments

1) Image files must be a minimum of 5-megabytes (11-megabyte files are preferred).

2) Files submitted for use in our departments may be sent in RAW, TIFF or JPEG format. If submitting files in JPEG, please use the maximum quality when saving images from your camera.

3) Please do not submit images that are out of focus or overexposed.

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSIONS AND PAYMENTS

Initial contact with the editor by e-mail is preferred. A formal query letter, outlining the proposed article, should be sent to the editor (via e-mail) before making a submission. Unsolicited manuscripts must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (S.A.S.E.) for their return. Southwest Fly Fishing is not responsible for submissions in transit to and from our editorial office.

Text and photos are purchased as a package. Manuscripts accepted without the appropriate photographic support will warrant less money for their use. Southwest Fly Fishing buys first North American serial publication rights for both a printed, and digital version of the magazine. We reserve the option to edit all articles, however, we will make every effort to minimize editing to avoid changing the style or content of manuscripts.

All manuscripts should be submitted in typewritten form, double spaced. The author’s name, address, phone number and manuscript word count should appear on the first page of the manuscript. Your work should be saved in Microsoft Word if possible. Manuscripts should be e-mailed to the managing editor using a .doc or .rtf extension. Digital images should be sent on CD or DVD.

Payment is made approximately one month prior to publication, and the pay rate varies with the length and completeness of the submission. Inclusion of high-quality slides has a major impact in determining the pay rate for any given article. Our pay rate is as follows:

Feature Articles $400 to $600

Southwest Fly Tying $250

Notes, News & Reviews $100 to $150

Conservation $150

Guide Flies $ 50

PHOTO SUBMISSIONS, ARTWORK AND PAYMENTS

Southwest Fly Fishing usually buys text and photos as a package. There are exceptions, however, and additional photography may be purchased on occasion. Contributors must query first.

We accept 35mm (or larger) transparencies, or digital images (see guidelines). Slides should be shipped in a clear sleeve, with concise captions. The photographer’s name and address should appear on each slide mount. Payment varies for size used and impact. Our pay rate is as follows:

Cover $500

Exposure $600

Inside use $50 to $300

Illustrations and artwork $50 to $300

Send all queries to:

Steve Probasco, Editor-in-Chief

Southwest Fly Fishing

P.O. Box 708

Raymond, WA 98577

e-mail: probasco@matchthehatch.com

Send all manuscripts/slides to: John Shewey, Managing Editor

Southwest Fly Fishing