Gerencer’s Decade-Long Quest for the Salmon Royal Slam
Rolan Gerencer has officially become the tenth angler to earn the prestigious IGFA Salmon Royal Slam on Fly. This remarkable achievement was a decade in the making. Rolan’s journey began back in August 2014, when he landed a pink salmon in British Columbia’s legendary Campbell River. After years of dedication and countless adventures, he completed his slam on November 10, 2024, in the Skagit River, Washington, by landing the final piece of the puzzle—a chum salmon. Congratulations to Rolan for reaching this monumental milestone and proving that patience, perseverance and passion are the hallmarks of any true angler!
Johnson's Triple Play: The Trout Grand Slam
Owen Johnson had a day of fly fishing dreams come true on October 23, 2024, when he achieved the IGFA Trout Grand Slam on Fly in just one outing. Fishing the scenic Swift River in Massachusetts, Owen landed a rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout in a single day, earning him this coveted title. As a reminder to anglers everywhere, there’s no time limit for submitting your slam applications—so keep chasing those dreams. Congratulations to Owen on an unforgettable day and a truly impressive accomplishment!