Again in late January, after I shared the excellent news that Subject & Stream was reviving the print publication, I in contrast the event to the joy and anticipation that we hunters and anglers expertise on a gap day. 5 months later, that comparability feels much more on level. As a result of in the present day—lastly, after almost 4 years because the final problem of F&S appeared in mailboxes—hundreds of readers throughout the nation are opening their copy of the all-new Subject & Stream journal.
In the event you haven’t opened your problem but—or are nonetheless on the fence as as to if or not you need to personal a replica of this collector’s version, which you are able to do by both turning into a member of the 1871 Membership or by buying a single copy—right here’s a sneak peek on the problem.
What’s New With Subject & Stream?
Proper off the bat, it’s unattainable to disregard the dimension of this inaugural version of the F&S journal. This factor has the identical type of plain weight and heft that you simply really feel if you scoop a trophy brown trout right into a web. Associates of mine used phrases like “gobsmacked” and “speechless” and “holy s–t!” (amongst different expletives) to explain their first reactions upon receiving their problem.
We didn’t produce {a magazine} this huge accidentally. We invested in premium, heavy-stocked paper, in addition to a larger-than-ever 10×12-inch format. And inside, you’ll discover 160 pages filled with the best-in-class storytelling which you can solely get from Subject & Stream.
I’ve been working at F&S for greater than 16 years, and this isn’t simply the largest problem I’ve ever labored on. It’s additionally one of the best.
Along with the bodily upgrades within the new journal, you’ll discover some aesthetic adjustments, too—beginning with a brand new emblem on the quilt and a whole redesign of the pages inside. Talking of which, right here’s a fast preview at a few of the tales you’ll discover on this problem of the journal:
- A horsepacking trout journey in British Columbia by T. Edward Nickens
- Highly effective essays of fathers and sons, and their connection to the outside
- A rip-roaring road-trip story by Eric Church (learn the story right here)
- A rating of one of the best topwater lures ever by Joe Cermele
- A brand new Capturing column by Richard Mann, and a brand new Canine column by Tom Davis
- Traditional tales and canopy artwork from the F&S archives
- Plus, David E. Petzal on turkey-hunting aliens, Will Brantley on trout bums, and Invoice Heavey on mullets
All through the problem, you’ll additionally discover spectacular out of doors images and art work, together with a fashionable tackle a traditional cowl by famous wildlife artist Ryan Kirby.
Inform Us What You Consider the New Subject & Stream!
Going again to that January announcement in regards to the return to print for a second: What made that event so memorable and significant for me had been the entire letters I bought from you, the readers. Of the numerous issues I’ve missed about producing a print version of F&S, proper on the prime is the connection I used to need to all of you.
Again in our print-magazine days, I’d get notes from readers the entire time. However throughout these previous few years, when there hasn’t been a bodily journal, I by no means heard from you. It’s type of ironic when you consider it: On this digital age, once we’re all so “linked,” when everybody is just a tag or DM away from each other, one thing as analog as a paper journal is what brings me nearer to you.
On that observe, I hope to start out listening to from you once more quickly. (My electronic mail tackle is colin@fs1871.com, FYI.) Inform me what you like, what you assume could possibly be higher, and what you need extra of. Until then, I hope you get pleasure from this Opening Day of the brand new Subject & Stream—and I sincerely hope you get pleasure from studying this inaugural version of the journal again the place F&S is supposed to be loved: in print and at dwelling.
FAQs: Learn how to Get the Subject & Stream Journal
How can I learn the brand new Subject & Stream journal?
It’s easy: Be part of the 1871 Membership! Premium and Print Members of the 1871 Membership will obtain two points per 12 months—within the spring and fall. Digital Plan Members should purchase particular person problems with the journal at a $20 member-price + transport a couple of months earlier than the journal is offered. Non-members should purchase particular person points for $24.
Will the F&S Journal be offered on newsstands?
You’ll be able to search for single problems with the journal at choose retail shops for $25. Nonetheless, the quickest and simplest way of buying the journal (to not point out the strategy with one of the best worth) is to be a part of the 1871 Membership.
