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I’m About to Live a Dream 8 May 2012, 9:39 pm
I’ve always daydreamed about putting my life on hold and going on some type of Lewis and Clark’esque adventure into the northern Michigan wilderness. Just me, a notebook, a pup tent, a fly rod, a rucksack, a sleeping bag, a good book or two, and the wild places of Michigan’s northern lower and upper peninsula. Read More ......
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Rocks Hurt 2 May 2012, 10:05 pm
At one point or another, we’re all eventually baptized by our favorite trout stream. It happens in slow motion, and its almost always cold. Today’s pic is of my son seconds after his first baptism. We were fishing a backcountry Adirondack brookie stream in mid-late summer. I had killed it there on a solo trip Read More ......
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Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom: Denver, CO 1 May 2012, 9:30 pm
In case you missed it, this site has been completely revamped. The homepage is now a slideshow of some of my favorite photographs I’ve taken over the past few years. Every day, or so, I’ll add a new pic, and use this blog to let you know. I’ll also be sharing the story behind it, Read More ......
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Eat Less Brook Trout 29 March 2012, 7:45 pm
Six anglers, 60 brook trout. This is what a 10 brook trout per day bag limit looks like. Notice the photo is in black and white. Just sayin’… Nearly every recent study I’ve read, based on actual field data and not computer simulations or 30 year old creel reports, says that streams with high minimum Read More ......
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Temptation 28 March 2012, 9:19 pm
Only in northern Michigan can you get summer, spring, and winter all in the same week. I’ve been thinking a lot about trout lately, but the warm couple weeks we had really has me thinking about carp, panfish, and smallies. I’ve got so much water to explore and re-explore over the summer. And when I Read More ......
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Gluttony in Da U.P. 27 March 2012, 7:54 pm
There was a paragraph before this one. It was a very politically correct introduction intended to soften what remains. I deleted it. The Michigan DNR is seeking public comment on a proposed 10 fish per day brook trout limit in the Upper Penninsula (the current daily bag limit is 5 fish). This is ironic for Read More ......
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Best April Fool’s Joke Ever 21 March 2012, 11:09 pm
It was like 18 months ago when the project first began. Bjorn Stromsness of Bonefish on the Brain shoots out an email to a group of fellow fly fishing blog writers pitching an idea. A big idea. I’m paraphrasing. Bjorn: ”Dudes, lets all write a short story on whatever we want, then compile all of Read More ......
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On Bamboo and Old School Fly Gear 21 March 2012, 8:23 pm
I’ve never really understood some fly anglers’ fascination with bamboo fly rods. I mean, I get the whole nostalgia thing. I get the whole feel the rod loading thing. I get that they’re pretty. But I’ve never really got whatever it is that drives people to devote their whole fishing experience to the rod, opposed Read More ......
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A Real Conversation 2 March 2012, 5:33 pm
On the eve of an epic northern Michigan snowstorm, two fly anglers sit around a table, peering up from their fly tying vises every now and then at whatever happens to be on the television.They plan to wake up early the next morning, during the peak of the storm, and drive through the blizzard to Read More ......
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4X Korkers Review: Chrome, Metalhead, Redside, and Fisherman’s Moc 20 February 2012, 3:46 pm
When we last left my search for the world’s best wading boot, I was satisfied, but not happy, with Korkers’ Chrome wading boot– their high-end model released in early 2011. As far as design and concept went, they were the best thing since sliced bread. Unfortunately, Korkers wasn’t able to pull them off with a Read More ......
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Small Stream Fishing and the Daiwa Soyokaze 24SR: A Cautionary Tale 2 May 2012, 2:11 pm
disclaimer: It occurred to me only after posting this story that I should make sure that one thing is clear. The rod that is reviewed in the following post, though very similar to a tenkara rod – is not marketed by the manufacturer as a tenkara rod.
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Guest Poet Timothy E. Haught: Poems by the “Wandering Aengus” 1 May 2012, 3:56 pm
A little while back I got a contact email from Timothy E. Haught wondering if I’d post a few of his fly fishing poems. Timothy’s poems are quite different from my own fly fishing poetry, which is a good thing. Variety is a good thing I always figure. I enjoyed his poems and I hope [...]...
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CastingAround Tenkara Photo Contest 15 April 2012, 11:20 am
*Contest Deadline Extended to May 14, 2012
To see the entries so far click HERE
For a while now, I have been itching to do some some tenkara themed woodcuts – the problem is, I need some inspiration, I need some pictures to work from. That’s where you all and this contest come in. I want [...]...
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So Fly Video Magazine Now Available 5 April 2012, 2:40 pm
So Fly Magazine is a subscription based video fly fishing magazine brought to you buy the folks at Trout Predator. What a great idea. I just watched the first issue and loved it. The subscription fee ($20 right now, normally $25) gets you 4 issues over the year. In the first issue they take you [...]...
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Japanese Dreams – Daniel Galhardo Writes About His Search for Tenkara in The Flyfish Journal 28 March 2012, 12:17 pm
Tenkara ambassador and Tenkara USA founder Daniel Galhardo has a piece (Japanese Dreams: “Shower Climbing” in Search of Tenkara) in the newest issue of The Flyfish Journal (vol. 3, issue 3). You can buy the issue directly from Tenkara USA (including some TUSA stickers) – or of course anywhere the magazine is normally available.
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Tenkara Rod Review: Daiwa LL36SF 12 March 2012, 2:23 pm
A little while back I posted a Q&A with Christopher Stewart about the Daiwa Tenkara rods that are now available from TenkaraBum. Well I finally got out to do a little fishing with one. So I thought I’d share my initial thoughts.
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DVD Review: Aaron Jasper’s European Nymphing Series 9 March 2012, 12:32 pm
Aaron Jasper of Trout Predator has a new video out in his European Nymping Series: European Nymphing – A Strategic Approach. This is the follow up to European Nymphing – Techniques and Fly Tying.
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Sometimes it’s the little things…a thread review 7 March 2012, 8:38 pm
For some, the pleasure derived from tying flies is inversely proportional to the size of the fly. Tying flies in the 20′s and even down into the 30′s is for some it’s own reward – never mind catching fish. Small flies do catch fish though and sometimes some mighty big fish. I’ve caught some of [...]...
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Q&A with Daniel Galhardo of Tenkara USA 7 March 2012, 10:06 am
Hey folks a little thing I’ve been working on has just gone live on MidCurrent, it’s a Q&A with Daniel Galhardo of Tenkara USA. Check it out. Much thanks to Daniel and to MidCurrent.
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Tenkara on TV 5 March 2012, 6:45 pm
My friends over at TenkaraGuides in Utah were fortunate enough to land a spot on local TV. The piece is only about 7 minutes long but it’s well produced and sums up tenkara very well. Way to represent TG!
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Behind The Leader Board: Corey Roberts 16 April 2012, 11:00 pm
The Georgia based Team DeadDrift leader Corey Roberts has been on a serious tear in the 2012 TroutLegend Ranking Cycle. Capping 5 competitions by April Roberts’ has been in a tight hunt for North Americas’ Top Angler position. Currently in 3rd Roberts has a good margin on Team USA heavy weight Josh Graffam and is [...]...
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Behind The Leader Board: Pat Weiss 22 March 2012, 9:55 am
In the Summer of 2010 Centre County, Pennsylvania resident Pat Weiss had never entered a formal competitive fly fishing tournament in his life. By the Spring of 2012 Weiss had catapulted himself on to Fly Fishing Team USA and secured a spot as the 15th top ranked competitive fly fisherman in North America. In this [...]...
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“Across the pond” with Robbie Bell 17 March 2012, 10:13 am
As the TroutLegend Premier Fly Fishing League builds a foundation for competitive fly fishing in North America it is often beneficial to look “Across the Pond” to our European counterparts who have been at it for decades. Robbie Bell is an accomplished English competitor and guide who would have placed in the top 50 in [...]...
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George Daniel: “New book, new direction.” 14 February 2012, 9:33 pm
George Daniel dominated the American Competitive Fly Fishing scene in the late 2000s before his early retirement from active competition and has recently released an in depth hardcover book entitled “Dynamic Nymphing” which chronicles the techniques and disciplines which took him to the top. In this interview George takes us inside this exciting new manual, [...]...
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World Medal Chronicles : Jeff Currier 7 February 2012, 4:22 pm
In the history of North American competitive fly fishing there have been only two individuals to win Medals at the Fips-Mouche Adult World Fly Fishing Championships: Donald Thom of Canada and Jeff Currier of the United States. I caught up with Mr. Currier recently to discuss his achievement in the world of competitive fly fishing. [...]...
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Top Rod 2010/2011: Devin Olsen 26 January 2012, 11:58 am
Devin Olsen strode to an almost 2000pt gap victory as the Top Rod of the North American TroutLegend Premier Fly Fishing League 2010/2011 Ranking Cycle. Olsen finished 7 competitions “In The Points” with no less than three 1st place finishes, two 2nd, and one 3rd: America Cup 2011 – 7th Place (875pts) USA Nationals 2011 [...]...
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Behind the leader board: Derek Geldhauser 24 January 2012, 6:41 pm
With the first month of the 2012/2013 cycle in the books Derek Geldhauser stands atop the Leader Boards. I sat down with the Team DeadDrift leader and Georgia native to talk about his recent success. Hamann: Congrats on your win. Let’s jump right in. Team DeadDrift has come along way in a short time. You [...]...
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2010/2011 Season Statistics 29 December 2011, 6:56 pm
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2010/2011 Final Awards & Results 27 December 2011, 4:45 pm
And now announcing the official winners of the 2010/2011 TroutLegend Ranking Cycle. Team NC and Devin Olsen take Top Team and Individual awards respectively by a very large margin. Awards are being minted as we speak. Congratulations to all the ranked competitors....
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2010/2011 Award Countdown 1 December 2011, 12:39 am
Just 31 days left in the 2010/2011 Award Cycle and 2 competitions left on the calendar: (BRONZE) Callaway Gardens Loch Tourny – December 3. Pine Mountain, GA, US. For more info: HERE (SILVER) Winter Stonefly Classic – December 17-18. Brevard, North Carolina, US. For more info: HERE LEADER BOARDS RESET FOR 2012/2013 CYCLE...
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“I Hate You Salmon” – A Poem of Frustration and Pain. 13 May 2012, 9:55 pm
I went fishing today. It was swell. I discovered over the course of five (painful) hours that I hate landlocked salmon. HATE them. When they get in a taunting mood, I simply cannot deal with them. I mean honestly, you can’t tell me that salmon get their rocks off lazily following streamers. I don’t buy [...]...
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“Hurry Up & Wait” 7 May 2012, 10:16 pm
- After what felt like an eternity of bad weather, the rivers are finally returning to normal levels. Heavy downpours over the last few weeks have blown out most of the local haunts, turning crisp and clear to swift and milky – of the chocolate variety. Time spent off the water during the month of [...]...
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Early To Rise 1 May 2012, 8:53 pm
Not much time on the water recently, but those days are fast approaching. Water levels are returning to seasonal norms, and I have a fresh batch of streamers ready for battle. For now, I feel perfectly at peace settling for an early morning sunrise or two. I guess waking up before the sun has it’s [...]...
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Detonation Gets “Iced Out” 28 April 2012, 8:47 am
Ian Majszak and the fellas at Detonation Studios recently took home top honors in the “Simms Shootout” film contest at this years Ice Out guide event. Attention to detail has always been Ian’s signature, and the close up shots in this latest work are nothing short of spectacular. Congratulations to Ian and the rest of [...]...
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“Biding My Time” 26 April 2012, 10:01 pm
I’m still tickin’! Work and life in general have kept me off the water this week, but the river waits for no one. The rain that we all knew was coming finally showed up on Sunday night, and the rivers have been slowly working their way towards levels we are more accustomed to during late [...]...
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Punching In 19 April 2012, 9:08 am
The new Helios finally got a workout at the hands (figuratively speaking) of a hefty landlocked salmon measuring at just under 23 inches and close to 4 lbs. He put up no fight, instead opting to put the brakes on my streamer while he held his ground. My first impression was that I had snagged [...]...
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“Weather Roulette” 16 April 2012, 8:52 pm
Silent slipping frigid waters flowing uncaged memory Early morning breathing softly stunning chill suppressing me Warm in waders hands in pockets coffee cooling drink it fast Counting precious seconds countless minutes daylight shines at last. Casting out at nothing feeling something waiting not to be Sounds of Summer calling ice filled guides coax sun to [...]...
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“Paint the Sky” 14 April 2012, 6:50 am
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“Chasing Ghosts with Ghosts” 9 April 2012, 9:46 pm
The weather through early April has been anything but consistent, and my mood has been anything but pleasant. It seems mother nature has decided that I need to slip and slide on the roads during my morning commute, and quite frankly I’m getting tired of waking up to snow. The endless cycle of morning flurries [...]...
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Happy Easter 8 April 2012, 1:59 pm
If the Easter Bunny didn’t show up at your dwelling this morning, look no further for answers as to his whereabouts. The cause of death is still under investigation, but my money is on a few innovative muskie fishermen who I know are experimenting with a new live baiting technique. Honestly though, what kind of [...]...
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25 years ago… 16 May 2012, 7:56 pm
This post is not about fishing, though there were some times when I engaged in it from my beloved ship, USS Stark (FFG-31). I remember one sailor trolling a line off the fantail shortly after we got underway. He ended up hooking a big bluefish, and suddenly found himself with a real problem as the [...]...
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Early season bronze… 26 April 2012, 7:32 pm
I had an inkling, way back in January, that this might be a bad year for trout and a great year for smallmouth bass fly fishing. Last year was quite the opposite… …plenty of cold water all year for trout, and way too much water for smallmouth bass fishing, causing an almost non-existent fall bass [...]...
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Serendipity on Cayuta Creek 12 April 2012, 6:46 pm
I’m a believer in serendipity, which I quote, as follows, from Wikipedia: Serendipity means a “happy accident” or “pleasant surprise”; specifically, the accident of finding something good or useful without looking for it. The word has been voted one of the ten English words hardest to translate in June 2004 by a British translation company. [...]...
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There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing… 19 February 2012, 12:34 pm
Blogging is a mostly lonely business. One slouches over the computer terminal in the oft bleary-eyed hours of the morning, and pounds out strings of words that on occasion resonate with a few other souls out there. A few write comments, an occasional inquiry or curiosity gets sent my way, and a few keep in [...]...
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2012 Goals 16 January 2012, 10:01 pm
The phrase “time flies” may be cliche, but time, it seems, truly does have wings, and even more-so, accelerates like the dive of a falcon as one gets older. On the eve of my 50th birthday, I recall my mother telling me, “if you think 50 seems old, wait until your oldest child turns 50″. [...]...
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Mankind is our business… 24 December 2011, 1:52 pm
My kids roll their eyes when I break out “A Christmas Carol” this time of year. I do it because it’s a favorite story of mine and one in which Dickens does a superb job relaying what the season should be all about: “keeping” Christmas in our lives. And he ends the story with a [...]...
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A fly fisherman’s thanksgiving – there’s not enough lifetime… 23 November 2011, 6:09 pm
A recent post on a popular fly fishing website reminded of something I’m very thankful for this Thanksgiving: our endless opportunity as fly fishermen. While it is easier and easier these days to decry what seems like our nation’s going to hell in a hand basket, I can and will, with drumstick in hand, be [...]...
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Been a while…again 7 August 2011, 9:01 pm
I suppose we, who maddeningly wing words into the great blogosphere, looking for connection beyond the everyday chatter in the world, must all have our pauses. In my case, it’s been a few months, longer than I’ve ever been “off air”. Sometimes pure exhaustion causes it; as any blogger will tell another not smitten with [...]...
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Shoals so dense as to slow the passage of ships… 30 April 2011, 7:20 am
Such was North America at the time is was “discovered”; fish so abundant, according to Christopher Columbus, that they swam thick as shoals, and slowed the passage of his ships. Not long after, the explorer John Cabot returned from the waters around what is now Newfoundland and reported that codfish could be caught by merely [...]...
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Short Casts: Could be a soggy opener for PA 15 April 2011, 6:49 pm
NY trout fishing has been open just shy of two weeks. Reports have been mixed – from really good fishing to “not-a-thing”. The variation can at least partially be attributed to the whipsaw weather we’ve enjoyed – and most around these parts know what I’m talking about. This past Wednesday and Thursday are a classic [...]...
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Thanks for the question Trouter and for the reply ... 18 May 2012, 3:15 am
Thanks for the question Trouter and for the reply Runar. It's nice when the community takes care of each other. Keep your line in the water and believe in every cast.
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You don`t need a fishing license for fishing in sa... 18 May 2012, 1:46 am
You don`t need a fishing license for fishing in saltwater. You need the state fishing license for fishing Salmon and Seatrout in the rivers. You also need to add a local fishing license for that spesific river. For fishing Browntrout in the rivers you need only the local license, not the state fishing license.Best RegardsRunar Kabbe
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The Red Tide 18 May 2012, 1:18 am
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Nice article, great website.
I will be on the Lof... 17 May 2012, 3:27 am
Nice article, great website.I will be on the Lofoten islands later this month. I really enjoy freshwater fly-fishing for trout (all catch-and-release).While there is a lot of information on saltwater fishing on the Lofoten, I have found no information on its specific trout streams and lakes. Do you have a recommendation where to fish? Are most streams and lakes open to the public? I will have the state fishing license available via Inatur / the post office but do I also need to buy river-/la...
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Voices Against Tar Sands 16 May 2012, 4:43 am
NRDC International Director Susan Casey-Lefkowitz introduces Voices Against Tar Sands. Visit NRDC Flix, the Way Upstream Network or click on the video window (Voice Against Tar Sands selections) after completion and listen to people across this country tell in their own words why tar sands is a threat to their communities. www.stoptar.org
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J&FF 14 May 2012, 3:28 am
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Elwha Update 10 May 2012, 4:37 am
We've heard a lot about potential impacts of the dam removal on the Olympic Peninsula's Elwha River since it began in September 2011. How will salmon populations respond to the destruction of the two dams? In this Science Café, George Pess of NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center explores how scientists track the dam's effects on salmon and what results they've discovered so far.
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This could look good hanging in a restaurant. You ... 9 May 2012, 4:57 pm
This could look good hanging in a restaurant. You should post some dining artworks.
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wolf in sheepskin? ;) 9 May 2012, 10:23 am
wolf in sheepskin? ;)
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I am Not a Cannibal 9 May 2012, 3:30 am
Artwork by Bill Carman
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Lawn Casting With Otis 18 May 2012, 8:00 am
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T.F.M.Spotting - Inside J&M Flies 18 May 2012, 7:00 am
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Accent Paddles Transformer 17 May 2012, 7:00 am
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Thomas & Thomas - The First 800 17 May 2012, 6:00 am
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Holy S@%& Indeed 16 May 2012, 8:00 am
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Tightloop Fly Rods Steffen Build Begins 16 May 2012, 7:00 am
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Voyageur Pursuits On Fishing Glass 15 May 2012, 6:30 am
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Trout a al Diablo 15 May 2012, 6:00 am
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SmithFly Gear (Finally) In Stock 14 May 2012, 6:30 am
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T.F.M. Spotting - Parenthood Bliss 14 May 2012, 6:00 am
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Exploring Backwaters 17 April 2012, 8:00 am
Lately I’ve found myself drawn more and more to out of the way backwater places that no one else pays much attention to, and less and less to the big world famous reservoir practically out the back door. I guess there just seem to be too many people, and I’d like to get away [...]...
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Crazy Few Weeks 25 March 2012, 7:56 pm
Wow, it’s been quite an eventful few weeks. Unfortunately, none of said eventfulness was due to incredible achievements of a fishing-related nature. For starters, my truck was stolen. Yes, the venerable old Dodge 4×4 which I had owned for what seemed like my entire adult life was taken from me. Jacqulyn and I had [...]...
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Recap 2011 8 February 2012, 7:00 am
I did quite a bit of fishing last year, but I didn’t write about it much. It was somehow refreshing. But now I’m beginning to feel the urge to write again, so maybe I just needed a good break. I fished several times with my good friend Eric last year, even convinced him to [...]...
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Just Finished Another Rod 24 January 2012, 7:00 am
I recently began building rods again, although this time I’m just doing it for myself rather than making any sort of foray into a side business. Over the holidays I finished a Lamiglas 7′ 3wt fiberglass rod. I’ve had the blank for quite some time, but it had been gathering dust rather than serving [...]...
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The Long Awaited Yellowstone 2011 Post 16 January 2012, 7:00 am
That is if anyone out there is still awaiting anything from TVangler… I came within seconds of letting TVangler die a quiet death. The bill for renewing my hosting services appeared in my gmail inbox, and I was just about to delete it. But I couldn’t. I’m not sure why. I haven’t done a [...]...
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Podcast: Microskiffs with Tom Dyll 18 April 2012, 5:56 pm
Season Seven, Episode Seven: Microskiffs with Tom Dyll 29:24 (Right click to download) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Tom Dyll is the founder and host of Microskiff.com, one of the most unique sites on the internet for lovers of......
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Throw Down: Yeti Coolers v. Brute Box Coolers 3 March 2012, 10:56 am
I am working on an article for Fly Rod & Reel magazine right now and it's going to involve testing a lot of gear. I'm not going to have the word count in the article that I might like,......
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Podcast: Minimalist Casting with Macauley Lord 19 February 2012, 5:58 pm
Season Seven, Episode Six: Minimalist Casting with Macauley Lord 31:21 (Right click to download) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Macauley Lord was the Head Instructor of the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing School for two decades, and is the author......
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Podcast: Girl Hunter with Georgia Pellegrini 5 February 2012, 3:12 pm
Season Seven, Episode Five: Girl Hunter with Georgia Pellegrini 25:03 (Right click to download) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Georgia Pellegrini is the author of the new book, "Girl Hunter." A former banker turned professional chef, Pellegrini threw herself......
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Podcast: Off the Grid with Jim Klug 25 January 2012, 6:07 pm
Season Seven, Episode Four: Off the Grid with Jim Klug 33:44 (Right click to download) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Jim Klug is the owner of Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Outfitters and an excellent angler. His stories of world......
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Podcast: Return to Alaska with Miles Nolte 16 January 2012, 8:17 pm
Season Seven, Episode Three: Return to Alaska with Miles Nolte 30:43 (Right click to download) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Miles Nolte is the editor of "The Alaska Chronicles" and the Fishing Editor for Gray's Sporting Journal. His descriptions......
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Podcast: April Vokey Will Survive 9 January 2012, 7:18 pm
Season Seven, Episode Two: April Vokey Will Survive 27:50 (Push play to begin streaming) MP3 | iTunes | RSS April Vokey has gone from relative obscurity to near-ubiquity in less than five years, but her passion for steelhead and......
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Podcast: Full Circle with Rick Pope 2 January 2012, 1:00 am
Season Seven, Episode One: Full Circle with Rick Pope 37:00 (Push play to begin streaming) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Rick Pope is the owner of Temple Fork Outfitters and one of the most knowledgeable people anywhere about the......
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Podcast: Clear Innovation with Brian Carson 18 December 2011, 2:58 pm
The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Six Episode Twelve: Clear Innovation with Brian Carson 32:52 (Push play to begin streaming) Download MP3 (Right Click/Choose 'Save Target As...') Brian Carson is the man behind Clear Cure Goo, the innovative UV-curing resin......
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Podcast: Hiking Patagonia with Justin Witt 11 December 2011, 6:51 pm
The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Six Episode Eleven: Hiking Patagonia with Justin Witt 34:03 (Push play to begin streaming) Download MP3 (Right Click/Choose 'Save Target As...') Justin Witt is the owner of Patagonia Unlimited, one of the only outfitters......
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Red Hot Fishing Out There! 6 May 2012, 3:15 pm
I'll admit it, a very busy schedule has left me no time to blog, fish, or ultimately have a life. Now that things are starting to calm down a bit, I'm hoping to post (and fish) more.
Judging by all of the reports I've been seeing on social media and numerous blogs, fishing is red hot right now. There's a whole list of bugs that are hatching, temperatures are perfect, and the fish know it. Get out and enjoy if you can!
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17 Year Old Lands 66Ib State Record Striper 16 April 2012, 9:53 pm
It's not Photoshopped folks. 17 year old Tyler Shields was expecting a leisurely afternoon out on Hiwassee Lake with a couple of buddies, but that leisurely afternoon on the water turned into something I'm sure he'll never forget. On 10 pound test and an open face reel, Shields reeled in a state record 66 pound striper, that shattered the old NC record of 54 pounds set back in 1991. The most impressive thing is the fact that the fish was less than 2 pounds shy of the world record freshwater str...
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Fly Fishing News From Around the Country... 6 April 2012, 10:17 pm
Jose Wejebe, host of the popular Outdoor Channel TV show Spanish Fly, died in a plane crash in Everglades City, FL earlier today. Horrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Read the story here---> http://bit.ly/HfGJzT
Cyclist is injured when he runs into a "booby trap". That booby trap was later found to be the fly line of an angler. Read the story here----> http://noconow.co/HoLwNw
Tom Rosenbauer on "Should I stay or Should I Go?" A podcast episode discussing whether ...
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THFF on Twitter! 31 March 2012, 11:32 pm
It seems as if I've been tweeting about everything BUT fishing on my personal twitter page. To fix that, I've created a separate Twitter account dedicated to fly fishing in the Tar Heel State. I'll do my best to tweet daily tips (might not be every single day though at times), along with fishing info, pics, and more. If you'd rather see all fishing tweets, @CarolinaAngler is what you want to follow.
-Tyler
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Troutfest 2012... 29 March 2012, 10:45 pm
Troutfest 2012, one of the largest venues centered around fly fishermen, is right around the corner! This year, the expo will be held on Friday, May 18th, and Saturday 19th/Sunday 20th. The banquet/auction is being held that Friday evening and the expo kicks off on Saturday at 9:00am. Bob Clouser and Lefty Kreh will be there again this year. Unfortunately Joe Humphreys won't make be able to make the trip down to TN. We'll miss him, but we'll look forward to next May.
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Best Advice: Go fish! 15 March 2012, 11:39 am
Almost feels like summer out there. Almost. Heat, followed by afternoon storms makes you question the time of the year. Thankfully, the humidity has been relatively low lately, though it's beginning to creep up (52% humidity in Asheville with a temperature of 65° at the 11am observation). The temperatures—which are well above average—are making things feel more like early summer. No wet wading just yet (that water is still going to be chilly) but sooner or later, waders will be overkill an...
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Brighter Future Than Previously Expected For the Brook Trout... 27 February 2012, 3:35 pm
This morning's Charlotte Observer... Gas prices. College basketball. Hollywood. Academy Awards. Brook trout. Daytona. Wait... Brook trout? Yep. My eyes immediately deviated from the headlines to the words "brook trout" in a split second. It's pretty cool that our beloved brook trout is getting some face time in the largest newspaper in North and South Carolina. Check out the article here.
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The State Makes Some Changes in the Stocking Schedule... 16 February 2012, 12:55 am
The state will be stocking on a different schedule, as noted on the NCWRC website. Make sure you check the stocking dates if you're planning a trip to a DH stream in the following months! Arriving at your favorite DH river only to discover that the trucks won't arrive until the next day would be beyond frustrating...
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Joan Rivers Hits the River. It Hits Her Back. 15 February 2012, 10:38 pm
WHAT?! No wading belt?
Ironic her last name is "Rivers".
Our friends at Montana Fly Co. tweeted the article this morning and it's been floating around social networking sites all day.
Fly fishing receives a considerable amount of attention amongst celebrities. Notable celebrities who fly fish (or fly fished when alive) include President Obama, Jimmy Buffet, Eric Clapton, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Ted Williams, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Harrison Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ted Turner, George...
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Photoshop Antics... 6 February 2012, 11:14 pm
Most of you guys have probably seen the Dos Equis commercials revolving around the most interesting man in the world. Here's the world's most interesting fly fisherman, whipped up by yours truly. You're welcome, anglers.
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Tail 15 May 2012, 4:17 pm
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No, But I Didn't See You 12 May 2012, 1:16 pm
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New Strike Indicator Review 8 May 2012, 7:43 pm
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Biomass 5 May 2012, 9:41 pm
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A Blanket of Bugs 1 May 2012, 6:00 am
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The Most Interesting Carper in the World 26 April 2012, 5:30 pm
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Hey, Bear... 24 April 2012, 6:00 am
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Spring Break Fishing 22 April 2012, 5:23 pm
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The Ides of March 19 April 2012, 7:15 pm
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Like Old Times 17 April 2012, 5:35 pm
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Father & Son Spring Break in the Smokies - Fourth Annual Editon 15 April 2012, 10:44 am
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I'm Back!! 13 April 2012, 10:04 pm
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Prepping For a New Season and a New Chapter in Life 5 February 2012, 10:46 am
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Colorado 2011 - Part 3 - Wrapping it Up 27 November 2011, 9:56 am
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Colorado 2011 - Part 2 - Cuthroat Heaven 23 September 2011, 6:47 pm
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Colorado 2011 - Part 1 - The Normal Haunts 13 September 2011, 9:55 am
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Day Trippin' 2 July 2011, 11:11 am
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West Virginia Brookie Bum Adventure - Part 3 26 June 2011, 4:43 pm
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West Virginia Brookie Bum Adventure - Part 2 19 June 2011, 11:46 am
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West Virginia Brookie Bum Adventure - Part 1 16 June 2011, 6:49 pm
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This is Fly Magazine No. 34 (Online Fly Fishing Magazine) 2 April 2012, 10:23 pm
April/May 2012 issue No. 34
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Are you looking to find the finest fishing locations along the East Coast? This blog is for all of you Anglers from the Southern shores of New Jersey to the rocky coasts of central Maine, and every fishing hole along the way. Whether you like to fly fish or surf cast, you will always find exactly what you need right here at UrbanHooker.com FISH ON!...
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Lemire's Plugwork's, 2012 Best Striper Lures (Custom Wood Striper Lures) 2 April 2012, 10:10 pm
Lemire's Plugworks offer wooden saltwater and freshwater lures for striper fishing and other types of game fishing. They take great pride in the craftsmanship and catch-ability of all the fishing plugs the hand craft. They not only make their our own fishing plugs, but they also fish and test them extensively.
Al Lemire started building plugs as a hobby, but it quickly turned into a passion or an obsession. As striped bass and bluefish are the targeted species, their plugs will work...
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Vintage Flash Tattoo Art (Best Flash Tattoo Art) 1 April 2012, 6:30 am
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Striper Slayers Apparel. Earn Your Stripes. 31 March 2012, 11:02 pm
Striper Slayers Apparel, Opened for Business
Founded by Shaun & Jen Gallant, and Ben Whitehead in 2012, Striper Slayers Apparel is a hardcore clothing line for hardcore fishermen. All shirts are designed by Ben & Shaun. They are currently working on many more designs for the line and will be releasing them soon. The shirts took off at the 2012 NE Saltwater Fishing Convention in Rhode Island and now there is no looking back. The style is the perfect blend of old school tattooing and al...
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Afterhours Custom Plugs, 2012 Striper Lures (Best Striper Fishing Lures 2012) 31 March 2012, 11:00 pm
Don Guimelli- Afterhours Custom Plugs
"I've been an avid striped bass fisherman probing the shorelines of New England with bait, fly and plugs for more than 35 years, as well as a woodworker for more than 25 years. I became interested in building my own plugs because I knew exactly what I wanted in a plug: the highest quality construction combined with fish catching ability and castability. Using my combined knowledge of fishing and woodworking, I created Afterhours Custom Plugs."
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Al Gag's Custom Lures, Whip-It Eel 2012 (Striper Lures) 31 March 2012, 10:59 pm
Introducing Al Gag’s Revolutionary New Fishing Lure The Whip-It Eel.
The Whip-It Eel will catch every game fish there is in the USA or abroad. It's life-like action is second to none. From Trout to Tuna, you will have a ball. Made with the finest alloys, PVC Rubber and Mustad ultra point hooks! It swims right out of the package! You can cast it from the beach or boat, troll it, jig it, just add water and hang on!
About Al Gag:
Al has been making fishing lures since 1978 and has developed...
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New Surfcaster's Journal, Issue 12, March 2012 31 March 2012, 10:57 pm
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Open publication - Free publishing
Are you looking to find the finest fishing locations along the East Coast? This blog is for all of you Anglers from the Southern shores of New Jersey to the rocky coasts of central Maine, and every fishing hole along the way. Whether you like to fly fish or surf cast, you will always find exactly what you need right here at UrbanHooker.com FISH ON!...
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Bad Ass Fishing T Shirts, Striper Slayers Apparel (Best Fishing T-shirts 2012) 26 March 2012, 10:59 pm
Striper Slayers Apparel is a brand-spanking-new fishing apparel company. Based out of Worcester, MA, Striper Slayers Apparel has this Urban Hooker jones-ing for more. I met with the Founders of SSA at the 2012 NE Saltwater Fishing Convention in Rhode Island. They explained to me that the company just launched and these styles are literally hot off the presses. The owners are not only running the company but they are also tattoo artists by trade. When they ar...
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Fly Wallets (Video Portfolio) 25 March 2012, 2:08 am
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Fly Wallet Material and Construction: Full grain Cowhide. Only the finest sand Shearling. Hand punched, hand laced, bonded with Tandy Leather Weld. Horn buttons hand cut, sanded, finished, polished and drilled in my shop. All art work is Branded onto leather by hand from either an image you provide me or one that I have on file. It is completely original and 100% collectible. To finish it off initials...
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Occupied. 25 March 2012, 12:38 am
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Fly Fishing for Mako Sharks 1 March 2012, 12:10 pm
Check out Conway Bowman of Fly Fishing The World and see some great footage of mako fly fishing, as well as finding out his secrets for rigging....
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Florida FWC Votes to Make Bonefish a Gamefish 18 April 2011, 7:55 am
Florida FWC approved new rules for for Bonefish. Effective July 1, 2011 the 1 fish daily bag limit is abolished and bonefish are catch and release only. Bonefish may be targeted only with hook and line gear and the new rule allows temporary possession for photographs and documention of a record catch. The rule changes [...]...
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ASMFC Striped Bass Board Initiates Addendum to Reduce Fishing Mortality 24 March 2011, 6:47 pm
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board has initiated development of Draft Addendum III with the goals of reducing striped bass fishing mortality (F) up to 40% and further protecting spawning stock when it is concentrated and vulnerable. The addendum was initiated in order to allow managers to promptly respond to [...]...
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Belize Bonefish 15 March 2011, 9:23 am
Here’s a great video of bonefishing in Belize from Boyd Carson of wherewisemenfish.com – this will definitely get you dreaming of warmer climes!...
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It’s My Cast – Central E.Coast Fishing Report – Feb. 12, 2011 – Bill Hubbard 12 February 2011, 9:38 am
My apologies for the brevity of this, my last “It’s My Cast” column for Reel-Time. I’ve enjoyed writing it these past months and hope it has provided information you all needed. I especially appreciate those who I have heard from both in the comments section of the column and via email. Life moves on and [...]...
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Bahama Bonefish 17 December 2010, 11:42 am
Fly fishing for bonefish in the Bahamas with guide Aaron Bain - video by Youtube user Albieonthefly....
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Fly Fishing for Bluefin & Skipjack Tuna 17 November 2010, 2:27 pm
A great Youtube video from Plaurelli of fishing offshore for tuna off New York. Well produced, with some really excellent action on the fly…...
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Commercial Quota Increase for Striped Bass Denied 9 November 2010, 12:45 pm
Despite a strong effort from the commercial sector, the proposal to increase the commercial striped bass kill was overwhelmingly shot down this afternoon....
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Montauk Striper Blitz Video 13 October 2010, 10:15 am
Amazing video from OspreyOutdoor (youtube user) – be sure to check out the epic blitz at the end of the video. Trust me, you’ve never seen anything like it…stripers acting like bluefish!...
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Ascension Yellowfin on Bamboo 8 September 2010, 9:46 am
This video comes in via Morten Svendsen on Vimeo - check out how fast these guys land this monster Yellowfin....
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From Fly Fishing Evolution No More!!!!!! 19 October 2011, 10:59 am
Just a quick post. I hope that this rain does not upset your weekend fly fishing plans. I wish that it would end. It looks like we are going to catch a break and then, “the green” shows up in large quantities on the radar Fly Fishing Evolution Guide Service...
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From Fly Fishing Evolution European Nymphing; A Strategic Approach 18 October 2011, 1:15 pm
Here is the cover for the new DVD titled, European Nymphing; A Strategic Approach. This is the compliment to European Nymphing Techniques and Fly Tying. Get ready, there is going to be more information than you can handle Fly Fishing Evolution Guide Service...
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From Fly Fishing Evolution We Received a “Little” Extra Motivation Today 17 October 2011, 10:00 pm
We are getting busy! Expect a trailer by this time next week. This is going to answer all the European Nymphing questions that you have. You’ll learn how to read the water and fill the net up like a champ! Don’t think that this DVD is only for people who Euro nymph, it will show [...]...
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From Fly Fishing Evolution Still loving it 16 October 2011, 11:34 am
Heading up too connecticut again to Danny’s house cause forgetful me left both my rod and vest there. Since I have to drive back anyways, figured I would get some more time in fly fishing with Danny and Mike. We are fishing a smaller stream where European nymphing is the ticket. The Housy came up [...]...
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From Fly Fishing Evolution A Little Worried :) 15 October 2011, 7:58 am
We are on our way to film some fly fishing on the Housatonic River in Connecticut. The only problem is that the head cameraman has been snoring, supposedly “recharging” his batteries for an hour and hour and a half. I hope that they are charged when we get there. We have a full day of [...]...
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Aaron’s New Article 14 October 2011, 11:03 pm
This Myth Busting article in the November/December American Angler is one of the most original and well put together articles I have ever read. I was so freaking impressed. Who does this guy’s editing? He’s good!...
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From Fly Fishing Evolution A “Wild” Saturday! 11 October 2011, 4:44 pm
I headed out to Central Pennsylvana and fished a medium sized limestone stream filled with wild brown trout. I even saw George Daniel and his wife. He was landing one as I walked up. The fishing was pretty good to say the least. We chatted for a while but he was doing something which involved [...]...
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From Fly Fishing Evolution Some Big Rainbows… So what if the are Stocked :) 5 October 2011, 5:01 pm
I got out to fly fish with Mike and Tom in the recent past and even though the water was high we hit them pretty good. We even caught some really, really big rainbow trout! It was a lot of fun. San Juan worms and eggs baby!! You got to love high muddy water. It [...]...
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From Fly Fishing Evolution This is Getting Old Fast 2 October 2011, 10:56 pm
This rain is too much! You think it’s going to stop and bam! You look at the Northeast radar and it’s green. It looks like we will catch a break later this week. The fishing was awesome today and when this rain stops it will get even better! Don’t put those fly rods away, there [...]...
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From Fly Fishing Evolution The Rapid River… 30 September 2011, 9:53 pm
Alex, Justin and I took a LONG ride up to Maine to fish the Rapid River at Lakewood Camps. Whit and Mureen are the greatest hosts that anyone could ask for. It was a great vacation and opportunity to, capture on film the wonderful scenery and fishing that takes place there. Sorry I didn’t get [...]...
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Chase's First Turkey 4 May 2012, 7:08 am
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Turkey! 1 May 2012, 8:10 am
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GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PIKE! 29 April 2012, 10:09 am
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Dry Flies and Yo-Yo temps 11 April 2012, 12:13 pm
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This week's fishin 18 March 2012, 9:57 pm
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Nature Boy Designs 29 February 2012, 10:03 pm
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The Art of Manliness 7 February 2012, 9:49 pm
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Steelhead 28 November 2011, 9:26 pm
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Movember 19 November 2011, 9:57 am
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October Fun 16 October 2011, 8:28 pm
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9 Days 16 June 2011, 3:54 pm
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Yet another letdown... 10 February 2011, 12:41 pm
...for the 3 people that have been oh-(not)-so-patiently waiting for me to complete the Dear Joe series....Another obsession has returned over the past 6-8 months. Faire de l'alpinisme. Not that I need another time-drain, but at least it's motivation to be less fat-and-lazy. The mountains' call is strong. While we're on the topic, check this out:Top 5 NE Long Distance Day HikesMath may be off...
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Piggers, or, Dear Joe Part V: HOT DAMN! 13 January 2011, 12:47 pm
Fortunately, I have had (barely enough) time to get back to what's impo'tant...wasting my lunch break on the internets. Sorry for the delay.6:01 PM, Thursday November 18, 2010Dear Joe,It's official...the mojo is back. I was really worried. See...my last...oh...5 or 6 days on the salmon...the ol' fishin hat hasn't brought me luck. Zippo. It's times like that can really make you lose heart. Nothing...
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Not Regularly Scheduled Programming 7 January 2011, 9:03 am
Morgan Lyle provides a primer on the what and why of 2-handing it in yesterday's Gazette. Unfortunately, you need a subscription to read it. Fortunately for me, a coworker brought in the article. Oh, and apparently, Alex is tying at the next Clearwater TU meeting. I've really gotta start showing up to these things; already missed plenty of awesome tiers....
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(y)ear to (y)ear 4 January 2011, 3:33 pm
Gas in Troy (4 AM; shop closed): $3.27Gas on the Thruway (4:30 AM): $3.31Gas off Exit 31 (6 AM): $3.29Gas in Pulaski (11:30 AM): $3.15 (?)Gas in my waders (always): Free A December 31st, 2010, 3-hour drive home, grinning like a fool...Priceless.Happy New Year from Ole Sal Trutta. He mentioned something about the taste of rabbit fur too, but I didn't catch it all on account of the new piercing...
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Travel Day, or, Dear Joe V: OUCH 16 December 2010, 4:49 pm
3:22 PM, Wednesday November 17, 2010Dear Joe,I almost died today.Twice.First it was the suicidal doe as we were making our way to 390 this morning. I swear sparks were flying off her hooves when she realized she better get moving if she didn't wanna become a hood ornament. Seriously the closest near-miss I've had with a deer.Made it to the Salmon OK in the end. 'Course severe winds and driving...
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Salvaged, or, Dear Joe IV: Free-Range Balogna 13 December 2010, 4:30 pm
9:12 PM, Tuesday November 16, 2010Dear Joe,"Down at Oak Orchard Fly Shop, we don't F* around!"Hahaha. I'll never forget those words (though that's only my best effort to reconstruct from memory what was actually said).We stopped by the shop last night. Managed to bash my brains in on the car and prompt a laugh-fest doing so, but that's another story. Anyway, we were regaled with tips, tactics and...
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Big Water, or Dear Joe III: Long Way Down From Here 8 December 2010, 12:55 pm
4:00 PM, Monday November 15, 2010Dear Joe,Saw the Niagara for the first time ever today. Stared at Kinaideeyah for a bit. Pulled a sweet steelie. Alex said it was "doable" but there's a big difference in him saying it can be done and us being able to do it. Thousands of stairs (or at least that's what it felt like); Bmar won't stop complaining and I love it. When we got near the bottom I let him...
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Zoaring, or, Dear Joe II: F*** Gordy 3 December 2010, 12:38 pm
5:22 PM, Sunday November 14, 2010Dear Joe,If Gordy doesn't catch a fish soon I'll murder him.We seriously F'd with Karma when we designated first fish to him. Well no doubt she's gonna have the last laugh. Baulsir and I each lost 2 fish and had at least a couple more each toying with us. Meanwhile, FNG is joking that the first fish just might be the last of the trip. We'll see how funny he sounds...
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Arrival, or, Dear Joe Part I: Where's the Feesh? 2 December 2010, 12:13 pm
6:12 PM - Saturday November 13, 2010Dear Joe,Where'd all the fish go? I mean, seriously.We got in late last night...well, a couple hours earlier than last year, but still. Bmar and I had the opportunity, nay, pleasure of stopping in at Hardy's in Delevan waiting for the rest of the party. Man, what an establishment. As Bmar noted, never seen people go so crazy for Great White's version of Once...
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Fly Fishing and Conservation 12 December 2011, 6:52 am
When first learning to fly fish, all of our energies are consumed in mastering the basics; getting the right gear, learning to cast, becoming comfortable wading through the stream. Then we hook our first trout. When the line goes taut, our adrenaline spikes. We somehow manage to get the fish to the net and break out in a wide smile, whether the fish is a eight inch brown or an eighteen inch rainbow.
We begin to become comfortable in our own skin as anglers and we have held a good number...
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Fly Fishing and Compassion 29 August 2011, 10:15 pm
Compassion is a core value in many religious traditions. Judaism teaches that everyone, no matter how poor, must give tzedakah, charity, to remember that there is always someone out there in a more difficult situation. Jews must also visit the sick, feed the hungry and perform gemilut hasadim, acts of loving kindness.
A day of fly fishing in Argentina this spring reminded me that compassion can occur on a stream as well. Although not in the famous fly fishing region of Patagonia, my guide Lucas...
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John Gierach Fly Fishing Books Giveaway! 27 June 2011, 6:12 am
This spring, I received copies of two new books by the famous fly fishing author John Gierach: No Shortage of Good Days and Another Lousy Day in Paradise and Dances with Trout. I will be giving them away to readers of the Fly Fishing Rabbi Facebook page.
To be eligible to win a free fly fishing book, please “like” the Fly Fishing Rabbi Facebook page here:
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Four winners will be chosen at random, two for each book, from the followers of the Facebook pag...
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Fly Fishing & Frustration 17 January 2011, 3:00 am
Fly fishing is filled with times of frustration: getting rained out on the stream, losing a fly in a low hanging branch, being unable to thread your thin tippet line through the hole of a tiny little hook because your hands are too cold. One time I drove an hour from home to fish a new river. When I opened the trunk to put on my gear, I discovered that I had my vest and net, but had left my fly fishing rod at home.
Perhaps the ultimate frustration in fly fishing is not catching any fish. Somet...
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The Fly Fishing Reverend 15 January 2011, 9:12 am
This article on The Fly Fishing Rabbi is by Dr. Michael Attas, a practicing cardiologist, professor and an ordained Episcopal priest. He has avidly pursued fish with the magic of flies all over the world for 40 years. Dr. Attas also writes a column for the Waco Texas Tribune on health, ethics and religion.
Several years ago I was sitting in the Houston Intercontinental Airport when my cell phone rang. It was the wife of Will Spong, who was perhaps my closest mentor in my dual life as a physici...
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Fly Fishing for Tarpon, Permit and Bonefish 15 January 2011, 9:03 am
I am very pleased to be able to share this article by my friend Dr. Michael Attas, a practicing cardiologist, ordained Episcopal priest and avid fly fisher:
While I cherish my time on my home waters of the Rockies, I also long for the chance to explore new places with my fly rod and to move into new territories-both physically and spiritually. On a trip to Belize, we searched for the big three for salt water fly fishermen—tarpon, permit and bonefish. Each requires a certain type of equipm...
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Is Thanksgiving a Jewish Holiday? 19 November 2010, 3:40 pm
One day in late November a few years ago I ran into a congregant in the hallway of my Temple. She wished me a Happy Thanksgiving. Then she said: “Oh wait a minute. I didn’t mean to offend you. Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?” I said: “Of course! Jews celebrate Thanksgiving.” She laughed, a little embarrassed, and then I wished her a Happy Thanksgiving too.
A stream near our house in the fall
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Places to Fish in Israel with Maps 12 November 2010, 9:49 pm
I recently came across a great website that gives detailed fishing reports for fishing spots in Israel: www.fishinginisrael.info. Put together by Nigel Ridley, each article contains descriptions of the fishing spot along with pictures and maps of where to fish. Below are two of Nigel's articles, with many more to be found on his site. Enjoy! The Fly Fishing Rabbi
Saltwater Fishing Spot In Israel: Tel Dor
South of Haifa, the coastline from Kibbutz Nachsholim to ju...
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Fly Fishing the Famous Beaverkill River in Roscoe, New York 8 November 2010, 12:39 pm
Probably the most famous fly fishing river in the Northeast, the Beaverkill begins at Junction Pool in Roscoe New York, where hundreds of fishermen and women test their skills each spring. Roscoe is the center of fly fishing in the Catskills. For over 100 years, the Beaverkill, Willowemec, Delaware and other streams have attracted the preeminent fly fishers in America including Theodore Gordon, Art Flick and Joan and Lee Wulff. Roscoe, New York calls itself “Trout Town USA” and the Cat...
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The Drive to The Trout Stream 8 November 2010, 10:29 am
There is something special about the drive to the river. It is a time of transition, as we leave behind our everyday lives and focus only on the stream, the fly rod and the trout. Whether a two hour drive to a local stream our a two day trek to famous rivers in far off countries, the journey to the water can be an opportunity to separate from the world of work and obligation and to enter a quiet, beautiful and natural place.
One August morning a few years ago, I arose well before dawn and pa...
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Black Earth Creek 12 May 2012, 2:54 pm
I went to Black Earth Creek under the assumption that it was going to be some super technical, super tough stream. I guess the super slow, low water added a slight bit of technicality to the fishing, but overall, this place was a cake walk. I think I’ve said this about almost every [...]...
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I Won a Bet 11 May 2012, 9:29 pm
Andy, who apparently has James Ford Disorder, bet me a dozen flies that I would suck when I went fishing in Wisconsin. His buddy Alex went along for the ride to make sure I didn’t suck. I didn’t suck. Because I’m fucking awesome. I’ll post pictures of me holding some little [...]...
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I Still Fish, Bro 6 May 2012, 8:47 pm
So…. I haven’t posted anything in a while. That doesn’t mean I’m not fishing. I just kind of got tired of being a gay ass fly fishing blogger.
Here’s Nick, Fishing in Iowa.
Oh look, there he is again, catching a fish, in Iowa.
Here’s me, holding a fish, in Iowa.
Oh, look, I’m holding another fish!
Here’s [...]...
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Musconetcong Clean Up Day 21 April 2012, 8:35 am
I wanted to fish last weekend but couldn’t get any of the usual suspects to come out with me. Jamie and Jay both had to work and poor Kyle is probably never going to be able to fish New Jersey again because he’s moving to Montana. He’s giving up Taylor Ham for Bull Trout….boohoo! All [...]...
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Blue Lines and the Search for Brook Trout 25 March 2012, 10:47 pm
Following up on my last post, the family all headed to New Hampshire for my grandmother’s funeral and while we were there my dad and I decided to make the most of the weather and do some blue-lining in the area around my grandparents’ house. I guess its not really blue-lining since my dad fished [...]...
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Therapy Fishing 23 March 2012, 11:12 pm
I woke up to some bad news last Monday. My dad called at around 7:15am and it was one of those calls that comes at such an odd time that you immediately know there is something wrong. Turns out my grandmother had passed away in the middle of the night. The past few years had [...]...
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Product Review: Jan Siman Bicolor Strike Indicator 8 March 2012, 6:25 pm
Each year that I fish, I continue the process of becoming a more autonomous fly fisherman – that is, buying/making my own stuff rather than relying on friends…call it fly fishing self-determination. Keeping with this trend I decided it was finally time to trade in the backing sighter that Chris tied for me 2 years [...]...
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My take on the Green Rock Worm 6 March 2012, 11:47 am
People have been tying and using this design for a few years now, and for good reason. It works.
Adding some bling to it never hurts, however.
I tie mine on a #14 Scud hook, as it gives a nice curve to the finished fly, and a pleasant shape overall.
Materials:
#14 Scud Hook (I use Allen F-002’s)
Small green [...]...
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Winter Euro-Nymphing Trips 11 February 2012, 9:21 pm
So, the last few weeks have brought me to a few good streams and creeks that I have neglected over the last year or so. The mild temps have made for some great fishing, as well as good bug activity. Most of my fish came on confidence flies that I have for certain streams . These [...]...
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Tying With Stan Episode 2: Fishy’s Hopper 7 December 2011, 10:52 pm
Fishy’s Hopper is a fly Stan gently insisted I learn how to tie and I agreed. I showed up with visions of Orange Stimulators in my head. I’ve tried several times to tie them but I can never get the material proportions right. I always end up with a Size 6 fly tied on a [...]...
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Northern Pike 14 May 2012, 2:19 am
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-29 29 April 2012, 1:00 am
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Crappie on a crappy day 28 April 2012, 4:57 pm
This bad,a 18 inch pickerel on a Scott F2, 2 weight...
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A weekend with my wife and cousins 22 April 2012, 6:18 am
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Maine Brook Trout 22 April 2012, 6:09 am
22 inches 22 inches 19 inches, Dan’s biggest to date...
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Maine Bass fishing, Penobscot River Maine 19 April 2012, 1:55 pm
I had the privilege of taking Gary and Greg out for my first trip of the year. Gary caught the first 20 inch small mouth of 2012,nice job!! I also wanted to thank Greg for his service in our military. I hope you understand how much your services means to people. Gary’s 20 inch smallmouth...
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Maine Northern Pike 12 April 2012, 3:10 am
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-08 8 April 2012, 1:00 am
I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/qlmcHxvd Todd's Hex Nyph #...
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-11 11 March 2012, 12:00 am
I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/UO1UlqDP Fly Tying: Canadian Hopper #...
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Turning Tail Trailer 28 February 2012, 4:55 pm
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Weekend Jamboree around the corner 13 May 2012, 8:50 pm
The Paflyfish Jamboree and Meetup is fast approaching this weekend. Members and friends will be gathering at the Seven Mountains Campground in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania on May 18-20, 2012. The weekend is an opportunity to catch up with old friends, campout, and fly fish over some of the best waters in the region.Friday evening our guest speaker will be author and Paflyfish member Dwight "Troutbert" Landis. Dwight is best known for his book, Trout Streams of Pennsylvania: An Angler's Guide an...
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Book Review: Dynamic Nymphing by George Daniel 7 May 2012, 9:30 pm
Throughout the year trout feed a disproportional amount of the time under the water. For me even during a recent sulphur hatch on Spring Creek trout were not rising and could be seen actively feeding below the surface. George Daniel's book, Dynamic Nymphing, offers an extensive look at tactics and strategies that get to the heart of subsurface nymph fishing.I enjoy all the puzzles that fly-fishing provides and always appreciate ways to overcome those challenges. George shares the best of these...
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The Simms 2012 Shoot Out 2 May 2012, 8:10 am
The Simms 2012 Shoot Out videography contest in Bozeman, Montana was held at this year's ICE OUT Guide Event from April 16-18, 2012. Videographers hit the water in Montana with the West's best fishing guides. The culmination was the Shoot Out competition held on April 19 at the Willson Auditorium in Bozeman, MT. Sponsored by Costa and The Drake Magazine, the Shoot Out is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates fly fishing filmmaking and the fishing guide.Rules of the Shoot Out Competition:⢠T...
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2012 Quill Gordon Summit Recap 25 April 2012, 11:50 pm
By The_SasquatchPhotos by SkybayWe're all back from the 2012 Quill Gordon Summit, and by all accounts the event was a great success! We had a good turn out of about 7 guys; Skybay, Dave_S, Turkey, CSoult, Wetfly_01, The Sasquatch, and my father, Jerry (non-board member).The weekend started for Jerry and me at 5:30am. By 9:15am we were on the Pine Creek in Ansonia not far from Sandfly's shop. We fished for about an hour and then headed over to Sandy's. First thing we noticed was that the water wa...
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Fly Fishing Getting Started - Mayfly Sex Identification 102 23 April 2012, 7:20 am
Recently going through my mayfly photographs I found a nice set of pictures from the Paflyfish Spring Jam in 2010. The Green Drake (Ephemera guttulata ) hatch was in full swing that year and photographs of these mayflies was easy and plentiful. Most of the weekend was overcast and rain as normally forecasted for the Spring Jam. Emergers (subimigo) and spinners (imago) were not so much active during the day, but lined the sides of the streams in the hundred's of thousands. I am always torn bet...
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Fly Fishing Getting Started - The Mayfly Stages of Life 101 17 April 2012, 8:30 pm
A mayfly hatch is the grand finale in the year long seasonal play that returns annually for trout and anglers. This show begins the previous season with mature female mayflies, called spinners, laying their eggs on the surface of the water. The eggs shortly hatch into small larvae and quickly change to nymphs.The nymph phase of the mayfly is the longest and will last just about one year. During this time the nymph will grow and molt regularly. Molting is when the mayfly breaks out of its old ski...
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Ticks - deal with it! 9 April 2012, 4:50 pm
Five years ago this week I got out of the doctors office my prescription of Doxycycline in hand and cruised over to the CVS as quickly as possible. With chills, pains, a headache and aches all over my body including my sternum (felt like a heart attack) I didn't know what the hell was going on. My doctor diagnosed me with Lyme disease even before he ordered the blood work. I never thought of Lyme because I never had the red bulls-eye rash commonly associated with the disease. He explained it w...
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Skills for Montana Fly Fishing 2 April 2012, 10:00 am
by Brian McGeehanGuest writer for PaflyfishAs a kid growing up in Pennsylvania I dreamed of visiting the Rocky Mountain West to fish those big rivers that I saw in the fly fishing magazines. Western rivers seemed so different compared to the smaller fisheries that I spent my youth on and I was a bit intimidated when I first arrived in Montana on a summer long geology field trip sponsored by Penn State. I quickly fell in love with the massive feel of the biggest rivers and the wide open surroundi...
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A Great Fish 5 March 2012, 1:00 am
This article is another in Dave Weaverâs on going âCasting through Historyâ series. His previous article in this series was John Brownâs Bass. Over the years many of you, if youâve visited Yellow Breeches Anglers in Boiling Springs, have probably gazed at one particular dusty old mounted brown trout. When I was a kid, Iâd look at this fish and think that it wasnât the best taxidermy job. If youâre a Cumberland Valley regular or otherwise familiar with t...
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A Knotty Approach to Time on the Water. 28 February 2012, 1:10 pm
While sharing some time on the water the other day with Dave Kile (dkile) I experienced what seems to happen often during a decent hatch with some wind, you guessed it, a wind knot! Or as Lefty Kreh calls them, bad casting knots. Everyone gets them now and then especially when combining a breeze, long leaders and fine tippets. Or for the chuck and duck crowd, of which I am often a member, weight and multiple flies. So as Dave stands upstream pondering my delay to cast to a rising fish, he asks, ...
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