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A Mikey Wier/CalTrout Video
Posted another Mikey Wier video on CalTrout’s site, this one showcasing the in-the-throes-of-restoration Shasta River (note: this is the same stretch of the Shasta I wrote about here). This stretch of the Shasta is primarily a spring-fed river and it’s not only beautiful (watch the video; I dare you to say it’s not drop-dead gorgeous), [...]
New Collection of Flies From Paul Mugo
Paul Mugo, owner of the Kenya Tyeing Flies Company, has sent me yet another amazing collection of his handmade flies. If you haven’t seen his work before you should definitely check out the two previous galleries of his fantastic flies. Show More Summary
Tell Us Your Best Holiday Weekend Chaos Story, Win A Signed Copy of "The Total Fishing Manual"
This past Monday, fellow blogger Dave Wolak gave us some pretty solid advice for catching bass amidst the chaos that will ensue on many lakes and rivers across the U.S. during this holiday weekend. Though there aren't any largemouthShow More Summary
Gink, Orvis, Ross and SA
As many of you have probably heard, the hot news in the fly fishing industry is that Orvis recently purchased Ross and Scientific Anglers from 3M. Our buddy Louis from Gink and Gasoline put together a very intelligent write up on the subject – since industry gossip and commentary seem to be right up everybody’s [...]
Things my fishing partners next week should know about me
I hear from Troutrageous that people love lists. Here’s a list of things my fishing partners should know about me when I storm into Florida next week. I can get a little intense. Not in an angry way, but in a talking-fast, animated kind of way. I was once described as “being like a little puppy,” all [...]
Weekly Shortcasts for 2013-05-23
Coolest Thing Ever (so far this week) – PULP-O-MIZER: the custom pulp magazine cover generator: http://t.co/RlVV5AkKJ9 RT @channel37net -> More Chempocalypse: DEET, estrogen & cocaine found in Minnesota lakes http://t.co/rMzkSq4Msb ->...Show More Summary
Ask Mr Cullen about gillnetters killing steelhead and he goes very quiet
The North Coast Steelhead Alliance highlights opposition to new reporting regulations for commercial fisherman in Northern BC.
The new regulations were put in place by the Department of Fisheries and Ocean in response to Marine Stewardship Council certification of the fishery. Show More Summary
Maybe I’ve watched A River Runs Through It a few too many times
I know that the term for a skier who doesn’t have a clue what he is doing is a gaper, but what is the term for someone who doesn’t have a clue about fly fishing?
LINK (via: MK Livin)
Urban Angler Moving Uptown
Today is Urban Angler's last day at their 306 5th Avenue address. They will be reopening uptown at 381 5th Avenue on May 31st.
I still remember the first time I saw the Urban ad of some dude holding an absolute monster of a fish on the inside cover of one of my fly fishing mags. Show More Summary
Trophy's 1st Run of the Year
I had planned to get stuff organized today, but that didn't happen because I took an overlong nap not getting up until 4:30PM. I didn't get the Trophy to the lake until 7PM. It ran just fine, but I didn't have GPS with to check my top...Show More Summary
Hatches Theater- PTTS, Flood Red, and Skeena steelhead
A mix of salt and freshwater- See the fight against the PTTS, some solid redfishing from a SUP, and some HOT Skeena steelhead.
Postcards of the Hanging
The sun came out and the shallows warmed and fish moved into them. Others held fast in the current rips, poised for ambush, and still others patrolled the drop-offs or took cover in the newly thickening weeds. The fish hit the flies of those who were there and the pics are for those who could not be.
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report
What had been, up to recently, a phenomenal year of sight fishing for redfish has gotten considerably tougher the last couple weeks. The algae bloom which plagued our waters last year is making a comeback. There are still a few flats which are crystal clear but many of them are partly to mostly cloudy. On sunny days, [...]
Vintage Tackle Contest: Dalton Special Topwater
This week in our vintage tackle contest we have a rather enticing-looking bass lure that belongs to Brycen Higdon, who found the bait while helping his grandparents clean out their storage unit. Brycen noted that he can't seem to figure out the maker. Show More Summary
Best Alaska Rainbow Trout Posts
Every month or so we like to run a list that ’rounds up’ our best/most popular/favorite posts on a particular topic. With ~1800 pages on our site we understand that it can be a little tough to find everything – hopefully these lists help! Today’s topic? Alaskan rainbow trout! 10 Favorite Posts on Rainbow Trout [...]
Hatchery Steelhead Remover
This Kombo multi-tool is a bonker, filet knife, gut scooper, and sharpener, all with an easy-to-grip handle. And just because it's plastic doesn't mean the bonking side won't pack a punch—three brass plugs have been inserted into the device's head to let you give a good, strong whack with ease.
And it floats!
LINK (via:Gizmodo)
Marine Harvest denies they put diseased fish into BC waters
A message from Alexandra Morton.
Vintage Chum - Rock and Roll Edition
Keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the reel.
The kids are alright, Keith Moon behind the sail.
Daltry
