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So I Found a Lump 31 January 2012, 10:24 pm
So I found a lump near one of my testicles. I can assure you, thats a tough pill to swallow for a dude. And since I’m a writer, and since there is the possibility my story can help someone, I’m going to tell you all about it. When you find a lump, a million things [...]...
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Dear Fellow Fly Fishing Blog Writers 30 January 2012, 10:24 pm
Dear fellow fly fishing blog writers, I have to be honest, I haven’t been reading your blog. At first, I stopped cause there are just so many freaking fly fishing blogs these days to keep up with, so I just kept up with some familiar favorites. Then, the list was further whittled down after I [...]...
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Lets Be Honest 22 December 2011, 10:27 pm
There I was. Mid-fishing trip. Planned months in advance. Monsoon rain was kicking my ass, ruining the fishing, and forcing me and my son to sleep in the car as our campsite was in the middle of a flash flood. Several great friends and anglers had made the trip, as well. Some drove for a [...]...
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i guess 14 December 2011, 8:48 pm
since this is a blog and all i guess i should write something after partaking in some deep and profound and extensively extended soul searching nah i don’t have time for that tonight but i will say that i’ve come to a realization of sorts i’m not really writing for fly anglers or outdoorspeople anymore [...]...
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Imagine 8 December 2011, 9:04 pm
We all fish and/or hunt on publicly owned land. And chances are good, if you’re like me, your favorite place in the whole world is on Michigan owned land. Now imagine if the State had never bought it? You would never even know it was there, or worse yet, you’d know about it and be [...]...
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Things that are Awesome: Heroes 2 November 2011, 9:08 pm
I guess it probably comes as no surprise, but most of my heroes are avid conservationists. I never really thought about it till just now, but some of my favorite places probably wouldn't be anywhere near as amazing had it not been for some really amazing men caring about them first....
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Pdrpdrpdrprdr 6 October 2011, 11:07 pm
As this NASA satellite image shows, fall foliage still hasn’t peaked in my neck of the woods. Yet my favorite area to bird hunt is starting to thin out a little bit, i.e., my legs are looking pretty scratched up after a couple early October grouse walks. I’ve been flushing and getting reasonable shots at [...]...
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Fly Fishing Made Me Soft 5 October 2011, 10:37 pm
This is the first squirrel hunting spot I ever found on my own. I originally found it while scouting for a new bow hunting spot. Every time I pulled in to park at this spot, a black squirrel was hanging out. The next year I had moved on to bigger and better bow hunting spots, [...]...
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I Found a Stick 2 October 2011, 8:45 am
Recently while taking a walk down one of the local brookie streams, I came upon a deeper bend pool. Normally, the holes in this stretch of stream are maybe waist deep, tops; however, this one is probably chest to chin deep, and demands respect from the wading angler. I clenched heaping fistfuls of Autumn Asters [...]...
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Thoughts of Fall 28 September 2011, 8:34 am
A bend pool resting below an undercut. Foliar fruit flags. Beaver sign everywhere. A whitetail deer crosses the river and beds on the opposite bank. Football. On its way to Mexico, a monarch butterfly lands on a flower. Brook trout are dressed in their best. Entire forests are dressing like brook trout. Woodcock twitter. Rich [...]...
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Owl Jones dot com First Annual Fly Tying Competition 21 January 2012, 12:06 pm
All all you fly tyers OwlJones.com and J. Stockard Fly Fishing are proud to announce OJDC’s First Annual Fly Tying Competition.
Each person who enters will receive a discount code from J. Stockard for $5.00 off a purchase!
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2011 National Fly Fishing Championships Video 5 January 2012, 10:32 am
Did you ever want to see how those competitive guys do it? Now you can watch and learn from some of the top competitive fly-fishers in a DVD filmed during the 2011 U.S. National Fly Fishing Championship that was held this past spring in Cherokee North Carolina.
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Book Review: Feathers – The Evolution of a Natural Miracle by Thor Hanson 12 December 2011, 12:15 pm
Feathers: Evolution of a Natural Miracle
by Thor Hanson
Basic Books, New York 2011
In his book Feathers: Evolution of a Natural Miracle, author Thor Hanson takes us on a journey down the rabbit hole. Though it is not a journey along a fertile ambling limestone stream or up a mountainside along the banks [...]...
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Some Fishing and Some Reviews (Tenkara rod, tenkara line, boots, flies) 15 November 2011, 1:46 pm
This past Sunday my father and I hit Yellow Creek in Bedford County Pennsylvania for some trout fishing. We considered a trip for Lake Erie steelhead but I was anxious to try out the new AMAGO tenkara rod from Tenkara USA. Also, wanted to give the new Tenkara USA 13-ft traditional line a workout, try [...]...
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Freestyle Friday October 28, 2011 28 October 2011, 4:56 pm
Today’s Freestyle Friday presents grab bag of items with no commonality except that they grabbed my attention for some reason or other – which isn’t hard as I am very distractable…squirrel!
First up is Pokey LaFarge – this guy is great. Listening to him is like going back in time, but rather than being simply nostalgic, [...]...
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Freestyle Friday October 21, 2011: Robot Edition 22 October 2011, 7:35 pm
A day late and at least a dollar short - I bring to you a Freestyle Friday. Based on a comment last week from Tom of The Trout Underground today’s edition will be Sci-Fi Friday – Special Robot Edition.
Well I’ve loved science fiction for as long as I can remember. I love reading it, watching [...]...
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A Little Small Stream Tenkara (very little) 21 October 2011, 10:20 am
A little while ago I headed to a small stream in my little corner of the world (Southwestern Pennsylvania). This brook is a vassal stream of the mighty Youghiogheny River. The Youghiogheny or Yough (pronounced Yock) begins in West Virgina then flows north through western Maryland and continues northwesterly to join the Monongahela [...]...
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Tenkara Tuesday Guest Post Over @ Troutrageous! 18 October 2011, 2:42 pm
The powers that be over at the Troutrageous! Blog have generously given me a place to make some noise about Tenkara in America (read it here) as a part of the Tenkara Tuesday series – go check it out and while you’re there spend some time reading all of the Tenkara Tuseday posts and the [...]...
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Freestyle Fridays October 14, 2011 14 October 2011, 3:05 pm
Oddly enough I have other interests in addition to fly fishing, fly tying and tenkara. So like some other fly fishing bloggers I’ve decided to add occasional posts that cover a wider range of topics. I’m thinking I’ll call this series Freestyle Fridays, at least for now, maybe I’ll come up with a better name. [...]...
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New Product Designs at CastingAround Zazzle Store 12 October 2011, 1:51 pm
Nothing like a little shameless self-promotion. I’ve added two new designs to the CastingAround Zazzle Store. These designs are available on mugs and shirts. You can customize the shirt styles and colors as well as the mug styles at the Zazzle store.
One design is the simple tenkara logo, no frills simplicity like tenkara itself.
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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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October Update & 2011 Leader Board Outlook 30 October 2011, 4:30 pm
Individual Leader Board Moves: Since our mid summer update we have had 4 solid months of great competitions and important moves on the Leader Boards. After a Gold medal finish at North Americas “biggest and baddest” fly competition; the America Cup, Rob Kolanda nudged out Lance Egan, now in 3rd, to move into the 2nd [...]...
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AmericaCup 2011 Wrapup 22 September 2011, 5:40 pm
The America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament wrapped up this last weekend. 70 high caliber anglers from all around the world converged to compete in a 3 day, 5 venue, intense fly fishing competition around the waters of Vail, CO. The America Cup has easily situated itself as the Premier non-national fly fishing tournament in [...]...
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31st World Championship Wrapup 5 September 2011, 2:24 pm
The 31st World Fly Fishing Championship wrapped up in Italy last week. The TroutLegend Fly Fishing League is very proud to announce that the US Youth Fly Fishing Team has brought home the very first Team Medal from a World Championship… and Gold to boot! Youth angler Dan Marino secured the individual Silver medal with [...]...
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June Update and 2011 Leader Board Outlook 13 July 2011, 4:13 pm
JUNE UPDATE: Since the Teva Games in early June two Loch Style competitions and two Bronze level “Minis” have put forth some notable moves to the Leader Boards. The “B.C. Loch Championship” at Trojan Pond outside of Logan Lake, British Columbia met all the hype and proved to be the premier loch style competition in [...]...
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Teva Maui Jim Game Results 9 June 2011, 6:47 pm
The Teva Games 2fly X-Stream finished this past weekend. Five skilled anglers we’re added to the TroutLegend Leader Boards for their effort in finishing in the top 50% of the fishing round including 1st Place finisher Theo Anest of Colorado....
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Sunny Daze: Part II 31 January 2012, 8:57 pm
Welcome to round two of Up’North’s “Sunny Daze” photography feature! The following three photos were shot (descending) on Long Lake, along the historic Allagash Wilderness Waterway; on the Saint John River near Frenchville; and at a Summer camp on Little Sebago Lake in Raymond. All photos share a common trait in that each scene was [...]...
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Sunny Daze 29 January 2012, 9:18 pm
I love taking pictures. No particular rhyme or reason as to why, I just enjoy being behind the lens. For some people I guess taking pictures could be about showing off, and I can see that. Living in a beautiful place is nothing to be ashamed of, and even I have been known to snap the occasional “look [...]...
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“When I Grow Up” 23 January 2012, 8:39 pm
….I want to be part of the research and development team for Loon Outdoors. No seriously, whoever originally pitched this idea at the Loon product meeting should get an instant induction into the fly fishing hall of fame. Something so simple, so useful, so brilliantly perfect in every way. It’s like they followed the Up’North [...]...
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“Hardly Hunting” 18 January 2012, 9:05 pm
Sitting silent listen closely whisper windswept wilderness. Frozen fingers each breath lingers cotton cammo woolen dress. Warmth a mystery ancient history snow falls steady forest floor. Miles from nowhere movement somewhere listen closely breathe no more. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Densely darkened daylight dimming vast horizon fading fast Sunshine struggles falling farther treeline silhouette is cast. Honest hours watching waiting notice [...]...
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“Go West Young Man” 12 January 2012, 5:49 pm
Maine is a long way from the western steelhead rivers that haunt my dreams. One day I’ll live my dream and hoist chrome for the first time, mark my words. When I do head out west to knock fly fishing for steelhead off my bucket list, I want Ian Majszak of Detonation Studios there with [...]...
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New From L.L.Bean 11 January 2012, 9:05 pm
L.L.Bean has been pouring loads of R&D into their fly fishing lineup in recent years, and the Pocket Water Fly Rod and Reel are proof that their efforts are paying off. With four different options between a 6’6″ 3wt and a 7’10″ 5wt, the Pocket Water series is a beautifully affordable addition to an already [...]...
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Quality Time 9 January 2012, 7:43 pm
Some days, some hours, some moments are far too timeless to capture in a single photograph….but I can still try can’t I? A weekend catch for gramps! Togue, Trout, and more!...
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“Historic Routes” 2 January 2012, 7:34 pm
For decades, rail and water were the only way to transport goods or travel in northern Maine. Winding along the Fish River, these tracks once shouldered the weight of passenger trains shuttling citizens to and from towns across Aroostook County. I can imagine my grandparents as children, their faces plastered to the windows of the [...]...
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Money Money Money 28 December 2011, 8:32 pm
I don’t share a ton of secrets on here, so consider this a little Christmas gift from me to you. The streamer on the top is the latest rendition of my “money-maker,” a proven pattern I am continuously building on season after season. Trial and error have really done the trick for this streamer in [...]...
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Up’North Christmas Carol 24 December 2011, 2:39 pm
So here we are again, sitting patiently at the doorstep of another Christmas. Between the weather, work, and shopping season, I’m not sure how I managed to make it this far in one piece! This last year has been full of surprises, and the Christmas season certainly has a way of putting things into perspective. [...]...
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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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Short Casts: Big Weekend for Fly Fishing Events 18 March 2011, 7:03 am
Local creeks and streams are still high but that oh-so-nice green snow melt color is showing in some of them and that, to most fly anglers, is like seeing the first robin of spring. Looking back over pictures from last year, however, it’s pretty apparent that this winter was a stronger bloke than 2010′s contender… [...]...
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Short Casts: It’s Almost Time 13 March 2011, 1:22 pm
Until recently, Old Man Winter was doing a pretty good job of keeping the Southern Tier in his icy grip. February and March, to date, have seen good snowfall and cold temperatures… The remainder of March looks better, with warming daytime temps ranging from freezing to the low 50′s. March is always a wild card, [...]...
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Spoons and Pie 11 March 2011, 5:50 pm
My loyal readership will likely remember this blog’s not-so-distant discovery of a titan of enterprise, a skunkworks of technological wonderment, and a darling of Wall Street not too far from the Southern Tier. Lest you have forgotten, click here for a diatribe on the Sutton Spoon Company of Naples, NY. You can thank STFF staff [...]...
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Winter bound… 13 February 2011, 8:56 am
It is snowing heavily outside my study window this morning as I write and I, like many of my fly fisher brethren, are wondering aloud – “will it ever end?” It’s not that there’s not a lot of fishing-related things to do: Waders need patching, reels need lubrication, lines need cleaning – gear needs going [...]...
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one fishers nightmare is another's success. th... 30 January 2012, 4:17 am
one fishers nightmare is another's success. thanks for the comment JJP.
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Heart of the Driftless 29 January 2012, 2:52 am
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That's WAY upstream. A fishers nightmare... 28 January 2012, 3:08 am
That's WAY upstream. A fishers nightmare...
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looking good! 28 January 2012, 2:20 am
looking good!
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The Pier 26 January 2012, 8:27 pm
Animation by Jason Bennett Sound Design by Jay Harris
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Thanks to our friends at Blood Knot Magazine for t... 25 January 2012, 10:58 am
Thanks to our friends at Blood Knot Magazine for the love. 2nd Annual Blogger Issue - http://www.bloodknot.net/fb2.6/
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One Step Closer 24 January 2012, 7:12 pm
Pre-production runs are looking pretty good for the glove project our team has been working on. 12WT. is one step closer to launch.Photo by Nome Buckman SUNWT. Gloves by 12WT.
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Stunningly beautiful work! 20 January 2012, 4:27 am
Stunningly beautiful work!
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Spey & Dee 16 January 2012, 6:12 am
Flies by Davie McPhail
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these particular gloves were designed primarily fo... 16 January 2012, 5:34 am
these particular gloves were designed primarily for sun protection rob, but with no loss of dexterity or grip. they do seem fine as far as fish handling goes.
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Monthly T.F.M. Spotting Finalist Prizes 4 February 2012, 7:00 am
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Gear Envy - Costa Double Haul 4 February 2012, 6:00 am
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2011 T.F.M. Spotting Finalists Voting 3 February 2012, 6:30 am
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This Is Fly - No. 33 3 February 2012, 6:00 am
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Cabela's C.G.R. Online Sale 2 February 2012, 6:30 am
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Rise Forms 2 February 2012, 6:00 am
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A Glimpse Inside Kabuto Rods 1 February 2012, 6:30 am
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December's T.F.M. Spotting Finalist 1 February 2012, 6:00 am
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The Fly Fishing Show At Somerset 31 January 2012, 9:00 am
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T.F.M. Apparel Order Ending Soon 31 January 2012, 8:00 am
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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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Back from Yellowstone 26 August 2011, 10:17 am
Been back from our annual fly fishing adventure for two weeks now. I’m still going through photos (and a tiny bit of video), and I’m working on a trip write-up. I haven’t posted anything on the site lately, so it might seem that I haven’t been doing any fishing. That’s, thankfully, far from the [...]...
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June Update 2 June 2011, 8:37 pm
Been awhile since I’ve posted anything. Truth is, I’ve been in some sort of funk since the storms. We were without power for a week. The whole city (Huntsville, AL) and surrounding area was practically shut down. We didn’t work. You couldn’t buy gas or perishable groceries. They were rationing ice and charcoal. The [...]...
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Overnight Kayaking on the Flint River 14 April 2011, 8:00 am
Over the weekend, my friend Ronald and I took an overnight kayak fishing trip down North Alabama’s Flint River. The water was high from heavy rains a few days earlier, and the fishing has been better. Still, the weather was nice, we caught a few fish, and it was great to be outside. ...
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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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Podcast: Permit! with Lori-Ann Murphy 5 December 2011, 10:45 am
The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Six Episode Ten: Permit! with Lori-Ann Murphy 26:05 (Push play to begin streaming) Download MP3 (Right Click/Choose 'Save Target As...') Lori-Ann Murphy is a popular and well-known guide from Montana, who recently took over......
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Article: Foreign Tied 30 September 2011, 10:47 am
If you missed it in the paper format, my article from the Summer 2011 issue of Fly Rod & Reel magazine, on the foreign fly tying industry, is now available online for free: “DEAR SIRS,” the e-mail started, “My......
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Podcast: Georgia Stripers (No... Stripers!) with Henry Cowen 14 August 2011, 7:50 pm
The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Six Episode Nine: Georgia Stripers (No... Stripers) 32:07 (Push play to begin streaming) Download MP3 (Right Click/Choose 'Save Target As...') Henry Cowen is the inventor of the Cowen's Baitfish and one of Georgia's top......
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Podcast: Tagging Sportfish with Dr. Aaron Adams 8 August 2011, 8:19 pm
The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Six Episode Eight: Tagging Sportfish 29:51 (Push play to begin streaming) Download MP3 (Right Click/Choose 'Save Target As...') Dr. Aaron Adams is the Director of Operations for the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (formerly Bonefish......
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The Trout Drought Is Over... 28 January 2012, 7:17 pm
Early November was the last time I fished. The long "trout drought" finally ended today on a wild stream in WNC. I continuously asked myself if I still knew how to fish. It's been awhile! The tippet is the end of the leader, right?
My initial plan was to fish for wild brookies. The Park Service closed the gates (and likely won't open them until spring), so I marked brook trout off of my list and resorted to fishing a nearby wild rainbow stream. Wild streams can be hard to fish in the winter,...
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More Rain On the Way 26 January 2012, 4:46 pm
More rain is forecasted to move in from the south and west this evening/overnight and into tomorrow. Most of WNC should be rain free by lunchtime, so if you're heading out to the river tomorrow, bring the wading jacket, especially before noon.
A lot of folks have been asking if the fishing will be worthwhile this weekend, given the rain we're seeing. The short answer, is yes, as long as you play it safe. Rivers and streams will rise, as a general .75-1" is expected across many portions of WNC ...
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Happy Holidays From THFF! 15 January 2012, 10:06 pm
First off, I want to thank all of the THFF fans and readers out there. Another year of THFF is right around the corner and I'm excited about the opportunities that may lie ahead. Without you guys, THFF wouldn't be in existence. The support means the world to me. I'm humbled when a fan approaches me at a show, shakes my hand, and thanks me. I should be the one thanking you guys. Again, I can't thank you all enough for the support and camaraderie over the past several years.
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Why Do You Fish? 13 January 2012, 4:53 pm
"I think I fish, in part, because it's an anti-social, bohemian business that, when gone about properly, puts you forever outside the mainstream culture without actually landing you in an institution." John Gierach
For some, it's solitude. Others agree it's an incurable addiction. Some folks will tell you it's not about catching fish, but rather it's spending time with family and friends that makes fishing worthwhile. If you put these reasons—along with many more—into a blender and...
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Savor It While It Lasts 6 January 2012, 11:00 pm
North Carolina has its fair share of unusual winters. If you've lived here long enough, you're probably nodding in agreement. This winter has been nothing short of unusual. Snow, while the higher elevations have received some, has eluded most of us thus far and the bitter cold just won't settle in like it relentlessly did last winter. When you combine warmer-than-average temps and virtually no accumulating snow in most areas, you get some better-than-average fishing conditions... Usually. Sitti...
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Tebowing... 22 December 2011, 4:52 pm
Click the picture to read the article.
We all know who Tim Tebow is. Lately he's been the star of every single pregame show on every single network before every single NFL football game. I won't go any further on how I feel about Tebow, but I will share a pretty funny picture and article (above) from Field and Stream. Yep, Tebowing has finally reached the fly fishing community.
Can't be any worse than planking on the river...
Source: http://iplanking.com/nature-planking/
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What's a Trout Again? 20 December 2011, 6:14 pm
Ever wonder what happens to an angler's brain after a prolonged absence of fishing? Look no further than a Twitter conversation between Brandon Robinson, James "Grizzly" Cates and I...
Me: Been fishing lately?
Griz: Not in a while, been hunting a little more... seems I've neglected the fishing duties, been about a month
Me: I feel ya man. Haven't been out since early November. Refresh my memory... what does a trout look like again?
Griz: It has two legs, right?
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Rivers Will Rise 20 December 2011, 4:09 pm
It's going to remain rainy and dreary through Christmas Day across the south. A conveyor belt of storm systems will make for a soggy couple of days. Get ready for rising rivers if you plan on heading out for a day of fishing. The majority of the streams and rivers in WNC are at normal levels, but that will likely change as rain filters into the region over the next few days. Watch out for BWOs, as the dreariness sometimes brings them out. I'd use your typical nymphs until the rivers start to ri...
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Sends Chills Up Your Spine... 19 December 2011, 4:54 pm
Here at THFF, you guys have probably noticed I love this great country. Love would actually be an understatement. While driving home from work, I heard Dierks Bentley's new song, "Home." I thought the song was moving and inspirational. Until I saw the music video. "Moving" and "inspirational" doesn't begin to describe how powerful it is. The soldiers that are coming home from Iraq have been fighting for everything in this video. THFF is a fly fishing blog, but without the freedom we possess, I ...
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Top 10 Fly Fishing Gifts 9 December 2011, 2:36 pm
December is here and you're probably looking to find that perfect gift for that angler/fly tyer on your list. What better way to check that angler off of the list than a visit to your local fly shop? Not only are you greeted and helped by fellow addicted fly anglers who live and breath fly fishing, you are helping to stimulate your local economy. It's a win-win situation in my book.
Big box stores are choking small businesses. I'm not bashing those large corporations, but simply saying that lo...
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Sight Fishing For The Soul 1 February 2012, 6:00 am
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A December To Remember 23 January 2012, 4:50 pm
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The Omen 21 January 2012, 1:07 pm
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Ravine 18 January 2012, 6:55 pm
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Beard Weather Day 2 14 January 2012, 7:00 am
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The Fish of 2011 10 January 2012, 6:10 am
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High & Clearing 8 January 2012, 8:00 am
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Beard Weather - Day 1 3 January 2012, 6:21 pm
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Jaunts 1 January 2012, 2:30 pm
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Home 25 December 2011, 3:42 pm
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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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And Sometimes it Rains! 28 May 2011, 9:31 am
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Father & Son Spring Break in the Smokies - Third Annual 30 April 2011, 9:24 am
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Elkhorn Clean-up 2011 23 April 2011, 11:03 am
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HOW NOT TO HANDLE A FISH (TROUT FISHING VIDEO) 5 February 2012, 1:02 am
UrbanHooker.com Presents, Fish Tank Mike in How Not to Handle a Fish
This was one of my first adventures out fishing with the legendary Fish Tank Mike. Mike taught me the how to's and have not's of handling our prized catch the Connecticut trout. I had an awesome time fishing with this extremely skilled angler.
Please watch the video below and learn from the legend.
*Please note that no humans were hurt while filming this clip. Thanks UrbanHooker.com
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What's In The Surf Surfcasters inc 2011 (Awesome Surfcasting Video) 4 February 2012, 9:23 pm
A collection of Surfcasting pictures and videos from Surfcasters Inc and What's In The Surf? When you can't fish, you get really bored. Music by The New Black. Edit of E.Male.
To discuss this article further on our message boards Follow This LinkAre 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. Whe...
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SEXY TATTOOS 4 February 2012, 7:29 pm
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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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The Motomethod Story 4 February 2012, 4:21 pm
Motomethod Community Motorcycle Repair Shop in Vancouver, BC is a full repair shop, for nearly all makes and models of motorcycles, old or new. Motomethod is the first in the industry to allow the rider to come in and ‘rent a bay’ and repair their own bike, or learn how. motomethod.com/
Directed by the Zenga Bros.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 centr...
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Mercedes-Trout (Trout Inspired Engineering) 4 February 2012, 4:01 pm
Via: YankoDesign.com Mercedes-Benz has designed a concept car that was inspired by the perfection and elegance of our beloved trout. The new ride is named the SLK Aphelios. Check it out.
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 w...
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Awesome Striped Bass Spear Fishing Video 4 February 2012, 3:43 pm
I really enjoyed watching this video. The video quality, music and transitions flow really well. The film does an excellent job with giving the viewer a true underwater prospective of how the striped bass stay together in large groups. The film has really inspired me to start fishing under the water instead of above the water. Awesome job by THERMOCLINEE PRODUCTIONS for creating it and sharing it with us. Thanks. UrbanHooker.com
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Thanks MoldyChum.com & Bug Life Fly Fishing 3 February 2012, 11:13 pm
Bug Life Fly Fishing.com
QUESTION:
What is BUG LIFE ?
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It started as just a play on words “The THUG LIFE”, but as time went on and more thought was put into this project we discovered that it is so much more.
Here at BUG LIFE HQ we are all about chasing anything that swims with a fly rod. And while doing this for a number of years you start to realize that it’s not only the fish that have consumed your every thought,it’s also the finer things in life that we partake in while...
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This is Fly Magazine No 33 Feb/Mar 2012 3 February 2012, 11:00 pm
Check it out
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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PLAN B FACELESS FLY FISHING 1 February 2012, 10:03 pm
PLAN B FACELESS FLY FISHING - THE TRAILER
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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SKIN. A TATTOO MOVIE. 1 February 2012, 10:01 pm
Directed by Ryan Hope, Skin is a dark, stylish examination of tattoo culture as high art, and a film that tests the boundaries of art and the human body. Featuring contributions from Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Raymond Pettibon, the film is a beautiful visual essay from the frontiers of contemporary British art.
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 ...
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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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Vintage Tuna Fishing in Nova Scotia 1 September 2010, 9:29 am
A great video about the Wedgeport, Nova Scotia Bluefin Rodeo from the 1950's. Check out the boats, the pre-historic gear......
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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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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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Trout Love 2 October 2011, 4:21 pm
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That's my girl 25 September 2011, 8:10 pm
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Sunday Brookie Fishing 18 September 2011, 6:07 pm
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Tractor video 21 August 2011, 8:06 pm
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I'm still here 15 August 2011, 9:20 pm
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Michigan Road Trip 5 June 2011, 4:28 pm
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Two For One Special 22 May 2011, 9:18 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
There are many ritual, historical and theological connections between Judaism and Thank...
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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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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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Fly Tying With Stan 25 September 2011, 11:42 pm
Fly tying goes in fits and starts for me. When I first discovered it, like everything else fly fishing related it grabbed hold of me like an addiction. I was watching youtube videos and shopping for vises, materials and anything I could find. Then all of a sudden it wasn’t a priority for me. Mostly [...]...
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Floatin’ and Bassin’ 12 July 2011, 9:30 pm
Since it has been about a billion degrees out lately and I am stranded hours from the nearest trout stream, I’ve been heading out in the float tube after the so called “green trout.” Last night I dragged the old man with me after I convinced him that the shingling around the Bilco door could [...]...
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Moose and Stuff 20 July 2010, 9:55 pm
Hey, look, it’s an update. This one is way past due, and I have more than a few on the back burners. I’ve got time to fish these days, just not too much time to talk about it. Here are some pictures from our weekend up in New Hampshire at the Eastman Inn. [...]...
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New Blogs to Follow 14 June 2010, 8:41 am
My good friend Jamie Philpott has started a new blog, Striper Junkie. I presume this blog will have something to do with fishing for stripers, but hey, what do I know. Jamie has just started his foray into striper fishing. Follow his blog. Hopefully he’ll spill the beans on the money spot [...]...
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Catskill Gems 11 June 2010, 10:53 pm
I promised an update this week, so I guess I better deliver.
Nick and I went to a new stream in the Catskills a few weeks ago. We had read stuff here and there about the stream, but it’s one of those places that no one really talks about. We had talked about [...]...
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The BEST Isonychia Pattern 11 June 2010, 9:40 pm
Expect a how to video on this bad boy very soon! This is, hands down, the best Isonychia pattern I’ve ever fished....
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Updates. Coming to a Blog Near You 9 June 2010, 9:28 am
Obviously, it’s been a while since I’ve put an update here. Life has become extremely busy as of late. I still have time to fish here and there, just not as much time to talk about it here. I’ve got some pictures uploaded and will be posting them in the [...]...
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Baboon Jig 10 May 2010, 11:18 am
How to tie the Baboon Jig, in HD. Remember to use the coupon code CreekAddict at http://www.wflies.com to receive free shipping on all orders over $10.00....
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First Carp of the Year 7 May 2010, 9:53 am
The fam and I decided to head out last Saturday and enjoy the gorgeous weather at one of the local parks. While the wife played with the baby, the baby played with his fish, and my dog laid in the grass, I decided to play with a few carp I saw cruising the pond’s [...]...
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Annual Freeze Up 2012 9 January 2012, 2:59 pm
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-25 25 December 2011, 12:00 am
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-18 18 December 2011, 12:00 am
I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/oCWeTARy Blueprint of a Phenom: Jashaun Agosto Pt.1 #...
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Salmon River, New York 12 December 2011, 3:43 pm
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-11 11 December 2011, 12:00 am
I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/OJ9JzgwJ Fly tying:Clouser Minnow # I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/1hK5rQZ4 BWO EMERGER #...
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-04 4 December 2011, 12:00 am
Daiichi 2220 (@YouTube http://t.co/iZip0FKC) # yes (@YouTube http://t.co/ZhdDa1wu) # I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/ZnMRHqyQ Leech #...
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-27 27 November 2011, 12:00 am
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Atlantic Salmon Trip 29 October 2011, 7:13 am
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September fishing in Maine 13 October 2011, 6:41 am
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REEL,REEL,REEL!! 12 September 2011, 1:55 am
When we were down fishing with Mark Drummond earlier this summer, we went into Eldredge Bros. Fly Shop to get some supplies. We were talking about the day and Jax was excited from seeing all those busting fish and decided that for his birthday this year he wanted to fish for stripers instead of trout [...]...
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The Fly Fishing Show in Somerset, NJ - 2012 30 January 2012, 4:30 pm
When winter brings it's frosty cold grip, it is the time of year that I start lamenting for my days fishing on the Little J and other streams. Well not the crappy days when I miss like 40 fish and only catch 3, the really good days when I get like 40 or 60 all on the same fly and never have to move. Not sure what day that was, but I remember it like it was yesterday or dream maybe. Well it has not been so cold, but my dreams of fly fishing certainly get better when I get to share them with fr...
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The Evolution of a Vest Fisherman 26 January 2012, 9:10 am
Ahhhhh the evolution of a vest fisherman.by MauriceStage One: get vest fill with unmentionables over time until its so heavy your back hurts at the end of a fishing day.Stage Two: Decide to get a pack...smaller, holds less, straps to back rather than hanging on shoulders. no more back pain.Stage Three: realize pack is too small and holds too little so get a bigger pack, still just a front pack but larger. You become front heavy and tip over easy......Stage Four: Find a BETTER pack that has a bac...
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Fly of the Month: The Goldilocks Stonefly 16 January 2012, 1:20 pm
By Gaeron Friedrichs (gaeronf)As we all know, winter is here. To me, it sure doesnât feel like it. Thereâs no snow at all. But since its winter, itâs time to go to the winter flies. When someone says winter flies, I typically think big stoneflies, or little midges. Here Iâm going to show you a pattern I developed. The Goldilocks Stonefly is a golden stonefly representation. Keep in mind, this isnât just a winter fly, it can be used year round, but it is a super effective...
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2011 PAFF Eastern PA Tying Jam 21 December 2011, 9:00 pm
The 2011 PAFF Eastern PA Tying Jam was held at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center. This event was unique, in that there were 19 demo tiers that were given 10 minutes each to explain and tie a fly pattern of their choice.There was also a table set up for beginner tiers. The beginners were instructed in some basic techniques, and had the opportunity to tie green weenies, foam beetles, and also the flies from the demo tiers that provided kits.Tying flies "in the spotlight" was new to many of these tiers,...
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Fly Tying Swaps of 2011 12 December 2011, 8:10 pm
Fly tying swaps are one of those pretty cool outcomes of Paflyfish that I never anticipated when the site was started many years ago. Sadly, I can barely tie my boots let alone a Blue Winged Olive CDC Cripple. So when I see others putting together #14 caddis pupae with ice dubbing I get a little envious. I think my eyesight is getting worse by the second and probably won't even be able to see my AARP card when it comes in next year, so staring down a #24 hook and tying up a midge I might as wel...
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PFBC Photography Contest 2011 29 November 2011, 11:30 am
Photography is a great passion for many anglers. Everything from fish porn to some really exceptional stream photos show up on Paflyfish. I spend a third of my time fly fishing with a DSLR hanging around my neck..The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commissionâs (PFBC) once again is holding their annual photo contest. There are three judged categories with prizes to boot. The category âAnglers and Boatersâ invites photographers to participate with submissions showing themselves and ...
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Conquer the Cold: The theory of bigger being sometimes better 20 November 2011, 7:00 am
by Guest: George DanielThere are no absolutes in fly fishing and thatâs why I refer to this approach as a theory. While this âtheoryâ produces good results, there will be times you will have to adjust your way of thinking as there are no absolutes in fly fishing. What Iâm referring to is trying to get inside the mind of a wintertime feeding trout. Think about it, wintertime is a period when these cold blooded critterâs feeding habits slow down as water temperatures drop...
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Getting Your Fix With Fly Fishing Podcasts 14 November 2011, 7:00 am
Over the past year I have found myself spending a lot more time on the road for work. Things have been busy and these days I enjoy all business opportunities I get. While in the car I have been completely turned off by terrestrial radio and all the political blowhards on both sides of the fence stirring the pot for their own self interests. I have come across some ways to get some of my fly fishing fix with a few different podcasts during the week.Probably the most prolific interviewer of fly f...
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Cumberland Valley Trout Unlimited Wins the 2011 Gold Trout Award 25 October 2011, 1:00 pm
It is with great pride and pleasure that I have the privilege of announcing here on Paflyfish that Cumberland Valley Trout Unlimited is the 2011 recipient of the Gold Trout Award. The Gold Trout Award is a national recognition to only one of about 400 national TU chapters annually. CVTUâs efforts across the Cumberland Valley are well known and include the Rivers Conservation and Youth Camp, restoration of Big Spring Creek, land preservation and sinkhole remediation along Letort, stream imp...
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Spring Creek Canyon Opens 17 October 2011, 9:20 pm
On September 30, 2011 Spring the Creek Canyon Cooperative Management Coalition unveiled a jointly managed environmental area of 1,800 acres in Benner Springs, Pennsylvania. The canyon is now jointly managed by Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the state Department of Corrections, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Pennsylvania State University and Benner Township. Originally closed to the pubic as a part of the Department of Corrections' Rockview St...
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