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Permit! with Lori-Ann Murphy - Ssn. 6, Ep. 10

The Itinerant Angler Podcast
Zach Matthews
5 Dec 2011 | 9:19 am

Lori-Ann Murphy is a popular and well-known guide from Montana, who recently took over as fishing coordinator at El Pescador Lodge in Belize. Don't miss her comments on the way saltwater fly fishing has changed, and her exciting analysis of the most elusive fish in salt water: the permit.

Video: The Parachute and Pile Casts

The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast
25 Nov 2011 | 11:41 am

Welcome to another installment of "Ask an Orvis Fly-Fishing Instructor," with Peter Kutzer. In this episode, Peter explains the differences between the parachute cast and the pile cast, both of which are slack-line casts that can be useful when you're fishing across conflicting currents or to a fish downstream. To make a parachute cast, you stop the rod high and keep the tip up while the fly and front of the line land on the water. This gives you a belly of line between the rod tip and the water. As your fly drifts downstream, you lower the rod tip, feeding line into the drift and maintaining…

Tippets: Howling Good Sun Protection, World’s Largest Insect, 20 Questions with Hal Herring

MidCurrent
Marshall Cutchin
6 Dec 2011 | 8:34 am

Gear Junkie‘s Stephen Regenold reviews Howler Brothers’ Loggerhead Longsleeve Shirt and Buff’s Water Glove line.  The giant weta resembles a humongous cricket and has a wingspan that can exceed seven inches across. Where does it live?  New Zealand, of course. Eat More Brook Trout does the 20-question thing with outdoor writer Hal Herring, who has an “uncanny ability–without reserve or hesitation–to speak truth to power.”

Supreme Decision

DrakeMag
6 Dec 2011 | 1:32 pm

Who Really Owns America's Riverbeds? Tomorrow is a big day in Washington, D.C. for anyone who likes fishing, rafting, or canoeing public water in the United States. In what is likely the most meaningful river-access case ever heard before the U.S. Supreme Court, PPL Montana v Montana is seeking to answer the long-disputed question of who really owns the riverbeds on navigable waterways, and whether the definition of "navigable" should be based on the present, or based on the river's navigability when the state joined the Union. Read more...

But You Can Blow a Kiss

Fly Fish Chick
The Fly Fish Chick
13 Nov 2011 | 2:44 pm

It’s been a red-hot week here in Mobile, reading, speaking and selling copies of ‘Paddlefish’ at a whole host of book events. On Friday I had my first ever signing in a bookstore. I was at a fantastic independent bookshop called Page & Palette in Fairhope, Alabama. They are known for scheduling topnotch authors and in keeping with their high standards, had hosted Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump, earlier in the week — not to mention Condaleeza Rice just the day before my event! We’ve had a lot of laughs at the company I’ve been keeping in the press: Well the event on…

The Itinerant Angler Podcast
Permit! with Lori-Ann Murphy - Ssn. 6, Ep. 10
Zach Matthews
5 Dec 2011 | 9:19 am
Lori-Ann Murphy is a popular and well-known guide from Montana, who recently took over as fishing coordinator at El Pescador Lodge in Belize. Don't miss her comments on the way saltwater fly fishing has changed, and her exciting analysis of the most elusive fish in salt water: the permit.
Georgia Stripers with Henry Cowen - Ssn. 6, Ep. 9
Zach Matthews
15 Aug 2011 | 7:12 am
Henry Cowen is the inventor of the Cowen's Baitfish and one of Georgia's top striper guides. Listen in for his detailed and informative interview on catching linesides with the fly rod.
Tagging Sportfish with Dr. Aaron Adams - Ssn. 6, Ep. 8
Zach Matthews
8 Aug 2011 | 7:11 pm
Dr. Aaron Adams is the Director of Operations for the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (formerly Bonefish and Tarpon Unlimited). Tune in for his fascinating explanation of the new science of satellite tagging and the remarkable behaviors of bonefish, tarpon, and permit. Thanks to this new science, we may be able to protect these important species from the cradle for the first time, thus improving sportfishing for everyone.
Cane Rod School with Bill Oyster - Ssn. 6, Ep. 7
Zach Matthews
5 Jul 2011 | 6:50 pm
Bill Oyster's a well-known cane rodmaker who does beautiful work, but probably his greatest skill is as a teacher. He's building a new shop in beautiful downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, and that shop is going to be one of a kind. Part factory, part school, part inn; it's likely to become one of the great fly-fishing meccas of the northern hemisphere. Tune in to catch this unique individual and his exciting plan for the future of cane rods.
How to Open a Fly Shop (In this Economy) with Steve Dally - Ssn. 6, Ep. 6
Zach Matthews
19 Jun 2011 | 6:48 pm
Steve Dally's journey to Arkansas from Tasmania has been long and full of unique experiences. Now he finds himself the owner of a brand new fly shop, right on the banks of Arkansas's famous White River. Don't miss his insight into what it takes to a get a fly shop off the ground!
 

The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast
Video: The Parachute and Pile Casts
25 Nov 2011 | 11:41 am
Welcome to another installment of "Ask an Orvis Fly-Fishing Instructor," with Peter Kutzer. In this episode, Peter explains the differences between the parachute cast and the pile cast, both of which are slack-line casts that can be useful when you're fishing across conflicting currents or to a fish downstream. To make a parachute cast, you stop the rod high and keep the tip up while the fly and front of the line land on the water. This gives you a belly of line between the rod tip and the water. As your fly drifts downstream, you lower the rod tip, feeding line into the drift and maintaining…
A Guide's Life- How to become one and what it's really like
17 Nov 2011 | 3:27 pm
This week we do a podcast I've been looking forward to--an interview with a couple of top fly-fishing guides about what it's like to be a guide and how to get into guiding. Learn about how a guide prepares for their day, what they agonize over, and enjoy a few wild stories along the way.
Tom Rosenbauer's Ten Tips for Targeting Large trout
9 Nov 2011 | 10:14 am
In this week's podcast I announce the winner of the Podcast Suggestion Contest, who won a signed copy of my latest book Essential American Flies.  The topic is sure to be a crowd-pleaser to most of you--targeting bigger trout. In the podcast I give you 10 suggestions for targeting the biggest trout in a pool or in a stretch of river.  There were lots of great suggestions in the podcast contest, and I used a couple for the short Fly Box section at the beginning of the podcast:  How to cure the fall blues after a tough fishing season, and how to pack for a business trip…
Nymphing Techniques from Across the Pond
7 Nov 2011 | 11:59 am
This week I interview George Daniel, past competitor in Team Fly Fishing USA and now head coach. The subject is European nymphing styles like Czech nymphing, Polish nymphing, French nymphing, and Spanish nymphing. I've had a number of requests to talk about European nymphing so I called in one of the top American experts on these techniques. You'll learn the differences between these styles and under which conditions you use them, as well as how to rig for these very effective styles of catching trout and grayling on nymphs. These techniques are great to have in your bag of tricks when…
More Fall Fly Fishing Secrets
26 Oct 2011 | 12:30 pm
In the podcast this week, I go on a minor rant about the ethics of crowding on today's trout streams, and pretty much tell you if you don't like the crowds, take a hike (literally).  I do give some suggestions on how to handle crowded situations if you have no other choice, but there is almost always another choice.  And in the main part of the podcast, I share with you some fall fishing secrets. We have touched on this subject before, but since the last time I have received some more tips from all of you that I really shoudl share. I also announce a very special contest for the…

MidCurrent
Tippets: Howling Good Sun Protection, World’s Largest Insect, 20 Questions with Hal Herring
Marshall Cutchin
6 Dec 2011 | 8:34 am
Gear Junkie‘s Stephen Regenold reviews Howler Brothers’ Loggerhead Longsleeve Shirt and Buff’s Water Glove line.  The giant weta resembles a humongous cricket and has a wingspan that can exceed seven inches across. Where does it live?  New Zealand, of course. Eat More Brook Trout does the 20-question thing with outdoor writer Hal Herring, who has an “uncanny ability–without reserve or hesitation–to speak truth to power.”
Dave Kumlien: Still Finding Solitude
Marshall Cutchin
6 Dec 2011 | 8:14 am
The former owner of Bozeman’s Montana Troutfitters and the current guide and resources advocate is interviewed by The Daily Climate.  ”I have a hard time finding impacts on the stuff I like to do. I am one who likes to see the data. Anecdotes are cool, but they’re human nature and they’re short-term.”
Fly Line Tapers: A Guide Explains
Benjamin Clary
6 Dec 2011 | 8:08 am
Renowned Florida Keys fly-fishing guide Bruce Chard sets out on his Fly Fisherman blog to explain the fly line, section by section.  So far, he’s covered the front taper, the rear taper, and the belly, along with a general breakdown of the sections of a fly line. Why the undertaking?  “Believe it or not, understanding all the different fly lines and there [sic] tapers can help you catch more fish.” “Front tapers help disperse energy to the leader and fly from the belly.” Chard explains the perfect balance between too much energy to the leader from a long front…
How Many Menhaden Do We Really Need? Part Two
Marshall Cutchin
6 Dec 2011 | 8:01 am
Beau Beasley continues his investigation into the decline in US menhaden stocks and reports on a historic vote that finally curtails commercial take of this hugely important forage fish.  Read his analysis in “How Many Menhaden Do We Really Need? Part Two.”
Louisiana: Where Improv Lives
Marshall Cutchin
6 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
MidCurrent “Fly Fishing Jazz” columnist Kirk Deeter explores Louisiana’s improv culture as it relates to both music and fishing: “Sometimes, when the weather is just right, you find yourself lacing long, classic casts at orange targets that stick out like pumpkins in a dirty green field.”

DrakeMag
Supreme Decision
6 Dec 2011 | 1:32 pm
Who Really Owns America's Riverbeds? Tomorrow is a big day in Washington, D.C. for anyone who likes fishing, rafting, or canoeing public water in the United States. In what is likely the most meaningful river-access case ever heard before the U.S. Supreme Court, PPL Montana v Montana is seeking to answer the long-disputed question of who really owns the riverbeds on navigable waterways, and whether the definition of "navigable" should be based on the present, or based on the river's navigability when the state joined the Union. Read more...
Finding Oregon Vs Tomato Time-Lapse
5 Dec 2011 | 7:13 pm
There are plenty of uninspired time-lapse videos making the rounds these days, including this rotten one: Tomato time-lapse. Filmmakers Ben Canales, John Waller, Steve Engman, and Blake Johnson of Uncage the Soul Productions, however, skip the low-hanging fruit and tackle a 1,600 mile road trip across Oregon—delivering the Columbia River Gorge, Mt Hood, Mt Jefferson, the Southwestern Coast, the Alvord Desert, Leslie Gulch, Blue Mountains, Crater Lake, Eagle Cap Wilderness, Deschutes River in stunning slow speed. Read more...
S. Platte Bitten by Benzene Attack
2 Dec 2011 | 2:18 pm
Denver carp community first on the scene When I was 13 years old my buddy Scott was attacked by a doberman. It was bad. The dog mauled him head on—Scott's cheek was punctured, one eye was nicked and subsequently swollen shut, and he lost part of a finger trying to fend off the attack. It had been a family dog, one he'd lived with his entire life. Read more...
Video Blitz: Striped Bass Gamefish
1 Dec 2011 | 8:59 am
Stripers Forever is a non-profit internet-based conservation organization, seeking game fish status for wild striped bass on the Atlantic Coast, while optimizing sustainable public fishing opportunities for anglers from Maine to North Carolina. The org's new video drives home compelling arguments for enhanced recreational, conservation-based measures along the Eastern Seaboard. If you're a fan of the blitz, watch it. Read more...
South Platte on Emergency Oil Spill Watch
29 Nov 2011 | 10:00 am
DENVER, CO—First responders worked through the night to contain oil and possibly other materials at the confluence of Sand Creek and the South Platte River, north of Downtown Denver and about a mile west of the Suncor Energy refinery. Read more...
 

Fly Fish Chick
But You Can Blow a Kiss
The Fly Fish Chick
13 Nov 2011 | 2:44 pm
It’s been a red-hot week here in Mobile, reading, speaking and selling copies of ‘Paddlefish’ at a whole host of book events. On Friday I had my first ever signing in a bookstore. I was at a fantastic independent bookshop called Page & Palette in Fairhope, Alabama. They are known for scheduling topnotch authors and in keeping with their high standards, had hosted Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump, earlier in the week — not to mention Condaleeza Rice just the day before my event! We’ve had a lot of laughs at the company I’ve been keeping in the press: Well the event on…
Just One Cast Away From a Cortisone Shot
The Fly Fish Chick
30 Oct 2011 | 5:11 pm
The Professor and I just snuck out to Montana for a few heavenly days of vacation which was heavy on fall fishing, food and football. We fished the Big Hole with our friend Eric, co-owner of Sunrise Flyshop in Melrose. I’ve said it before, Eric is seriously one of the hardest working guides on the planet. The air temp was 17 when we woke up that morning and the water temp was hovering somewhere around 33 degrees when we started our day. Fish were sluggish so we had to go BIG to get their attention. As in big, big streamers. We caught a number of browns early but the real fun started when…
A Diablo Sandwich and A Dr. Pepper and Make It Fast
The Fly Fish Chick
24 Oct 2011 | 8:40 am
This weekend we ventured to the annual Texas Book Festival, with two key objectives: to get a signed cookbook with classic Texas fare and meet the mastermind behind one of the greatest movies of all time. Ancillary perks included dreamy weather, a delightfully mellow scene which was mandatory since Little Chick is recovering from a concussion (she’s going to be fine but had quite a scare that started our Friday in the ER), learning about all sorts of books from fascinating authors, and getting up close and personal with the gorgeous Texas Capitol building. We hustled into our seats just in…
Wow. Sounds Like I Missed All the Fun at the Shrimp Festival.
The Fly Fish Chick
19 Oct 2011 | 6:22 am
Just a simple conversation I overheard in the airport Monday between two women who didn’t know each other but had both been at the Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores. One had been at the Florabama (a legendary sprawling beach bar on the border of Alabama and Florida) late into the night and was worried about that because she’d already been ex-communicated from the Catholic Church and didn’t want to get kicked out of her new church. The more reserved woman politely made conversation, “The Florabama…is that where you lost your voice?” The Shaky Vestry Member replied, “No it’s where…
Launch
The Fly Fish Chick
17 Oct 2011 | 6:05 am
On Saturday, the Professor and I took advantage of a gorgeous morning in South Alabama and headed over to the boat launch to try and catch redfish on the fly. It was also the launch of our new motor.  You see, unfortunately a couple of weeks ago, the motor was stolen off our boat. It’s been the cause of endless ire and frustration, especially since they no longer make these two stroke motors. The Professor has been living on Ebay and Craigslist trying to find a replacement (not to mention looking for someone trying to sell his stolen motor.) So with a bittersweet sense of ceremony we…

MidCurrent
Tippets: Howling Good Sun Protection, World’s Largest Insect, 20 Questions with Hal Herring
Marshall Cutchin
6 Dec 2011 | 8:34 am
Gear Junkie‘s Stephen Regenold reviews Howler Brothers’ Loggerhead Longsleeve Shirt and Buff’s Water Glove line.  The giant weta resembles a humongous cricket and has a wingspan that can exceed seven inches across. Where does it live?  New Zealand, of course. Eat More Brook Trout does the 20-question thing with outdoor writer Hal Herring, who has an “uncanny ability–without reserve or hesitation–to speak truth to power.”
Dave Kumlien: Still Finding Solitude
Marshall Cutchin
6 Dec 2011 | 8:14 am
The former owner of Bozeman’s Montana Troutfitters and the current guide and resources advocate is interviewed by The Daily Climate.  ”I have a hard time finding impacts on the stuff I like to do. I am one who likes to see the data. Anecdotes are cool, but they’re human nature and they’re short-term.”
Fly Line Tapers: A Guide Explains
Benjamin Clary
6 Dec 2011 | 8:08 am
Renowned Florida Keys fly-fishing guide Bruce Chard sets out on his Fly Fisherman blog to explain the fly line, section by section.  So far, he’s covered the front taper, the rear taper, and the belly, along with a general breakdown of the sections of a fly line. Why the undertaking?  “Believe it or not, understanding all the different fly lines and there [sic] tapers can help you catch more fish.” “Front tapers help disperse energy to the leader and fly from the belly.” Chard explains the perfect balance between too much energy to the leader from a long front…
How Many Menhaden Do We Really Need? Part Two
Marshall Cutchin
6 Dec 2011 | 8:01 am
Beau Beasley continues his investigation into the decline in US menhaden stocks and reports on a historic vote that finally curtails commercial take of this hugely important forage fish.  Read his analysis in “How Many Menhaden Do We Really Need? Part Two.”
Louisiana: Where Improv Lives
Marshall Cutchin
6 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
MidCurrent “Fly Fishing Jazz” columnist Kirk Deeter explores Louisiana’s improv culture as it relates to both music and fishing: “Sometimes, when the weather is just right, you find yourself lacing long, classic casts at orange targets that stick out like pumpkins in a dirty green field.”

Alamo Fly Fishers San Antonio
November 15 2011 - Chapter Meeting - Speaker Chris Johnson - Living Waters Fly Fishing
admin
12 Nov 2011 | 2:24 pm
Event Date/Time:  November 15, 2011 - 7:00pm9:00pm The speaker for the month of November is Chris Johnson, a fly shop owner and guide here in central Texas. I first met Chris this past spring at a Project Healing Waters fishing outing. Chris and a few other guides volunteered their services that day to take several recovering soldiers on a float down the Guadalupe, and I was there to take pictures of the event. Chris’s drift boat was the biggest and driest of the boats and he was kind enough to let me and my camera ride with him. Within eyeshot of our launching point Chris anchored up…
President's Message - November 2011
admin
12 Nov 2011 | 1:59 pm
By David McWilliams In my humble opinion if you live in Texas there is no better month than November. It is a great month with plenty of opportunities. Fishing can be fantastic. Just a week ago the club took an outing to Fence Lake in Rockport, Texas. This is a trip where everyone loads their kayak onto the skimmer boat to be ferried across Aransas Bay to San Jose Island and its notorious back lakes. Although only a few club members could attend those who did were greeted by calm winds, good water levels, and lots of redfish with their tails and backs out of the water. While I have your…
Exciting Events & Updates
admin
9 Sep 2009 | 12:14 am
For more stories and information, please read our Chapter Newsletter, available in PDF form. Our November 2011 Newsletter is now available! read more
 

Fishgator - Freshwater Kayak Fishing
Quiksilver|3mm Quiksilver Wetsuit Booties|$39.95
7 Dec 2011 | 5:30 am
3mm Quiksilver Wetsuit Booties The Quiksilver Syncro booties are nice and stretchy and feature sealed seams to keep the cold water from trickling in. The reinforced toe & heel caps...
Quiksilver|7.5mm Quiksilver CYPHER BIOFLEECE Wetsuit Boots|$75.00
7 Dec 2011 | 5:05 am
7.5mm Quiksilver Wetsuit Booties The Quiksilver CYPHER booties are nice and stretchy and feature sealed seams to keep the cold water from trickling in. The reinforced toe & heel caps...
Quiksilver|3mm Quiksilver CYPHER Split-Toe Wetsuit Booties|$69.95
7 Dec 2011 | 4:40 am
3mm Quiksilver Wetsuit Booties The Quiksilver CYPHER booties are nice and stretchy and feature sealed seams to keep the cold water from trickling in. The reinforced toe & heel caps...
Xcel|0.5mm XCELERATOR Wetsuit Cap|$18.50
7 Dec 2011 | 4:15 am
0.5mm XCELERATOR Cap The 0.5mm XCEL wetsuit cap is a nice little chill guard to add to your collection. Features very stretchy neoprene, and durable flatlock stitching. XCEL Wetsuits are...
Hyperflex|4/3mm Men’s Hyperflex FLOW Full Wetsuit|$219.99
7 Dec 2011 | 3:50 am
Company Comments: The 4/3mm HyperFlex FLOW has been completely redesigned this year and is loaded with features that make this suit the best value in our high end inventory. The...

The Trout Underground Fly Fishing Blog
The Underground’s Short Casts for 2011-12-06
Tom Chandler
6 Dec 2011 | 9:00 am
If anyone wonders what to get the Underground for Christmas (restored 1954 Airstream): t.co/SzZNTEUk # Powered by Twitter Tools
Five Literary Minutes To A Better Day
Tom Chandler
6 Dec 2011 | 6:35 am
Falconer Rebecca O’Connor writes a nice essay about hunting with her dog and falcon over Thanksgiving — and the places she’s drawn to: These places I’ve made my own — paying in tears, sweat and blood. Hunting with a raptor is frightening, punctuated by a small peregrine’s near death experiences, illuminated by surprise successes and heartbreaking in its losses. In short it is life. And these places belong to me because I have lived on them. Read the (relatively short) essay here.
Supreme Court To Decide Issues of Commercial Navigability, Public Access For Missouri River (And The Rest Of Us)
Tom Chandler
5 Dec 2011 | 7:04 pm
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will hear a case on Wednesday that could have huge implications for river and stream access across the United States. The question is whether the Montana State Supreme Court ruled correctly when they said the Missouri River’s “Great Falls” were owned by the state instead of PPL Montana — an electrical utility with hydropower installations at Great Falls. While the case revolves around a few obscure points — one of them being whether the Missouri was commercially navigable during the time of the Lewis and Clark…
With Friends Like These…
Tom Chandler
5 Dec 2011 | 4:12 pm
While I’m locked in desperate combat with the keyboard, some of my friends (for brevity’s sake, let’s refer to them as “slackers with evil, swine-like tendencies”) are deeply concerned for my well-being. Which is why they send me photographs like this from their smartphones: This still-warm, dying-October-Caddis-driven photo comes courtesy Chris Raine, the bamboo fly rod builder who clearly knows what it’s like to have bamboo slivers driven up under his fingernails (how else do you explain this photo, which — not to belabor the point —…
The Underground’s Short Casts for 2011-12-05
Tom Chandler
5 Dec 2011 | 9:00 am
More outdoor apocalypse: family gets lost on Christmas tree hunt, calls 911: t.co/DdT0MRv9 # Powered by Twitter Tools

Fly Fishing Utah - The Utah Fly Fishing Resource
Steve Brown's new 1320 Facebook Page
smoothie
6 Dec 2011 | 9:07 pm
Go check out his new FB page. I think we can use his page to spread the good word ;) https://www.facebook.com/pages/1320-...818101?sk=wall
A timely tale....
keegy
6 Dec 2011 | 4:58 pm
Read this the other day and enjoyed it. I thought some others might get a kick out of it as well, especially with the current discussions. " One of the members had brought a guest, an expert in the opinion of the club; at least, the man was a good enough talker and a good enough caster to make an impression. Maybe this bothered Harry, who was bothered easily enough by another usurping his glory. Maybe not, though; maybe Harry didn't like the fly fishing ideas the man was promoting. The basic angling philosophy of the man no doubt was repugnant to him. He picked someone, me, with a totally…
Computer programer needed...
Cephus
6 Dec 2011 | 3:00 pm
So I am looking for some help with computer program from the 80's that runs on MS-DOS and not Windows. I have called numerous places and have run into nothing but dead ends. If anyone from the site here in SLC or if you know anyone who has skills from the past would be interested, send their information my way. This is for business and I am willing to pay competitive rates for the work.
Warehouse Employee wanted
Hap
5 Dec 2011 | 7:07 pm
9am 4pm M-F Coffee Heavy lifting and lots of cleaning. Need some PC, and or Mac. I drink(no so much at work) and swear. Posting here 1st, then off to traditional ads. $10/ Hour Start, Clean DMV a must. Looking for a smart person, self starter. Current guy is heading Utah State. Prefer to hire from here 1st.. Drift boat use may be available etc... Matt@SilverBeanCoffee.com
$2,499 Wooden Boat
Stoney Clarke
5 Dec 2011 | 9:55 am
I need to sell this soon. Ive lowered the price again to $2,499. This is a fire sale because of the time of year. You could buy it now and sell it in the spring for $4,000. Here are the details. This is a classic ribbed wooden boat just like Woody Hindman built back in the day (which was a Wed. if you ever wondered). I built it myself 10 years ago. I will be happy to explain how it was built and why that is important. I still have the original plans and instructions. It has been well maintained, repainted and varnished every 2 years and is in very good condition. It has been stored indoors…
 

Fishing News
Mexico's roosterfish worth crowing about
7 Dec 2011 | 5:09 am
Steve Herter, who splits his time between Baja's East Cape and a ranch in Meeker, says of the roosterfsh: "This is a fish that's a noble beast.
Ice Safety
7 Dec 2011 | 1:00 am
It took its time this year but it seems as though winter has officially arrived in Minot.
More
6 Dec 2011 | 8:50 pm
What's expected to be good business news for Erie's bayfront this winter might not sit well with local ice fishing fans.
The worlds of ice fishing and RVing collide
6 Dec 2011 | 5:45 pm
Ice fishing, which is just now beginning for the season in far northern Minnesota, might soon also attract those who insist on warmth and luxury, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Midges in Moving Water
6 Dec 2011 | 1:31 pm
Midges are usually so small, and so often hatch at either dawn or dusk, that it's often impossible to see them.

Online Fishing Community -
Fishing With Live Worms: 3 Rules That Will Help You Catch More Fish When Using Worms As Bait
3 Dec 2011 | 12:43 pm
Ask anyone what the best bait to use when you are fishing is and the answer will inevitably come back, worms. Live worms have been known as an effective bait for fishing for as long as catching fish has been something that human beings engage in, and in this article I will list 3 rules that will help virtually anyone catch more fish when using worms as bait.
Fish Tanks and Accessories: What to Know
29 Aug 2011 | 12:56 pm
Fish Tanks and Accessories: What to Know Contrary to popular belief, you can’t just pick up a goldfish, toss the little guy into a small bowl of water, and just let him be. He won’t just ‘do fine’ and he certainly won’t survive. Pet fish need to be fed, cleaned up after, and cared for in general, just like any other animals under human supervision. Domesticated fish have a plethora of needs, and while most of these needs are basic and shouldn’t take too much work to meet, they can’t simply be overlooked. With the right armament of fish tank accessories, any homeowner and/or fish…
How To Catch Trout - Why Light Line Is So Important To Trout Fishing
14 Feb 2011 | 6:03 am
Whether you are just learning how to catch trout or are a trout fishing veteran there is one aspect of trout fishing that I have learned over the past two decades of fishing for trout has a bigger impact on catching trout than any other. That aspect is the weight of your fishing line, and in this article I will do my best to explain why this is the case. Light line is extremely important to being a successful trout fisherman and in my experience is the biggest reason why many people simply don't know how to catch trout.
River Fishing Bait Rigs – The Most Effective Worm Rigs For Fishing In Rivers
29 Dec 2010 | 6:46 am
When it comes to river fishing there is probably no bait that is more effective than live worms and to rig a live worm effectively the proper bait or worm rigs need to be employed. In this article I will outline and discuss some effective river fishing bait rigs for rigging live worms so that you can experience more success on your next excursion fishing in a river with this very popular fishing bait.
Just Joined Blog
8 Dec 2010 | 1:43 pm
I'm new to fishing.us Although I may be new to this site I've been fishing my entire life, from tuna to arctic grayling, I love it all. I look forward to sharing stories and obtaining the latest information with you all.

Gamefishing Fiji
Fame Anybody ?
Adrian at Matava
4 Dec 2011 | 8:00 pm
We are arranging an opportunity for World renown photographer Jon Schwartz to visit us and photograph GT Poping aboard Tease Me this summer. We need a couple of GT anglers willing to model !You have probably seen many of Jon's photos gracing the covers of publications such as Marlin Magazine and BlueWater Magazine. You can see some of his work here www.bluewaterjon.comJon will be taking action stills of anglers fighting GTs, posing with their catch and releasing, some of which will be filmed from underwater......We need to fit this in between the 18th and 25th February. Matava Eco-Adventure…
Take a Friend to Fiji for 50% off Matava package: 2nd Person Half Price on Land and Air! | Matava - Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort
Stuart in Fiji
30 Nov 2011 | 2:29 pm
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Sea Save Foundation - Auction Home Page - BiddingForGood Fundraising Auction
Stuart in Fiji
23 Nov 2011 | 5:58 pm
The Sea Save Foundation Holiday Auction is now open! The proceeds will go to Sea Save Foundation in order to support ocean conservation.Auction items range from exotic diving vacation getaways, diving equipment and gear, underwater photography courses by noted oceanographers, and incredible hand crafted works of art guaranteed to delight and surprise. So, tell your friends, family, and community. Let the bidding begin!Sea Save Foundation - Auction Home Page - BiddingForGood Fundraising Auction"Bite Me" Matava Resort Kadavu Fiji Islands www.matava.com
Prime Slot opens up for Anglers
Adrian at Matava
10 Nov 2011 | 5:30 pm
Summer Dolphinfish are numerousMatava Eco-Adventure Resort was totally fully booked with divers for early January however it has just had a cancellation from the 1st to the 10th January 2012 opening up some accommodation space.This means that Bite Me Gamefishing Charters now has a slot available for any anglers who might wish to charter Bite Me or Tease Me between the 1-10th January 2012During our summer season we usually concentrate on offshore heavy tackle gamefishing for blue marlin and yellowfin tuna or we focus on heavy tackle popping for GTs and deepwater jigging for Dogtooth…
October 2011 GT Popping
Adrian at Matava
9 Nov 2011 | 6:26 pm
Its still early days yet with the summer Popping and Jigging season starting in December but a couple of anglers from Australia caught a break with the Spring weather and got some great GT Popping in.Justin's pretty pleased with this 45 inch short length GT Red Bass Double Hook-upfor Brendan & Justin Another nice GT pushing 40kg for Justin Last season the Pacific Ocean experienced a strong La Nina event. This meant that higher than normal sea surface temperatures were experienced in the West Pacific, particularily the Coral Sea. Tropical cyclones derive their energy from the warm oceans…
 

Northeast Ohio Outdoors
Ohio’s Popular Deer Gun Season Opens Nov. 28th
Lou Yuhasz
17 Nov 2011 | 4:14 pm
Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio’s popular deer-gun season opens statewide on Monday, November 28, offering hunters a full week to harvest a whitetail. The upcoming season will again include an extra weekend of gun hunting on December 17-18, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Deer can be hunted with a legal muzzleloader, handgun or shotgun from one half-hour before sunrise to sunset through December 4 and December 17-18. With a pre-hunting season population estimate of 750,000 white-tailed deer, the ODNR Division of…
Ohio Furbearer Hunting and Trapping Seasons
Lou Yuhasz
9 Nov 2011 | 11:02 am
Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio hunters and trappers preparing to pursue furbearers will find good populations of these animals during the 2011-2012 season. The season begins for most furbearing species on November 10, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. “Food sources and habitat conditions for furbearers remain good this year across Ohio,” said Division of Wildlife biologist Suzie Prange. “Fur takers can expect another good season for most species.” For the seventh year, 43 counties will be open for river…
Ohio Waterfowl Hunting Seasons Sneaking Up Fast
Lou Yuhasz
11 Oct 2011 | 8:28 am
Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio hunters should have good opportunities to take some of the most popular species of waterfowl, based on the findings of biologists at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The spring pond index for the prairie pothole region of North America (Kansas to central Saskatchewan) and breeding duck surveys indicate a better than average reproduction year for most duck species. Ponds are housing above normal numbers and good production has been noted from most of the primary breeding range. Closer to home, the Upper Great Lakes states and eastern Canadian…
Ohio Fall Colors Near Peak
Lou Yuhasz
11 Oct 2011 | 8:26 am
Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Near peak conditions are becoming evident across the northern part of Ohio while the rest of the Buckeye State is still seeing predominantly green hues, according to Fall Color Forester Casey Burdick with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “Honey locusts and black walnuts are now adding yellows to the mix with near peak conditions beginning to take shape in the northern part of the state,” said Burdick. “For a scenic drive, I recommend the I-77 corridor from Marietta to Canton or in the Cuyahoga Valley area, which should be a…
Ohio Fall Turkey Season: Might be a Bad Year
Lou Yuhasz
1 Oct 2011 | 9:34 am
Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Fall wild turkey hunting opens in 48 Ohio counties on Saturday, October 8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The season continues through Sunday, November 27. “Record rainfall and regional flooding during the nesting season negatively affected wild turkey production this year,” said Wildlife Biologist Mike Reynolds. “Some renesting may have helped to offset early nest failures, but hunters will likely find fewer turkeys this fall. Brood production in two of the last three years (2009 and 2011) has…

WordPress.com News
New Themes: AutoFocus, Imbalance 2, and Reddle
Philip Arthur Moore
6 Dec 2011 | 10:32 am
Today we are absolutely thrilled to warm your creative hearts with the announcement of three new themes: AutoFocus, Imbalance 2, and Reddle. AutoFocus is an elegant, minimal theme designed for artists, photographers, and other creatives seeking a simple but beautiful way to showcase their talents online. Designed by Allan Cole, this oft-requested theme simultaneously boasts impressive featured images throughout and a clean, unobtrusive design that gets out of the way of what truly matters—your creativity. AutoFocus Home Page If you publish single-serving images on a daily photoblog,…
WordPress.com Bloggers Who Covered the Biggest News Stories of 2011
Erica Johnson
5 Dec 2011 | 10:42 am
As 2011 comes to end, we thought it’d be interesting to look back at the events that made headlines this year, and a few of the bloggers who were there in person (or closely connected to the events) to document history in the making. Here’s a recap of some of the biggest news stories of the year, as blogged by WordPress.com users. January 25: Tens of thousands of people take to the streets of Cairo and other Egyptian cities to demand an end to the rule of President Hosni Mubarak. Cairo-based journalist Max Strasser reported on the events from Istanbul. Marilyn Gardner posted…
It’s getting cold in here
Matt
1 Dec 2011 | 4:49 pm
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but this blog is sooo delightful Until the internet gets slow, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! That’s right, it’s that special time of year where you can show off your holiday cheer with a little special blog flair — falling snow. To get it started: Go to your dashboard. Navigate to Settings » General. Check the box next to “Show falling snow on this blog.” Roast some chestnuts. Even Texas boys like me who only saw snow a handful of times growing up can enjoy it all month long, until we turn it off on January 4th. If…
Introducing WordAds
jonburke
28 Nov 2011 | 6:52 pm
Over the years one of the most frequent requests on WordPress.com has been to allow bloggers to earn money from their blog through ads. We’ve resisted advertising so far because most of it we had seen wasn’t terribly tasteful, and it seemed like Google’s AdSense was the state-of-the-art, which was sad. You pour a lot of time and effort into your blog and you deserve better. Well we think we’ve cracked it, and we’re calling it WordAds. Blogs are unique and they shouldn’t be treated like every other page on the internet. There are more than 50,000…
Black Friday Sale: Free Custom Design with Any Premium Theme
Paolo
25 Nov 2011 | 4:00 am
It’s that time of the year again, and we decided to take care of all our users whether they feel like lining up in the cold to take advantage of today’s bargains or not. This year’s offer is about two upgrades that first saw the light of day during the past twelve months: Custom Design and Premium Themes. For the next 24 hours if you pick up any of our Premium Themes we’ll throw in a totally free one year subscription to the Custom Design Upgrade, which would usually cost you $30. Depending on the theme you choose, that’s between 30% and 60% of the Premium…

Fort Lauderdale Fishing Blog
Fort Lauderdale Sailfish Bite Heats Up
Captain Andy
4 Dec 2011 | 3:24 pm
Sailfish on splashdown in Fort Lauderdale Sailfishing in Fort Lauderdale is heating up this week with the 20+ mph east winds we’re getting this week.  The Out of the Blue is crushing the sailfish on their sportfishing charters, kite fishing in 100-150′ of water.  Yesterday’s morning charter landed 2 sailfish and the afternoon trip caught 4 and missed 2 others!  Afternoons are catching more sailfish on average than the morning trips are.  Rough seas  make it a little tougher to fish, but it is on the roughest days when the fishing is the best.  Dolphin are also…
30 Dolphin caught on Mary B III All Day trip
Captain Andy
30 Nov 2011 | 2:18 pm
30 dolphin caught on the Mary B III's all day fishing trip The Mary B III had an awesome all day trip yesterday with a catch of 30 dolphin.  Eight anglers went out on our open party all day fishing trip that we go out on every day.  We started off trolling the reef in about 100′ of water.  We spent the first hour catching a few small kingfish and a decent size blackfin tuna.  The Out of the Blue, our sister ship gave us a call that there was a nice color change and weedline out in 450′ of water, so we trolled out there to check it out.  The color change looked awesome,…
Sailfish and Dolphin Fishing Excellent in Fort Lauderdale
Captain Andy
20 Nov 2011 | 2:16 pm
Big sailfish caught by angler Alan with Capt Rod The heavy east winds we’re getting are making the seas rough and the fish snap!  Dolphin are all over the reefs in 80-150 feet of water.  We are catching scattered dolphin on almost every trip this week.  Mostly schoolies, but a few of these dolphin have been big bulls.  The all day fishing trip and the sportfishing trips are getting good action trolling.  It’s a great way to cover a lot of ground and find some schools of fish.  Trolling, we’re catching dolphin, small blackfin tunas, a few wahoo and some sailfish. …
The Bite Is On!
Captain Andy
12 Nov 2011 | 9:17 pm
38 pound Bull dolphin caught on a sportfishing charter in Fort Lauderdale We are having an awesome couple of days of fishing here in Fort Lauderdale.  The fishing on our reefs has just gotten incredible.  Sailfish are biting all over the place, big bull dolphin are being caught in 150 foot of water, schools of small dolphins everywhere… there is some serious action going on.  This is the best fishing I have seen in a while.  Today, Capt. Rod took out a morning sportfishing charter aboard the Out of the Blue.  They started off the trip flying the kites in 150 foot of water.  20…
Fort Lauderdale Sailfish Fishing HOT!!!!
Captain Andy
5 Nov 2011 | 6:31 pm
The fishing in Fort Lauderdale is getting hot this month.  Sailfish are slamming on the reef.  On our sportfishing trips, we’ve caught at least one sailfish on every single trip this week and a few trips where we’ve caught doubles and triples.  Sailfish are biting awesome.  The stong winds we’re getting these days is great for kite fishing.  We’re also catching a couple sails while trolling and on the drift fishing trips.  Sportfishing boats aren’t the only ones who catch sailfish.  The Catch My Drift and Mary B III are also catching their fair share of…
 

San Francisco Bay Area Boater
Spinner Fishing for Steelhead, Salmon and Trout
SFBoater
7 Dec 2011 | 3:29 am
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="www.sfboater.com/images/0936608404/71BN96T44YL._SL75_.gif" /><td></tr><tr><td><td></tr></table> Originally posted 2010-05-05 10:37:27. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Related Posts Fishing Report: January 08, 2010 Striped Bass, Crab and Halibut At Berkeley/Emeryville, sturgeon trips are ready to go now as long as enough people are ready. The sturgeon catch is still improving. San Pablo Bay is still giving anglers…
Fishing Report: November 26, 2010
SFBoater
6 Dec 2011 | 3:13 pm
Amador: The surface temperatures of the lake are generally reading around 61, which is going to help to get the trout to be ore active than they have been. This is going to be one of the stronger locations for trout over the course of the next few weeks. Those who are interested in a fishing derby will want to hit up Amador, as the derby begins Friday and ends on April 20th, 2011. Anderson: If you are going to want to reach the various bass in the area you are going tso need to get to 25 to 35 feet deep. If you want the best fishing possible you need to use a drop-shot or a spoon. Drag jigs…
Weekend Adventures in San Francisco and Northern California (Weekend Adventures in San Francisco & Northern California)
SFBoater
6 Dec 2011 | 2:56 am
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td><img src="www.sfboater.com/images/0917120213/5177QMMD5KL._SL75_.jpg" /><td></tr><tr><td>Weighing in at more than a pound and completely revised and updated, the ninth edition of this guide covers the whole range of weekend trip options in the Bay Area, from urban treks through San Francisco and Sacramento to kayaking in the Russian River and backpacking in Lassen Volcanic Park. Each destination includes information on what to do, where to…
Common Boat Buying Mistakes
SFBoater
5 Dec 2011 | 2:48 pm
If you're in the market for a new boat, there are a few things that you need to know before you head over to the dealer. There are numerous common boat buying mistakes that can be made, especially if you have never purchased a boat before. Here's an easy guide to help you avoid them and make a smart purchase. 1. Buying too much boat. It is all too easy to get swept away with the romance of boating, and bigger is usually better, right? Wrong - if you don't know how to handle a boat, you  have no business getting one that you cannot control. Before you even think about buying a boat, we highly…
Green Valley Lake, San Bernadino County, CA
SFBoater
5 Dec 2011 | 2:35 am
Green Valley Lake is located in: San Bernadino County Phone: N/A Is boating allowed? Paddle boats, kayaks and canoes are allowed, but no motorized boats are permitted on the lake. Since this is more of a residential area and the lake is very quiet, the community prefers to restrict boating to non motorized only. The upside is that it is a lot easier to catch fish here. Is there a boat launch? No, due to the fact that only non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake. You can however launch from most places on the shore. Is camping allowed? Yes, there are numerous campsites around the lake, and…

Upstream in Oregon
Inside the mind of fly anglers
mstansberry
6 Dec 2011 | 1:49 pm
Today’s email chain: Me: Shark attack in Seaside, OR! Also, don’t watch this video if you’re high right now. Nate: Super weird…nice job by the shark…give me them legs!!!! FYI- ROB! it is 4lb. flourocarbon time here… seriously weird shit… it will be 28 degrees as a high on Saturday and i will be twitching leeches with 4lb flourocarbon… Rob: On 12-foot 2-weights? If I was rich, I’d be there this weekend… Nate: If I were rich we would be in the Bahamas this weekend!
Oregon Zoo Lights, plus Chummers
mstansberry
3 Dec 2011 | 12:02 am
Couple photos from the Oregon Zoo Lights, and a glamour shot of my dad the hair model.
Salmon Slam 2011 Painting
mstansberry
2 Dec 2011 | 4:26 pm
So far the most ambitious project of my fishing/painting dementia. All of these weird paintings are on Flickr.
The National in Seattle
mstansberry
1 Dec 2011 | 8:09 pm
Good concert last night in Seattle, but I thought this gang of dirty mustached hipsters The Local Natives stole the show.
Pulling out of the Portland Station, Amtrak Cascades
mstansberry
30 Nov 2011 | 12:05 pm
RAILS THROUGH PORTLAND Rustling open the white plastic circus tents, horses huddle under blankets, paw under bridges. A bearded man sleeps with his bruised face pressed to the stones along the tracks, hugging an old green coat. Steel moves against steel, ten miles of graffiti. Gulls flap over the steaming parking lots. Clouds break like waves over the bucket mouth bottom of the Willamette River. Unexpected November morning sun paints shop and yard and shipping container with chiming yellow light that makes the trees stand straighter, makes the pigeons wait.

Fly Fishing Lodges | Blog | Tips | Gear Reviews
All About Rainbow Trout
andrew
6 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
Nice one, Andy! Two of the most popular pages on our web site are our All About Bonefishing and All About Spey Fishing pages – big ol’ lists of posts on some of the topics closest to our hearts, categorized for easy access. We’re kind of slow learners, but we decided “Hey!  We should do more stuff like that!” So our next mega-directory is all about rainbow trout in Alaska.  Its home is on our main page about rainbow trout fishing in Alaska, and you can find it right here. Compared to our other directories this one’s just a baby at 38 entries – but…
Nice Fish, Charles
andrew
5 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
Cool fish, cool fly, cool reel, cool guy. One of our big jobs during this winter months is to go through the bazillions of photos that get shot at Alaska West and BC West during the summer.  For various reasons, some jump out. Like this one!  It’s a our good buddy Charles St. Pierre with a beautiful king salmon he caught spey fishing at Alaska West. Nice fish, Charles. More on King Salmon You’re Probably Not Up For It 5 Ways to Catch More King Salmon Dec Hogan – When It All Comes Together
Fly Fisherman Saltwater Blog by Bruce Chard
andrew
3 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
You've got a little bit of load there, Bruce. Photo: Louis Cahill If you’re spent any time at all on our web site, you know that Bruce Chard is a good buddy of ours.  Bruce spends most of his time guiding anglers around the Florida keys, and he also teaches Bonefishing Schools at Andros South.  Oh yeah – we’ve featured him a bunch on our blog, too. For those of you who have enjoyed Bruce’s content here, we’ve got great news for you – Bruce is now writing the Saltwater Blog for Fly Fisherman Magazine.  That’s right – every other day, new…
Prevent Rod Mating
andrew
2 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
Just say no to in-boat rod relations. It’s one of the most challenging situations facing the spey angler. Dealing with an upstream wind on river right? Nope. Fixing your tailing loop?  Negative. Untangling your quiver of spey rods every time you get out of the boat?  That’s the one. Lucky for you, Tom Larimer is here today in HD video glory, to talk with you about a simple solution to your rod mating problems.  You can thank us later. NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see Rod Abstinence 101 on our web site. More Unusual Spey Tips Slow…
SmithFly Modular Fly Fishing Gear
andrew
1 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
Here's the boat bag with pouch attached. At IFTD in New Orleans this year, our friend Cameron Mortenson dragged us over to a display in the small business section – “you gotta check this stuff out”!  The company was called SmithFly, and they make modular fly fishing gear. What’s modular fishing gear?  Well, after IFTD the folks from SmithFly were nice enough to send us some of their stuff to try out, and today we’re going to tell you all about it. The Background Moving gear between various vests, packs, waders and jacket pockets can be a pain!  Also,…
 

Global FlyFisher Weblog
New (old) books
10 Nov 2011 | 1:00 am
Another bunch of books sneaked their way into my life
In Iceland, not fishing... almost
21 Oct 2011 | 1:00 am
I'm currently traveling in Iceland with my family and thought I'd share a few pics with you.
The shoulder thing
13 Oct 2011 | 1:00 am
Where to put your rod when handling fish? On your shoulders behind your neck, of course!
Used books and DVDs
6 Oct 2011 | 1:00 am
I have always been a very willing buyer of used stuff, and buying used books and DVDs makes very good sense
Moving day... again!
9 Jul 2011 | 1:00 am
Well it's obviously that time of the year – or whatever time it is – because we are moving the site to a new server.

Henry Gilbey - the world of fishing
We can make a difference. We need to make a difference.
Henry Gilbey
7 Dec 2011 | 12:46 am
I don’t bang the conservation drum that much on this blog, but from time to time I either hear about or am kindly notified on certain fishing related issues that I believe need to be more w [...]
Is there a viable alternative to wading boots ?
Henry Gilbey
5 Dec 2011 | 2:21 am
My waders are as important to me in my fishing as my rod or reel, but ages ago I came to accept that what many of us put them through is far, far beyond what they were ever designed for – a [...]
The Friday Rant – 02.12.11
Henry Gilbey
2 Dec 2011 | 1:24 am
We are English, but what on earth is happening to our collective sense of humour ? Surely we pride ourselves on not taking ourselves too seriously ? What I am not about to do here is to comment o [...]
One of my finds of the year, but how on earth does it work so well ?
Henry Gilbey
30 Nov 2011 | 3:20 am
I look at the stuff and to be perfectly honest it just looks like some tight clothing, but for some reason unbeknown to me these Under Armour ColdGear products work incredibly well. If you follow [...]
When the weather gives you a kicking !!
Henry Gilbey
26 Nov 2011 | 11:21 am
Strike it lucky with the weather and the bass fishing here in Ireland can fire almost any time, but after some successful jaunts over here this year I can safely say that this time around I have [...]

Pennsylvania Fly Fishing
PFBC Photography Contest 2011
29 Nov 2011 | 10:30 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 Commission’s (PFBC) once again is holding their annual photo contest. There are three judged categories with prizes to boot. The category “Anglers and Boaters” invites photographers to participate with submissions showing themselves and family members on the water. “Waterway Scenics” invites inspiring environmental images of…
Conquer the Cold: The theory of bigger being sometimes better
20 Nov 2011 | 6:00 am
by Guest: George DanielThere are no absolutes in fly fishing and that’s why I refer to this approach as a theory. While this “theory” 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 I’m 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 critter’s feeding habits slow down as water temperatures drop. In many river systems, trout begin to drop back into the slower moving bodies of water in an…
Getting Your Fix With Fly Fishing Podcasts
14 Nov 2011 | 6:00 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 fishing notables is Roger Maves. Roger's podcast "Ask About Fly Fishing" is an Internet radio show…
Cumberland Valley Trout Unlimited Wins the 2011 Gold Trout Award
25 Oct 2011 | 12:00 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. CVTU’s 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 improvement work on The Run, removal of old dams on Yellow Breeches, and many more outstanding…
Spring Creek Canyon Opens
17 Oct 2011 | 8:20 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 State Correctional Institution is now open to hikers, hunters and anglers.For anglers this provides…
 

BentRodMedia
The Next Generation-X
MurphyK
26 Nov 2011 | 5:53 am
The spawn is pretty much over for our fine Brown friends and a new generation is growing under the rocks on the Trashy Treasure.  Mitch and I took a well deserved break from life and headed out to find Leroy and his friends to see if they wanted to come out and play.  The water [...]
Could U Pass the Test?
MurphyK
22 Nov 2011 | 11:09 am
Here are the requirement for obtaining a Fly Fishing Merit Badge from the Boy-Scouts.  I don’t think 50% of the people I fish with could do this (myself included). Do the following: Discuss the prevention of and treatment for health concerns that could occur while fly-fishing, including cuts and scratches, puncture wounds, insect bites, hypothermia, [...]
Only in Denmark.
MurphyK
19 Nov 2011 | 11:01 pm
A BACKYARD in NOWHERE (A fly fishing western) There has been a few pike fly fishing videos lately and to be honest most of them are fantastic the last 2 great works have been the musky country did from brad bohen and the lair of the water wolf by Barry Reynolds which set the benchmark [...]
In Search of the Elusive Esox……
MurphyK
16 Nov 2011 | 11:01 pm
On days like today (pouring rain and windy as hell) I seem to find myself lost in cyberspace looking for something to entertain or educate myself in the vast cyber-world of fly fishing.  Today I find myself lost in the secret yet not so secret world of the Esox Fly Fisherman.  New flies, destinations, gear, [...]
The Steelhead are Coming……The Steelhead are Coming
MurphyK
15 Nov 2011 | 12:42 pm
I’ll be turning on 1 front porch light if I travel by land or 2 lights if I go by sea, which by sea I mean air since it’s not 1776. Based on pervious visits to the great Lake-Tribs in PA, when it rains they run.  And if you time it right you’ll find yourself [...]

Sea Fishing & Walking in the UK
TF Gear Thermo-Tex Boots Test at Mere Beck
Stu
10 Nov 2011 | 12:35 pm
We went fly fishing over the weekend to our local Mere Beck, didn’t catch anything but we had a few follows and nips on the cat whisker lures Wendy made the previous week – yes – we’re finally making our own… I did get to try out some new boots that the nice people at Fishtec sent me to test though and I must say first impressions are very good. The TF Gear Thermo-Tex Boots are constructed of very light weight (although thick) rubber which seems more flexible than normal welly material, this makes them very comfortable and easy to wear for a long period of time.
Fly Fishing Blank at Mere Beck
Stu
16 Oct 2011 | 9:27 am
With not getting out recently I was looking forward to a spot of fly fishing at our local fishery, Mere Beck and woke to a slightly overcast morning with a hint of drizzle in the air, not great weather for most but fantastic for trying to temp a trout or two. I arrived around the same time as Gordon, the owner, and after the obligatory chat got down to the fishing. First fly to try was a cats whisker, a white lure type fly with a white tail, green / yellow body and white ‘wing’. This fly pulses in the water and for reasons I’m not entirely sure of, is a great fly here in the…
Small Eyed Ray Result at Cymyran Bay, Anglesey
Stu
26 Sep 2011 | 3:43 pm
Our annual September visit to Anglesey coincided with some truly horrid weather this year – payback for a beautiful 2 weeks in July maybe. In fact it was so bad that our first nights sea fishing was cut short, the wind and associated weed was so bad that even huge leads couldn’t keep the baits in the water for any length of time. It doesn’t look it in the photo above but trust me, it was horrid. Saturday, according to the weather forcast didn’t look so bad so we arrived about 2 hours before high water and made our way to the small ‘bay’ formed by the bend…
August Weather Dampens the Fishing
Stu
12 Aug 2011 | 6:42 am
The weather th