Peacock bass on the fly.Michael Salomone/Courtesy Photo I have been fortunate over the years to travel to many warm climate environments as soon as the ski season is over. The “off season” seems to have faded over the years to become a busy cycle throughout the year. However, my family still plans a vacation every […]
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The Wonder of Shadow | Hatch Magazine
It was hot and stuffy in Fairbanks when Lander Crook and I left his apartment and started driving north. I was in Alaska for a few weeks; Lander worked there all summer. We had planned the trip so that we could spend a few days fishing together. I had just returned from hunting Valdez halibut […]
White bass watershed
If you like easy fishing and fast catching, a white bass trip is just what you need over the next few weeks. Currently, white bass spawn in the tributaries of all our lakes and large rivers. They are concentrated in narrow, shallow waters and they will hit a wide assortment of artificial lures. If you […]
Basic fly casting instruction available March 15
Allen County Fly Anglers will hold a basic casting instruction session at 7 p.m. on March 15 at the Harrod Events Center located at 9520 Harrod Road in Harrod. Club chairman Brad Sherrick hopes “we’ll see some new faces at the casting clinic”. He added: “If it’s successful, we could schedule several more over the […]
Bull by the fins – Eugene Weekly
Clouds of dust billowed from the dirt road as I steadily climbed a Forest Service road in the Deschutes National Forest. The fine dust preserved my boot tracks next to a line of black bear tracks which I carefully walked around. I had my gym bag – which contained wading boots, waders, a peanut butter […]
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Blue River busy with anglers for trout derby
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) – A record number of people came to Blue River this weekend for the Trout Fishing Tournament. Youth division winner Aiden Casaz said he had been fishing since he was six years old. “Yesterday I caught my biggest fish,” Casaz said. “7.2 pound trout. I caught it on my fly rod using […]
First female Paiute fly fishing guide at Pyramid Lake hopes to pave way for others
After searching for a deserted beach along Pyramid Lake’s 15 miles of shoreline on a crisp January morning, Autumn Harry settled at Warrior Point where she could cast her fishing line from the sand-colored tuff rocks. The sun had just risen over the mountains and there was not a cloud in the sky. She put […]
Fly fishing in the Lowcountry explodes in popularity | Southeast Wildlife Expo
Not so long ago, it was rare to see anyone fly fishing in the creeks and rivers of the Lowcountry. Today, the thrill of targeting red drum — also known as rockfish, channel bass, and spottedtail bass — draws anglers of all ages with fly rods to the region’s abundant salt marshes. The popularity of […]
Donor Spotlight: Jeff Loutit | California trout
Written by CalTrout Member Jeff Loutit My earliest fishing memory is worm fishing with my dad on the banks of the Tairei River in Central Otago, New Zealand. It seems sacrilegious from what I now know of the incredible fishing in New Zealand, but back then I loved every minute of it: digging up the […]
OUTSIDE: Being of a place | Sports
Have you ever thought about where you come from? I mean, in the deep, thoughtful way of a philosopher like Jimmy Buffett or Yates? When you think of home, what do you think of it? Things like this interest me, whether people are from Milledgeville or Green Bay, Macon or Detroit. I like people who […]
Review: Snowbee Prestige GX-S SW Fly Rod | Hatch Magazine
Sometimes it’s fun to live dangerously. You know…like when casting a fly over a fish, you’re probably better off going alone, for the sake of your gear, if not for the wrath you might incur if something goes wrong. Like when the magazine editor who gave you a fly rod review watches you intentionally swap […]
Roaring River State Park offers trails for all abilities
For hikers and anglers who like quiet parks, February is a great time to hike or catch a fish at Roaring River State Park. There’s plenty to do at this Missouri state park south of Cassville, Mo. Anglers can catch and release rainbow trout during the park’s fly-fishing season every Friday, Saturday, Sundays and Mondays. […]
Fly fishing experience in full swing in local rivers and lakes – Campbell River Mirror
Those of us who started fishing for pike, perch and walleye in the prairie provinces used a spinning rod and reel and cast lures with treble hooks. In Saskatchewan we had a lake about an hour away and it usually rained, but that didn’t matter; it was fishing time. Since there were no local trout […]
2 minutes with… Arturo Gigante, CCO of Burns Group
Arturo Gigante is Art Director/Creative Director, tireless advocate of creative innovation and current Chief Creative Officer of Burns Group. He believes in big ideas, risk taking and the importance of the strategic/creative process to inform a brand’s own unique story. Prior to joining Burns Group, Arturo co-founded his own advertising agency, Spork NY in Soho, […]
Sport Fly Fishing Rods Market Size 2022 and Analysis by 2029
New Jersey, USA-Market Research Intelligence has been analyzing sport fly fishing rod technology and markets since 2021. Since then, through company research analysis, we have been in close proximity to latest market research and development. Additionally, Research Intelligence works closely with many buyers to help them better understand the technology and market environment and develop […]
Adventures Afield: Looking back on a year outdoors |
Matt Reilly If I’ve learned anything over the past few years, it’s the true value of time spent with friends and family, and the privilege that travel and adventure are part of our daily lives. At the start of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic effectively put the kibosh on both of these things, and it wasn’t […]
Fly Fishing Stories in the Northern Woods
RANGELEY, MAINE—West River Media is proud to announce the release of river flowersBob Romanshort stories about wild fish, where they are found, and the men and women who search for them. Bob has owned a camp in the Rangeley Lakes region of Maine for nearly forty years. During this time he took the advice of […]
10 Colorado-Based Companies That Make Cool Products For Outdoor Enthusiasts
Colorado is known for its many outdoor recreations, so it’s no surprise that the small businesses that call Colorado home have created some impressive outdoor products over the years. Here’s a look at what a few Colorado-based outdoor recreation equipment companies have in the works in 2022. 1. BOCO equipment — Boulder, Colorado BOCO Gear […]
Oregon’s new whitefish state record could be a world record
An Oregon fly fisherman caught the new state record mountain whitefish on Dec. 19. The 5 lb. 12oz. the fish was certified as a new state record on January 7 and, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, could very well be considered the new world record for the species. Alex Dietz, who […]
Community calendar from 01/17/22 to 01/24/22
*Community Events* Antigo Region Community Food Pantry January 19and 11am-2pm (Wednesday) & January 21st 1-3 p.m. (Fri), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. We ask anyone wishing to use the food pantry to wait in cars or outside and a volunteer will provide directions for service. Our monthly donation goal for January will be canned […]
It was a good Christmas – The Durango Herald
Holidays and the younger generations offer hope for the future Christmas always signals the end of another year in just one week. The past year has been reminiscent of the previous year. Covid and politicians are always with us. Fly fishing and the weather were good. The best part about fly fishing is that my […]
An avid fisherman makes bamboo fishing rods | Open spaces
Ryan Hanrahan Buffalo Bulletin Via Wyoming News Exchange Zac Sexton is addicted to fly fishing. “I’m literally addicted to this,†he said. “My wife is an addiction counselor and she says I’m addicted to it. I don’t do the things that I’m supposed to do to be able to go fishing, to get rid of […]
Find time to enjoy the outdoors when life gets in your way
For nearly two decades as an outdoor writer for the Bangor Daily News, I have traveled thousands of miles and written hundreds of columns and stories about wild places, wild animals and wild adventures – the mine and those appreciated by others. Since I gave up this job in May so I could go back […]
Matthew Dickerson: Survival in the wild isn’t always the hardest test
MATTHEW DICKERSON “And so John the Baptist appeared in the desert… [wearing] clothes of camel hair, with a leather belt around the waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. How’s that for the start of an exciting outdoor adventure? I guess you could call it a wilderness survival story. It’s also part of the […]
Richard Lenzsch Obituary (2021) – Somers Point, NJ
Lenzsch, Richard W. “Dick”, – 88, of Somers Point, entered Heaven’s Gates on November 30, 2021. Born in his home in Longport, New Jersey, he attended school (with perfect attendance) elementary school in Granville and graduated from Atlantic City. high school in 1951, where he was a noted football and baseball player. He then graduated […]
Lake Lanier Fishing Report: Watch the weather conditions before heading out to catch bass
Low fishing has been in a state of change. Top-down weather fronts really come into play as late fall approaches. I have found that consistent weather conditions generally result in consistent fishing patterns. When weather fronts are blowing, we often have to make changes daily, if not hourly. Many anglers assume that moving weather fronts […]
Herbert Mines recruits the first human resources director for Orvis
Rebecca Jones brings over 20 years of senior hospitality, beauty and retail experience to her new role at the family-owned outdoor retailer. Most recently, she was Director of Human Resources at the European Wax Center, where she led HR strategy, talent development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Let’s get into the research. December 1, 2021 […]
Bakewell store celebrates first anniversary with fundraiser to benefit the British Heart Foundation and the Royal British Legion
Orvis UK is holding its annual Flies and Pies event at its King Street store, Bakewell, on December 3, 2021. Orvis UK, which sells fishing gear, outerwear and pet accessories, is holding its annual Flies and Pies event on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 4 p.m. Local businesses are supporting a silent auction by donating […]
Thousand Lakes muskellunge breaks state record
The temperature was 18 degrees Monday night when Nolan Sprengeler and a few friends broke the ice at a public access on Thousand Lakes to drop Sprengeler’s 621 Ranger into the big lake. Sprengeler, along with Ostego’s Kevin Kray and Zimmerman’s Zack Skoglund, had already checked three more launches before deciding their only bet was […]
Grayson County trout bottoms announced for 2021-22 season
With the arrival of November a few weeks ago, the 2021-22 trout season has been inaugurated on the north shore of the Red River. So far, early reports of Blue River trout fishing near Tishomingo indicate anglers are finding excellent rainbow trout fishing in Johnson County, Oklahoma. In fact, it’s a good Thanksgiving holiday activity […]
Closer to the outdoors – Ontario OUT of DOORS
March 2020 is a time that many of us will never forget. The first part of the month seemed pretty normal to me, at least for me. Reports of a viral outbreak made headlines, but seemed far from my world. Winter fishing was underway and plans were made for the spring. A turkey hunting road […]
On the fly: life is short, change is constant
Scott Spooner on the Roaring Fork River. Christian Hill / Courtesy Photo Sometimes breakups are inevitable in the world of fly fishing. Most of us have an intrinsic tendency to “dance with whoever brought us” and are almost loyal to a fault. These breaks can be with your now less than favorite fly rod, a […]
Sporting Life – Bay Weekly
The long stem in late fall By Dennis Doyle There is an old adage among linguists that you are not really good at another language until you dream of it. Last night I dreamed of fly fishing… all night long. It was the first time in a long time that this had happened. Years ago […]
North Country Angling: It’s time for a fall season for trout | Fishing
We had a very gentle fall in terms of weather. We are still waiting for the first deadly frosts. We just had the first snowflakes on the Kanc. Mount Washington struggles to stay white. Our climate is changing. We can debate the causes, whether it’s artificial or natural cycles, but the fall has gradually warmed […]
Salomone: How to target large brown trout
You can toss and blast the big brown trout in the fall. The fish sense that the lean months of winter are approaching and, in turn, eat large foods like sculpins, crayfish and the like.Courtesy photo Fall is without a doubt the best time to target big brown trout. I’m not talking about the brown […]
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association keeps records for the best fish
The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association presented its 2021 Fish of the Year awards on a Zoom conference call because the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association’s annual conference was canceled. Two deserving anglers braved the elements and the fish and carved out a place for themselves in the state’s record books. The top angler in the Rod […]
Cameron Peak fire continues to hit businesses over a year later – CBS Denver
FORT COLLINS, Colorado (CBS4) – For many Larimer County businesses that operate in and along the Powder and Big Thompson Canyons, the lasting impacts of the Cameron Peak fire are greater than those of when the fire was actively burning in 2020. Workers from the recreational industry, like fly fishing and white rafting guides, say […]
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Fly fisherman catches world record potential blue catfish in Texas River
A Texas angler has landed a world record potential blue catfish. Ben Christensen of Johnson City caught the 31.55-pound river monster on Oct. 11 with a 4-weight fly rod, which he says is generally unsuitable for catching fish over five pounds. Christensen, who posted her massive take on her Instagram fly fishing, told KSAT that […]
Fly fishing on the Chattahoochee, Georgia’s most romantic river
HELEN – We have at least six months, maybe seven, to enjoy fly fishing on the Chattahoochee, Georgia’s most romantic river, which begins in Union County at a place called Jack’s Gap near Hiawassee, a town of 880 inhabitants at the last official count. . The Chattahoochee is such a spectacular body of water that […]
It’s not about the mushrooms
This outdoor enthusiast shares his love of foraging with his children. The author’s son and daughter are looking for mushrooms on their property. By Molly Kirk / DWR Photos courtesy of Rick Blackwell When Rick Blackwell’s children ask him to take them out for food, he is more than happy to comply. He ventures into […]
Charles T. Moxley 1960-2021 | News, Sports, Jobs
WARREN – Fly fishing is lonely, contemplative, misanthropic, scientific in some hands, poetic in others, and mixed with conflicting aesthetic considerations. It’s not even clear if catching fish is really the point. But to Dr Charles Thomas “Mandrel” Moxley, fly fishing was his peace. Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Chuck, 61, took his place at the […]
Obituary: Lowell Davis | SkyHiNews.com
Lowell davisPhoto provided February 28, 1938 – September 29, 2021 Lowell K. Davis, 83, died on September 29, 2021 in a Denver hospital. He was born February 28, 1938 in Franklin County, Indiana; the son of James T. and Asaleta (Johnson) Davis. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers. Survivors are his wife […]
Obituary of Dr. Charles Thomas “Chuck” Moxley, Warren, Ohio
WARREN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Fly fishing is lonely, contemplative, misanthropic, scientific in some hands, poetic in others, and interwoven with conflicting aesthetic considerations. It’s not even clear if catching fish is really the point. But for Dr. Charles Thomas “Chuck” Moxley, fly fishing was his peace. On September 21, 2021, Chuck took a seat at […]
The Carbon Fiber Telescopic Fishing Rods Market To See Huge Growth By 2028 – Esox Fishing Rods, Cashion Fishing Rods, Grandt Rods, GOTURE
Backed by comprehensive primary and secondary research, the Global report Telescopic Carbon Fiber Fishing Rods Industry 2021 presents profitable market insights. This market research report has deployed the suggestions of many industry experts and also presents valuable recommendations from expert and experienced market analysts. Top decision makers in this industry have added their own thoughts […]
The best fly fishing guides and outfitting services for women
Stewart Sutton / GettySometimes it’s just easier to learn from another woman. Here are some great fly fishing guides for women. If you’re a female angler looking to learn the ropes of fly fishing but don’t want the intimidating factor of working with a male outfitter, check out these female guide services who are proficient […]
book commemorates 150 years of fishing | Free content
“The fish came first,†said Jeff Trandahl in the prologue to “America’s Bountiful Waters,†a book released this year commemorating 150 years of fisheries conservation and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Trandahl, CEO and Executive Director of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in Washington, DC, takes readers back to February 8, 1871, when […]
3 fish you must catch in the Everglades
One of North America’s most neglected fisheries is the Florida Everglades. Comprised of over 1.5 million acres, the Everglades is America’s largest subtropical wilderness and a fishing haven. If you’ve never been there, it’s time to put it on your bucket list. Besides the amazing wildlife and exotic landscapes you will see there, the diversity […]
Write on the fly: fly fishing with panache
John Gierach wrote in his book, A fly rod to you that, “The purpose of fly fishing is not just to catch fish, but to catch them in style. Or, to put it another way, no one ever intends to be half-silly. anything. ” You are never more aware of fly fishing in style than […]
On the Fly: Pacific City Fishing Guides Father and Son Cast Bigger Nets | Community
Pacific City Fly Fishing and Guide Service is known as the “Biggest Little Fly Shop†on the Oregon Coast. This is the brainchild of Jack Harrell, known to local fishermen as the “Flymanâ€, Jack is the quintessential fly fishing whisperer of the Pacific Coast. “He’s the guy that people who write books about this stuff […]
His family’s Saab story began almost 50 years ago
Cathy Blinken, 51, a sourcing expert at Citigroup living in Rutherford, NJ, on her Saab collection, as AJ Baime put it. Growing up my brother was older than me so I traveled the country alone with my parents in a 1969 Saab 96. I grew up in Colorado Springs, and from the age of 5 […]
Rain and cooling waters move rainbow trout: Northeast Ohio fishing report
CLEVELAND, Ohio – High winds and rain finally set in in northern Ohio, and they were the perfect storms for anglers who were anxiously waiting for the fall peach to finally bloom. Walleye fishing is starting to heat up in the deeper waters of Lake Erie and after last week’s Steelhead Expo, the rainbow trout […]
COLUMN: It’s time to enjoy the fall fishing | Sports
Fall has arrived in Cody Country. While we haven’t seen any frost on the windshields in the morning yet and daytime temperatures drop to where wearing a light jacket or sweater until noon is the norm, we note significant drops in water temperature in mountainous areas and also at low altitudes. . My last column […]
Slope to Shore: Tatum Monod packs for all kinds of fun
Home »Trips» Slope to Shore: Tatum Monod packs for all kinds of fun Tatum Monod is best known for her freeskiing exploits, but in the summer she rarely travels without a fly rod. The Canadian skier had to fly to LA to work with a sponsor, and she decided to add sun and surf to […]
Fly rod options abound for Montana fishing
Choosing a fly rod can be a daunting task, especially if you are new to the sport. Even seasoned anglers have plenty of options for weighing in as they take the plunge for a new rod. Size, weight, flexibility, rod action, and build are just a few of the things you need to consider. “Fly […]
Fly Fishing with Plume – InDepthNH.orgInDepthNH.org
WRITE ON THE FLY By GEORGE LISET, InDepthNH.org John Gierach wrote in his book, A fly rod to you that, “The purpose of fly fishing is not just to catch fish, but to catch them in style. Or, to put it another way, no one ever intends to be half-silly at anything. You are never […]
Chew at Tin Can Bay
Tom Rivers with an impressive catch of a Kingfish in the Bay. Photo credit: Sport fishing in the Sable Strait By Chris Rippon G’day Crew !! What a start to the holiday we saw, and the weather played well the first few days and no confinement! The caravan parks are full, as is the rest […]
MONTI: Do you have questions about recreational catch estimates? NOAA has the answers | Local sports
NOAA Fisheries’ Maine Recreation Information Program now has a website that answers questions from anglers on producing recreational catch and effort estimates that are used, in part. , to establish harvest limits for recreational fishing. An article titled “Ask MRIP: Answering Your Questions About Estimating Recreational Catch” can be viewed at Fisheries noaa.gov/feature-story/. Questions addressed […]
Finding Wayward Shade at AB Wilderness’ Lost Lake Outside
Lost Lake in the Beartooth Mountains is home to grayling trout and yellowstone cutthroat trout. BRETT FRENCH, Billings Gazette FRENCH BRETT For four or five hits on the chubby dry fly, the shiny chrome shade would only get hooked once. Maybe they didn’t even open their mouths as they rose from the depths of Lost […]
local fishing group does more than streams of fish | Local News
Shortly after moving to Payson, while fishing in Green Valley Lake, a guy in a Payson Flycasters Club hat and Trout Unlimited shirt struck up a conversation with me. In addition to inviting me to the next monthly meeting of the Gila Trout Chapter of Trout Unlimited / Payson Flycasters Club (GTTU / PFC), he […]
SHERRY MULLEY MACDONALD: An Ugly Fly
THE STORY CONTINUES WITH THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS Some may read this story and think wow, this is a real fish story. It is, in fact, yet another reminder that my late father is never very far from me. A few years ago, I shared in this column how I love fishing the white water near […]
After losing her job during the pandemic, a woman in Belfast is now rowing a dory as a guide to Maine
BELFAST, Maine – Nicolle Littrell casts off and heads for the water almost silently, barely creating a ripple in the water. She pilots her boat, the Witch, and a passenger through a maze of boats moored in the bustling harbor on a sunny summer morning. We pass dinghies, fishing boats, lobster boats, elegant sailboats and […]
Best Grays Fly Rods and Reels on the Market
Fly fishing, it seems, is facing a kind of rebirth. Fishermen are flooding rivers, lakes, reservoirs and ponds in record numbers, purchasing fishing licenses and any fly fishing gear – like fly rods and Grays reels – they can get their hands on. Many are wealthy, willing to drop thousands of premium rods and reels […]
Texas Freshwater Fishing Report |
Athens – GOOD. Slightly stained water; 91 degrees; 0.04 feet high. Largemouth bass are good at jigs, crankbaits, and Carolina-rigged plastic worms that work on docks, bumps, and platforms with surface action early and late in the day. Crappies are good with minnows and jigs near woods, brush piles, and boat docks. Catfish is good […]
Valley News – September 11 remembrance: a fishing trip turns into a tangled mess
Todd Godfrey was happy to have a window seat on the morning flight from Manchester. Under bright blue skies and no clouds blocking his view, he soaked into the hilly landscape 30,000 feet below. “You couldn’t ask for a better day to fly,” Godfrey said. On September 11, 2001, Godfrey and five pals who grew […]
Cutting cane | The river reporter
By TONY BONAVIST I take great pride in my ability to make fishing rods. By “making”, I don’t really mean making the rod blank itself, but making the cork handles, installing the reel holders, and fixing and varnishing the guides. Manufacturing rod blanks from today’s synthetic materials, such as graphite, carbon fiber, and fiberglass, are […]
Buhl Day festivities focus on children’s fun and safety | New
Amelia McCrary, five, grabbed her fishing rod on Saturday morning at the Buhl Park fishing derby, as her mother, Nerissa Hobson, recalled her own childhood experience with the derby. “I won for the bigger fish,” said the Sharon resident. Hobson was delighted to bring Amelia to the Children’s Fishing Tournament at Lake Julia in Hermitage […]
Maryland Fishing Report – August 25
Lower bay The lower part of the bay offers many exciting fishing opportunities this week for several species of fish. Spanish mackerel tops the list, but red drum, cobia, blue fish, and bottom species such as yellow perch, spot and croaker also offer plenty of action. Eric Packard and Bryan Meade wield a pair of […]
Salmon season – The county
The intriguing thing about landlocked salmon fishing in Maine as opposed to trawling from a canoe or river fishing is that it comes the closest to fly fishing. with western style trout. Although we are on a closed freshwater stream – a dam further downstream forms East Grand Lake – we use the same light […]
Chalkstream Fishing on the Test and Dever Rivers: “You must be as surreptitious and precise as a sniper”
Our fishing correspondent David Profumo ventures to England for a series of forays on venerable chalk streams, where he pockets some brown trout and a lot of nostalgia. My Perthshire Lake Trout had barely taken off its winter ice protection helmet and was having fun with some spring exercise (prompted by a few koi carp […]
Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation offers family program for veterans
BELGRADE – The Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation has developed a pilot program, focusing on families and fly fishing. Founded in 2007, Warriors and Quiet Waters is dedicated to reintegrating and reconnecting post 9/11 ex-combatants with their community and nature. Eric Hastings, the founder, served in the Vietnam War and discovered healing performed by throwing […]
Summer Dog Days are the perfect time to go fishing
When the beginning of July rolls around, I automatically start wanting to wade the neighboring upper reaches of the Cass River, something I have been doing since I was a child. Beginning of July and throughout August represent what we call the “Dog Days” of summer. I used to think that this period, usually characterized […]
Man impales his own heart in ‘Freak’ fishing accident
A South Dakota man said surviving with your heart impaled as he spun a fish earlier this month “was better than winning the lottery.” Todd Thesenvitz was spinning in a northern pike in a lake near the town of Clark, South Dakota, around 11:15 a.m. on July 7 when part of his equipment broke, causing […]
Cape Breton’s Guide to Breaking Barriers for Women Learning to Fish
Gioia Stanley has always loved fishing. She and her father had been on the water since she was young. A few years ago, the woman from Baddeck, Nova Scotia, decided to try fly fishing. Then the messages started. “Women approached me to [teach] how to get started in sports, â€said Stanley. “It can be intimidating. […]
Did you know that Ohio’s frog hunting season is one thing?
Did you know there was a frog hunting season? It opened on June 11 with a limit of 15 frogs and doesn’t require much in terms of preparation other than a fishing license, permission from a landowner on private land, a burlap bag to hold your catch, a flashlight and something to catch the frogs. […]
Things to do in Durango and Bayfield – the Durango Herald
The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will organize an educational excursion to see arborglyphs or tree carvings. (File photo) Highlight of the week The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society will be hosting a field trip to see arborglyphs on Friday July 23 at Beaver Creek and Piedra Stock Driveway. Participants will learn about the history […]
Andy Schafermeyer’s Adventures Afield: Catching Tiny Fish is Great Fun | Adventures in the distance
FOR ME, angling is not a competitive sport but rather a sport that is practiced through different levels of achievement and camaraderie. If I get skunky on the water, I can still enjoy watching a friend of mine land a few. I never count or allow a numerical value to be the measure of pleasure. […]
Super fly Iona Allan takes advantage of the rise of indicator fishing
Iona Allan with her hand-braided flags. Photo: Nigel Duncan However, she took the time to break out of her usual styles to launch a new product, braided indicators that are becoming more and more popular. The only man in Scotland to produce this type of indicator recently retired and Iona admitted that it took him […]
Reunited friends enjoy the great outdoors
After staying so long near my home, it was hard to believe I was on a plane to northern Saskatchewan. It was all quite surreal. A few minutes earlier, I had reconnected with several old friends in the outdoor industry. It was all part of an outdoor media tour sponsored by Tourism Saskatchewan and hosted […]
Salomone: The heat is on our local rivers
A fisherman walks past a photo of victory for the benefit of a quick release of his trout.Daily Special Well, we knew it was going to happen. Low water, reduced snowmelt and aside from a recent series of sporadic torrential rains, the river flows have dropped and the water temperature has risen. So much so […]
Trout Fishing on the Williamson River in Southern Oregon | Outside
The end of June and early July mark one of the great insect events on the Williamson River when the largest mayfly, the Hexegenia, casts its shadow across the water. If the Hex hatch happens, it happens at dusk. Until then, we were fishing for streamers. A line of speech bubbles. A trail of white […]
Savor the sunrise over a pond in Baxter State Park
I attached a Gray Ghost streamer to the leader of my fly rod and counted the turns of the line in my head until I hit six, then secured the knot. Fog hovered over the mirrored lake. Mixed conifers lined the shore, and their tannins tinted the pond the color of tea. I felt the […]
Open house for historic Cobbinshaw fishing as evening sessions begin at Glencorse
The reservoir is nestled in an uninhabited part of West Lothian near the border with South Lanarkshire and still supplies water to the Union Canal. However, for almost 120 years it has been home to the Cobbinshaw Angling Association, one of Scotland’s main fisheries. The 240 acre reservoir sits on a Site of Special Scientific […]
Clear Shade Creek Among Popular Places For Local Anglers
Len lichvar | The American daily Fly fishing began in ancient Macedonia several centuries ago, at least as far as documents indicate. The sport has evolved into its own subculture of participants from all over the world since and until the 21st century. Today, fly fishing and its associated fly-tying efforts are multi-million dollar per […]
Salomone: Throw it all away | VailDaily.com
Small flies, constant caddis and predictable mayflies provide fly fishermen with a wide variety of opportunities to try their hand at trout.Daily Special What a wonderful time to fish in the Eagle or Colorado rivers. The bugs came out and the cool rains put the rivers in a healthier temperature range. Sorting out a few […]
Fishing Report: The fish are biting, the weather is great, so enjoy the fishing | Release
Editor’s Note: Here is a report from Rice Lake Tourism, with fishing tips provided by Jordan Marsh of Marsh Outdoors. As we come to another holiday weekend it is encouraging to see that the fishing is still good and the action has been solid for many anglers. The lakes will be busy this weekend so […]
Isaac “Ike” Smith | Obituary
ISAAC NOYES “IKE” SMITH IV, 89, of Charleston, WV passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 22. His beloved wife of 61, Stuart Lewis Smith, was by his side. Ike was a longtime Charleston resident, born June 20, 1932 to the late I. Noyes Smith III and Eliza MacCorkle Smith. He was predeceased by his parents, […]
Without plan
“They don’t generate, so we can go up the river,†my wife said. “If they start generating, we’ll float right into the dock.” Makes sense to me. We had woken up with no other plan but to fish and enjoy the ease of the Little Red River. One of our annual traditions after graduation is […]
Should public lands be places where policy is checked at the trailhead?
My partner’s grandson and I rounded a bend on the small creek that flows near the Idaho-Wyoming border. . It’s not a particularly wild country, but it’s a bit remote – 16 miles from the nearest town. In the middle of the day, however, I would be quite fine with letting my grandchildren run around […]
The Aroostook River offers top-notch trout fishing
The whole month of June offers top notch brook trout fishing all along the Aroostook River, perhaps the most reliable and consistent action of the entire season. Best of all, no matter what your fishing style – worm rigs, fly casting, lure casting or trolling – everyone will catch trout and often big ones. The […]
KEN MIDKIFF: When fishing, political opponents can find common ground | Local columnists
It’s probably not surprising that I stalk – with my fly rod – trout. In fact, many would say that I am a fly fishing fanatic. What will surprise many is that most of the trout fishing grounds in Missouri state parks are in ruby ​​red counties, but when trout anglers get into their sport, […]
Andy Schafermeyer’s Adventures Afield: Float Tube Fishing | Adventures in the distance
I HAVE a lot of acquaintances who enjoy hiking New Hampshire and am fortunate to be frequently invited to join them. When I learn the details of a particular adventure: the carefully planned route, the distance of the hike, or the desired elevation gain, I am always excited. My first question is often the same […]
Limerick man Clive celebrates the one who did not escape
As fish stories go by, Askeaton’s Clive Gallagher tells a good one. He left, he says, to catch some trout, but instead landed a massive 10-pound carp after a heroic battle between man, rod and fish. A native of Ballysteen where he learned his fishing from his father, Clive was visiting the Laois Angling Center […]
Business Intel: Fly Fishing Store, Guide Service Opens in Salem | Local company
Carter Fishing Company in Salem offers clothing, fishing rods, reels – “everything you would need to get ready and go fishing,” said Jeremy Carter. Carter Fishing Company in Salem offers popular brands such as Simms Fishing and Patagonia. Carter Fishing Company, a fly shop and guide service, opened this month in Salem. A new full-service […]
A park called “ours” | New
Maybe like many outdoor enthusiasts, Lisa and I have learned to appreciate access to federal lands by seeing incredible places like Voyageur, Yellowstone, Glacier, Zion, Shenandoah and others. The same is true of the Minnesota businesses in the Boundary Waters, Itasca, Gooseberry, Cuyuna, Tettegouche and others. Although we are indirect and fractional owners of these […]
Salomone: The lights are brighter at night
Tarpons are dinosaurs with eyes as big as tennis balls and a gruff, sane face that even mom might not like.Daily Special When you’re on the ocean at night, the city lights breathe life and pulsate through the thick, humid air. But it’s quiet, you don’t hear his voice in every car, train and local […]
Riverways hosts fly fishing clinics Ozark Radio News
Park ranger Mark Van Patten demonstrates how to tie a fly. NPS photo. EMINENCE, Mo. – Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be hosting a series of full-day fly fishing basics workshops on June 24, July 22 and August 19 at Akers Visitor Center. These free workshops are limited to 10 participants for each date and […]
Pioneer Remembers As More Women Begin Fly Fishing | New
MADISON, Wisconsin (AP) – Traditionally considered a men’s sport, fly fishing has grown in popularity among women and girls in recent years, and women make up its largest demographic. Jen Ripple, editor-in-chief of DUN Magazine, an international women’s fly fishing magazine, said there could be a number of reasons for this, but mostly because the […]
Aspiring Virginia Charter captain catches potential world record red drum
Jack Limroth, 20, of Virginia Beach, is hoping his recent capture of a potential world record red drum will give a boost to his fishing rental business, which will open this season. But he admits he doesn’t expect to hold a place in the record books for long. On June 3, Limroth took part in […]
Wisconsin Pioneer Remembers As More Women Start Fly Fishing | Wisconsin News
By ELIZABETH DOHMS-HARTER, Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON, Wisconsin (AP) – Traditionally considered a men’s sport, fly fishing has grown in popularity among women and girls in recent years, and women are its largest demographic. Jen Ripple, editor-in-chief of DUN Magazine, an international women’s fly fishing magazine, said there could be a number of reasons for […]
Andy Schafermeyer’s Adventures Afield: Wading in Water for Trout Brings Fresh Pleasure | Adventures in the distance
MANY TYPES of anglers, fly fishermen and women share the reputation of those who are most obsessed with their appearance. From the top of the head, where fancy hats perch, to the soles of the feet, which rest in warm wading boots, the fly fisherman is always ready to be photographed. With the confidence of […]
Fishing in Idaho’s Mountain Lakes: Gear, Tactics & Tips for Anglers | New
NAMPA – Mountain lakes require difficult logistics when you consider the travel and hikes required to get to them, and when you get there there is the challenge of catching fish, right? Fortunately, the hardest part of fishing in a mountain lake is usually getting there. Fishing tends to be pretty straightforward, so don’t overthink […]
Dan Brown – No, not that one | Columns
rea Brown looks like it was assembled in an underground lab at Orvis headquarters. Tall and clean cut, the Taylors Falls, Minnesota native arrived for his interview wearing a fleece vest over a UV and UV resistant fishing shirt. I know this for a fact, because I have the exact same shirt at home in […]
Go to the beach to fish in Florida
With COVID-19 declining, it’s time to travel. Here, the author catches the snook along the Florida Gulf Coast. (Daily Special) One thing the last year has reinforced is the importance of domestic water. Unable to travel, the locals adopted known places around the corner and on the street to fish. We are surrounded by some […]
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Fishing for longnose gar in upstate New York with hook-less rope flies: nothing like it
Fishing guide John Gaulke said there was no experience like this in freshwater. Veteran angler Joel Spring said given the combat and the size of the fish he wonders why more anglers aren’t trying. They talk about fishing for the long-nosed moth using artificial flies without hooks made from thin strands of rope. Gaulke prefers […]
The Fly-N-Cigar is new to Pine Island | News, Sports, Jobs
[email protected] Marc Escobar and his dog Salmo came to Bokeelia because he wanted something different. He said he fell in love with Pine Island right away. Back in New York, he was a fishing and hunting guide who loves a good cigar. “There were two things I couldn’t get here” said Escobar. “Premium cigars and […]
Gerald Almy: Catching Bass on a Big Sport Fly Rod | Nvdaily
It would be hard to think of a better place to catch bass with a fly rod than farm ponds, small natural lakes, and streams backed by beaver dams. The reason these waters are so attractive is that much of the water is shallow to medium. This makes it perfect for fly fishing. And a […]
John McCoy: Fly Fishing Gear Prices Cause John McCoy Stickers Shock
I’ve been thinking about updating some of my fishing gear, so lately I’ve been flipping through catalogs to see what’s available. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I had been out of the market for too long. The first thing I looked for was a set of wading boots to wear over […]
New to fly fishing? Start with the basics
New to fly fishing? That’s great. Here’s a handy diagram for referencing some of the new terms in your hobby. (Daily Special) The number of new fly fishermen entering the river over the past year has been staggering. Colorado townspeople are heading to the mountains for a much needed COVID-19 escape. Even locals who have […]
Best Rod and Reel Combo: Great Fishing Gear You Need
I still remember the very first rod and reel combo I had as a kid on a family vacation to upstate New York. I was so excited to test it out, I went straight to the lake with it and grabbed some crappie and a nice bass which was a thrill. I still have that […]
Fly Fishing in the High Country |
This beautiful region in and around Boone is known for a lot, especially on the natural wonders side of the equation. With a multitude of awe-inspiring mountains surrounding us, including some of the highest peaks found east of the Rockies, many rivers, streams, and streams originate and flow from these peaks. Consequently, due to the […]
Five Reasons Your Local Fly Shop Is Essential – Explore Big Sky
By Patrick Straub EBS CONTRIBUTOR I first visited a fly shop when I was 6 years old. My dad used to take me fishing in the Yellowstone River when the salmon fly was hatching. We were in a rush as we didn’t want to waste time getting to the river, but we definitely had to […]
Book Review: “The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing” | Community
“The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing†by Mark Kurlansky. New York: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021. 304 pages; $ 28 (hardcover). Mark Kurlansky uses his fact-rich writing style to weave the history of fly and fish fishing, his personal pond fishing life from childhood to rivers around the world, and literary perspectives and ethics about the sport […]
Carlow Nationalist – Murph’s on Tullow St, Carlow celebrates 30 years in business
James Murphy of Murph’s, Tullow Street, Carlow, which turns 30 this week Photos: michaelorourkephotography.ie James Murphy with his son Eoin and his father Jim Willie Walsh at work at Murph’s By Suzanne Pender A FAMILY-RUN boutique is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week, serving the people of Carlow for over three decades. Murph’s, Unit 2, […]
Catch the fun of bluegill for youngsters
As most of you can see from the articles I do on fishing, I generally prefer to hunt walleye or bass. But, when you’ve got kids involved, nothing beats chasing the popular bluegill. The blue sunfish are one of our most common lake and pond species in Ohio, and you can’t ask for a better […]
Donaldson’s most rewarding year was his last
In retrospect, 40 years in education, 32 of them in Lewiston, Superintendent Bob Donaldson remembers his latest as his best. During his eight years as District Superintendent, Donaldson navigated the community’s approval of a $ 60 million bond that helped construct the new high school and education building vocational and technical, and a reconfiguration of […]
DVIDS – News – Addicted to fly fishing, healing and helping others
DAHLGREN, Va. – A tranquil landscape that can only be found in nature. A peaceful mountain river rich in sea bass and trout. And the easy pace of a fly fishing rod. The cadence – ten o’clock, two o’clock, ten o’clock – runs through the heads of new fly fishermen as they attempt to get […]
Buttle Lake Loggers, Trespassers & Millionaires – Campbell River Mirror
Catherine Marie Gilbert, guest writer for the Campbell River Museum This year, Strathcona Provincial Park celebrates its 110th anniversary and is a popular mecca for boaters, fishermen, hikers, climbers and naturalists. Despite the importance of its stature as BC’s oldest provincial park, only certain segments of its history, such as the Ellison Expedition of 1910, […]
CaughtOvgard: The 500 club | Outside
redespite my obsession with fishing, I have never done much competitive angling. Until this weekend. Several years ago Mike Weaver contacted me and invited me to the Klamath Lake 500 Club, an organization of some of the elite trout fishermen in the basin. The caveat to membership? You must have caught at least 500 fish […]
Scattershots: North Forest Clay Shoot, Lake Erie Catfish Tournament On The Outdoors Program
Competitors will receive a free one-day fishing license if you plan to fish in Seneca Nation waters. There will also be a free one-day launch at Hanover Marina. Boats can launch earlier to avoid the long lines at the ramp. Unlimited WNY Trout Meeting Well-known author and master fly rod builder Jerry Kustich will be […]
Byron Stout May 21 Fishing Report
Sometimes the spring weather in Southwest Florida is really beautiful. And sometimes it really blows. Strong winds virtually wiped out offshore reports this week. – SEND YOUR PHOTOS TO BYRON STOUT Fishing in the bay has also been hampered by the increasingly strong winds and red tide reports. The inland lakes were also difficult to […]