Tippets: Drifting Podcast from Yeti, Fly Fishing and Hope

• Yeti has announced the launch of their new podcast series, “Drifting with JT Van Zandt.” The first five episodes are live and feature conversations with Remi Warren, Hilary Hutcheson, Jimmy Chin, Dan Rather, and JB Mauney. Listen here.
• In this recent piece, Becca K. Powell reflects on the healing power of being on the water and how fly fishing brings hope. “The next time you find yourself on the water, take a moment and reflect on how fly-fishing has impacted your life.  What keeps you coming back for more?  Is it the calm after the storm, or the spiritual connection to nature?  Is it the thrill of the catch?  Whatever the reason, I’m sure it’s a good one.  And I KNOW that it is worth sharing with others.” Via Gink & Gasoline.

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Women’s Winter Steelhead School on the North Umpqua February 15-18, 2019

Here is the link to a complete description of the event: Women’s Steelhead School

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/31/womens-winter-steelhead-school-on-the-north-umpqua-february-15-18-2019/

Podcast: Interview with Mariko Izumi

Jeff Troutman of the Remote: No Pressure podcast interviews Mariko Izumi, host of “Hookin’ Up,” about growing up in the fishing business, building a name for herself and the Fly Fishing Film Tour Canada.

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Tippet: Northern Pike on the Fly, Importance of a Good Net, Tips for Tying Season

• Northern Pike are a great species to chase on the fly. “Found in most rivers and lakes in the Northern regions of North American and Europe, the Pike is an aggressive predator putting just about anything that swims into its belly if it gets the chance,” writes Jack Condon. “This aggression and the size these fish can reach makes them one of the most entertaining fish to pursue on the fly!” Via Postfly Box.
• In this recent article, Darcy Toner of Faceless Fly Fishing Media outlines how a good net is essential for catch and release techniques. “A good landing net is beneficial for a number of reasons: it ensures the safety of the fish, helps the angler land more fish, and adds an interesting element to your photography. Such a net is one of the most underrated, yet vital, trout-fishing accessories.”
• For many anglers, winter is the season of focused fly tying. From keeping a clean workspace to planning patterns and buy material, Bob Reece outlines tips for starting your fly tying season off right in this article via Gink & Gasoline.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/31/tippet-northern-pike-on-the-fly-importance-of-a-good-net-tips-for-tying-season/

Video Hatch: “Town Fishin'”

Nick Shaylin (and Stanly the dog) do some “Town Fishin'” in Green River, Wyoming.

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Tippets: Fishing Wet Flies, “Trout Sets,” Tips to Keep ‘Em Wet

• In a new instructional video from “The New Fly Fisher,” “Tom Rosenbauer explains the basics of choosing and fishing subsurface patterns–both nymphs to be drifted and wet flies to be swung.” Learn more here.
• When an angler who is used to redfish and carp heads to a small mountain stream, those hard-earned instinctive reactions of “not trout setting” don’t serve him well. “Well-honed reactions are hard to break,” writes Mike Sepelak, “I’ve watched enough trout fisherman struggle in the salt to know that. Now the boot was on the other foot.” Read “Hook Set” via Hatch Magazine.
• In this article, Sascha Clark Danylchuk writes about techniques for better catch and release techniques when taking photos of fish. “Each of these principles are simple and doable by any angler no matter their skill level or the fishing situation. Most importantly, each one is backed by science and will make a difference to the fish that you catch-and-release.” Via Dun Magazine.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/30/tippets-fishing-wet-flies-trout-sets-tips-to-keep-em-wet/

Video Hatch: Jack Dennis’s Secret Wyoming, Episode 8

Classic footage: Episode 8 of Jack Dennis’s “Secret Wyoming,” fly fishing in the center of the state.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/29/video-hatch-jack-denniss-secret-wyoming-episode-8/

Tippets: Cold Weather Catch & Release, The Solitary Angler

• Anglers keep in mind the dangers of high heat and low flows. However, anglers are less aware of the catch and release concerns to keep in mind when fishing in winter conditions. “While fishing in the winter can be very productive and enjoyable, just like during the hot, low water summer and fall seasons, there are some oft-unconsidered catch and release concerns specific to the frosty months that should be kept in mind when handling fish,” writes Matthew Reilly. Via Hatch Magazine.
• While fishing with friends is often the top choice of many anglers, in this piece, Domenick Swentosky writes about the joy of being a solitary angler. “Alone, I am my own angler. I fish the way I was designed to fish. I’m my true self when alone, and I think we all need to feel that sometimes.” Via Troutbitten.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/29/tippets-cold-weather-catch-release-the-solitary-angler/

Fly Gear Review from The South Island

I have been fortunate this early season to get some time on the water fishing with my family. During this early season “trouting” at Cedar Lodge I have been able to put some new gear through its paces. Patagonia River … Continue reading →

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/29/fly-gear-review-from-the-south-island/

Video Hatch: Catch of the Past – Steelhead, Bulls and Browns

“First, watch adventurous angler Brian O’Keefe as he wades a high desert river in Oregon to catch brown trout. Then see Carrie Collingwood, of Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge in British Columbia, as she travels via boat to a high mountain lake tributary to land bull trout on the fly. Finally, take in the coastal fly fishing phenomenon Jakob Lund as he swings for steelhead a stone’s throw from the Pacific Ocean. These last two videos are extra special, and almost vintage in their method. They were filmed in 2012, before lightweight commercial drones were available or in wide public use.” A retrospective by Todd Moen.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/28/catch-of-the-past-steelhead-bulls-and-browns/

Video Hatch: “Glorious Bastards” – Capt Jack Productions Fly Fishing Film Tour ‘19 Trailer

“South Africans and Australians also known as ‘Bastards’ are long time sports rivals, but have joined forces to tackle some of the most technical fish the catch on the planet. Set on the remote Northern Territories Island, The Wessels. They first have to get permission from the aboriginal landowner, Terry, and a quick crocodile brief from his wife, before setting sail with the Waterline crew.”

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Tippets: Scientists on Proposed Clean Water Act Rules, How Fish Swim Fast

• High Country News recently talked with Ellen Wohl, a river researcher and professor at Colorado State University, about how scientists view rollbacks for the number of wetlands and creeks protected under the Clean Water Act. “Even though there are these national rules, and even if they go into effect, there are things you can do locally to protect your local river,” says Wohl. Read more here.
• How fish swim so fast has long been an unanswered question for scientists. New research, however, is shedding light on the answer through computer simulation. Scientists have “modeled fish propulsion on a supercomputer and calibrated the results using detailed measurements of the motion of real fish. Their model explains for the first time how fish generate thrust and even why certain anatomical structures, like tendons, are so important.” Via Technology Review.

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Jigged Prince Variant Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties a Jigged Prince Variant nymph. Effective anywhere trout may live. “I’d use this fly as an attractor or for prospecting when all else fails.” He recommends tying it in sizes 12-16 with a 60° bend … Continue reading →

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/27/jigged-prince-variant-fly-tying-video/

New Data on Dragonfly Migration

“Each spring and fall, large dragonflies called green darners fly across North America. A green darner can travel as far as 900 miles on its two-inch wings, fluttering from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. They are some of the most abundant dragonflies on the continent — but few people notice this mass migration.” Washington Post reporter Ben Guarino covers the latest discoveries about the migration of green darners, among the largest and most abundant dragonflies in North America.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/27/new-data-on-dragonfly-migration/

New Fly Fishing Books

• Fly Fishing Guide to the South Platte River by Pat Dorsey  is an essential companion for any angler fishing Colorado’s famous South Platte River. “This region comprises lush valleys, meandering meadow streams, and rose-colored, boulder-filled canyons. For generations this area has been a recreation mecca and a fly fisher’s paradise in its purest form.”  Stackpole Books; 2nd edition [Paperback] (December 21, 2018).
• Simplistic Nymphing for Trout in Rivers & Streams by Mike Canino is a great book for both beginner and advanced anglers. “In this instructional guide book, you will confidently learn how to nymph for trout in every stream type, water condition, and season. Through hand-drawn illustrations, detailed photographs, and straightforward language, this guide book will break down advanced nymphing methods for you into easily digestible concepts and tips.” CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition [Paperback] (July 18, 2018).
• How To Tie Hair Wing Flies by Gretchen & Al Beatty is a helpful manual full of simple techniques on how to tie hair wing flies. “Each pattern teaches a specific lesson or technique. The next pattern reviews the lesson from the previous fly and teaches a new technique. Thus you, the fly tier, can progress through the book while building your skills making the next fly easier to learn and much less frustrating.” Independently published [Paperback] (December 11, 2018).
• Curtis Creek Manifesto: A Fully Illustrated Guide to the Strategy, Finesse, Tactics, and Paraphernalia of Fly Fishing Sheridan Anderson is a new kindle edition of Anderson’s classic book. “Finest beginner fly-fishing guide due to its simple, straight-forward approach. It is laced with outstanding humor provided in its hundreds of illustrations.” Frank Amato Publications [Print Replica] Kindle Edition (December 10, 2018).

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Tracy Nguyen-Chung and “Brown Folks Fishing”

Tracy Nguyen-Chung is the creator of the popular Instagram account, Brown Folks Fishing. “There are plenty of fish, of course, from the toothy maw of a blue-tinted lingcod to a whiskered carp plucked from the Los Angeles River,” writes Shawnte Salabert in a recent profile piece, “but it’s the people grinning alongside these catches that Nguyen-Chung really wants you to see.” She points to the importance of diversity for both the sport and conservation: “Getting more diverse folks together and on the water is really a gateway,” she says. “Throughout all of our work with Brown Folks Fishing, everything has a conservation component, because it comes back to our survival.” Via Adventure Journal.

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Video Hatch: “Jess and the Arctic light in Swedish Lapland”

In this short film, writer and photographer Jess McGlothlin travels off the grid in the highlands of Swedish Lapland.

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Joe Wolthuis Joins Scientific Anglers as Marketing Manager

Scientific Anglers has announced Joe Wolthuis as new marketing manager for the company. “His business experience, industry knowledge, product management skills in addition to his vast knowledge of fly fishing fit incredibly well with the marketing needs of our brand,” says president Brad Befus.

Read  more in the press release below.

Joe Wolthuis Joins Scientific Anglers as Marketing Manager

Midland, MI (December 20, 2018) — Scientific Anglers, the market leader in fly lines, leader, and tippet, is proud to announce the hire of Joe Wolthuis as marketing manager. In this new role, Joe will be responsible for the marketing strategy, planning, asset creation and activation of the print, digital and social marketing plan. In addition, Joe will be actively involved with the management and development of the Scientific Anglers brand ambassadors and pro staff team.

“We are extremely excited to have Joe joining the Scientific Anglers team in Midland. Joe brings with him nearly 18 years of well-rounded business and fly fishing industry experience ranging from retail sales, retail operations management, merchandising, product lifecycle management including launch strategy, product catalog and website optimization.” said president Brad Befus. “His business experience, industry knowledge, product management skills in addition to his vast knowledge of fly fishing fit incredibly well with the marketing needs of our brand. We are confident Joe is the perfect person to lead the direction of our marketing, implement the marketing initiatives and support the needs of our sales team.”

Since 2011, Joe served as the associate category manager of fly fishing at Cabela’s, based in Sidney, NE. He is a Michigan native with a genuine passion for the outdoors and looks forward to joining the SA team in Michigan.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Scientific Anglers, growing up in Michigan it’s been a brand I’ve dreamed of working for. I’m excited to build upon the heritage of the brand by focusing on the passionate community of anglers behind it and engaging consumers from novice to expert.” said Wolthuis.

About Scientific Anglers:

Founded in 1945 in Midland, Michigan, Scientific Anglers has been an industry leader in the development of fly lines, leaders, tippets, reels, and accessories for more than 70 years. Scientific Anglers developed the modern floating fly line and pioneered the use of textured technologies in fly-line construction.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/26/joe-wolthuis-joins-scientific-anglers-as-marketing-manager/

Video Hatch: “IF4 Sizzle Reel – 2019”

This trailer highlights the films that will be on tour with the 2019 International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/25/video-hatch-if4-sizzle-reel-2019/

Video Hatch: “2019 Fly Fishing Film Tour Stoke Reel”

In this trailer, view highlights from films that can be seen on the 2019 Fly Fishing Film Tour.

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Tippets: Practice Your Cast, Secret of the Woolly Bugger

• While time spent on the water may improve your casting over the long run, concentrated practice time can improve your skills at a quicker pace. “Fishing and practicing are two very different things and if you are working on your cast while fishing, you’re not doing either one very well.” Learn some great practice tips from Tim Rajeff in this post via Gink & Gasoline.
• The Woolly Bugger is a classic pattern for a reason: it is a dependable bet for fooling fish. In this unique underwater footage, learn why the Wooly Bugger is so effective.

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Tippets: Fish the Foam, Pike and Musky on the Fly

• Drawing on Maslow’s famous “Hierarchy of Needs” triangle chart, Chris Hunt translates the hierarchy to trout fishing to help anglers identify where trout will hold. “Rocks are still great places to chase trout. Undercut banks will almost always hold fish. Wood? Wood is good. But foam? Foam is home.” Via Hatch Magazine.
• Pike and musky are elusive and rewarding quarries to chase with a fly rod. In this episode of The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing, “Tom Rosenbauer covers all the basics of getting started. Plus, Pete Kutzer offers a great lesson on how to double-haul.”

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/23/tippets-fish-the-foam-pike-and-musky-on-the-fly/

U.S. House Sends Modern Fish Act to President

Recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, S.1520, the “Modern Fish Act” is one step closer to becoming law.

Read more in the press release below.

U.S. House Sends Modern Fish Act to President

Statement by Marine Fish Conservation Network Executive Director

Arlington, VA – The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday, under suspension of the rules, passed S. 1520, the “Modernizing Recreational Fishing Management Act of 2017.” Robert C. Vandermark, executive director of the Marine Fish Conservation Network, released the following statement about the House passing the “Modern Fish Act.”

“The U.S. House of Representatives has brought S. 1520 one step closer to becoming law. The Network appreciates that U.S. Representatives accepted the Senate’s hard work to improve this legislation and passed the bill without amendment.

“The task of modernizing our fisheries can only come through a bipartisan and comprehensive reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act. The Network will work with the 116th Congress to ensure future changes to our federal fisheries law promote healthy oceans and productive fisheries for all Americans who depend upon them.”

The Marine Fish Conservation Network is a coalition of commercial and recreational fishing associations, regional and national conservation groups, aquaria, and marine science organizations committed to sustaining fish populations, healthy marine ecosystems, and robust fishing communities. For more information, visit us at www.conservefish.org or follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@marinefishcons).

Contact:
Jo Knight, jo@conservefish.org

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Video Hatch: “The Midnight Mission”

“For fishing buddies Chris and Gilbert, watching their friend Kohler give up fly fishing is unbearable. To them this simply isn’t an option. To rescue him from the slippery slope of the real world Chris and Gilbert have devised an adventure they are sure will jump start Kohler’s desire to once again return to fly fishing. To help realign Kohler’s priorities they’ve decided to lean on Chris’ expertise of night fishing to introduce him to a dark world of fly fishing that he has yet to experience.”  Official IF4 selection by Capture Adventure Media.

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Tippets: Interview with Jim Bartschi of Scott Fly Rods, Safe Handling for Winter Steelhead

• Jim Bartschi of Scott Fly Rods is a recent guest on the Anchored with April Vokey podcast. “Scott Fly Rods was started in a San Francisco basement in 1973. As a teenager, Jim Bartschi used to spend his time pestering Harry Wilson, the company’s founder, with questions until he was eventually offered a job. The position was a success — to date, Jim is the company’s president and rod designer.” Listen here for more of the Scott Fly Rods story.
• There are a few special catch and release techniques to keep in mind when fishing for winter steelhead. Bryan Huskey outlines how to keep your cold weather catches safe in this article via Keep ‘Em Wet.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/22/tippets-interview-with-jim-bartschi-of-scott-fly-rods-safe-handling-for-winter-steelhead/

Senate Passes Modern Fish Act

The Marine Fish Conservation Network has released a statement from executive director Robert C. Vandermark regarding the passage of Senate bill S. 1520, known as the “Modern Fish Act.”

Read more in the press release below.  

 Senate Passes Modern Fish Act

Statement by Network Executive Director on Senate Action on S. 1520

Arlington, VA – The Senate today passed by unanimous consent S. 1520, the “Modernizing Recreational Fishing Management Act of 2017.” Robert C. Vandermark, executive director of the Marine Fish Conservation Network, released the following statement about the passage of this Senate bill, often referred to as the “Modern Fish Act.”

“The Marine Fish Conservation Network appreciates the hard work Senators have undertaken over the last several months to remove most of the onerous provisions in S. 1520. While we would have preferred the matters addressed in this bill be part of a bipartisan and comprehensive reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, we believe the bill passed today is an improvement from where it started. Our hope is that the 116th Congress will continue to work across the aisle to secure a prosperous future for the people, businesses and communities that rely on our marine fisheries.

“We look forward to working with the new Congress next year on comprehensive Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization that will ensure healthy oceans and productive fisheries for generations to come.”

The Marine Fish Conservation Network is a coalition of commercial and recreational fishing associations, regional and national conservation groups, aquaria, and marine science organizations committed to sustaining fish populations, healthy marine ecosystems, and robust fishing communities. For more information, visit us at www.conservefish.org or follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@marinefishcons).

Contact: Jo Knight, jo@conservefish.org 

Tom Sadler | Deputy Director
Marine Fish Conservation Network
tsadler@conservefish.org
cell: 202-957-4748

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International Fly Tackle Dealer Show Sells-out in Record Time

The International Fly Tackle Dealer show has announced it has sold out of all exhibitor booth space in record time, “maxing out the floor of the Denver Convention Center hall.” IFTD will be held in Denver, CO, October 16-18, 2019.

Read more in the press release below.

International Fly Tackle Dealer Show Sells-out in Record Time

BOZEMAN, MT. – For the first time in the history of the event, the International Fly Tackle Dealer show (IFTD) has sold out of all its exhibitor booth space in record time—effectively maxing out the floor of the Denver Convention Center hall, and doing so 10 months ahead of the doors opening. IFTD will be returning to its Denver, CO, roots October 16 – 18, 2019, 10 years after its last stop in the Mile-High City, 5 of those spent in Orlando co-hosting with ICAST.

“The speed at which we sold out the show is a testament to the difficult decision the board made in January 2017,” says AFFTA President, Ben Bulis. “One thing I want to stress, and I might sound like a broken record, but our entire industry is dependent upon the health and success of our specialty retailers. They are the lifeblood.”

To help ensure retailers have the tools they need to grow their business, AFFTA launched the business-focused Dealer Summit five years ago, which is taking place this coming February in Austin, TX. The decision to move IFTD to Denver was aimed at further helping make the show more geographically convenient for retailers, and the change from July to October aligns with a less hectic season.

“It’s been a tough ask over the past 5 years for retailers to leave their shops in July and travel to Florida for a trade show when their summer season just began. I’m personally looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Denver and producing the show our entire industry has been waiting for. I’m excited to see our retailers embrace this change.”

“I can honestly say that IFTD has played a crucial role in the growth of my fly shop business,” says Colby Trow, Owner of Mossy Creek Fly Fishing and AFFTA Board Chair. “For a specialty retailer to be able to spend three days in one location with almost the entire industry, building relationships, learning about the latest products and doing business face-to-face—this is the fly-fishing holy grail for retailers. Ben and our show committee continue to do an amazing job building out a very exciting show for next October.”

In addition, IFTD has committed to Kick Plastic at the show. Reusable water bottle filling stations will be available throughout the show floor with no single-use plastic present at all during the event.

“This, too, is an important move for us,” adds Bulis. “Our industry is committed to doing the right thing. Being responsible stewards of the environment is part of who we are. We’re proud to do our part in lessening the immense amount of plastic that’s choking our oceans and landscape.”

Exhibitors wanting to join the wait-list can do so on the show site: affta.org/iftd-show

Badge registration and lodging reservations for Exhibitors and Attendees will open on the same site February 2019.

Contact: Matt Smythe, (585) 406-5525, matt.smythe@affta.org

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/21/international-fly-tackle-dealer-show-sells-out-in-record-time/

Tippets: Locating Winter Trout, DIY Indicator

• Locating trout in winter conditions can be tricky.  With no hatches to show you rising or feeding fish, this is the time of year when being “water-literate” is key, writes Dan Zazworsky. Read more about the top five places to look for trout in cold weather, via Postfly Box.
• Johnny Spillane writes about a DIY slinky indicator in this article via Gink & Gasoline. “Using a French slinky indicator or a slinky indicator can be a great way to hook a few more fish when they are being ultra selective or ultra spooky.”

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/21/tippets-locating-winter-trout-diy-indicator/

Tips for Tying Jigged Nymphs Part. 2

Here is part two in our video serious on Jigged Nymphs. The additional videos discuss tools and materials related to tying successful jig style fly patterns. Enjoy!

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/20/tips-for-tying-jigged-nymphs-part-2/

Video Hatch: “Disabled Veterans Help Each Other Heal Through Fly Fishing”

This short film from Shell and Project Healing Waters, “highlights Vietnam veteran Ed Veaudry and the Syracuse, NY Program of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing as they work together to bring our unique form of therapy to disabled veterans in their community.”

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/20/video-hatch-disabled-veterans-help-each-other-heal-through-fly-fishing/

Tippets: Water Photography Project, Tips for Catch and Release

• Water.Shapes.Earth is a project by photographer Milan Radisics, “Water makes up the majority of the Earth, shaping the planet and its life in plenty of ways. When seen from above, waterways can create stunning unseen images that tell stories of our home planet.” The goal of the project “is to open new perspectives while sharing stories, revealing places, and changing a minds a bit.”
• Sascha Clark Danylchuk writes about tips for catch and release practices to help ensure the health of the fish: “Every time you catch a fish, it’s an opportunity to put conservation into practice by using science-based best handling techniques, and give your fish the best chance of survival and a healthy life after you release it.” Read more via Dun Magazine.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/20/tippets-water-photography-project-tips-for-catch-and-release/

Tips for Tying Jigged Nymphs Part. 1

Jay has been diving deep into tying “Jig Style” nymphs. In this video he gives some basic tips to help you tie them. More tips to come in following posts.

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/19/tips-for-tying-jigged-nymphs-part-1/

Tippets: New Pennsylvania Wild Trout Populations, Wetlands and Climate Change, Re-Stocking the Animas River

• Students from Susquehanna University have found wild trout in 43 of 88 previously un-assessed Pennsylvania streams. “Pennsylvania contains more than 86,000 miles of streams and rivers, more than all U.S. states except Alaska. Prior to 2010, Fish and Boat had no data on water quality, habitat and aquatic life on about 60 percent of those waters.” Via The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
• Research continues to show the important role wetlands play in fighting climate change. “New science shows that restoration, conservation & management could boost coastal wetlands’ ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. by 9%.” Via Cool Green Science.
• Rainbow trout were recently re-stocked in the Animas River, marking “the first significant restocking of fish in the Animas since mudslides and floods from the 416 Fire burn scar this summer caused a near complete die-off in the waterway.” Via The Denver Post.

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source https://midcurrent.com/2018/12/19/tippets-new-pennsylvania-wild-trout-populations-wetlands-and-climate-change-re-stocking-the-animas-river/

Jigged Green Caddis Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties a very simple yet effective Jigged Green Caddis fly, which could be used in freshwater fisheries throughout the world. Any trout fisherman should have a selection of caddis nymphs available in their fly box. He … Continue reading →

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/18/jigged-green-caddis-fly-tying-video/

Tippets: Fly Fisher’s Gift Guide for Books, Weighting Flies for Winter

• From techniques and tactics to sporting essays, Domenick Swentosky writes about the books that hold prime real estate on his bookshelf. “These are the pages that I continue to revisit, time and again, to read and reread. Because at every pass, I learn something new. A good book is like that. You can’t process everything on the first reading, because you simply aren’t ready for it.” Via Troutbitten.
• Success in winter fishing conditions often requires fishing deep in the water column. In this post, read about techniques for weighting flies to reach where the fish are feeding. Via Casting Across.

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Podcast: Jeff “Bear” Andrews Interview

Jeff Troutman of the “Remote: No Pressure” podcast interviews Michigan native Jeff “Bear” Andrews, who has been fly fishing and tying flies for 48 years. In 1998 Andrews was the recipient of the “Buz” Buszek Memorial Fly Tying Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a fly tier by the Federation of Fly Fishers.

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Northern Quest for Giant Arctic Char Wins 2018 International Fly Fishing Film Festival

“Seriously North,” a film by InTents Media has been announced as winner of the 2018 International Fly Fishing Film Festival. The film “captures the hardships, divine intervention and treasures encountered finding the largest Arctic char in the world on a trip to the “seriously northern” Canadian Arctic Circle.”

Read more in the press release below.

Northern Quest for Giant Arctic Char Wins 2018 International Fly Fishing Film Festival

Arctic char in spawning colors from the award winning International Fly Fishing Film Festival
production Seriously North. – Photo courtesy of InTents Media

CRANBROOK, B.C., Canada – Seriously North, a film by InTents Media of Parowan, Utah, was named winner of the 2018 International Fly Fishing Film Festival, announced Chris Bird, Executive Producer, Bird Marketing Group.

Seriously North received the winning nod from votes taken at the conclusion at each of 102 Fly Fishing Festival presentations during 2018, said Bird.

The 14-minute, 35-second fly-fishing adventure captures the hardships, divine intervention and treasures encountered finding the largest Arctic char in the world on a trip to the “seriously northern” Canadian Arctic Circle.

The film was shot in and around Nunavut, Canada, among herds of musk ox, flocks of ptarmigan, Arctic fox, bears and caribou.

Seriously North was produced, filmed and edited by the InTents owner’s group of Phil Tuttle, Derek Olthuis and Courtney Boice.  During production and post-production, principal photography was by Tuttle and Boice, editing by Tuttle and still photography by Olthuis.

The three are self-taught cinematographers and film editors.  Tuttle obtained a BA in biology/zoology from Southern Utah University; Olthuis studied writing at Utah Valley University; and Boice has a BA in recreational management from Brigham Young University Idaho.

Seriously North is InTents’ third winning International Fly Fishing Film Festival submission following Arctic Unicorns, 2016 IF4 Film of the Year and The Hidden, film of the year winner in 2017.

Contacts:

Bird Marketing Group Inc.
PO Box 20029, RPO Tamarack
Cranbrook, BC V1C 6J5
(888) 435 9624
cbird@birdmarketinggroup.com

Bennett J. Mintz PR/Adv.
22370 Mission Circle
Chatsworth, California  91311
818 718 8566    818 648 6168 Cell
bjmintz@att.net

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Video Hatch: “Catch Trout in Lakes”

In this new instructional video from The New Fly Fisher, Bill Spicer and Phil Rowley demonstrate how to effectively fish for trout in lakes and ponds.

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Tippets: Prime Time on Winter Waters, Picking and Fishing with Chris Pandolfi

• In this pro tip, Joe Rotter from Red’s Fly Shop details why staying on the water late in the winter is an effective strategy. “Oftentimes, the water and air temperatures are warmest just as the sun starts to go down–which also creates low-light conditions that make trout feel less wary,” writes Phil Monahan. “That’s when you may go from one strike an hour to four or five in a half hour. Such late success will make you feel as if the numb fingers and toes are worth it.”
• In this episode of The Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast, Chris Pandolfi, vocalist and banjo player for The Infamous Stringdusters, sits down with Tom Rosenbauer to talk about “trying to fit in fly fishing while on the road, how the band supports Trout Unlimited, how fishing has influenced his music, and offers some great fly-fishing tips for novices.”

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Video Hatch: “How to Wade Fish for Bonefish”

In Season 3, Episode 2 of RIO’s How To series, learn strategies for wade fishing a bonefish flat.

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Tippets: Flats of Andros Island, Short Sticks

• Russ Lumpkin, Editor of Gray’s Sporting Journal, and Seth Fields, editor of The Angling Report, spent five days fishing the flats at Andros Island Bonefish Club. This photo essay features highlights. “When the day is done and everyone is spent, you have two choices: go back to the lodge to rest and have a few drinks, or put on your flats boots and get back out there. Chances are, you won’t be disappointed either way.”
• While longer fly rods have been the trend for some time, shorter length rods are coming back into fashion. “Short rods are a whole new focus stirred by movers and shakers like Sage, T&T, Loomis, Winston, Scott, TFO, and the top survivors in the fiberglass rod making world. All of them point us to their newer collections of shorter rods and the myriad of uses they possess.” Read more via Fly Life Magazine.

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Opportunity to Get Your Book on the Shelves

Wild River Press has a new service for authors choosing to self-publish their work: Wild River Custom Publishing. “Partnering with Wild River Custom Publishing gives you a distinct advantage. Our long experience in publishing quality books will help you (and save you much frustration) every step of the way.”

Read more in the press release below.

Opportunity to Get Your Book on the Shelves

From Wild River Press:

My guess is you have a story to tell; everyone does. Why not tell it? Last year we began a new service called Wild River Custom Publishing. This newsletter features samples of several books we have recently helped various authors polish and produce

There is a rapidly growing interest in self-published books. A number of professional services have sprung up ostensibly offering help, but most offer what I call “cookie-cutter” books–severely limiting the format, the number of photos you can include, the quality of paper and binding, etc. Few provide more than superficial editorial help. They really don’t care where the em-dash goes.

We do care. Our Wild River Custom Publishing projects have ranged from memoirs created as Christmas gifts for friends and family; to limited editions awarded as special bonuses to donors funding conservation causes; to full-on commercially viable volumes one can proudly sell at book signings, at shows and events, and even on Amazon.

Our philosophy is: You choose. You decide. And the subject does not have to be fishing or hunting, although these themes are, obviously, what we are known for. Good writing is good writing, whatever the topic. That’s what real publishing is all about. That and quality graphic presentation. Here are some ideas for your book:

• Collection of your original stories
• Your travel photos and experiences
• Your exceptional fishing or hunting records
• Your boat, cars, guns, collections
• Your kitchen and favorite dishes
• Your bird photography
• Biography or autobiography
• Promotional piece showcasing your sporting lodge
• Nostalgic look at your family and/or home
• Your children’s sports or outdoor activities
• History of an inside look at your company
• History of your fishing and hunting club
• Your hunting dogs, past and present

Partnering with Wild River Custom Publishing gives you a distinct advantage. Our long experience in publishing quality books will help you (and save you much frustration) every step of the way:

1. We will take your manuscript to the next level. Whatever it takes-crisp editing, rewriting, suggested additions or organization–I will personally help you say what you want to say in a lively, engaging and, of course, grammatically correct manner. Your writing will shine.
2. Depending on the project, we can arrange for professional photography and even original artwork.
3. Your book will look great. We will help you select a graphic designer to help you create a beautiful, visually impressive book you will cherish.
4. Guide you to an excellent printer here in the United States (or Canada) that delivers on time and stands by their work. This is vital–no shortcuts. We will lead you through a range of printing options to fit your budget and produce a book that pleases your taste: softcover, hardcover laminated, cloth hardcover with traditional jacket–even a fancy leather-bound heirloom production for your children and grandchildren if you’re in a mood to go all out.

Isn’t it time to tell your story?

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Rust Belt Arcana

Hey folks, Oregon Fly Fishing Blog’s Matt Stansberry has a new book out, Rust Belt Arcana about wildlife of the industrial Upper Midwest. The book just topped The Nature Conservancy’s list of favorite books of 2018. Stansberry brings a curiosity … Continue reading →

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/14/rust-belt-arcana/

Video Hatch: “Behind the Loop”

The latest film from Black Fly Eyes features amazing footage from the mountains of Sweden and highlights what’s ahead for Loop Tackle Design.

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Tippets: Bryan Huskey Talks Keep ‘Em Wet, Streamer Presentation

• From running after rooster fish on the beaches of Baja to fly fishing for catfish in Idaho, Bryan Huskey joins the Fishing Podcast for an episode to talk Keepemwet from a variety of angles and perspectives. Listen here.
• A successful angler will try to imagine what the fly looks like underwater. “And a good streamer angler understands how the weight in the fly (or on the line) reacts to the surrounding currents and the tension on the tippet. These are all processed factors leading to a good guess of what an unseen streamer is doing underneath.” In this article by Domenick Swentosky, read about the “head flip” streamer presentation, via Troutbitten.

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Oregon Wildlands Act Needs Your Help

As you’re reading this, we’re closing in on the end of the 2018 lame duck session of the US Congress. The lame duck session of Congress is that period following an election, but before newly elected legislators assume their roles … Continue reading →

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/13/oregon-wildlands-act-needs-your-help/

Tippets: “Corin Smith – Finding Freedom”

This beautiful film from Rab tells the story of Corin Smith’s love for fly fishing and skiing the Scottish backcountry. “It is here that he finds more than fish or a connection with his past, it is where he finds the solace and freedom that only the mountains can offer.”

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Fishpond Unveils New Website

Fishpond has announced the release of a new website featuring easy navigation, updated product categories, and “the award winning line of products brought to life through the photography of Johnny Le Coq.”

Read more in the press release below.

Fishpond Unveils New Website

DENVER, Colo. (December 11, 2018) – Fishpond, the Colorado based fly fishing and outdoor gear brand, is excited to introduce the all new www.fishpondusa.com website. With edge to edge imagery spread across the website, this all new design highlights the award winning line of products brought to life through the photography of Johnny Le Coq. Easy navigation and updated product categories allow users to experience the beauty of our sport on each page, and the site is filled with new content for customers to experience products in a mobile friendly environment.

“We have built a brand experience where we want to showcase the beauty of the places that our gear takes you. The journey into the wild is what we value above all else here at Fishpond, and for the past 20 years, we have focused on a devotion to art and creativity through the products we craft. Our new website helps to unearth the features and functionally we weave into each one of our products,” says Fishpond’s CEO and Founder Johnny Le Coq.

With new content delivered from Fishponds team of pro anglers and conservationists, both of land and water, there is something for everyone at the all new www.fishpondusa.com.

ABOUT FISHPOND

The heartbeat of Fishpond remains an authentic connection to those who love the places we fish and explore. We are one, a tribe that values the journey to our destination, almost as much as our time on the water. We are friends of our wild places far away, and those in our own backyards. Thank you for sharing in our vision and for helping us be the brand that is trying to make a difference.

For more information, visit www.fishpondusa.com or email us at customercare@fishpondusa.com Connect with us via Facebook and Instagram.

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Fly Tying Demo Saturday, Dec 15, at the Caddis Fly Shop

This is a short note to invite all who aren’t out fishing on Saturday to drop by and say hello on Saturday, December 15th. I will be in the shop to visit with friends, demonstrate the new Aquaflies Ultra Rig … Continue reading →

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Tippets: Idaho Staves Off Steelhead Closures, EPA Guts Clean Water Act, Midterm Elections and The Pebble Mine

• The scheduled closure of Idaho’s steelhead season won’t go forward as planned. “Members of the newly formed Idaho River Community Alliance, environmental groups and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game forged an agreement to stave off the closure. The agreement was approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission in a unanimous vote Friday evening.” Via The Spokesman Review.
• According to a rule expected to be released in the coming week by the Environmental Protection agency, “streams that are dependent on rainfall and wetlands not physically connected to year-round waterways will no longer be covered by the Clean Water Act.” The change means “an estimated 60-90 percent of U.S. waterways could lose federal protections that currently shield them from pollution and development.” Via The Intercept.
• The recent midterm elections had ramifications for the fight to save Bristol Bay. Alaska elected a Governor for whom Pebble’s CEO helped campaign. And “despite truly incredible volunteer-driven efforts of its backers, Ballot Measure 1, which would have protected wild salmon habitat statewide and provided a higher standard that Pebble Mine would have had to meet, failed to get the votes that were needed to be put into law.” Yet, “While disappointing, the fight is far from over.” Read more from Save Bristol Bay via Angling Trade.

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Podcast: Tom Rosenbauer Talks Winter Tailwaters and Practicing Setting the Hook

In addition to chatting with Chris Pandolfi, vocalist and banjo player for The Infamous Stringdusters, a multiple award-winning bluegrass band (including the 2018 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, “The Laws of Gravity”), Tom talks about winter tailwaters, hook-setting and a host of other seasonal topics. Listen to the full podcast here.

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Video Hatch: “A Bigger Journey”

Visit the incredible scenery and fishery of Jurassic Lake in this short film from Carlos Lopez Casanello.

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Tippets: Big Picture on Brook Trout, Making Your Only Cast Count

• In this article, Jason Tucker writes about appreciating the diversity of brook trout: “The small, delicate looking gems we are used to seeing in the United States are only representative of one form of the species,” he writes. “It is a truly remarkable adaptation that extends their range far outside of what it could normally be, but it doesn’t fully represent the species.” Via Gink & Gasoline.
• In high stakes situations on the water, sometimes you only get one cast to get things right. Chris Hunt writes about “how to make your only cast count,” in this article via Hatch Magazine.

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Jigged Hare’s Ear Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties a simple Jigged Hare’s Ear European Style Nymph Pattern. Simple, yet proven again and again for trout species around the world. He recommends tying it in sizes 12-18 with a 60° bend jig hook and … Continue reading →

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/10/jigged-hares-ear-fly-tying-video/

Tippets: Fishing with Indicators, Tips for Low Flows

• “An indicator is an amazing and useful tool that extends our effective nymphing range, balances out a drift and helps keep the flies in one current seam,” writes Domenick Swentosky. Read more about great tips for using and reading a fly fishing indicator in this piece via Troutbitten.
• Low flows of autumn fishing conditions shouldn’t put an end to fishing streamers, writes Bob Reece. Read about patterns and techniques for low flow streamer fishing in this article via Gink & Gasoline.

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Ed Engle on Spring Creek Solitude and Elusive Trout

“Overnight a light snow had fallen at the trailhead to the spring creek. No one else was in the parking area. Cottontail, coyote and mule deer tracks meandered across the fresh snow in the canyon bottom. When I crossed what appeared to be a frozen stream I worried that I was all wrong and the creek had frozen, but farther down the trail I saw where the spring bubbled up. Below it the stream came alive.”  Ed Engle writes about finding solitude on a winter spring creek in Colorado in The Boulder Daily Camera.

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How to Tie a Size 22 Parachute Adams

Tim Flagler demonstrates how to tie a Parachute Adams Size 22 in this week’s featured tying video. “A size 22 Parachute Adams strikes fear in the hearts of fly tiers, both novice and advanced,” says Flagler, “but fear not: with a few little tricks and a good bit of practice, you’ll be tying them with confidence in no time.”

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Tippets: The Tug and The Drug, Two Handed Tips

• Fly fishing is one of the tools and therapies that helped save James Brooks from his heroin addiction. “I needed something that was challenging, but there was no pressure on me if I failed,” he said. Read more about his journey to recovery via The Durango Herald. “I do have a disease and addiction. But that’s not all I am. I am a fly-fisherman, a son, I’m a steward of the environment,” says Brooks.
• Mike McCune details two-handed trout retrieves in this instructional post. “Mike touches on most of the retrieve styles you might use, and just glances off presentation. While many spey anglers like to mend constantly upstream to keep the swing as slow as possible, we typically do the opposite. Via Headhunters Fly Shop.

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Podcast: Peter Stitcher on Entomology, Hatches & Getting Organized

Wet Fly Swing interviews Peter Stitcher of  Ascent Fly Fishing on entomology, the PAUSE method, hatch organization, how to organize your box and when to fish mouse patterns. Peter also talks about how he takes street kids off the street and welcomes them into their home.

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Video Hatch: “Places We’ve Been”

In this new short from Hooke, visit the amazing fly fishing opportunities of New Zealand via Poronui Lodge.

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Tippets: Biology of Fly Fishing, Five Flies for December

• Understanding the biology of your quarry can help you be a more successful angler. “The entire basis of fly fishing is to fool a fish into accepting your (entirely artificial) fly pattern as if it were genuine prey. Because of this, the whole activity boils down to ‘hotwiring’ the systems that fish normally use to recognize what is worth eating (and how to tell that apart from general crap drifting past!). So, while you don’t have to throw out what you know already, you can help to make your knowledge more effective by looking at it in the light of some extra biological info.” Learn more via Discover Tenkara.
• In this video from Trouts Fly Fishing, guides Danny Strine and Scott Dickson head to Cheesman Canyon and outline go-to flies for winter fishing conditions.

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Holiday Gift Guide Video 2018 Version 2.0

In this video, Tim Etlick with the Caddis Fly Shop goes over a few more gift ideas for the 2018 Holiday Season. Enjoy! Here is a list of the above items: Fishpond Thunderhead Roll Top Duffel Fishpond Thunderhead Lumbar Pack … Continue reading →

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/07/holiday-gift-guide-video-2018-version-2-0/

Have Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Stocks Reached a Tipping Point?

Tony Friedrich writes this morning about the status of striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay region, saying the time has come to stop shifting the baseline and accept that stripers are being overfished.

“It rests on our shoulders and ours alone to make sure the striped bass population recovers. It will take a herculean effort to turn the tide. But we can do it. Do we have any other choice?

Striped bass have given us all countless good memories. They have taught our children countless lessons about the ocean and how to care for it. They have helped forge friendships. They have created a mutual bond across the coast.”

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Video Hatch: “Ozarks on the Fly: Vol. 1 Teaser”

This trailer for a new series from BluffLINE Media includes great footage of smallmouth bass in small streams in the Ozarks.

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New Fly Fishing Books

• Herbert L. Welch: Black Ghosts and Art in a Maine Guide’s Wilderness by Graydon Hilyard and Leslie Hilyard is a book that highlights Herb Welch, the inventor of the still popular streamer pattern, the Black Ghost. “With over 200 images including archival black and white and color images by photographer John Swan, this book documents the incredible life and work of a man that excelled in art, sculpture, taxidermy (he was the premiere fish taxidermist of his day), demonstration fly casting at major North American venues, and guiding.” Stackpole Books [hardcover] (December 15, 2018).
• On Fly-Fishing the Wind River Range: Essays and What Not to Bring by Chadd VanZanten is a series of essays about life and backcountry fly fishing. “Author Chadd VanZanten offers not only a survey of the fishing and history of the Wind Rivers but a tour of personal landscapes as well. With photographs by Klaus VanZanten and Brian L. Schiele. The History Press [paperback] (November 12, 2018). Moving Water: An Artist’s Reflections on Fly Fishing, Friendship and Family by Dave Hall is a beautiful book, “inspired by a rural New England childhood, by family art, by a lifetime of dawns and dusks, and by the death of a friend who knew where to find the beauty in his life.” Moving Water LLC [hardcover] (November 14, 2018).
• Moving Water: An Artist’s Reflections on Fly Fishing, Friendship and Family by Dave Hall is a beautiful book, “inspired by a rural New England childhood, by family art, by a lifetime of dawns and dusks, and by the death of a friend who knew where to find the beauty in his life.” Moving Water LLC [hardcover] (November 14, 2018).

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Tippets: Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Host Holiday Beer Tie, Winston Behind the Scenes

• Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders will host an end of year beer tie event featuring an ugly holiday sweater contest, holiday-themed fly tying class and raffles. The event will be held Monday December 10, 2018, from 7-9 p.m. at Whitlow’s on Wilson in Arlington, VA. Visit their website for more information.
• Get a behind the scenes look at the R.L. Winston Rod Company in this photo essay by Ivan Orsic. “While this is a company rich in tradition, when I walked into their current rod building facility, I was struck by how intimate and “small-scale” the entire operation seemed,” he writes. “The term “small-scale” might be construed in a negative light, but it shouldn’t be. It’s impressive to me that a company can produce such high-quality rods and maintain that small business feel.” Via Trouts Fly Fishing.

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Rewriting the Story of Spring Chinook

From the Wild Salmon Center New research findings from a team led by UC Davis, and including WSC Science Director Matt Sloat, is upending our understanding of spring Chinook. Samples of spring Chinook from ancient fishing spots in the upper … Continue reading →

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/06/rewriting-the-story-of-spring-chinook/

George H.W. Bush: A Sporting President

George H.W. Bush recently passed away at the age of 94. In this article, Monte Burke remembers him as “the most sporting president in U.S. history.” For, while there have been many presidents engaged with hunting and angling pastimes, “none of them was quite the match for George H.W. Bush, in terms of the breadth of the sports in which he engaged, and the longevity of his sporting career.” Via Forbes.

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Tippets: BHA Public Land Owner Film Fest, Magic of Soft Hackles

• The 2nd Annual Public Land Owner Film Fest will be held at the 8th Annual Backcountry Hunters and Anglers North American Rendezvous, May 1-4, 2019, in Boise, Idaho.  Anyone can enter and all are encourage to participate. For more information, visit the BHA website.
• From techniques to patterns, Louis Cahill outlines the magic of softhackles in this article. “Soft Hackles catch fish from trout to tarpon,” he writes. “If I could only have one pattern in my box it would likely be a Soft Hackle. Tie some up and watch the magic happen.” Via Gink & Gasoline.

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December 6 Loon Live to Feature Trout Spey and Salt Patterns

This week on Loon Live the tiers are demonstrating a nifty little shrimp pattern as well as an awesome fly that can (and at times should) be fished as a nymph, but was designed to be swung through runs and riffles.  As always, Loon Live is a great way to learn new techniques and materials and have your tying questions answered. Tune in to learn more on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 6 p.m. (PST).

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Best pins for tying balanced leeches – Short Video Instructional

The Balanced Leech and Balanced Minnow fly pattern is a new one for me and I’ve had fun working on these flies lately. One of my key issues has been finding out which pins do and do not work for … Continue reading →

source http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/2018/12/05/best-pins-for-tying-balanced-leeches-short-video-instructional/