Poor Man’s Lobster, The Original Poor Man’s Lobster (Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 in an ongoing series on “Poor Man’s Lobster”) What is Poor Man’s Lobster? If you ask 10 different fishermen you might get 10 different answers. I was at work the other day talking with a guy about fishing and he got […]
Video Hatch: “An Angler’s Quest to Play in the NFL” This short film from Simms follows NFL prospect, JP Flynn, on his quest to become a professional football player. “The film showcases the highs and lows of JP’s journey, but also sheds light on how fly fishing has become one of the more critical components […]
Tippets: Steve Ooi on Taking Better Fish Photos, Subsurface Food for Trout Fly angler and photographer Steven Ooi sits down for an interview with Carl McNeil on the Epic blog. From his start in photography to his top three tips for taking better photos on the water, read more here. During the heart of winter, “Food […]
Video Hatch: “After the Man” In the 13 years since the classic “Running Down the Man” was released, chasing roosterfish in Baja has held its allure and challenge for anglers. This new film from Trident Fly Fishing follows the story of Grant Hartman, “long-time fly fishing guide, surfing extraordinaire, and life-loving local who has spent […]
Tippets: Gallatin River Guides Shop Manager Job Opening, DIY Bonefishing Gallatin River Guides has announced their search for a full time shop manager. This position involves day to day management of the retail store, staff, fly fishing schools, and guide trip logistics. For more information and to apply, visit the Gallatin River Guides website. Rod […]
Tippets: Call for Reassessment of Hatcheries, Fish and Wildfires After over sixty years of steelhead recovery efforts through hatchery stocking, populations in Washington state “are on life-support and hatchery populations have collapsed.” In this article on HeraldNet, Pete Soverel calls for an honest assessment of steelhead recovery methods. “It is long past time for radical […]
Video Hatch: “JT Van Zandt Pt. 2: Generation Strong” In this film from Outside TV, fly fishing guide and boat builder JT Van Zandt shows “A fast or easy approach is not always the best one.” The post Video Hatch: “JT Van Zandt Pt. 2: Generation Strong” appeared first on MidCurrent. ———— The content for […]
Tippets: Cheeky Schoolie Tournament Registration, Fly Fishing the Surf Registration for the 2019 Cheeky Schoolie Tournament is now open. The event will be held on May 18, 2019, on Cape Cod, MA. This year’s event will be capped at the first 200 teams to sign up. Find more information at the Cheeky website. From casting […]
Video Hatch: “Tailgate Talks: How to Set Up a Nymph Rig” In this video from Loon, learn the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of a nymph rig, including “everything between the end of your fly line and the bugs, from tippet to knots to indicators to weights.” The post Video Hatch: “Tailgate Talks: How to Set Up […]
Jesse Haller named to AFFTA Board of Directors The American Fly Fishing Trade Association has appointed Jesse Haller to their Board of Directors. “We couldn’t be happier to have Jesse join the AFFTA Board,” said AFFTA president, Ben Bulis. “We know his leadership will be a tremendous asset to our membership.” Read more in the […]