Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Guys Night Out for the Smoke ‘n Can
If I were living in Anchorage, there’s no damn way anyone would be keeping me at home on Wednesday night. That’s because a bunch of mostly like-minded fishheads, who also like to eat some of their catch, are meeting at … Continue reading
Looking Back, at Manitoba Moose
Came across this short clip from a trip to Manitoba a few years ago. One of the most exciting trips of my life and what a moment . . . returning to camp after a successful hunt and a one-shot … Continue reading
Posted in Hunting
Tagged Canada hunting, Canadian moose hunt, Manitoba moose hunting
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Review: Simms’ Outdry Insulated Glove
I could not pay 80 bucks for a pair of these gloves. These things could come with all the sophistication of Ironman’s right hand and I still couldn’t pay 80 bucks for them. Single father with two mouths to feed, … Continue reading
Swinging, for British Columbia Bull Trout (Video)
Spent some time in British Columbia in October and recently put together a little video on that trip for American Angler. The target was bull trout because I’d gotten word that there were some brutes eating streamers, including patterns that … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, Northwest, Videos
Tagged British Columbia, bull trout, Fly Fishing For bull trout
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Fall On Western Montana’s Rock Creek
There aren’t enough September’s in a guy’s life. It’s the best month of the year, by far. Bird seasons are open, archery for elk, too. Big bulls ripping up trees and barking at their cows. Call one in, feel your … Continue reading
Image of The Week: The Things You See
Just ran across this image from a trip to British Columbia to fish Kamloops rainbows with the stillwater master, Brian Chan. We caught scads of solid rainbows on deeply fished chironomids, and laughed our heads off during our two days … Continue reading
Time for Cutthroats
If you’ve been holding off on a cutthroat foray in the northern Rockies, it’s go-time. I mean, September, in the Rockies with cool evenings and mornings and hot summerish days. What not to like? The trout are a bonus and … Continue reading
TRCP and On X Maps Team Up for Public Lands
Two great Missoula, Montana-based groups are backing this effort, one being the Theadore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and the other being On X Maps. I’ve encountered this situation—of not being able to get at public land because it’s surrounded by private … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Montana, Northern Rockies, Northwest
Tagged OnX Hunting, Public land access, TRCP
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Quick Turnaround at North 40 Outfitters
I’ve been a little delinquent with Tonic over the past year or so, but I’m making a new effort to keep you abreast of my observations in the West and beyond. Part of my new commitment is having the time … Continue reading
British Columbia’s Thompson River Steelhead . . . are doomed.
I’ve followed this steelhead disaster for a while now and watched it slip away into the abyss. You may or may not know that British Columbia’s Thompson River steelhead are regarded as one of the best races of metal on … Continue reading
Posted in CANADA, Steelhead, Uncategorized
Tagged biggest steelhead, Canada steelhead, Thompson River steelhead
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