Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Fall: Too Many Options
Every dedicated outdoorsman knows that fall is too short. There are too many good options at this time of year and not enough time to do them all. Fishing for cutthroats. Fishing for steelhead. Hunting birds. Hunting big game. All … Continue reading
Look Who’s Been “Hanging” Out
It’s been an interesting summer and fall at the Thomas household. Recently, we’ve had a few unique visits, several from a big, brown-colored black bear, plus a raccoon and numerous whitetail deer. Just this morning I saw this
Skeena Steelhead Returns Dip
If you’re a steelheader you dream about British Columbia’s Skeena River system and all the great opportunities that exist there. Unfortunately, fewer steelhead have returned to the system this year, but that doesn’t mean you should cancel plans to visit. … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, CANADA, Spey
Tagged fly fishing for steelhead, Skeena River steelhead
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Echo Glass 7129 —The most forgiving Spey rod you’ll ever throw
Just got my hands on Echo’s new fiberglass Spey rod, the 7129 model to be specific. Actually, I got my hands on this rod in July when Red Kulper, marketing director for Echo, handed one to me and said, “You … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Spey
Tagged Echo Glass rod, Fiberglass fly rods, fishing Spey rods, Spey casting
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MT Rivers on the Drop
You can still find some muddy water in Montana, and maybe we’re still a week out on the Clark Fork, but some of the smaller waters are falling nicely, running mostly clear and if not wadable all the way across, … Continue reading
SIMMS’ Ode To The New Wade-Fisher
It’s not getting any easier to find “fresh” water these days, but the wading angler might have just as good a chance, or better, as someone in a boat. So don’t let your lack of floatation keep you from adventure. … Continue reading
Idaho Trout and Char Get Free Ride
Saw this piece in the Missoulian and found it interesting. Figured all of you would, too. Don’t know if this makes more sense than cleaning up the habitat and giving all these fish a real chance, but I’m sure the … Continue reading
Brown Trout Spank-Down from Montana Wild
Saw this video on Outside.com today and wanted to share what some local Missoula boys are doing. In this vid they travel south, all the way to southern Idaho, to tangle with tailwater browns. I don’t think the river is … Continue reading
Keeping Warm on the Water: Patagonia’s Proven Capilene Layering System
I know it’s mid-May and everyone thinks we’ve turned the corner and that summer and a seemingly endless supply of 80-degree days is just about on us, but the truth is we are going to get some late spring dousings … Continue reading
Antique Rod Holder
Was digging around in the house yesterday and came across this, an antique rod holder for travel by car. Sure, it’s not as high-tech as what we see today (i.e. Titan Rod Valuts), but this was probably a savior to … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Gear
Tagged Antique fishing tackle, Antique fly fishing tackle, Antique fly rod holder
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