Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Getting My Manitoba Moose
In late September I got back from one of the most epic adventures of my life, a moose hunt in northern Manitoba. I’ve wanted to hunt moose for most of my life and just couldn’t draw a tag in Montana … Continue reading
Alberta, Canada Bans Commercial Fishing
I think this piece is particularly interesting since we have commercial fishing going on at Flathead Lake in Montana, and it serves the same market as Alberta did. This is probably good news for the folks at Mountain Lake Fisheries … Continue reading
This Sucks! Tongass Old Growth Being Slashed
I was perusing Trout Unlimited’s Web site today and saw this mention from Prince of Wales Island in southeast Alaska, which is one of my favorite places, if not my favorite place, on earth. Unfortunately, logging operations have as much … Continue reading
Idaho’s B-Run Steelhead to Arrive in Good Numbers
If you haven’t already been slinging for Idaho steelhead, you may want to do so soon. October is prime time on the Snake and Clearwater rivers and it can be pretty good on the Salmon, too. According to managers, the … Continue reading
The Egg and Tail
I’ve written about fall and spring fishing and my favorite setup during those times, but it’s worth reiterating especially after the communication I’ve had with a friend over the past few days. The setup I’m talking about is the GIE … Continue reading
Deschutes Steelhead Turns On
Got some reports of late from Oregon’s legendary Deschutes, and although fishing can be hit or miss any day of the season, right now there are plenty of hits being had. One friend said he fished the mouth recently and … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Spey, Steelhead, Uncategorized
Tagged Deschutes River Steelhead, Fly fishing Oregon steelhead
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Buy the YETI Hopper, now available
So, I feel like some of the gear posts that people make online and in print are made public hwaaay too fast and the product doesn’t really have time to prove itself to the reviewer. I’ve been pretty tame on … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Gear
Tagged Best Soft-sided coolers; best coolers, Buy Yeti Hopper, Yeti Coolers
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Fall Issue of Fly Rod & Reel
Just wrapped up the fall issue and it’s hitting newsstands now. I think we put together another great read with the most varied mix of content in the fly-fishing genre. This issue features our Angler of The Year choice, which … Continue reading
Anglers Banned From British Columbia’s Skeena River
The news isn’t good out of British Columbia as a recent court ruling gave the Gitxsan Treaty Society the ability to do whatever they want with pieces of land along the Skeena River, which is one of the best places … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, CANADA, Conservation, Industry
Tagged Skeena River fishing ban, Skeena River steelhead
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EPA’S Preliminary Decision on Bristol Bay—Commendable
Here’s a quick update on the state of Bristol Bay and our ongoing fight against a massive mine that threatens the future of our most important salmon rivers. Hunting and Angling Community Commends EPA on Use of Clean Water Act … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Conservation, Northwest
Tagged Alaska Fly Fishing, Bristol Bay salmon fishing, Save Bristol Bay
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