Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Fly Fishing Beers
There are no lack of beer reviews on the Web, with many based on a trout fishing theme, but rarely do I find one that matches many of my picks. I run toward IPA’s and Pilsners when I’m not staying … Continue reading
Greg Thomas Speaking at Denver ISE Show
Wanted to let all of you know that I’ll be presenting at the International Sportsman’s Exhibition show in Denver beginning tomorrow. I’ll speak at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 4:30 p.m. on Friday, and 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. My topic this time … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Industry, Spey, Travel
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Throwing Flies for Skagit River Steelhead
Spent the holidays in western Washington, mostly hanging with family. But I did sneak out for a day on the Skagit River, hoping to tempt a hatchery steelhead or an early returning native. I didn’t go it alone and, instead, … Continue reading
The Failed Montana Deer Hunt 2013
Well, not completely failed. I had a great time with friends and family. But, let’s put it this way. I got greedy, passed up on two mega-bucks, thought I would see them again, and never did. And I never saw … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Hunting
Tagged Montana deer hunting, Rocky Mountain Front, Whitetail deer hunting Montana
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How to Can and Smoke Alaska Salmon, Family-Style
As you probably know, I’m a proponent of wild salmon, and that includes eating wild salmon to save wild salmon, the theory being, if there isn’t economic value to the fish, our elected leaders won’t do a damn thing to … Continue reading
Hard Core For Alaska King Salmon
I’ve been discussing the merits or lack thereof in writing about how difficult steelheading can be. The question is whether I’m painting an accurate picture of steelheading or not, as steelheading can be pretty relaxing during the summer months, especially … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Northwest, Spey, Travel
Tagged Alaska Fly Fishing, Nelson Lagoon Adventures, Sapsuck River, Steelhead River
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Winter Dreaming . . . for bones and permit
Been organizing the last couple days, first the winter steelhead bag and now the bonefish and permit duffel. While I was organizing flies the sun peaked out and I took a few shots of my loot. Just looking at flies … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Flies, Saltwater, Travel
Tagged Bahamas bonefish, bonefish flies, fly fishing for bonefish, fly fishing for permit, permit flies
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Bonefish Observed in Crazy Spawning Behavior
Ran across this e-mail today and thought all of you would enjoy reading it, especially you who have thrown for the bone in the Bahamas and elsewhere. Pretty cool information and it’s kind of crazy to try to picture thousands … Continue reading
NEW FLY ROD & REEL Ships
Shipped Fly Rod & Reel’s winter issue to the printer. Always a big relief, meaning we got ‘er done and now can concentrate on the Spring issue. I like the feeling of a clean deck and all the possibilities. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, Industry
Tagged Fly Rod & Reel Spring issue, how to be an editor, writing and editing
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Buy and Read Pulp Fly Volume Three
Some of these authors you may have heard of, some not. But these are the contributors to Michael Gracie’s newest Pulp Fly offering, words on fly fishing from people who actually think beyond the catch—Erin Block; Alex Landeen; Pete McDonald; Miles Nolte; Tom Reed; Tom … Continue reading