Author Archives: Greg Thomas
YOU PICK: Fly Rod & Reel Fall Cover
We pick covers at Fly Rod & Reel democratically, but I wanted to toss out a few potential covers to the Angler’s Tonic brethren. I’m looking for you to pick your favorite. Just comment to let me know. We may … Continue reading
Igloo’s Yukon Cooler. Better than Yeti?
I know Yeti coolers are all the rage in fishing and hunting, and that Yeti spends an advertising budget rivaling Apple’s promoting their merits, but I wanted you to know there are other options for keeping your food fresh and … Continue reading
OWAA Hires Schoonen to Communications Post
A little local love to throw out here. OWAA is a great organization and a solid place for people getting into outdoors writing to meet brethren and gain valuable contacts. Whether you live in Missoula or elsewhere, and you want … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, Montana, Northern Rockies
Tagged Outdoor Writers Association of America
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Alaska’s Arctic Char and Peanut Butter
My hands were frigid in the icy Alaskan river, and things weren’t looking good for this finned, anadramous, Arctic char. Several minutes ago, swinging a 7-weight spey rod, heavy tip, and weighted flash fly, I dredged up the chrome toad, … Continue reading
Posted in Absinthe Lounge, Alaska, Culture, Northwest, Spey
Tagged Fly fishing Alaska's Arctic char, Fly fishing Artic Char, Kotzebue Alaska
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Beating Summer’s Fly Fishing Doldrums on the Beaverhead
August isn’t always the best month for fly fishing in the northern Rockies and recent stream closures around the state, including full restrictions on some portions of the Big Hole River, support that notion. However, if you just put a rod … Continue reading
I don’t usually post job openings but being in Denver and working for this forward-thinking shop would be a good gig for a lot of people. Trouts is one of the best shops in the country and they have moved … Continue reading
Trouble on British Columbia’s Dean River
I spent some time fly fishing the Dean River for steelhead a few years back and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Magnificent scenery, chrome-bright and rocket-fast steelies taking Pick-Yer-Pockets and skaters, and great camp life … Continue reading
RIO Pike/Musky Lines and Leaders
If I had any plans to fish musky or pike in the near future, I’d be stocking up on RIO’s pike/musky line and their pike/musky leaders, which are a combination of heavy mono and wire with a metal clasp to … Continue reading
Best Products From the IFTD Show
A little belated here, but I thought all of you would want to know who won awards at the ICAST/IFTD show held in Las Vegas in early July. IFTD New Product Showcase Winners:
Posted in Gear, Industry
Tagged fishpond, Gear Awards IFTD, ICAST/IFTD, ICAST/IFTD Awards, Redington, RIO, Sage, Simms
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Tactics for Tricos
I penned this story years ago but it remains relevant. Tricos are out on many western rivers right now, including the Clark Fork and Bitterroot in my backyard, and on the Missouri a couple hours away, so get out there … Continue reading
Posted in Flies, Idaho, Montana, Northern Rockies
Tagged Bitterroot Tricos, Matching the Trico hatch, Tricos, Tricos on Silver Creek
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