Author Archives: Greg Thomas
fishpond’s Westwater Collection
FishPond rolled out it’s Westwater Collection at the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show in Reno this past August and I decided that I had to have the Westwater Guide Lumbar Pack. Here’s why: Since I wore a Patagonia hiking-specific fanny … Continue reading
Redington’s Sonic Pro Jacket
Got this jacket back in the summer and waited patiently for the fall weather to come in. But I didn’t get a chance to really see what it could do until I was in Quebec, fishing Atlantic salmon with Camp … Continue reading
Fishing For White Sturgeon in Hell’s Canyon, Idaho
Idaho Power Company biologists have completed the first of a three-year survey of white sturgeon and report a diverse population of healthy fish in the lower Snake River between the utility’s Hells Canyon Dam and Lower Granite Dam, which is … Continue reading
Scientific Anglers Tippet Material and New Tippet Spools
Scientific Anglers, which has been a great supporter of my work over the years, offered some new tippet spools this past spring, and they worked well for me this summer and fall. The new spools offer a very slim profile … Continue reading
Top British Columbia Winter Steelhead Options
I am so, so easy. Watched a steelhead video yesterday and now I have nothing else in my mind but tying Pick-Yer-Pockets and swinging for big, bright coastal steelhead. It will be a while before I do so, but I’m … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, CANADA, Northwest, Spey, Travel
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Let The Training Begin for Mountain Biking 2013
I am not a bad ass. These guys are bad asses. That or they are stupid. Actually, I applaud these guys for challenging their bravery and being great athletes. Check out this Red Bull downhill mountain biking event and you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Montana, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged mountain biking, New York Times
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Tube Fly Tyers Unite—New Vice Just For You
I have not used this vice, but the press release came across my bow yesterday and I thought you steelhead and salmon guys might like to be aware. I haven’t tied tube flies, but I’ve used a few and some … Continue reading
Supernatural Steelhead Video
Thought all of you West Coast steelhead dudes would like to take a look at this. I love the scene where he’s swinging the tailout. Just looks perfect to me. I watch this short trailer and say, “Damn man, I … Continue reading
Image of The Week: Shore Lunch Deschutes-Style
I took this shot in August while floating Oregon’s Deschutes River with fellow writer Chris Santella. When we stopped for lunch Santella put his final touch on our sandwiches, fresh blackberries from a nearby vine. After lunch I walked over … Continue reading
Reflections from Quebec
I’ve been home from Quebec for nearly two months and I am still recalling how awesome that trip was. I’ve been revisiting it quite a bit lately, having spent the last few days penning my piece about it for Fly … Continue reading
Posted in CANADA, Photography, Travel, US & Canada
Tagged Bonaventure River, Gaspe, Quebec
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