Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Dream Trip—Sailing Baja
I’ve always had an interest in sailing, but it always comes down to this: there are lots of things I would like to do and do well, but one life doesn’t allow enough time to all of those things, let … Continue reading
Check out the Skeena Headwaters
Found this on The Cleanest Line, Patagonia’s general blog. Good stuff here. Thought all of you could take a few minutes break and dream a little.
Belize Declares Turneffe Atoll as Marine Reserve
This is big news for bonefish, permit and tarpon freaks. Turneffe is one of the best places in the world to fish those species and it may be the best place in the world to catch your first permit or … Continue reading
Tying Loop Connections on Sink Tip Lines
As you know from yesterday’s post, I’m headed to British Columbia and that means I’ll likely be chucking some sinktips. Making loop connections has always been an issue for me, especially on the water, but with a nail knot tool … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Backcountry, Gear
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Gearing Up For a Week at Nimmo Bay, British Columbia
Just back from a three-day jaunt to Seattle and now it is time to gear up for a week in British Columbia, a mix of remote, but plush lodge chillin’, at Nimmo Bay Resort on the mainland coast, and a … Continue reading
Nasty Bear Attack on Morice River in British Columbia
Beginner or veteran angler, if you’re fishing in the Pacific Northwest you better be on your toes. Here’s an account of a recent bear attack, the victim being an extremely knowledgeable and capable outdoorsman. A wake-up call for all of … Continue reading
Review: Sage’s One Spey Rod on the Gaspe Peninsula
I wish the photos in this post captured the entirety of the cast or, better yet, I wish we had images from a day when I needed more river in front of me to cast as far as I wanted. … Continue reading
Fly Rod & Reel Fall Issue
Giving all of you a sneak peek at Fly Rod & Reel’s fall cover. The magazine should be off the press and hitting newsstands any day. It’s a solid issue so make sure you check it out. You’ll find a … Continue reading
Big Atlantic Salmon on The Bonaventure
Ok, there are three images in this post. In two of the images there’s a 25 to 30-pound Atlantic salmon. The smaller image is a detail from the larger image. Look close and I think you’ll be able to find … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Spey, US & Canada
Tagged Bonaventure Lodge, Bonaventure River, Quebec
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Atlantic Salmon Fly Fishing on Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula
Apologies to all for my lack of posts lately. I tell you, it was tough, but somebody had to fish. That’s my excuse. Actually, I just spent eight days in pure bliss on Quebec’s Gaspe Peninsula hucking for Atlantic salmon. … Continue reading
Posted in CANADA, Photography, Travel, US & Canada
Tagged Bonaventure Lodge, Bonaventure River, Gaspe Peninsula, Grand Cascapedia River, Quebec, Salmon Lodge
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