Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Fly fishing western Montana, for cutthroats
Couldn’t help myself yesterday. Had to get out on a water that I grew fond of last year, to see what was shaking. That half the state’s rivers are blown out didn’t set me back. I packed gear, said no … Continue reading
Posted in Montana, Northern Rockies
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De Havilland Beaver, The Classic Alaska Aircraft
Thought all of you who haven’t been to Alaska and flown in the classic Beaver might enjoy this simulation of a flight. It’s pretty spot-on, all the way down to the trees turing color in the fall. Take a quick … Continue reading
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Jeb Corliss: Successful Flight
Couldn’t help myself, you guys. I’ve been watching hway too many of these videos. I can’t take my eyes of these flights. And I wanted to share one of Cobliss’ successful flights. It’s crazy cool. Corbliss called this one, Grinding … Continue reading
Spey-Roders Rejoice: Sage’s New One, in Spey Models
I thought this press release was timely, given that I just offered a review of the Sage One single handed rods on Tonic. Now a line of two-handers is ready to roll and rip up the Northwest and beyond. I’ve … Continue reading
I Was Made to Fly: Jeb Corliss’ Table Mountain Crash
There’s not much to say here, other than take the time to get through the opening ad. This wingsuit shit really intrigues me. I’m too much of a wimp to do it, and I wouldn’t do it because I’m here … Continue reading
Anglers Tonic Heads to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
Thought I would let all of you know that the girls and I are off to Alaska next week, heading for the Kenai Peninsula for whatever The Great Land throws our way. I really haven’t fished the Peninsula in June, … Continue reading
Image of The Week: Where
Thought I’d give all of you another shot at an Angler’s Tonic T-shirt and some stickers. I don’t think this shot makes it too hard for a lot of you. West. River I fish. Many, many stories to be told … Continue reading
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Rod Review: Sage’s new ONE fly rod
I penned this gear review for Fly Rod & Reel’s winter issue and thought it was worth sharing here. These are top-end rods and might outclass most of us financially, but they sure are worth visiting your local fly shop … Continue reading
For Sale: Gear
I’ve got some gear that needs to move and I’m selling it in the old fashioned way—by e-mail and shipping. If you are interested in any of these items I can give you the details and provide images if needed. … Continue reading
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Broke Down in Their Driveway
So, she wasn’t willing to drive me to the Bozeman airport. Didn’t want to get the girls up early, she said, even though it’s June and the girls don’t have school or anything else pressing. So I acquiesced, said I’d … Continue reading