Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Columbia River, Dworshak Reservoir on Nation’s Top Bass Fishing List
In the spring issue of Fly Rod & Reel, I extolled the virtues of western bass and offered a little kick in the backside to say that if you are only fishing trout and not taking advantage of bass, you … Continue reading
Which Mayfly Spinner is This
Look who stopped by the Angler’s Tonic office yesterday afternoon. Ok, bug guys and gals. Take your stabs. What’s this one’s name? Comment below if you would. Thanks.
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: surviving a spring steelhead assault on Alaska’s Taku River
Editor’s note: As many of you know, longtime friend and Tonic patron Kent Sullivan is the most adventurous angler I know. He’s shared some of his experiences here on Tonic and I’ve also detailed some of the craziness that he … Continue reading
Ned’s Dead
A backpack trip into north Idaho’s cutthroat and bull trout bastion brings humor and grief, via an unexpected surprise in wading boots. Note: I gave a presentation last night to the Fly Fisher’s of the Bitterroot Club in Hamilton, Montana … Continue reading
Greg Thomas Speaking in Hamilton, Montana
Wanted to let all know that I’ll be presenting to the great trout club, Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot, on Tuesday night, May 1. All are invited. Space may be limited however (I hope) as there is seating for about … Continue reading
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Travis Morris’ 29-pound carp at Blackfoot Reservoir
Thought we’d show you what swims in Blackfoot Reservoir in Idaho, where the soon to be held Fin Chasers Carp Classic occurs. This pig, a 30-pounder, was taken by Travis Morris during last year’s two-day fly-fishing tournament. Big as it … Continue reading
Drink of the Week with guest host George Cook
There are two things that stick with me after filming and watching this video. First, Cook likes pomegranate martinis. And, second, he really would prefer to be a ventriloquist. Enjoy.
Fin Chasers Carp Classic 2012 ready to roll
Met up with Brooks Montgomery a few days ago at the Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Missoula and he gave me the dirt on Carpapalooza 2012, technically known as the Fin Chasers Carp Classic. I’m telling you, if you want to … Continue reading
Weekend fishing in eastern Washington
Left last Friday for an annual assault on two of eastern Washington’s best trout lakes, dos super-productive scud, leech and chironomid-rich waters where rainbows grow to the 30-inches long and nobody bats and eye at 22-inchers. So, let’s cut to … Continue reading
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Back to Washington’s Back To The Wall
Got to tell you I’m excited. I’m setting up the tent tonight for my weekly indoors campout with Tate and Myka, and then I’m packing the rig in the a.m. and pointing it toward Coulee City, Washington. That’s where I’ll … Continue reading