Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Blowing Up Bovines in Colorado
I understand this isn’t fishing-specific, but it caught my eye and it creates a somewhat sad, but also humorous scene—sad for those bovines, funny for the guys who discovered them. Give it a read. It’s straight from the Aspen Daily … Continue reading
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100 Miles of Fish Habitat open for Greybull River cutthroat
I used to bounce around the West way more often than I do now, but that was when gas was super cheap, I didn’t have kids, and the only things that mattered to me were, Where was my next fish … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Northern Rockies, Uncategorized, Wyoming
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Pulp Fly Arrives
What happened to good writing in fly fishing? Well, you have to be tactful to find it anymore, meaning you have to look beyond grip-and-grins and childish rants, if you want to find depth in words, a story around the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Industry, Uncategorized
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Spanish Fly host Jose Wajebe dies in plane crash
Florida guide Bruce Chard texted me a few days ago to say that Jose Wajebe died in a plane crash in Florida last week. I thought I should share the news and story with all of you. I did not … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, Saltwater
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Fly Rod & Reel’s spring issue
Just a heads-up to let you know that the Spring issue of Fly Rod & Reel is on newsstands now. Took quite a bit to put this one together, but I think it’s the best of the four issues I’ve … Continue reading
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Fly Fishing Guide Language
Just the other day I joined Andrew Bennett, who owns Alaska West, among other excellent fly-fishing operations, for a couple brews at Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle. I can say this, get the mussels at Ray’s. They bathe them in a … Continue reading
Vancouver Island Record Herring Spawn
You guys know me by now—I’m a sucker for all things nature and the interconnectivity of species. So, for that reason, I think herring ought to interest you—there’s no more direct link between the health of the Pacific Ocean and … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, CANADA, Conservation, Culture, Northwest, Photography
Tagged Adam Tavender, Herring
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Tate’s big question of the day
Here’s a low-budget clip of Tate posing a world-class question. Stumped me and I really couldn’t offer a solid response, except to say that Kurt Cobain said, It’s ok to eat fish because they don’t have any feelings. Now, I … Continue reading
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San Fran/Seattle Wrap-Up
I’ve just enjoyed one of the best weeks of my life, despite the fact I haven’t thrown a line. But I’ve been talking about throwing a line, sometimes over beers and appetizers that would blow you away, such as a … Continue reading
Posted in Industry, Travel, US & Canada
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Cruising San Francisco
Not much in the way of fishing here, but part of my job is to get out and meet other writers and the tourism representatives from various intriguing destinations and that’s what I’m doing right now in San Francisco, California. … Continue reading