Author Archives: Greg Thomas
GT’s Winning 2012 NCAA Bracket Picks
That time of year, right, and I’m coming in just a couple hours before the bell rings and March Madness begins again. Haven’t watched the sheer number of games I used to, but I have a pretty good feel for … Continue reading
Dennis Anderson’s Northern Lights
I don’t think there’s any of us who fish and love the outdoors who hasn’t wished to have seen or been lucky enough to have seen a fine display of the northern lights. Having spend a lot of time in … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Northwest, Photography
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Hemingway’s Old Man—read it for your kids
Over the past couple years, during the existence of Angler’s Tonic, I’ve learned that not many of you really care about books. At least that’s how I’ve perceived things based on the number of comments sent to me about books—almost … Continue reading
Posted in Books
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Guide’s “Recon” Trip—Bitterroot River
I used to do a lot of fishing with friends, but that’s because I was younger and hung out with dudes in ski towns who had less than demanding jobs and were afforded lots of time off in exchange for … Continue reading
Near Record Fish Count on Idaho’s South Fork Snake
The South Fork Snake is one of Idaho’s best trout fisheries—some would argue that is the gem state’s best fishery—and it hosts some solid rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. It gets a lot of pressure from locals and the outfitting … Continue reading
Spring Skwala Stonefly Madness Begins
It was too nice not to get out of the house this weekend and throw a line on Montana’s Bitterroot River. My decision was made a little easier when I talked to John and Jed Fitzpatrick and was told that … Continue reading
Posted in Flies, Missoula, Montana, Montana, Northern Rockies
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Anglers: You could be seeing grizzlies and black bears soon
This article just came out and it means that all of us should probably start keeping an eye open for bears when we’re wandering around the banks of streams, or up in the hills this spring. Bear spray? Check. Handgun? … Continue reading
Fishermen yanking 40 million pounds of carp from Utah Lake
I thought this was pretty interesting piece and figured you would, too. Crazy. Now, what is 7 million times ten cents. Hmm. Maybe I should be buying a little commercial boat and heading south…GOSHEN BAY — Commercial fishermen in a … Continue reading
Blogout: Alaska’s Tongass 77
As many of you know, southeast Alaska is one of my favorite places in the world, a lot of that sentiment coming from the fact that I lived there when I was young and have continued to visit the area … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Conservation, Industry, Northwest
Tagged Tongass National Forest, Trout Unlimited
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New Sponsor—welcome aboard Outcast
You’ve probably already noticed the new ad to the right, but I wanted to make a formal welcome to Outcast Sporting Gear as Angler’s Tonic’s newest sponsor. If you’re a hard-core angler I’m sure you’re already aware of Outcast because … Continue reading