Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Flathead River Basin Protection Finalized
Subconsciously, I’ve worried about Montana’s and British Columbia’s Flathead River Basin for years. Every now and then I get something across my desk that says British Columbia will allow mining in the headwaters of the drainage, which is one of … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, Northern Rockies
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Mule Deer in British Columbia’s south Chilcotin Mountains
I’ve spent too much time in the field this fall and not enough on the water. Some of that is because I’ve been being a good father, some of it’s related to hosting friends and family, and some of it … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, CANADA, Hunting
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Punching Tags in Montana
Got away for a few days with my father, Fred, and visited some great family friends in northern Montana. Great dinners. Lots of laughs. World Series games on motel TVs. Chicken fried steak for dinner. And a couple nice animals … Continue reading
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Skate ‘dat Fly. Feel the Thrill.
Let’s say you’ve just been through a few days of bliss, banging up steelhead on light sinktips and whatever your delivery of choice is—Fall Favorite, sunken Muddler, Pick ‘yer Pocket… And now, all of a sudden you’ve got skating in … Continue reading
Posted in CANADA, Spey, Uncategorized
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Confluence Films Premiers Connect
Headed out last Friday for the Bozeman, Montana premier of Confluence Films’ new release, Connect. Connect is the third offering in a line of quality films and it follows Drift and Rise. Knowing the crew that would be in attendance, … Continue reading
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Fly Rod & Reel Fall Issue
I’m really excited about this fall version because it’s packed with entertaining stories and it also offers a lot of go-do-it suggestions. And the quality is there. For instance, I killed a scheduled feature story because, after reading it in … Continue reading
Where in the World: Photo Contest
Here’s the second version of our Where in the World photo contest where you, the angler, gets to twist your brain for an answer. This is one of my favorite shots of all time, not a fly-fishing specific image, you’ll … Continue reading
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Dude Eats Montana State Record Perch
Two things I love about this image. First, the anarchy sign on the outhouse, which I fully support, especially in this day of political corruption and general despair. And, second, my bud Dan Summerfield is holding a monster yellow perch that he … Continue reading
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Where in the World Photo Contest
I’ll try to do these contests as often as I can, perhaps on a weekly basis, with the support of my great sponsors. This week’s prize is a Hatch Outdoors bottle cap opener in the design of a fish tail. … Continue reading
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Redfish New Orleans Style
Just back from a big week in New Orleans where the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show took place. Suffice to say, I’m kindof happy it’s not occuring there again next year. People seemed to be more enthusiastic, shall I say, than … Continue reading
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