Author Archives: Greg Thomas

Road Tunes: The Presidents of the United States of America

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Greg Thomas

The Presidents of the United States of America Hey, I’m from Seattle and southeast Alaska. It’s in my bones. Grew up there. Thought about being a serial killer and then opted to be a fly fisher. But I understand why … Continue reading →

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Drink of The Week: Prefab Mojito

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Greg Thomas

Hemingway did it better Alright, I made it one year with Angler’s Tonic without mentioning Hemingway or bringing him into the drink equation But, hey, summer is almost gone. And it’s hot today. I feel like a cool, sweet drink, … Continue reading →

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Fall Baetis 101

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Greg Thomas

Pack your small fly box and slay Two days ago I was driving from Montana’s Bitterroot Valley to the Madison Valley and along the way I passed the upper Big Hole River near Wisdom. That’s one of the coldest areas … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing for Yellow Perch in Lake Washington

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Greg Thomas

The overlooked option on Lake Washington If you’re in the Seattle area visiting, or if you live in Seattle and have a few hours to burn, you might want to grab a two, three or four-weight and head to Lake … Continue reading →

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Troy Letherman fishless in Alaska

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Greg Thomas

First Cast F+G ninjas, absinthe dreams, and our man Letherman stomping around southeast Alaska by Troy Letherman The milk-run from Anchorage, a rental car of marginal utility, the year’s first Rainier in cold packs behind the seat. Wrong turns down … Continue reading →

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Skating for Steelhead 101

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Greg Thomas

Peter Crow’s Go-To Steelhead Dry Natural inclination these days is to go with a variety of sink-tips to get your metalhead. I did that last year on Idaho’s Clearwater River and hooked four fish from one pool and then thought, … Continue reading →

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Fly Profile: Elk Hair October Caddis

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Greg Thomas

Dan Curtis’ Elk Hair October Caddis Ok, I’m all fired up because it’s late August and there’s already fresh snow on the mountains and the weather forecasters are calling for frost. All I can think about are fall hatches and that … Continue reading →

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Best Bars in the Northwest

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Greg Thomas

Drink-Thirty. A few bars to peruse. Recently went through the July issue of Outside Magazine which, you should know, is a killer read. Orcas attacking their trainers, Lance getting ready to pedal again, and a collection of stories on why moving … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Steelhead Diner

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Greg Thomas

Serving great eats, true-angler style Every once in a while I feel like a really, really lucky guy. And that was the case in July when I went to the Dean River in British Columbia. But prior to the trip I was … Continue reading →

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Professor Bodkin Rod Carryer

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Greg Thomas

A solution to taking down thy rods There’s  nothing as maddening as having to break down your rods and rest them on the dashboard or behind the front seat or, worse, loose in the back of a pickup with Labrador … Continue reading →

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