Author Archives: Greg Thomas
Angler’s Coast by Russell Chatham
A classic and first edition by a stroke of luck I’m probably not much different than you or the next person in line, meaning I sometimes question my luck in comparison to the rest of humanity. Then, one day, for … Continue reading
Drink of The Week: Lebowski’s White Russian
Chick drink? Kindof. But man they taste good. And Lebowski gave them cool-factor. Who can even speak the words white Russian without visualizing a frustrated Jeff Bridges saying, “Dude!” in the phenomenal cult-classic movie, The Big Lebowski, (1998). I hadn’t … Continue reading
Drink of the Week: Kerouac’s Margarita
Here’s to the weekend The weekend is on us and, if you’re part of sane society,
Big Hole River Grazing Leases Could Kill Off Grayling
Conservation Group says BLM sending native grayling to extinction. One of the coolest aspects to fishing southwest Montana’s Big Hole River is that you stand the chance, especially on the upper and middle portions of the river, to catch a … Continue reading
Fly Fishing Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon Redfish
Mosquito Lagoon Redfish NOTE: Here are some pics from a trip to Florida last week to visit friends and enjoy family time away from the blizzards of Montana. Of course, I worked in some time for redfish. Hope you enjoy. … Continue reading
Drink of The Week: Bukowski’s Boilermaker
If it wasn’t bad for you, I’d be all in. I wouldn’t have been proud to have Charles Bukowski as a son; he tried to smack women, was a raging alcoholic and was as crude as men get. I’ve dropped … Continue reading
Washington’s Sea Run Cutthroat Trout
Sea-Run Cutthroats in south Puget Sound I’m in Seattle on an extended holiday stay, waiting to catch a flight to Florida on Thursday. Last Saturday Dave McCoy, who runs Emerald Water Anglers in Seattle www.eneraldwateranglers.com, invited me to chase coastal … Continue reading
Posted in Northwest, Washington
Tagged Dave McCoy, Emerald Water Anglers, Puget Sound, sea-run cutthroat
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Steelhead Dreams: Southeast Alaska Style
NOTE: It’s winter steelhead season and few things get dedicated anglers more pumped than to think of fresh fish—chromers—pushing into Northwest streams. This isn’t a game of big numbers but even a few fish can change your life. Print this. … Continue reading
Ned’s Dead
A North Idaho Near Disaster Backpack trips into remote trout streams are usually about having too much stuff—too much food, too many pairs of underwear,
Posted in Backcountry, Idaho, Northern Rockies
Tagged bull trout, North Idaho, westslope cutthroat
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Rub a Dub, Three Men in a Tub
Rope, rickety anchors, lobsters, bowel buckets, getting on the sauce and, oh yea, Bahama bonefish. By Dave Ames Note: Dave Ames is an awesome writer and great guy to party with because he likes to tip a cup, as you’ll … Continue reading