Author Archives: Greg Thomas
The Gallatin
Bozeman’s Backyard Stream Things weren’t going so good in Gallatin Gateway, Montana; in a three week span I was struck by lightening, attacked by a crazed weasel, informed by a state trooper that my roommates had become prime suspects in … Continue reading
British Columbia Bull Trout and Cutthroat
Hard going for big trout Over time, and especially now that my life includes family, I’ve learned that each extended trip to some fresh fly-fishing turf ought to be lived like it’s the last time you’ll ever see the place. … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, CANADA, Northern Rockies
Tagged bull trout, cutthroat, Fernie, Jeff Wogoman
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Vagaries of Experience
Editor’s Note: Troy Letherman is the best writer you’ve never heard of. His fly-fishing writing, which is limited in abundance, is absolutely kick-ass. Letherman “gets it” as an angler and his interpretation of a day on the water is no … Continue reading
Posted in Absinthe Lounge, Montana, Northern Rockies
Tagged Bighorn River, Troy Letherman
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Winston’s Dream Stick
Winston’s Boron II-MX Hell yea, I can throw that! Recently, I was standing on the banks of Washington’s Skagit River, lamenting the merit of my spey cast. In contrast, three seasoned guides traded off with Winston’s new Boron II-MX switch … Continue reading
Cake Pressure Chief
Sometimes I get mired in the negativity and I need a release. Cake’s Pressure Chief offers that. This nor-Cal band provides flippant tunes in a funky way—an appealing mix of
Flogging Molly—Irish Punk
If you’re looking for some Irish punk to get you down the long, straight road, or if you just want to piss-off your campground neighbors—as in, no sleep for anyone tonight!—Flogging Molly’s Swagger is a great buy. This
Tarpon Quest by John Cole
One of the rarer books on angling I’ve ever encountered, Tarpon Quest is perhaps most remarkable for its lack of affectation. While in his mid-60s author John N. Cole sets out to catch a tarpon, one of fly-fishing’s most sought-after … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Saltwater, US & Canada
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Hustle & Fish
The first normal job I ever took was with Tom Darling and the Avid Angler Fly Shop in north Seattle, shortly after I’d been canned by some wicked skipper on a commercial fishing boat in Alaska. He died on a … Continue reading