Category Archives: Industry
The In-Law’s Bass Pond
I’m on a bit of a warmwater kick these days, with dreams of figuring out this western Montana pike fishing this summer. Got some buds down in the south who are true fishheads and very adept with the pen and … Continue reading
Columbia River, Dworshak Reservoir on Nation’s Top Bass Fishing List
In the spring issue of Fly Rod & Reel, I extolled the virtues of western bass and offered a little kick in the backside to say that if you are only fishing trout and not taking advantage of bass, you … Continue reading
Greg Thomas Speaking in Hamilton, Montana
Wanted to let all know that I’ll be presenting to the great trout club, Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot, on Tuesday night, May 1. All are invited. Space may be limited however (I hope) as there is seating for about … Continue reading
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Travis Morris’ 29-pound carp at Blackfoot Reservoir
Thought we’d show you what swims in Blackfoot Reservoir in Idaho, where the soon to be held Fin Chasers Carp Classic occurs. This pig, a 30-pounder, was taken by Travis Morris during last year’s two-day fly-fishing tournament. Big as it … Continue reading
Fin Chasers Carp Classic 2012 ready to roll
Met up with Brooks Montgomery a few days ago at the Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Missoula and he gave me the dirt on Carpapalooza 2012, technically known as the Fin Chasers Carp Classic. I’m telling you, if you want to … Continue reading
Pulp Fly Arrives
What happened to good writing in fly fishing? Well, you have to be tactful to find it anymore, meaning you have to look beyond grip-and-grins and childish rants, if you want to find depth in words, a story around the … Continue reading
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Spanish Fly host Jose Wajebe dies in plane crash
Florida guide Bruce Chard texted me a few days ago to say that Jose Wajebe died in a plane crash in Florida last week. I thought I should share the news and story with all of you. I did not … Continue reading
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Fly Rod & Reel’s spring issue
Just a heads-up to let you know that the Spring issue of Fly Rod & Reel is on newsstands now. Took quite a bit to put this one together, but I think it’s the best of the four issues I’ve … Continue reading
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San Fran/Seattle Wrap-Up
I’ve just enjoyed one of the best weeks of my life, despite the fact I haven’t thrown a line. But I’ve been talking about throwing a line, sometimes over beers and appetizers that would blow you away, such as a … Continue reading
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Cruising San Francisco
Not much in the way of fishing here, but part of my job is to get out and meet other writers and the tourism representatives from various intriguing destinations and that’s what I’m doing right now in San Francisco, California. … Continue reading