Category Archives: Saltwater

Chris Santella’s Permit Quest

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Greg Thomas

Ran across this story by friend and superstar writer Chris Santella, who also writes for Fly Rod & Reel, his most recent piece being on a trip to Cuba that appeared in FRR’s Fall issue. If you missed that article … Continue reading →

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Kara Armano’s Bonefish School at Andros South

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Greg Thomas

I’ve had the opportunity to fish with Kara Armano a couple times and she’s the real deal—no tying this gal’s flies on for her. If you’re interested in bonefish and having a great time, with lots of laughs and even … Continue reading →

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Costa Debuts the GeoFish Project

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Greg Thomas

You may be 20 and single. You may be 45 and the father of two. You may be 70 with grandkids. No matter how old you might be, and whether you could ever place yourself in a situation like you … Continue reading →

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Belize Declares Turneffe Atoll as Marine Reserve

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Greg Thomas

This is big news for bonefish, permit and tarpon freaks. Turneffe is one of the best places in the world to fish those species and it may be the best place in the world to catch your first permit or … Continue reading →

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Spanish Fly host Jose Wajebe dies in plane crash

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Greg Thomas

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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Bluefin Tuna Sells for $736,700

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Greg Thomas

I’m not sure whether the recent sale of a bluefin tuna for a record $736,700 is good or bad news for the specie. Bluefins are one of the coolest fishes finning on the planet and they’re also one of the … Continue reading →

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Tarpon: The DVD

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Greg Thomas

Alright, it’s not groundbreaking news that there is a DVD available called, simply, Tarpon. It’s a super-valuable compilation of documentary video that really lends credence to the early lives of such angling notables as Tom McGuane, Jim Harrison and Richard … Continue reading →

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Redfish New Orleans Style

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Greg Thomas

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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Image of The Week: Santa Rosa Lagoon Snook

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Greg Thomas

Giant snook in Mexico’s Santa Rosa Lagoon. Got this photo from Dan “Rooster” Leavens who runs Stonefly Inn and Outfitters in Twin Bridges, Montana. This lucky dude just got back from Mexico and is now guiding steelhead in coastal Washington. … Continue reading →

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Image of The Week: Belize Tarpon

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Greg Thomas

Belize Tarpon at Turneffe Flats The snow is melting from my yard as I write this, but the wind is howling and the temperature reads 39 degrees. It may be spring in many places but

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