Category Archives: Northwest
This Sucks! Tongass Old Growth Being Slashed
I was perusing Trout Unlimited’s Web site today and saw this mention from Prince of Wales Island in southeast Alaska, which is one of my favorite places, if not my favorite place, on earth. Unfortunately, logging operations have as much … Continue reading
Deschutes Steelhead Turns On
Got some reports of late from Oregon’s legendary Deschutes, and although fishing can be hit or miss any day of the season, right now there are plenty of hits being had. One friend said he fished the mouth recently and … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon, Spey, Steelhead, Uncategorized
Tagged Deschutes River Steelhead, Fly fishing Oregon steelhead
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EPA’S Preliminary Decision on Bristol Bay—Commendable
Here’s a quick update on the state of Bristol Bay and our ongoing fight against a massive mine that threatens the future of our most important salmon rivers. Hunting and Angling Community Commends EPA on Use of Clean Water Act … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Conservation, Northwest
Tagged Alaska Fly Fishing, Bristol Bay salmon fishing, Save Bristol Bay
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Oregon’s Lower Deschutes River Steelhead Need Help
My friend Dave Moskowitz is sending a shout out for funding, with all dollars going straight to the protection of Oregon’s fabled Deschutes River. And not just any stretch of the Deschutes, but the Deschutes’ best section, the lower 50 … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Northwest, Oregon
Tagged Deschutes River Steelhead, Fly fishing Steelhead
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Chironomid Madness at Back To The Wall Ranch
I met Sage, Redington, RIO and Sitka Gear rep George Cook in the eastern Washington desert this past weekend, armed for our annual battle with some giant rainbow trout that prowl two large and fertile Columbian Basin lakes. These lakes … Continue reading
You Wish You Were Here—E WA
Headed to eastern Washington for my annual lake fishing foray and thought I would share some images of past success. These lakes rest out in the scabland north of Soap Lake and are tremendously fertile. The fish grow faster here … Continue reading
Canadian Mines Threaten Southeast Alaska Salmon, Tourism and Tribal Resources
Just got this press release and thought I would share it with you. Southeast Alaska is dear to my heart, having served as my stomping grounds as a kid and, in fact, all the way through college, when I commercial … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Conservation, Northwest, Steelhead
Tagged Alaska steelhead, Southeast Alaska salmon, steelhelad fly fishing
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Kanektok River Rainbow’s Last Meal Included 19 Shrews
Saw this interesting story in the Alaska Dispatch and thought I would share it with you. We all know that trout eat rodents, but this is amazing. I’ve fished the Kanektok for rainbows, using mice patterns, and scored big. The … Continue reading
Best Winter Steelhead Lens, Smith’s Low Light Igniter
My favorite sunglasses lens for low light or overcast conditions is, unequivocally, Smith’s Low Light Igniter. This thing seems to draw light to the eye, even on those days when it seems like getting Noah to build another ark is … Continue reading
Redington’s Dually—Your Inexpensive Option for A Great Spey Rod
I’ve sang some praise for Redington’s Dually, especially after my trip to the Canada’s Gaspe Peninsula last September, fishing for Atlantic salmon. On that trip I threw Sage’s Method and Redington’s Dually and both performed great. The Dually, for some … Continue reading
Posted in Northwest, Spey, Videos
Tagged how to spay fish, Redington Dually, Spey rods for steelhead
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