Category Archives: US & Canada

Swinging, for British Columbia Bull Trout (Video)

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Greg Thomas

Spent some time in British Columbia in October and recently put together a little video on that trip for American Angler. The target was bull trout because I’d gotten word that there were some brutes eating streamers, including patterns that … Continue reading →

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Fall On Western Montana’s Rock Creek

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Greg Thomas

There aren’t enough September’s in a guy’s life. It’s the best month of the year, by far. Bird seasons are open, archery for elk, too. Big bulls ripping up trees and barking at their cows. Call one in, feel your … Continue reading →

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Time for Cutthroats

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Greg Thomas

If you’ve been holding off on a cutthroat foray in the northern Rockies, it’s go-time. I mean, September, in the Rockies with cool evenings and mornings and hot summerish days. What not to like? The trout are a bonus and … Continue reading →

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TRCP and On X Maps Team Up for Public Lands

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Greg Thomas

Two great Missoula, Montana-based groups are backing this effort, one being the Theadore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and the other being On X Maps. I’ve encountered this situation—of not being able to get at public land because it’s surrounded by private … Continue reading →

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Quick Turnaround at North 40 Outfitters

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Greg Thomas

I’ve been a little delinquent with Tonic over the past year or so, but I’m making a new effort to keep you abreast of my observations in the West and beyond. Part of my new commitment is having the time … Continue reading →

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New North 40 E-mag

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Greg Thomas

Ok, want to talk about a massive effort—110 pages of content with only two house ads, I believe. Hope you enjoy. And I’d love to hear your feedback on this, good or bad. I am trying to put together the … Continue reading →

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Underwater With Western Bull Trout Video

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Greg Thomas

Nothing like dreaming on a winter day. I found these bull trout last summer while hiking deep into a Northwest forest. Unfortunately, they weren’t easy to come by. I caught a couple before they “wised up” and then landed some … Continue reading →

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Stay Warm While Winter Fishing—Simms’ Downstream Jacket

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Greg Thomas

I’m not a guy who easily gets chilled, and I surprise friends by wearing short-sleeve shirts all winter long. But, when I do get chilled, I get really chilled and the only thing that brings me out of the shivers … Continue reading →

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The New Era: Check Out North 40’s Summer e-mag

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Greg Thomas

Since Fly Rod & Reel’s demise I’ve been working on freelance projects and generally keeping busier than I’d like to be. In June I decided to help North 40 Outfitters with their media efforts and part of that equation is … Continue reading →

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Slough Monsters: Spring is Prime For Montana’s Northern Pike

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Greg Thomas

Had some fun putting this video together for Field & Stream and its Facebook page, Hookshots. This vid serves as a reminder that pike fishing is an option while most of our area waters are running high and fast. In

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