Category Archives: US & Canada

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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Selkirk Caribou On The Brink Of Extinction

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Greg Thomas

This is a true bummer, a unique species trying to make a go of it and getting no love in return. I mean, come on . . . caribou in Idaho and Montana? That’s worth saving. If we can’t save … Continue reading →

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More Sea-Run Cutthroat

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Greg Thomas

One of the Pacific Northwest’s best fish is the sea-run cutthroat, which can be caught in the saltwater and in freshwater streams and rivers. As you probably already know, this is one of my favorite fishes. They are aggressive and … Continue reading →

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Washington State Steelhead License Plates

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Greg Thomas

In much of Washington, wild steelhead are listed for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act. The above quote came from an article announcing the availability of Washington State’s new steelhead themed license plates, which are available for $28 bucks … Continue reading →

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The Pacific Northwest’s Most Overlooked Fish

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Greg Thomas

Sea-run cutthroat are mostly overlooked by anglers headed to the coast with the goal of catching steelhead or salmon. And those who ignore them are missing out; sea-runs are beautiful, hard fighting, and they can grow to five pounds. You … Continue reading →

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Killer Video: Alaska’s Angler’s Alibi Lodge

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Greg Thomas

I was doing a little research today and came across this great video from Angler’s Alibi Lodge in Alaska. My question is this: how can a dedicated angler watch this video and not want to pick up the phone and … Continue reading →

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Deja vu: Idaho Fish Kill Mirrors Yellowstone River Woes

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Greg Thomas

A big fish kill on Montana’s Yellowstone River shut down guides and common anglers this summer and it appears that the disease that crushed the Stone’s whitefish population is doing some damage in Idaho, too. Here’s IDF&G’s take on the … Continue reading →

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Western Montana Pike

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Greg Thomas

I was able to sneak out for a few hours the other day, to ply Montana’s rivers for northern pike, which invaded these systems 20 years ago. To catch pike you have to row past a bunch of trout and … Continue reading →

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