By Tim Romano & Kirk Deeter

I once had rocks hurled at me as I flyfished a western river, by a band of PETA puppets who sped off into the sunset before I could thank them for their gestures (perhaps with one of my own).

Alas, when I saw this deliciously politically-incorrect slogan from Nautilus (one of my very favorite makers of reels), I knew right away it was Fflogger material ...

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By Tim Romano & Kirk Deeter

Last week at the Fly Fishing Video Film Awards the guys at isuckatflyfishing.com showed their flick to a packed house in Denver. While the whole movie is entertaining this thirty second gem is by far and away the highlight and got the crowd fired up. Beware - viewing might make you call in sick, grab your six weight and bang the banks with streamers for the next week.

Be sure to click on the link to isuckatflyfishing.com as it will surely make you laugh.

enjoy,

tim [ Read Full Post ]

By Tim Romano & Kirk Deeter

At this year's FFR Expo in Denver (where the big manufacturers debut the new stuff) I saw, for the first time in several years, things that I'd consider revolutionary beyond hype:

Rods light as feathers that cast like a dream, lines that float and shoot light years beyond the norm, ultra-light waders, boots, and vests. All good. But they're going to cost you, trust me.
While I am completely jazzed about this new innovation renaissance in flyfishing, I am still left feeling somewhat empty. What I really, really want, when all is said and done, is a set of wader boot laces that might last more than, say, 20 river days. Deliver me from the frayed patchwork of knots and braids for less than $5. Make those laces ... and maybe an air freshener for my truck that smells like frying bacon ... and you'll have my soul and allegiance forever.

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By Tim Romano & Kirk Deeter

By Will Rice

Fflogger learned big tarpon news from a small flyfishing outpost located in a remote area of Costa Rica. According to Jim DiBerardinis, owner of the Tarponville Lodge in Manzanillo, on September 5, 2007 a tarpon estimated to weigh 200.5 lbs was hooked and landed on a green whistler fly pattern just inside Costa Rican waters at the mouth of the Sixaola River. The fish was measured by tape to be 44.5” in girth and 81” in length before being released in healthy condition back into the water.

Ricko Conje of South Africa was the angler who successfully landed the fish and head guide Carlos Arthurs was behind the wheel of the 26’ panga. It was Ricko’s third day on the water when he hooked up just where the waters of Costa Rica meet those of neighboring Panama. The tarpon was brought to the boat using a 20 lb class shock leader in just over two hours.

“We’re not really concerned about IGFA records here at Tarponville. We strictly require every tarpon that is caught to be released and encourage proper handling... [ Read Full Post ]

By Tim Romano & Kirk Deeter

I had the honor of being involved in a very special event this past week. Hooked on a Cure brought a number of anglers, corporations, guides, and others together to raise many thousands of dollars for St. Jude's hospital. I got to rub shoulders with some fishing icons like Flip Pallot, Mel Krieger, Joe Humphreys and Jose Wejebe. Organizers April and Will Conrad and their team were fantastic; I could not imagine a more noble cause.

But I want to make a special nod to Bob Streb and his team of guides at Fly Fishing Outfitters in Avon, Colorado (www.flyfishingoutfitters.net). Those folks showed us around the water for two days, burned through their flies, their gas, their tippet, and most importantly, their time during the prime Colorado season. And when all was said and done, they gathered up what tips they got, and donated them back to the cause. To me, you folks are the heroes of the week. Awesome job. (Photo: Monte Stark)

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By Tim Romano & Kirk Deeter

By Anthony Bartkowski

Two weeks into the NFL season and I have yet to claim any monies from the office football pool. Philly’s miserable outing on Monday left me just shy of at least earning my entry fee back. I even picked 11 games correctly each week. I am going to follow the request of Evan, a dedicated Fflogger follower, to give it the GOOD TROUT FLY CHALLENGE.

Having attended the Fly Fishing Retailer Show in Denver and gathering some catalogs and samples from the major fly manufacturers, I will pit some of these hot looking patterns against some traditionals. I have not had the time to fish these new dandies, but this weekend I will be wetting a line with cold Rocky Mountain water.

This week’s picks are purely based upon inspection of the fly. If I happen to gather monetary winnings instead of ridicule, I may have to bribe Fflogger control to make this a... [ Read Full Post ]