My favorite type of fly fishing is sight fishing. Doesn't matter if I'm chasing trout with dry flies (or nymphs), or stalking tailing fish on the flats, to me "top of the game" is always about spotting a fish, then making the cast, and (hopefully) hooking up. As such, I honestly think the glasses I wear are as important as the rod, reel, line, and fly I use. After all, none of these things works best without the others.
Hey... you got that self-portrait thing, buckhunter... dang, I'm starting to like you, which is almost hard to say to a Buckeye (though I was born in Ohio), considering timing and all. Fortunately, I'll be in Belize on Saturday. Enjoy it.. I'll be back by the time hoops and hockey season swings into full gear. I get the distinct sense that we might someday soon need to arrange a Wolverine-Buckeye smackdown on the river...
My favorite type of fly fishing is sight fishing. Doesn't matter if I'm chasing trout with dry flies (or nymphs), or stalking tailing fish on the flats, to me "top of the game" is always about spotting a fish, then making the cast, and (hopefully) hooking up. As such, I honestly think the glasses I wear are as important as the rod, reel, line, and fly I use. After all, none of these things works best without the others.
I hear that buckhunter. I was once world champion of sitting on expensive glasses I left on the seat of my truck... should have nominated myself for a Darwin award.
Let's start the week by sprinkling some hot sauce... Simple question: Is it fair game or dirty pool to take a grip-'n-grin photograph with a fish you landed, but was foul-hooked?
Let's start the week by sprinkling some hot sauce... Simple question: Is it fair game or dirty pool to take a grip-'n-grin photograph with a fish you landed, but was foul-hooked?
One of the great things about fly fishing from a kayak is that you can cover a lot of water in virtual silence. As such, you're inevitably connected to the environment in ways you don't really sense when riding in a power boat or wading.
We were in Native Watercraft, Ultimate 14.5 kayaks, and I have only nice things to say about them by way of how they tracked, handled, etc. (They could carry a lot of gear.) By GPS, we could comfortably move at around 3 m.p.h. We stood and fished in them, but not around the sharks, to be sure. If I lived by flat water, I would get one for sure.
One of the great things about fly fishing from a kayak is that you can cover a lot of water in virtual silence. As such, you're inevitably connected to the environment in ways you don't really sense when riding in a power boat or wading.
I'm assuming you're not talking in the Hindu incarnation context, buckhunter... so I will tell you what that funny little picture is.
I am scuba diving in the South Platte River, about to "Go Deep" and watch trout eat flies (the little speck in the upper right hand corner is actually my friend Bruce Mardick, fly fishing). Of all the stories I've written for Field & Stream, I'm quite fond of the "Going Deep" stories... and BTW I have some new ones (walleye and pike) slated for 2010. In my mind, to understand fish, you must "BE THE FISH!" But, for the record, having seen these sharks, I'm not going to "Be the Snook" any time soon, I can tell you that much. Romano took this photo.
http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/kentucky/2007/01/going-deep-name-trout-research
In the never-ending debate over the impact of non-native species, there are invaders many of us have come to accept and even revere (the ringneck pheasant, Huns, chukars) and there are invaders that are almost universally reviled (the snakehead, kudzu, zebra mussels, Texas Longhorn fans).
But according to this interesting piece in Slate maybe invasive species, both "good" and "bad" really aren't such a big deal, after all.
Brown trout have arguably done more for fly fishing throughout the world (beyond their native range) than any single species. I prefer to call them "immigrants," and I am abundantly thankful that they somehow wound up in Michigan a hundred some-odd years ago, like my great-great-grandfather.
One of the great things about fly fishing from a kayak is that you can cover a lot of water in virtual silence. As such, you're inevitably connected to the environment in ways you don't really sense when riding in a power boat or wading.
Just back from a wild adventure in the Everglades with my buddy Al Keller. We not only caught the backcountry slam--tarpon, snook and redfish--from kayaks... I also came away with what has to be the greatest camp meal of all time.
Fresh-caught snook fillets, slow-grilled over a smoky buttonwood fire (the wood is key). A little olive oil, salt, pepper, and at the very end, a spritz from a fresh key lime.
Big day on Saturday. I tie the knot. So first and foremost, I just wanted to let everyone know not to expect to hear from me for a while. As of Tuesday, I'll be in Turks & Caicos for my honeymoon. I really look forward to romantic sunset strolls, frosty pina coladas, snorkeling, and...let me see...what else? Oh yeah. Bonefish. Lots and lots of bonefish.
Hey, this is like signing the wedding book... how cool is that? Congrats from KD also (now that I'm out of the Everglades, thanks for the cover, Tim)... Best wishes and best fishes for many years to come.
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For Better Fly Fishing... Glass or Plastic?21
My favorite type of fly fishing is sight fishing. Doesn't matter if I'm chasing trout with dry flies (or nymphs), or stalking tailing fish on the flats, to me "top of the game" is always about spotting a fish, then making the cast, and (hopefully) hooking up. As such, I honestly think the glasses I wear are as important as the rod, reel, line, and fly I use. After all, none of these things works best without the others.
Hey... you got that self-portrait thing, buckhunter... dang, I'm starting to like you, which is almost hard to say to a Buckeye (though I was born in Ohio), considering timing and all. Fortunately, I'll be in Belize on Saturday. Enjoy it.. I'll be back by the time hoops and hockey season swings into full gear. I get the distinct sense that we might someday soon need to arrange a Wolverine-Buckeye smackdown on the river...
For Better Fly Fishing... Glass or Plastic?21
My favorite type of fly fishing is sight fishing. Doesn't matter if I'm chasing trout with dry flies (or nymphs), or stalking tailing fish on the flats, to me "top of the game" is always about spotting a fish, then making the cast, and (hopefully) hooking up. As such, I honestly think the glasses I wear are as important as the rod, reel, line, and fly I use. After all, none of these things works best without the others.
I hear that buckhunter. I was once world champion of sitting on expensive glasses I left on the seat of my truck... should have nominated myself for a Darwin award.
Would You Take a Photo with a Foul-Hooked Fish?24
Let's start the week by sprinkling some hot sauce... Simple question: Is it fair game or dirty pool to take a grip-'n-grin photograph with a fish you landed, but was foul-hooked?
This is the week I really miss Bo Schembechler (and John Cooper).
Would You Take a Photo with a Foul-Hooked Fish?24
Let's start the week by sprinkling some hot sauce... Simple question: Is it fair game or dirty pool to take a grip-'n-grin photograph with a fish you landed, but was foul-hooked?
Evan! Good point... Notice... I said "I'm thinking"... I didn't say anything and wonder if I should have.
Fins to the Left... Fins to the Right...17
One of the great things about fly fishing from a kayak is that you can cover a lot of water in virtual silence. As such, you're inevitably connected to the environment in ways you don't really sense when riding in a power boat or wading.
We were in Native Watercraft, Ultimate 14.5 kayaks, and I have only nice things to say about them by way of how they tracked, handled, etc. (They could carry a lot of gear.) By GPS, we could comfortably move at around 3 m.p.h. We stood and fished in them, but not around the sharks, to be sure. If I lived by flat water, I would get one for sure.
Fins to the Left... Fins to the Right...17
One of the great things about fly fishing from a kayak is that you can cover a lot of water in virtual silence. As such, you're inevitably connected to the environment in ways you don't really sense when riding in a power boat or wading.
I'm assuming you're not talking in the Hindu incarnation context, buckhunter... so I will tell you what that funny little picture is. I am scuba diving in the South Platte River, about to "Go Deep" and watch trout eat flies (the little speck in the upper right hand corner is actually my friend Bruce Mardick, fly fishing). Of all the stories I've written for Field & Stream, I'm quite fond of the "Going Deep" stories... and BTW I have some new ones (walleye and pike) slated for 2010. In my mind, to understand fish, you must "BE THE FISH!" But, for the record, having seen these sharks, I'm not going to "Be the Snook" any time soon, I can tell you that much. Romano took this photo. http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/kentucky/2007/01/going-deep-name-trout-research
Chad Love: What's Your Favorite Invasive Species?27
In the never-ending debate over the impact of non-native species, there are invaders many of us have come to accept and even revere (the ringneck pheasant, Huns, chukars) and there are invaders that are almost universally reviled (the snakehead, kudzu, zebra mussels, Texas Longhorn fans).
But according to this interesting piece in Slate maybe invasive species, both "good" and "bad" really aren't such a big deal, after all.
Brown trout have arguably done more for fly fishing throughout the world (beyond their native range) than any single species. I prefer to call them "immigrants," and I am abundantly thankful that they somehow wound up in Michigan a hundred some-odd years ago, like my great-great-grandfather.
Fins to the Left... Fins to the Right...17
One of the great things about fly fishing from a kayak is that you can cover a lot of water in virtual silence. As such, you're inevitably connected to the environment in ways you don't really sense when riding in a power boat or wading.
True true.
The Best Camp Dinner Ever22
Just back from a wild adventure in the Everglades with my buddy Al Keller. We not only caught the backcountry slam--tarpon, snook and redfish--from kayaks... I also came away with what has to be the greatest camp meal of all time.
Fresh-caught snook fillets, slow-grilled over a smoky buttonwood fire (the wood is key). A little olive oil, salt, pepper, and at the very end, a spritz from a fresh key lime.
Will do, Woodstock, thanks for the heads-up.
Cermele: My Final Post as an Unmarried Man27
Big day on Saturday. I tie the knot. So first and foremost, I just wanted to let everyone know not to expect to hear from me for a while. As of Tuesday, I'll be in Turks & Caicos for my honeymoon. I really look forward to romantic sunset strolls, frosty pina coladas, snorkeling, and...let me see...what else? Oh yeah. Bonefish. Lots and lots of bonefish.
Hey, this is like signing the wedding book... how cool is that? Congrats from KD also (now that I'm out of the Everglades, thanks for the cover, Tim)... Best wishes and best fishes for many years to come.
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