Enjoy this slideshow of photos compiled of those who have used the hashtag #flyfishing...
Boom...Morgan
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Instagram Nation Fly Fishing Widget
We decided to try something new this weekend and let you see what you and your fellow fly fisherman are doing throughout the instaweb.
Enjoy this slideshow of photos compiled of those who have used the hashtag #flyfishing...
Boom...Morgan
Enjoy this slideshow of photos compiled of those who have used the hashtag #flyfishing...
Boom...Morgan
Action Alert - Tell the FWC to Ban the Boca Grande Jig
Via Moldy Chum:
Read BTT's letter to the Commissioners.
Boom...Morgan
An important call to action from Bonefish Tarpon Trust.
At their upcoming meeting on September 5th - 6th in Pensacola, Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will have a final vote on proposed new rules that would ban the use of the "Boca Grande Jig" and others with similar construction in Boca Grande Pass.
Under the proposed gear restrictions for Boca Grande Pass, a bottom weighted hook such as this would be illegal.
We are requesting that BTT members and other concerned anglers contact the Commissioners to express support for this new regulation, and urge them to vote "yes" on September 5.
To contact the Commissioners you may email them, call the Commission office at (850)-488-4676, or write to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600.
Read BTT's letter to the Commissioners.
Boom...Morgan
Friday, August 30, 2013
CVTU Project on The Run in Boiling Springs
I began to seriously fly fish and delve myself into expanding my knowledge base on entomology, technique, and a more in depth love for the sport in college. I went to Messiah College, which had the blue ribbon Yellow Breeches Creek cut right through its campus.
The YBC is known for its majestic views, large trout, and enormous hatches. There are certain spots most fly fisherman who fish it know about, like The Run at Boiling Springs. Not only does The Run have the convenience of Yellow Breeches Outfitters being only a stones throw away, but that trout, year-round, make the trek up this narrow run of water with hopes of getting into the lake that sits at the epicenter of Boiling Springs, PA.
This stretch is about 20ft across, if that, and is known for its difficultly of fishing due to low-lying branches and smart fish. Prior to CVTU stepping in, The Run had a series of small dams, easily passable by trout, spaced every 20-30ft that made the run all that more appealing to fisherman who enjoy the technique (and art) of nymphing. I caught my biggest brown to date under one of those small falls and have always had a respect for that section of YBC. The downside to how The Run was built, was that there was poor oxygenation and an odd flow, distributing fish in concentrated areas. Here's how CVTU made this amazing run, all that much better...
Via PA Fly Fish:
This summer the Cumberland Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited (CVTU) volunteers have completed another section in a multi-phase habitat improvement project in The Run in Boiling Springs. The first log wing deflector that was completed last summer. More recently the parking lot was finished early this summer.
The next pics depict the log vane deflector under construction and completed over the summer as well. This was about 25 yards downstream from the AT footbridge and turned a fairly flat, featureless pool with a depth of about a foot, into a much deeper section with a nice plunge pool and better flow/oxygenation. Within minutes after we completed this, I saw a couple nice trout move up under the logs.
Thanks are due to the Bureau of Forestry for donating the logs and Pennsy Supply for the shot rock. Also: PFBC, Shane Gilbert, and (as always) Gleim Environmental for their time and help. It's much appreciated.
In August the ongoing project by CVTU to improve habitat in The Run continued. Two additional vane deflectors were installed just downstream with the help of the students from the Rivers Conservation and Youth Camp. In the past, many of you have supported CVTU or the youth camp with donations or flies.
If you have not fished The Run in Boiling Springs lately, drop by. It's holding fish in large numbers this summer (this has not been consistent in recent years) and fishing well, even in the hottest weather. The improvement projects have worked well and fish can be seen holding both above and below them. Just a couple nights ago I was fly fishing, I managed an very nice brown trout on my third or fourth cast in The Run.
It's been a good year for The Run as well as the Breeches itself. I think the improvements have turned out well. Drop by and check 'em out.
Special thanks for CVTU for their efforts on this conservation effort for anglers.
The YBC is known for its majestic views, large trout, and enormous hatches. There are certain spots most fly fisherman who fish it know about, like The Run at Boiling Springs. Not only does The Run have the convenience of Yellow Breeches Outfitters being only a stones throw away, but that trout, year-round, make the trek up this narrow run of water with hopes of getting into the lake that sits at the epicenter of Boiling Springs, PA.
This stretch is about 20ft across, if that, and is known for its difficultly of fishing due to low-lying branches and smart fish. Prior to CVTU stepping in, The Run had a series of small dams, easily passable by trout, spaced every 20-30ft that made the run all that more appealing to fisherman who enjoy the technique (and art) of nymphing. I caught my biggest brown to date under one of those small falls and have always had a respect for that section of YBC. The downside to how The Run was built, was that there was poor oxygenation and an odd flow, distributing fish in concentrated areas. Here's how CVTU made this amazing run, all that much better...
Via PA Fly Fish:
This summer the Cumberland Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited (CVTU) volunteers have completed another section in a multi-phase habitat improvement project in The Run in Boiling Springs. The first log wing deflector that was completed last summer. More recently the parking lot was finished early this summer.
The next pics depict the log vane deflector under construction and completed over the summer as well. This was about 25 yards downstream from the AT footbridge and turned a fairly flat, featureless pool with a depth of about a foot, into a much deeper section with a nice plunge pool and better flow/oxygenation. Within minutes after we completed this, I saw a couple nice trout move up under the logs.
Thanks are due to the Bureau of Forestry for donating the logs and Pennsy Supply for the shot rock. Also: PFBC, Shane Gilbert, and (as always) Gleim Environmental for their time and help. It's much appreciated.
In August the ongoing project by CVTU to improve habitat in The Run continued. Two additional vane deflectors were installed just downstream with the help of the students from the Rivers Conservation and Youth Camp. In the past, many of you have supported CVTU or the youth camp with donations or flies.
If you have not fished The Run in Boiling Springs lately, drop by. It's holding fish in large numbers this summer (this has not been consistent in recent years) and fishing well, even in the hottest weather. The improvement projects have worked well and fish can be seen holding both above and below them. Just a couple nights ago I was fly fishing, I managed an very nice brown trout on my third or fourth cast in The Run.
It's been a good year for The Run as well as the Breeches itself. I think the improvements have turned out well. Drop by and check 'em out.
Special thanks for CVTU for their efforts on this conservation effort for anglers.
At the Very Least, Your Days of Eating Pacific Ocean Fish Are Over
Its unfortunate that some of the things news is focusing on at the moment is taking precedence over this...the Fukushima leak has now been upgraded to a level 3 spill. CNN was the first major news network to break this within the last week...the meltdown occurred in 2011 after the tsunami. Granted, it does take time to research spills and meltdowns, but I whole-heartedly believe this was preventable.
Via Hawaii Shot:
By: Gary Stamper
Via Hawaii Shot:
By: Gary Stamper
The heart-breaking news from Fukushima just keeps getting worse…a LOT worse…it is, quite simply, an out-of-control flow of death and destruction. TEPCO is finally admitting that radiation has been leaking to the Pacific Ocean all along. and it’s NOT over….
I find myself moving between the emotions of sorrow and anger.
It now appears that anywhere from 300 to possibly over 450 tons of contaminated water that contains radioactive iodone, cesium, and strontium-89 and 90, is flooding into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima Daichi site everyday. To give you an idea of how bad that actually is, Japanese experts estimate Fukushima’s fallout at 20-30 times as high as as the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombings in 1945.
There’s a lot you’re not being told. Oh, the information is out there, but you have to dig pretty deep to find it, and you won’t find it on the corporate-owned evening news.
- An MSNBC article in April of 2012 reported that seals and polar bears were found to have “external maladies” that consisted of fur loss and open sores, obvious signs of radiation burns from the Fukushima meltdown, despite the conclusions of the article.
- Fukushima radiation appears to be causing an epidemic of dead and starving Sea Lions in California and the FDA has refused to test for radiation
- Since the summer of 2011, U.S. scientists have observed several dozen living and dead Pacific Ocean marine mammals with a strangely similar condition of skin sores and hair loss. These animals may be suffering from ‘beta burns,’ which are caused by significant external exposure to ‘beta emitters’ such as radiostrontiums, which were released in copious quantities to the Pacific Ocean at Fukushima Daiichi in 2011
- .Almost a third more US West Coast newborns may face thyroid problems after Fukushima nuclear disaster
- Contaminated water from Fukushima reactors could double radioactivity levels of US coastal waters in 5 years — “We were surprised at how quickly the tracer spread”
IS THE PACIFIC OCEAN FOOD CHAIN DOOMED? – May 2013 – Incredibly worrisome levels of cesium, including short-lived radioactive cesium-134, have been found near Hawaii in the LOWEST part of the marine food chain: plankton. Levels up the food chain, i.e. fish, whales, seals, due to bioaccumulation, MUST be magnitudes higher in contamination now or soon – stop eating Pacific wild seafood now – Researchers find high cesium in some Pacific plankton
SEAFOOD LOVERS ACROSS THE WORLD – The ‘levels’ of radiation in the seafood you are eating now and in the future certainly contain Fukushima radiation but will be considered ‘safe’ by government scientists. Let’s boil it down quickly: Scientists say the only safe level of radiation is zero. YET, governments set ‘limits’ for radiation in food well above zero. These limits actually increase every decade or so. If you love nuclear power and nuclear weapons complexes, then you should accept these limits as well as the fact that a fraction of our cancer epidemic is blamed on nuclear emissions. If you don’t want people (or yourself) to die of cancer to preserve nuclear power and nuclear weapons, then you should heed the scientific consensus conclusion that the safe level of radiation is zero becquerels of anything. Unless you are a nuclear nut, please protect your own health and regulate your genetic stability for the sake of your children, grandchildren, etc…by NOT EATING SEAFOOD OR CONSUMING ANYTHING MADE IN THE SEA. Learn more about food safety.
KEYPOINTS ABOUT FISH CONTAMINATION
- Bluefin tuna will grow in radioactivity over years with each migration back to West Pacific; older caught fish will be hotter
- Media is neglecting March (2012) lab study find that North Pacific albacore ‘tuna fish’ has same Fukushima cesium contaminant
- All Pacific migratory fish are probably Fukushima contaminated – why isn’t this all over Twitter?
- Alaska Halibut also found with same Fuku-cesium contaminant – but did not migrate to Japan’s waters. How did cesium-134 get into Alaska halibut?
- Bluefin tuna in 2012 study aren’t all equally radioactive; sample #8 contained 50% higher cesium concentrations than the average of the 15 samples
- Bluefin scientists did a most non-stellar job. They cherrypicked isotopes for dose comparison.
- FDA is telling media and consumers it is ‘testing fish.’ It is testing imports and not testing U.S.-caught wild seafood (billions of pounds caught annually in U.S.) More
- Cesium-134 is marker for strontium-90 – causes bone cancer and immune-disorders; babies are ‘sponges’ for calcium and strontium
- Levels in bluefin tuna are similar to record food concentrations in 1960s
- ECRR (Busby) predicts ’61,600,000 deaths from cancer’ (and 3.5 million baby deaths) ‘from the nuclear project since 1945,’ mostly the 1960s.
- Bulk of 1960s exposure was internal, largely from ingested FOOD made radioactive from hydrogen bomb test fallout.
- FDA saying levels are safe is a lie. FDA says its intervention levels will kill people. Downplays risk as ‘small’ compared to our ~40-50% cancer rate. But much of that rate is prolonged fallout effects from 1960s.
- Baseline levels of manmade-radionuclides in Pacific seafood pre-Fukushima caused some genetic defects and cancers in world population
- FDA uses faulty dose calculations that lowball rate of cancer carnage by several magnitudes. Genetic harm from cesium’s gamma rays ignored in dose models
- Alvarez asks would a 1950′s NPR ‘trivialize’ ‘impacts of open-air hydrogen bomb testing?’ You bet. Our government and media is herding us into rail-cars destined for another radioactive holocaust.
Boom...Morgan
Thursday, August 29, 2013
The Straight Dope on Striped Bass
Via Reel-Time.com:
Forget about slot limits and gamefish… address fishing mortality!
Capt. John McMurray
Having served on the ASMFC Striped Bass Advisory Panel for 6 years (not to mention having pretty much built a business on striped bass) I read Lou Tabory’s recent Striper Report 2013 piece in Fly Fishing in Saltwaters Magazine with interest. I have great respect for Tabory. He was a pioneer. His piece provides an interesting historical, albeit anecdotal, perspective on striped bass from the point of view of someone that has fished for them hard over the course of three decades. Yet, I’d have to say that it reflects a general misunderstand most anglers have on the issue.
I’m guessing very few readers of this column would disagree that stripers appear to be headed for trouble. Sure there are still fish around. In fact I’ve had some epic days in the last few years. I’ve seen more 40’s and 50’s in the space of a few days than I’ve seen in my entire life. But it generally lasts no more than a few days as bodies of large fish move through. Gone are the days of consistent schoolie action, with the occasional large fish, which I built a business on. The new pattern seems to be that I’m on them for a few days, then there’s a precipitous lack of fish, sometimes for long stretches. Years ago, getting skunked was rare for me. I can’t say that’s the case anymore. I’m certainly not alone in such observations.
Maryland Weekly Fishing Report Overview | August 28, 2013
Via MD DNR:
By: Keith Lockwood
Courtesy of Don Goff
By: Keith Lockwood
Subtle signs like a faint scent on a wafting wind are telling those who observe closely that summer is beginning to wane ever so slowly. Water temperatures are beginning to fall slightly and all fish whether they are freshwater or saltwater, will begin to become more active in the upcoming weeks.
Plans are coming together for the Maryland Fishing Challenge award ceremony on September 7th at Sandy Point State Park and a good crowd is expected. Under Amour has once again provided T-shirts for all registered anglers who show up at the ceremony for the drawing of the big prizes. Among some of the top prizes are a boat, motor and trailer donated by Bass Pro Shops/ Tracker Marine and a world destination fishing adventure to the Bahamas by the World Fishing Network so make sure you have a 2" trailer hitch and a good suit case ready. There will be other large prizes also, including tackle packages from Bill's Outdoor Center and Bass Pro Shops; Heat Gear from Under Armour and fishing gear from many tackle shops on September 7th.
Fishermen in the lower Susquehanna River and surrounding areas in the upper most areas of the bay are enjoying fishing for Striped Bass that have recently moved into the area. The throwback ratio is about 50/50 but there is plenty of good fun for fishermen casting topwater lures. Fishermen also report that Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish can be part of the mix and even Smallmouth Bass and Walleye in the river. Don Goff holds up a lower Susquehanna Striped Bass for the camera that was caught on a topwater lure.
Courtesy of Don Goff
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
WE NEED YOUR HELP....Sciaenops ocellatus (Redfish) and Cynoscion nebulosus (Speckled Trout)
Image via Wikipedia
So as most of you know, the TLTFF Crew will be fishing the 1st Annual CCA Catch & Release Redfish/Speckled Trout Tournament (Red Trout Tourney) in about 10 days down in the southern part of the Bay. For those of you who don't know...now you do.
There is still time to sign up and have a chance at winning some big prizes including a Regal vise, TFO rod, Cheeky Fly Fishing swag and more. All of that aside, lets get down to the nitty gritty...
Neither Luis or I have hooked up on and landed a Redfish or Speckled Trout on the fly. We are both looking at this tourney as an opportunity to not only catch fish and have a blast in our native waters while also trying to win the tournament, but also knock two species off of our FF Bucket List. We read A LOT about both species and watch more video than can be fit into both the original and remastered versions of the Titanic combined. But with all of that research, it still makes us believe that you, our followers and readers, may have more information than we can scrounge up via major fly fishing outlets.
We feel as though, if we lay out the setting of what water we'll be fishing, you may be able to help us with patterns to use and gear to have on board. So moving right along, lets get to it...Crisfield, MD is where Jane's Island State Park is located and where Luis and I will be making base camp for the CCA Tourney weekend. Some of you may have followed us while we fished JI back in May and got into around 100 Stripers but no Specks or Reds. If you did follow us you have and idea of what the scenery looks like, we posted A LOT of photos. Check them out on our Instagram and Facebook if you missed out.
Jane's Island and the surrounding water we'll be fishing is 2-8ft semi-murky water (5ft water clarity depth on a good day). This water is full of eel grass beds and full of back marshes and ditches or "gulches" as the locals call them. The water moves pretty well in and out of backwaters leaving good channels for bait to hang in. The eel grass is anywhere from 12-24" long and filters the water pretty well. As far as food sources, baby blue crabs have been spotted and I'd assume there are good amounts of baitfish in the area from Bay Anchovies to Bunker. We will be fishing the River Hawk (Gheenoe) and have the ability to go super skinny if need be.
Sandy presumably brought the Reds into the Bay pretty heavy last year and most that were caught were in the 16-18" range. This year they're back and all the way up to the 24" range with multiple 30-40" fish caught down south, where we will be. We anticipate most of the Specks and Reds to be in the mid 20" range but always hope for bulls and gators.
Can any of you give us suggestions for ideal fly patterns, leader lengths, rod weights to use?
Boom...The TLTFF Crew
Opinion Editorial: Rod Warranties...
Although we may not entirely agree with this editorial/authors opinion, we would like to hear from you...what do you think? Comment below.
Via Angling Trade:
Via Angling Trade:
Opinion Editorial: Rod Warranties… It’s Time for Us to All Have a Real Discussion About This Matter
By David Leinweber, owner of Angler’s Covey, Colorado Springs, Colorado
When will the fly fishing industry mature and stop this absurd practice of giving away free rods for the lifetime of the consumer? Even if a model is discontinued, many consumers are offered replacements with new models for free. I believe this practice is heavily damaging the profitability of our industry, and I think it is time to consider real change.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Catching Up with Scott of Vedavoo and Cam talks American Made Cordura
I had the privilege of catching up with Scott Hunter of Vedavoo the other day, it was great to hear from Scott and I talked about whats going on with Vedavoo and what to look forward to in the future and the latest with TLTFF. The conversation was triggered by the release of a bunch of new products by Vedavoo as well as a small Facebook conversation Scott and I had been tagging back and forth with since Carp Week.
As far as new products, if you haven't been watching the Vedavoo site over the past two months, you probably didn't notice new products rolling out almost every other week, including the new Fly Patch, Daypack, Tippet Pack (to name a few). Without ruining any surprises, all I can say as far as future items is keep an eye out on our favorite blogs and sites as well as the Vedavoo Facebook for upcoming collabs and releases...big stuff on the horizon.
We also talked about how much "Made in the USA" means to both of us. Obviously, Scott bleeds red, white, and blue, which is another reason we absolutely love Vedavoo. Granted, we are guilty of buying overseas and supporting some overseas companies but as most americans will agree, buying and using something made in our homeland (and in Vedavoo's case, EVERY single piece of any Vedavoo product is made in the USA, NOT ONE PART IS FROM OVERSEAS, from fabric to zippers to shirts, etc.) is as awarding as getting a hookup on a fly that you tied yourself!
I also wanted to post about the amazing American-made cordura Vedavoo uses the epitomizes why products made here in the US, although expensive, are extremely well made. Cam, blogger genius and legend of TFM, beat me to it so here's what he had to say. This corder test was initially posted on Vedavoo's Instagram.
Via TFM:
This series of photographs, along with a couple short videos, popped up on the Vedavoo Facebook and Instagram pages recently and I thought it was worthy of a share here since this is pretty damn impressive.
Scott Hunter and the crew at Vedavoo are building an ever growing list of rock solid gear pieces and this puncture test and fix is just another example of why they are committed to every part of their business being "Made In U.S.A.".
From the Vedavoo Facebook page...
All photos show the same swatch of Cordura fabric without photo tricks. The value of this fabric speaks for itself and explains why we use it in our gear.
As far as new products, if you haven't been watching the Vedavoo site over the past two months, you probably didn't notice new products rolling out almost every other week, including the new Fly Patch, Daypack, Tippet Pack (to name a few). Without ruining any surprises, all I can say as far as future items is keep an eye out on our favorite blogs and sites as well as the Vedavoo Facebook for upcoming collabs and releases...big stuff on the horizon.
We also talked about how much "Made in the USA" means to both of us. Obviously, Scott bleeds red, white, and blue, which is another reason we absolutely love Vedavoo. Granted, we are guilty of buying overseas and supporting some overseas companies but as most americans will agree, buying and using something made in our homeland (and in Vedavoo's case, EVERY single piece of any Vedavoo product is made in the USA, NOT ONE PART IS FROM OVERSEAS, from fabric to zippers to shirts, etc.) is as awarding as getting a hookup on a fly that you tied yourself!
I also wanted to post about the amazing American-made cordura Vedavoo uses the epitomizes why products made here in the US, although expensive, are extremely well made. Cam, blogger genius and legend of TFM, beat me to it so here's what he had to say. This corder test was initially posted on Vedavoo's Instagram.
Via TFM:
This series of photographs, along with a couple short videos, popped up on the Vedavoo Facebook and Instagram pages recently and I thought it was worthy of a share here since this is pretty damn impressive.
Scott Hunter and the crew at Vedavoo are building an ever growing list of rock solid gear pieces and this puncture test and fix is just another example of why they are committed to every part of their business being "Made In U.S.A.".
From the Vedavoo Facebook page...
All photos show the same swatch of Cordura fabric without photo tricks. The value of this fabric speaks for itself and explains why we use it in our gear.
This is a swatch of 1000 Denier American Woven Cordura that we use to build our packs.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Garmin Enters the Action Cam Fray
Via Moldy Chum:
Garmin's new Virb action camera enters a crowded market with good options at the top (GoPro Hero3 Black Edition) and bottom (Monoprice MHD) of the price range. It's a little late to the game, but it's got enough features that you might consider it against the alternatives.
Boom...Morgan
Garmin's new Virb action camera enters a crowded market with good options at the top (GoPro Hero3 Black Edition) and bottom (Monoprice MHD) of the price range. It's a little late to the game, but it's got enough features that you might consider it against the alternatives.
LINK (via: Gizmodo)
Boom...Morgan
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Fish Art: Andrea Larko's Limited Edition Bluegill Print
This isn't Andrea's first appearance on TLTFF. Her art is absolutely breathtaking, bringing fishing and fish art to a whole new level. Check out her latest print in support of the Bluegill and Year of the Bluegill...
Via Moldy Chum:
Via Moldy Chum:
I just bought one for one of the hardest working guys in fish conservation Teeg Stouffer and his wife Amy, who welcomed their new son into the world just a couple of weeks ago. Teeg recently took slab of the month honors for a bluegill making this the perfect gift for the new nursery.
Boom...Morgan
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Maryland Weekly Fishing Report Overview | August 24, 2013
Via MD DNR:
Via Keith Lockwood:
Courtesy of Rick Drummond
Via Keith Lockwood:
As we move into the last two weeks of August it would appear by the traffic that families are trying to get in a vacation before the month is over and school begins. It's coming, drive by any high school and you will see the next season's budding gridiron football team on the practice field and discount department stores are flooded with school supplies. It always does my heart good to see fishing rods and crab nets lashed to the roof of the family vehicle with all the other vacation gear. Make fishing part of your vacation plans.
Fishermen are reporting some exciting fishing opportunities this week in the lower Susquehanna River and the channels in and around the Susquehanna Flats for Striped Bass. It is reported that a good portion of the fish are sub-legal in size but there has been plenty of fun topwater action and fishermen are able to catch Striped Bass greater than 18". Fishermen have been picking away at Smallmouth Bass and Walleye in the lower Susquehanna River and Largemouth Bass on the flats for a while now so this is a welcomed addition to the action. Rick Drummond reported in an angler's log that he not only caught this beautiful 20" Smallmouth Bass in the lower Susquehanna but also had some exciting Striped Bass fishing as well.
Courtesy of Rick Drummond
Friday, August 23, 2013
Fly Product...The New Diablo Paddlesports Amigo
The Amigo was originally launched back at IFTD/iCAST 2013 in Vegas (where below video was shot) and has taken the market by storm. This is possibly the most ideal vessel for fly fisherman. Its Diablos first root-molded vessel making it tougher (as Thomas said in the video, even tough enough for whitewater) and stronger. The Amigo should be ready to be ordered any day now.
Via Moldy Chum:
Via Moldy Chum:
KATV checks out Diablo's new roto-molded Amigo kayak. All the fishability of Diablo's thermo-formed skinny water boats only tougher.
Boom...Morgan
Daily Deal...Waterworks Lamson Konic 2.0 Reel - FACTORY SECOND
Via Deals on the Fly:
* Newly updated, everyone's favorite entry level Lamson reel has received a new smoother, more durable two tone finish!
* Format: Large Arbor
* Finish: Hard Alox
Normally $149, now only $109.95
The Konic delivers smart design and high performance in Lamson's most affordable reel.
Features:
* Newly updated, everyone's favorite entry level Lamson reel has received a new smoother, more durable two tone finish!
* Format: Large Arbor
* Finish: Hard Alox
**All Waterworks-Lamson seconds are fully guaranteed to function the same as any Waterworks-Lamson product. All seconds are strictly cosmetic. To that point, we are still offering our 90 Days Satisfaction Guarantee. All seconds come with the Waterworks-Lamson lifetime warranty for functionality of the product.
Boom...Morgan
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Low & Clear Available Digitally
Via Moldy Chum:
Critically acclaimed documentary Low and Clear has been officially released on iTunes and is available for the first time in HD.
Winner of the Audience Award at SXSW and hailed by Paste magazine as "the best documentary of the year" Low & Clear follows two old friends, J.T. Van Zandt and Alex "Xenie" Hall, on a Winter fly-fishing trip to British Columbia where they learn they've grown apart in more ways than one. J.T., the thoughtful son of songwriting legend Townes Van Zandt, believes there's more to fishing than catching fish. Short-tempered Xenie sees it differently and fishes with a passion bordering on madness. Their different approaches to fishing and life rise and clash on the snowy river banks of British Columbia in this true story of a friendship stretched to the breaking point. An exploration of life, friendship and the bonds that keep us together Low & Clear unfolds with wry humor and stunning cinematography as two old friends find themselves on a fishing trip that could be their last.
Boom...Morgan
Daily Reel...'Everyday Push' Trailer
No fly fishing in this one but pretty good looking film...
Boom...Morgan
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Fly Product...DSLRPros - Ultimate Cinema Edition Aerial Kit
Via Moldy Chum:
Boom...Morgan
Every element of the Ultimate DP Kit fits into custom cut foam padding inside a single compact, rugged, waterproof flight case- which is small enough to fit in the overhead compartment of an airplane.
Boom...Morgan
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Blog of Note: Fly Times DC
I first stumbled upon Fly Times DC about a year ago when I began to seriously fly fish the Potomac River. I had been talking to and following Rob Snowhite aka The Fly Fishing Consultant and saw him repost and retweet a few things from them. Their motto, "Above All Else, Stay Fly" was the hook for me, I'm all about being fly both in the literal (fly fishing) and figurative sense of the word.
With content to keep you busy weekly from fishing reports, "Fly Tunes" (music for the fisherman), custom tied flies, tip & techniques and more...your bound to get something new almost every day of the week.
Fly Times DC is a run by Remick Smothers, a fly fisherman through and through. He runs Fly Times with a specific agenda every week so you know you'll get new content in the same formula Monday-Friday. "The Hatch" is the agenda he follows:
Mondays - Weekend Fishing Reports
Tuesdays - Tips & Techniques
Wednesdays - Word Hatch
Thursdays - FlyTunes & FlyFlicks
Fridays - Weekend Fishing Forecast
FTDC isn't afraid to let you know where the bite is and whats working. Their thorough fishing reports always produce and thats pretty prevalent through their own catches. Warmwater species is generally the focus of their pursuit but they will fish areas that produce Stripers, Blues, and other salt species as well as trout in fresh streams.
We have yet to fish with Remick but its only a matter of time. And if you want to do so, he teaches 1/2 hour casting lessons for $20 a person and does take people out to do some bank fishing.
You can find Fly Times DC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well as their site.
Boom...Morgan
Maryland Weekly Fishing Report Overview | August 19, 2013
Via MD DNR:
By: Keith Lockwood
Photo by Keith Lockwood
By: Keith Lockwood
Recently I found myself being an observer of a mixed group of people excitingly waiting aboard a party boat or "head boat" as some call them to embark on a bottom fishing trip out into the Chesapeake Bay. The mates were busy preparing to cast off at the first signal from a captain that was pacing the upper deck and watching the parking lot for any stragglers. It doesn't matter if you're going bottom fishing out in the bay, casting a bobber and worm into a favorite local pond or watching a trolling spread of lures behind a sport fishing boat. All fishermen have that air of anticipation; for each new fishing trip is an adventure, it's just that "an adventure". Don't miss out and be in the parking lot watching the stern of a boat head out of the harbor which of course is a metaphor for don't watch life leave you behind. Cut some time out for yourself, family and/or friends, dangle a line in the water and enjoy.
Photo by Keith Lockwood
Monday, August 19, 2013
Northeast on the Fly
A new forum popped up just before we started Carp Week that caught our eye. Its called Northeast on the Fly and has a focus on fly fishing the Northeast. Its slowly becoming the epicenter for everything fly fishing in the Northeast from reports to gear to tutorials and fly tying. It is helping bring fly fisherman together and giving them a central medium for talking fly. We've been talking to founders Mike Percelli and Scott Caras (co-founder of Cheeky Fly Fishing) and are stoked to have the opportunity to not only contribute to Northeast on the Fly, but also moderate and help this great new forum grow. Here's a little something the guys from NE on the Fly sent us...
"The forum was created on the premise of "how do we get more people involved in discussing the sport". With the help of Scott Caras, we put up the board and figured what the hell. Figuring it would help Scott and some other companies get a little exposure as well. We didn’t want to get larger companies involved as they already have a strong presence. We wanted the little guy. WE also figured that with a good community, maybe we can all learn a thing or two from each other. Plus I love to network and both Scott and I wanted a way to meet new people and possibly fish with them. My biggest problem with fly fishing is I don’t have anybody to really fish with me on a consistent basis. So that’s one of my hopes. In addition to that, I am filled with more useless info then you can imagine about this sport. Im hoping with everyone helping each other, the forum community grows and enjoys talking about the sport."
Signing up is free and easy, it takes about 5 minutes from when you sign up to get your confirmation email and have your first post live. The forum has threads for each state, includes an area to buy and sell gear, and we've even added a DIY section to help the frugal angler do his own thing for next to nothing. Roll on over to Northeast on the Fly, even if your not located in the NE and learn a thing or two about fly fishing in our neck of the woods.
Boom...Morgan
Reminder: 1st Annual CCA Red Trout C&R Tournament
Speckled trout and redfish fishing has been amazing. Come fish against the best light tackle and fly fishermen in the state in the first annual Red Trout Catch and Release Tournament September 7-8.
Captain Tyler's Motel has rooms set aside for tournament anglers. Call immeadiately to reserve! 701 West Main Street Crisfield, MD 21817. Phone: (410) 968-2220 Ask about keeping your boat in one of the slips as well.
Captain Tyler's Crabhouse will have dinner specials Saturday night and Sunday for the awards ceremony. ($25 all you can eat crabs)
Full rules can be found here
Prizes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each of three divisions (Fly, Light Tackle, and Kayak):
$500 for the largest speckled trout caught by a CCA member.
Make sure to click the box at registration to become a CCA member today to qualify for the $500 prize
Sunday, August 18, 2013
And The Winner Is...
Thank you all for an amazing Carp Week. Honestly, y'all crushed our numbers bringing in the most unique views we've ever had in one week let alone one month! We had hundreds of submissions to the Carp Week photo contest and gave away a record number of gear from our amazing sponsors. If you didn't already have the opportunity to do so, please head on over to our sponsors pages and check out what they have to offer, check them out on their social media outlets as well, let the know you heard about them through TLTFF's Carp Week, I'm sure they'll all appreciate it.
For those of you who entered, wow, what beautiful fish, you guys are killing it around the world! Its great to see this unique type of fly fishing take off and be appreciated by so many.
We hope that you learned a thing or two this week, maybe added some new gear or flies to your collection whether it be through one of our contests or through supporting our great sponsors. We really cannot thank you enough for the support! We got some amazing feedback throughout the week that made us realize how great our readers are and why we keep this blog going, thank you.
All that said, lets get on to announcing the winners of this year's Carp Week Photo Contest! With hundreds of submissions received, it was a bit overwhelming going through the photos but over the last two nights we've been going through them over and over and we've finally selected the best of the best.
There were four categories: Best Picture, Biggest Carp, Prettiest Carp, and Ugliest Carp. All pictures submitted were placed in their respective categories based on our perception of them. After cups and cups of coffee...here are your winners as well as runner ups and below the pictures are their prizes.
Best Picture- 1st Place
Jeremy Green
- A pair of black Dizm Eyewear Dempseys (polarized)
- A copy of The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp from CarpPro
- Choice of ONE pair of gloves and ONE SUNwt Mask from 12wt
- Cheeky Fly Fishing Stash Reel case
- "Carp Fly Fishing" print from BadAxe Design
- BadAxe Design trucker hat
- BadAxe Design "Carp Fly Fishing" shirt
Best Picture- Runner Up
Dave Kuntzelman
- The Fly Trout "Don't Get Skunked, Get Fly" shirt
- Fishpond USA hat
- Dragonfly Fishing Can-yard
- Gift Certificate to J&M Flies
John Bartlett
- A pair of black Dizm Eyewear Dempseys (polarized)
- Choice of ONE pair of gloves and ONE SUNwt Mask from 12wt
- "Meat Locker" fly box from Feather-Craft Fly Fishing
- BadAxe Design "Carp Fly Fishing" shirt from Kevin Morlock at Indigo Guide Service
- Cheeky Fly Fishing Stash reel case
Biggest Carp- Runner Up
Anthony Macchiarola
- The Fly Trout "Fly Fishing Love" shirt
- Redington hat
- Set of Goat Head Gear Sole Spikes
David Litten
- A pair of black Dizm Eyewear Dempseys (polarized)
- Choice of ONE pair of gloves and ONE SUNwt Mask from 12wt
- BadAxe Design "Carp Fly Fishing" shirt from Kevin Morlock at Indigo Guide Service
- Cheeky Fly Fishing koozie
- Free Fly Apparel Sun Mask from WVAngler.com
Prettiest Carp- Runner Up
Josh Gutierrez
- Redington shirt
- Loon Outdoors Classic Logo hat
- Set of Goat Head Gear Sole Spikes
Gabriel Bizeau-Régis
- A pair of black Dizm Eyewear Dempseys (polarized)
- Choice of ONE pair of gloves and ONE SUNwt Mask from 12wt
- Nature Bay Designs custom "Carp Week" NBD 225 Lanyard and Hat(ch) Patch
- Cheeky Fly Fishing koozie
- Hat from Fishpond USA
Ugliest Carp- Runner Up
Miles Christmas
- Fishpond USA shirt
- Loon Outdoors Classic Logo hat
- Cheeky Fly Fishing Stash reel case
If you are a winner, you have one week from today (August 25th, 2013) to respond to us by sending your name and address to tightlinedtalesofaflyfisherman@gmail.com with the subject "I WON".
Thank you all again, stay posted for more upcoming giveaways and don't forget to gear yourself up for your next trip with stuff from our sponsors!
Boom...The TLTFF Crew
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