Angling

Do Fish Feel Pain? by Victoria Braithwaite – Book Introduction

April 24, 2010 ⋅ 7 comments

The following is an introduction to this new book, based on a reading of the preface only. I have a quest. The quest involves answering several related questions. I won’t list them all, but the following two questions should give an idea as to the basic gist of them: Do fish suffer when they are [...]

Artist – Nick Mayer – Escape Studio

March 13, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

Nick Mayer’s watercolor artwork at Escape Studio. Nick’s pieces have a “technical” feel to them, with a clean, precise look, but the watercoloring softens them, bringing a warmth and aliveness to each piece.

Five More Angling Artists

January 30, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Five angling artists to peruse and purchase from.

Some Art of Angling

January 18, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments

A handful of artists are featured in this post as I try to get caught up. Fly fishing art has some great artists plying their skills. In addition, I find many of them keep some great blogs where you can get a behind-the-scenes look at an artist at work.

Native Fish – A New Resource

August 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

For those interested in native fish, or would like to become better informed about them, or learn how and where to fish for them, you’ll find this new website, The Angler’s Life List, to be an excellent resource. It’s mainly dedicated to North America and salmonid species for now.

Reasons to Fish for Natives – One Man’s List

July 13, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

Tired of the “super-size me” mentality of fishing? When stalking native trout, the size of the fish is generally not the main criterion for choosing which species or location to fish. In fact, size is often low on the list. Read 10 reasons to fish for natives.

Moffitt System Gaining Momentum?

June 21, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Is the Moffitt System of angling gaining momentum? It has recently been approved in Colorado where initially it was thought as a method of “snagging” (other states may have the same qualms). The system uses hookless flies tied above a “circle hook.” When the fish takes the hookless fly, the fly slips through the fish’s mouth and then the hook penetrates the outside of the jaw. Is this helpful for the fish, or just a money making opportunity?