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Big Project – New Online FF Literary Magazine

May 15, 2010 ⋅ 23 comments

I am pleased to announce a magazine that stimulates the heart and mind of the angler. Rise Forms: Fly fishing’s literary voice, seeks to publish work that conveys both the passion and contemplative nature of fly fishing through high quality, literary articles.

Join Other Fly Fishing Readers

April 9, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

Those of you who like to read fly fishing literature, such as essays, fiction, poetry, etc. that has graced our avocation for centuries, may like to know about a group of like-minded folks who meet on a website called Goodreads. I’d love to invite everyone who loves fly fishing literature to get involved and add your voice to the group, which is called Fly Fish Literati.

Redband Roundup – Wish You Were Here

March 27, 2010 ⋅ 12 comments

Last weekend was the annual trip to the South Fork Boise River. The fishing was excellent, with enough 16″-20″ redband trout surface feeding and brought to hand to slake my winter fishing drought. Wish you were there.

2009 Fly Fishing Slideshow

November 30, 2009 ⋅ 18 comments

Check out Cutthroat Stalker’s 2009 Fly Fishing year in review slideshow.

Hoppertunity Lost – Friends Gained

September 27, 2009 ⋅ 10 comments

Testing out Robert’s hopper patterns on the Logan River doesn’t turn out quite the way we anticipated, but ends up a good way to make new friends.

Cub River – Sept 2009

September 8, 2009 ⋅ 7 comments

Fly fishing the Cub River, where the fall colors were evident in the fish, if not the leaves. This is a quick fishing report and photo shoot.

Logan River – Sept 2009

September 7, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Fly Fishing the Logan River, Sept. 2, 2009. A hint of turning colors. A handful of fish. A solitude of mind.

Jazz & Fly Fishing?

August 23, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

A Scandinavian jazz group who also have a passion for fly fishing. Combine the two and you get a made for TV series titled, “Jazz & Fly Fishing.”

“Bonneville Creek” and Greys River

August 14, 2009 ⋅ 23 comments

Two trips of two days each fishing “Bonneville Creek,” Idaho and Greys River, Wyoming for Bonneville and Finespotted cutthroat trout (including a brief recap of Scott’s most prolific 3 hours of catching fish ever experienced).

The Curse of the Quickly Caught First Fish

July 8, 2009 ⋅ 9 comments

Have you suffered from The Curse of the Quickly Caught First Fish? See Cutthroat Stalker’s take on this curse.

“Turning Over Small Stones”

June 26, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

An exceptional blog about fly fishing comes to us from Eccles at “Turning Over Small Stones.” Using science, wit and an educated mind, he tackles fly fishing issues.

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?