Unusual summer weather left more trout in the creeks Oct 4, 2009
Woomer's top regional picks for fall fishing include Little Sandy Creek's Catch and Release Fly Fishing Only section because it's smaller, cooler water, as well as Kinzua and East Hickory creeks, and the Allegheny River above Coudersport ... "There was some migration, but those drainages held trout really well," said Daniels, 2008 U.S. National Fly Fishing champion ... "The bite was good all summer and it's good right now, especially on Pine's new Catch and Release Fly Fishing Only section.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
WFN Lands More Distribution, Original Programming Oct 4, 2009
WFN's themed nights will manifest in two-hour weeknight blocks, starting at 8 p.m., with "Big Bass Mondays," "Fly Fishing Tuesdays," "Saltwater Wednesdays," "Monster Fish Thursdays" and "World Fishing Friday Nights.""These have been key genres for the network since its launch," Rubinstein explained. "These blocks certainly won't be the only place viewers can find these shows, but it's an extra heavy dose where they know they can find programming that they're really passionate about.". (Multichannel News)
District Fishing Report (Yesterday) Oct 3, 2009
Dry fly fishing was slow. Spring Creek (Centre County): Low conditions were reported yesterday, along with a few Tan and Green Caddisflies, midges, tricos, Craneflies, and Summer Blue Quills. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cudeco breaks out the bubbly Oct 1, 2009
Rather than liking alternative country music stars such as Steve Earle, APA's fly fishing chief executive Mick McCormack is reportedly more of a blues fan. LOGO'S A GOThe fee-gouged airport operator formerly called Macquarie Airports offered some insights into its logo and name change yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Water treatment, wounded soldiers find solace in the Salmon River (232) Sep 30, 2009
SSG Shaun Outwater, left, holds a 17-pound king salmon he caught during the Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing weekend on the Salmon River ... That s when Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) brought 15 wounded soldiers and veterans to the Salmon River for the most exciting water treatment of all: fly fishing the art of casting colorful, all-but-weightless flies, tied of yarns, feathers and threads to trophy salmon and trout. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Mariners, A's admire Wakamatsu Sep 30, 2009
" So how did the fishing go? "We caught a bunch of pink salmon yesterday," Wakamatsu said. "It was Juinor's first fly fishing trip and I thought at times I took my life in my own hands, but it was fun. " ... Jose Lopez has a chance to become the fifth player in Mariners history to hit 25 home runs and 40 doubles in the same season. He needs one more double to accomplish the feat and join Edgar Martinez, who did it three times, plus Alex Rodriguez, Adrian Beltre and Richie Sexson, who did it once... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
• Silvers in September Sep 26, 2009
Alaska Fly Fishing Goods manager Mike Cole uses a Skagit-style cast to form a D-Loop while fishing the water at Montana Creek ... He's the owner of Alaska Fly Fishing Goods, a downtown guiding and gear shop. (Juneau Empire)
Pastors goal hopes to expand church Sep 25, 2009
According to Olmstead s first sermon, The fly fishing in Colorado was almost too good to be true. Yet, he found something was missing in his life God: For the first 30 years, I had not noticed God that much because I had been thinking it was all about me, by me and for me. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
New ridgetop lodge crowns 12,000-acre Blue Ridge resort that caters to outdoor enthusiasts Sep 23, 2009
In the meantime, non-golf options include fly fishing, shooting clay pigeons, hiking nature trails and riding 90 miles of all-terrain vehicle trails. Spectacular views do not require the closed-circuit feed from the observatory's Celestron CGE Pro 1400. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Girl's program for police dogs Sep 20, 2009
Part of the program included creating a silent auction for various items, including fly fishing rods and gift certificates from restaurants. "She's worked very hard on this," said Sidney's father Lamont Petersen. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Argentinas travel industry provides business and leisure Sep 19, 2009
Frontiers, which sends about 3,000 people a year to the country, according to Fitzgerald, is a popular destination for fly fishing and hunting. And for the nonsporting traveler, certainly Buenos Aires offers a wealth of opportunities, Fitzgerald said, including whale watching and hiking. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Volker talks fly fishing and stimulus package Sep 19, 2009
He was the l9th lecturer in the series that goes back to 1989. Previous speakers included Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Walter Cronkite, George H.W. Bush, Shimon Peres and Bob Woodward. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Guest opinion: Keys to energy efficiency Sep 18, 2009
He knows we need to protect trout habitat from rising stream temperatures so Montana stays a premier fly fishing destination. Whether or not you believe that our trout streams are heating up or that our glaciers are melting, it's hard to argue against creating new jobs. (Montana Standard, MT)
Park's visitor center billed as 'ultra green,' self-sufficient Sep 18, 2009
A chuck wagon lunch, visitor center tours, presentation of a new osprey platform, carriage rides through the park, telescope demonstrations, kayak demonstrations, fly fishing instruction and live music are part of the day. "This is one of the greenest public buildings in New Mexico," said State Parks Director Dave Simon. (Raton Range, AL)
Hiker does triple crown in 14:53 Sep 17, 2009
The store will stock all the requisite fly fishing equipment and offer guide services from Sierra Fly Fisher Tours, owner Jimmie Morales said. "It's the only fly shop around -- even though it's 2 hours from Fresno," Morales added. (Fresno Bee)
It's good not to be skunked Sep 17, 2009
When Gene Huntsman arrived at our summer headquarters, he wanted to get in some real wilderness fly fishing. The first thing he did was make the rounds of sporting goods dealers and restock his tackle box while seeking advice. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Boiling Springs students head outdoors for gym Sep 16, 2009
The outdoor physical education program stemmed from an aquatics elective and fly fishing club offered at the school in 2000-01, both of which were well-received by the students, Ferrell said. Thats what kind of sparked us seeing there were a lot of resources around, she added. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A hunters extravaganza Sep 15, 2009
Schearer is a licensed guide and outfitter in Montana as well as a licensed guide in Idaho and New Mexico with experience in archery, rifle, bird hunting, fly fishing, and outdoor recreation. The avid outdoorsman has won every major elk calling competition in the world, including the 1997 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation-Pro Division World Elk Calling Champion. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
• An outdoor playground that's hard to ignore Sep 12, 2009
For years I've been an avid backpacker, fly fishing enthusiast, trail runner, alpine and Nordic skier. My love for the outdoors runs deep. (Juneau Empire)
Wissota Wonders: Lake Wissota aflame on morning on big catch Sep 9, 2009
Thursday was actually a day I took off to go fly fishing for trout, something I have not done enough in recent years ... Fly fishing for trout in a small Wisconsin stream is far more work than any kind of boat fishing. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Instilling the passion Sep 6, 2009
Fly fishing camp aims to foster love of the sport, sense of conservation ... "Tying flies is just so much fun." And fun, after all, is what fly fishing is supposed to be ... That's among the messages the Clark Fork Watershed Education Program and the George Grant Chapter of Trout Unlimited were trying to instill recently in 10 kids selected for a fly fishing camp. (Montana Standard, MT)
Judge: No fishing means no fishing Sep 4, 2009
The youngsters were charged in July following investigation into the reported removal of trout raised at the Shippensburg Fly Fishing Club hatchery and released into Dykeman Pond by the club. The pond is adjacent to the SFFC hatchery pens at the pond on Dykeman Road. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Fisherman, photographer encounter wolf Sep 3, 2009
While at Schafer Meadows, Connelly wanted to do some fly fishing on the Middle Fork. "Because it was the middle of a sunny warm day, the water was fairly warm and shallow and the fish were holding in deeper holes," Connelly recalled. (Montana Standard, MT)
Take advantage of the gluttonous fall fish Sep 3, 2009
Amid glaciated terrain, spruce forests and plenty of crystal-clear lakes and streams is some of the Interior's best fly fishing. The dirt road is laced with jarring potholes and stretches of annoying washboard between Paxson and Cantwell, with only three places offering gas and food -- Maclaren River Lodge, Gracious House and Tangle Lakes Lodge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Colt McCoyOutdoors Education Sep 2, 2009
Fly fishing fanatics take trek up Rocky Mountains following the hatches. "A River Runs Through It" continues to inspire the full picture fly-fishing. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Writer's ‘book of a lifetime' a mountain fisher's delight Aug 30, 2009
Rock Hill's Jim Casada, a former professor of history at Winthrop University and an award-winning outdoor writer, has written or edited more than 40 books, but his latest Fly Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: An Insiders Guide to a Pursuit of Passion is, he says, my book of a lifetime ... He was a lad of 6, and his father, Commodore, who recently turned 100, let him tag along on those fly fishing trips not far from their home in Bryson City, N.C. By the age of 9, Casada had his... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Wissota Wonders: Taking in another lazy Wissota day Aug 30, 2009
When we returned, I planned to go out for some long-overdue fly fishing for trout. But the day I planned a trip to Elk Creek was too perfect. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Empire bringing back daily Sports section Aug 30, 2009
Lowell has worked as a fly fishing guide in Central Oregon and as a naturalist, trail and wildlife guide in Southeast Alaska. She also served as an assistant alpine ski coach for the Juneau Ski Club. (Juneau Empire)
Cousins have grown up fishing oxbow lake Aug 27, 2009
"We went fly fishing for a week. We've been doing it for about three years now," he said. Lewis tells of his most recent outing on Lake Providence. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Groups seek Bristol Bay protection Aug 27, 2009
Other signers of the letter include large organizations such as the National Wildlife Federation, Wildlife Forever, American Sportfishing Association and American Fly Fishing Trade Association ... Gary Berlin, president of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association, said BLM Director Bob Abbey has a chance to undo a wrong by permanently putting the nearby federal lands off-limits to mining. (Juneau Empire)
• Outdoors briefs Aug 27, 2009
Gary Jantz of the San Juan Fly Fishing Federation says people enjoy catching big fish, and the restrictions leave them in the river. Copyright. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Olympic Hockey Canada: Crosby goes fishing; laughter follows Aug 27, 2009
There was a somewhat lighter atmosphere on the third day of camp -- perhaps not surprisingly since the players spent the morning playing golf, fly fishing or simply relaxing. Crosby was among the handful of guys who took to the river and had the group in stitches because of a casting mishap. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar Aug 23, 2009
Sept 11-13 Couples' Fly Fishing and Wellness Weekend. Spruce Creek Fly Fishing Co. $600 ... Somerset, PA. Spruce Creek Fly Fishing Co. 814-632-6129. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
SASAN RAHMATIAN Aug 23, 2009
Hobbies: First 60 years: backpacking, fly fishing, camping, writing, upland game hunting, photography. Subsequent 20 years: reading, writing, dreaming of days gone by. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Fishing America » Aug 22, 2009
had a fly fishing summer they will never forget. The two fly anglers fishing their way up the spine of the Rocky Mountains following mayfly hatches. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
The president comes to Yellowstone Country Aug 22, 2009
After a Town Hall meeting on health care and insurance companies in a hanger at Bozeman's Gallatin Field on Friday, the Obama's had an afternoon schedule of whitewater rafting for Michelle and the girls and fly fishing for President Barack Obama. The raft trip happened despite the rainy weather nor did it stop the president from fly fishing with Livingston guide Dan Vermillion on the East Gallatin River after the meeting. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Deer hunting intro at Hoosier Outdoor Experience Aug 21, 2009
Unlike traditional trade shows, visitors will be able to enjoy hands-on experiences in a wide range of outdoor activities, such as fly fishing, target shooting, archery, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, camping and much more. Parking, admission, activities, demonstrations and seminars are free to the public, but online registration is required. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
5 nuggets of knowledge about festivals Aug 19, 2009
National Trout Festival, Kalkaska, April 21-25, 2010: Celebrate little town, big trout with horseshoe, euchre and pool tournaments, fly fishing contests, parades, races, Kalkaska Idol and fireworks, and even participate in naming the Trout King and Queen. The town that closes all business to go fishing began the festival in 1933. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Go West, Mr. President, to America’s wilderness Aug 18, 2009
Reporters and photographers were shielded from some of Obama's weekend recreational activities, including his Montana fly fishing experience that advisers called a private event. In the East Gallatin River near a residence, Obama spent about two hours in pouring rain and unseasonably chilly temperatures, making good on a campaign promise to learn how to fly fish when he returned to Montana. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Fishing report Aug 17, 2009
In other words, dry fly fishing is great and only getting better. Montana Troutfitters, Bozeman. (Montana Standard, MT)
Go West, Mr. President, Into the Wild Aug 17, 2009
Reporters and photographers were shielded from some of Mr. Obama's weekend recreational activities, including his fly fishing experience that advisers called a private event. In the East Gallatin River near a private residence, Mr. Obama spent about two hours in pouring rain and unseasonably chilly temperatures, making good on a campaign promise to learn how to fly fish when he returned to Montana. (CBS News)
Obamas marvel at Grand Canyon Aug 17, 2009
Obama meanwhile went fly fishing, a goal he often expressed on the campaign trail, but did not manage to land a trout. "Literally, we -- every time we'd been to Montana... he said, 'I'm going to come back here and learn how to fly fish,'" Gibbs said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Out West, Obama soaks up wilderness Aug 17, 2009
He went fly fishing in a Montana river. "Pretty nice, eh," Obama said Sunday as the family took in the breathtaking view from the Grand Canyon's Hopi Point under a magnificent blue sky. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Leland Ranch: A fly-fisher's dream (15) Aug 17, 2009
The three-acre lake at the Leland Fly Fishing Ranch is stocked with rainbow trout and will be used for fly-fishing lessons ... Landing "softly" in the Valley of the Moon, like a well-placed dry fly on a crystal-clear spring creek, Leland Fly Fishing Ranch on Arnold Drive, just south of the Schellville Airport, opened its doors for business last month, and has already been "discovered" by many local fly-fishers and others wishing to become fly-fishers ... It is the dream come true of Josh... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Obama defends health care plan Aug 16, 2009
Late on Friday, the president tried a spot of fly fishing for trout, while his family braved frequent heavy downpours to take a thrilling whitewater raft ride in the shadow of Montana's craggy peaks. On Sunday, the first family was set for another day of adventure tourism with a trip to the Grand Canyon during a visit to Arizona. (India Times)
Obama goes fly-fishing Aug 16, 2009
The president took 2 1/2 hours after his health care town hall near Bozeman on Friday to make good on a campaign promise to learn fly fishing when he revisits the state ... "I found him to be a real good listener. He really wanted to learn about the whole experience of fly fishing," said Vermillion, who runs the Sweetwater Fly Shop in Livingston. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Cheney uncloaks his frustration with Bush Aug 14, 2009
He attends the soccer and softball games of his oldest grandchildren, Kate and Elizabeth, and spends more time than he could as vice president fly fishing near his vacation homes in Wyoming and on Maryland's Eastern Shore. But Cheney passes most of his days at the top of the garage at his new house in McLean, where he built an office under the dormered roof and filled it with books and binders of his vice presidential papers. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Fishin' in the dark: If you want to catch big fish, wait till the sun’s gone down Aug 14, 2009
In his spare time he is a fly fishing guide and teaches many local fly fishing and casting classes. to a Friend. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Capt. Bryan "Bear" Holeman Aug 13, 2009
The long and short of it is I began fly fishing in high school, and haven't been able to quit. I didn't know I wanted to do until I went to Boca Grande Pass in Florida a number of years ago and jumped a tarpon. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Guest opinion: Fishing tips for Obama Aug 13, 2009
This should give you all the more reason to try fly fishing now rather than waiting for a future visit. Before Montana adopted the nickname of Big Sky Country, we called ourselves the Treasure State. (Montana Standard, MT)
Missing Fisherman Found Safe Near Darrington Aug 11, 2009
The 36-year-old construction worker was fly fishing with his brother on the Sauk River near Darrington, but failed to return to their planned rendezvous point Saturday afternoon. After hours of searching, the mans brother called authorities at about 10:30 p.m. Saturday. (KIRO TV, WA)
Events, meetings Aug 9, 2009
All interested in fly fishing; beginners welcome. Monthly programs provided. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Holeman » Aug 7, 2009
The long and short of it is I began fly fishing in high school, and haven't been able to quit. I didn't know I wanted to do until I went to Boca Grande Pass here in Florida a number of years ago and jumped a tarpon. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Settle into a rhythm at Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch Aug 6, 2009
Beckwith organized a variety of workshops this summer, ranging from photography and fly fishing to wine tasting seminars and outdoor concerts. Guests can also relive their childhood days with a game of Risk found on the shelves in the Great Hall or take advantage of the suggestions that the staff posts on the board each day. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Panfish angling divine Aug 6, 2009
The difference between fly fishing and casting or spinning is that in fly fishing, it's the weight of the line rather than the weight of the lure that carries the bait to the destination. If you want a lot of fun while fishing for crappie and anything but lunker bass, start with a No. 5 or No. 6 fly-rod with matching weight-forward floating line. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Trout bums: Living the Dream Aug 4, 2009
are fly fishing their way up the spine of the Rocky Mountains following mayfly hatches ... To be more precise, The Lincoln Hills Fly Fishing Club more than likely has the best freestone trout stream in North America ... One of the founders of Lincoln Hills Fly Fishing Club, Matthew Burkett, lands a nice rainbow. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Growing wildfire threatens homes near Chelan Jul 30, 2009
A fire burning near the popular fly fishing section of the North Umpqua River in southwest Oregon has grown to 500 acres, and the Forest Service said rugged terrain was making it tough to get firefighters close to the flames. Umpqua National Forest spokesman Tom Fields said no evacuations had been called for yet in the area east of Roseburg. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Fishing Grandpa’ a fitting name Jul 30, 2009
Saturday afternoon we took a little time off from casting to do some small stream fly fishing for brook trout. The open section of the creek we chose to fish is only about 2 miles long. It seems like every nice reach already had a fisherman or two in residence, but I finally found a little stretch to call my own. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Outdoors hotline Jul 28, 2009
DETAILS: A comprehensive, weeklong outdoor education class that focuses on fly fishing but also includes river history and hydrology, wildlife safety and "Caring for your Catch." Includes room and board, fly-outs and a full day drift trip on the Upper Kenai. CONTACT: ; 1-907-262-7894. (Anchorage Daily News)
Legacy Place L.L. Bean opens in Dedham Jul 28, 2009
Patrick Greene of Mansfield, who was manning a fly fishing equipment display, said he was surprised to walk into a job fair for the store at Massasoit Community College last month and find tents set up on the classroom floor. It caught me off guard, I thought I was coming in for a regular interview, he said. (Easton Journal, MA)
Perfect RhythmRiver Runs ... Jul 27, 2009
When "A River Runs Through It" came out in 1992 it found religion in a stream, and probably left you, and everyone else, expecting a certain experience from fly fishing. James Overstreet. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
"Today Show" stars coming to Lake George Jul 23, 2009
The broadcasters will go hiking, boating and will even try fly fishing. They'll also look into the history of the popular vacation spot, which was a summer destination for the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts and Rockefellers. (Albany Times Union)
Hopper action heating up Jul 23, 2009
The weeks of late summer are typically a good time to use terrestrial patterns like hoppers with good dry fly fishing on through the fall ... Stay up higher for dry fly fishing; stay mid to lower for streamer action. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Instructor offers tips on fly casting Jul 21, 2009
A lot of people struggle with it, said Alex Rose, vice president of the Wyoming Fly Casters, Caspers fly fishing club ... Fly fishing is a physical sport. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
In search of the finicky trout Jul 21, 2009
Rainbow trout are considered "starter fish" for trout fishing novices, and average 10-14 inches long, according to the DNR. More often than not, trout fishing is associated with fly fishing, although in lakes stocked with trout a standard rod will work. Christmas and Little Long are two of about 180 Minnesota lakes the DNR stocks with trout, and most of the fish are raised in a hatchery in Lanesboro. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
