Catch Magazine..#8 Issue

Catch It While You Can!

I remember Brian O'keefe telling the story of the cover shot. They had been fishing for weeks and running low on food, not beer they still had plenty of that he joked about. They needed to eat and what better idea than to catch some big fish. He happened to come across a big Barracuda and in no time they had it landed. What was better is that they gave it to a local village group and they ended up feeding them for a few days following. It always pays to catch fish for locals if you ever grow hungry on a far away trip!

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Upcoming Fly Fishing Events

Regional Colorado Fly Fishing Events

Cherry Creek Anglers 3rd Annual Fly Tying Event
Thursday November 9th 6:30-9:30

FFA's Trout Happy Hour
Wed Nov 4th Irish Hound Bar Denver 5:30pm-8:30
Must contact us if attending

Upcoming Drake Fly Fishing Film Tour Dates
Checkout the Top Fly Fishing Films Around Link

Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited Conservation Auction Link
The Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its Annual Conservation Auction on Tuesday, November 17. The doors will open at 6:30 pm. Admission is free.

Pat Dorsey's Fly Fishing in Winter Seminar:
November 21st - 10:00 a.m. - Noon Link
Pat will be presenting winter fly fishing tactics to fool selective trout in the winter. Learn the intricacies of winter fishing as well as rigging and fly selection. This is one not to miss!!!This is a free event

2nd Annual Simms Day at the Blue Quill Angler:
November 28th - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Link
Join us along with the Simms Representative, Michael White for a fun filled day with Simms. Michael will custom fit you for waders and boots and all of the new technical outerwear and layering pieces will be on hand. This is a great time to buy for the angler on your shopping list as well as get the latest and greatest from Simms.This is a free event with alot of in-store specials

Warren Miller Ski Movie Tour Dates okay non fishing but I know you'll go
Narrated by Jonny Moseley and presented in high definition, Dynasty showcases a blend of fresh cinematography and vintage clips from the past six decades of Warren Miller footage.

Jan 7-10 AFFTA ISE Fly Fishing Expo Denver, Co
http://www.affta.com and http://wwww.sportsexpos.com

Jan 8-10 The Fly Fishing Show Denver, Co
http://www.flyfishingshow.com

National Fly Fishing Events

Rivers of a Lost Coast Caltrout Fundraiser
Delancey Street Screening Room. 600 Embarcadero in San Francisco. Thursday Nov 5th, Wine and Hors d'oeuvres at 5:30, film starts at 6:15! Come on out and help Caltrout

2010 Florida Keys fishing tournament schedule
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November 12-14 Redbone Savannah Red Trout Celebrity Classic

Savannah, Ga 800-476-4483

International Fly Tying Symposium: November 21-22, 2009 Somerset, NJ
This is one of my favorite shows of the year and features over 100 of the Northeast’s best fly tyers. This year will be no different! Attend fly tying seminars and classes. See over 100 tyers from across the Northeast. This year’s tyers include: Dave Brandt, Bob Mead, Bill Logan, Fishy Fullum, Ted and Bob Patlin, Jack Gartside and many more! Event Link


FLY FISHING TYING DEMONSTRATION
Saturday, November 15th from 10 AM to 2 PM REI Bloomington Interested in Fly-Tying? Members of the Lew Chapter of the Federation of Fly Fishers will be in the store demonstrating fly tying techniques. These experienced fly tiers will answer your questions and demonstrate general fly tying skills as well as specific patterns.

Jan. 7-10: Sailbone Offshore & Backcountry. Islamorada. Three days of fishing in the backcountry and offshore have anglers competing for both sailfish and bonefish. Contact Sharon Mahoney Ellenwood at (305) 664-2012 or (305) 393-6174, or e-mail sharellen@netzero.net.

Jan 10-11: Bartender's Sailfish Open. Islamorada. An all-release sailfish tournament, this challenge offers awards to winning bars and bartenders. Contact Dianne Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102, e-mail ditournaments@aol.com, visit http://www.islamoradasailfishtournament.com/ or write to P.O. Box 462, Islamorada FL 33036.

Jan. 15-17: Key Largo Sailfish Challenge. Key Largo. Anglers battle sailfish during the peak of the season. The tournament also features raffles, drawings and cash prizes. Contact Tammie Gurgiolo at (305) 852-9337 or e-mail fishnbully@msn.com.

Jan. 21-23: Cheeca Lodge Presidential Sailfish Tournament. Islamorada. In this all-release tournament, anglers fish for the mighty sailfish in waters surrounding the region known as the Sportfishing Capital of the World. The tournament is an official event of the World Billfish Series, Southeast Division. Contact Liz Hill at (305) 451-5094, e-mail presidentialsailfishtournament@cheeca.com, visit http://www.cheeca.com/ or write to Cheeca Lodge, P.O. Box 527, Islamorada FL 33036.

Jan. 27-28: Islamorada Fishing Club Sailfish Tournament. Islamorada. The historic fishing club offers a $30,000 winner-take-all cash prize in this sailfish challenge. The tournament is limited to 30 boats. Contact Dianne Harbaugh at (305) 852-2102 or (305) 664-4725, e-mail fishing@theislamoradafishinglclub.com or visit http://www.theislamoradafishingclub.com/


December 12, Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Metal Head Christmas Party & Annual Winter Steelhead Clinic Link
The Fly Fishing Shop Welches, Oregon






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The Angling Bookstore.. Why Go Anywhere Else!

Whether It's Fishing or Hunting Book's, The Angling Bookstore Has It All
Angling Bookstore Link


Whether you're looking for the newest and latest books on Fly Fishing or you're trying to find the top collection of hunting books around, this is the place you need to visit. I remember years ago I was training my Labrador and needed to find a collection of training books for Zeke, the Angling Bookstore had every style of book I could ever want and more. I've bought more since than but I was hooked after finding some quality dog books for sure. Besides having the best books around to wet your appetite for the fishing season, they also carry a unique sets of Notecards and artwork from my friend Bob White, who has some of the best outdoor artwork around.

Unlike the big bookstores, they are active outdoorsmen and able to provide the best products and service to their customers. Ben takes great pride in their company, their commitment to customer service and in the products they sell. Their online store is designed to provide you with a safe and secure environment to browse our product catalog.

You might have met them at the Fly Fishing Shows, where they have a limited amount of inventory, but certainly the best titles in the fly fishing industry. This online store is an easy way to please all of your fly fishing, fishing and hunting interests. Take a look around...we think you'll like what you've found!

Contact Ben today and settle in for the Winter with some nice reading material!


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Fall Fishing Stillwaters..Flies and Tips!

Bring On Fall Stillwater Fishing

With Fall brings in cooler temps and a renewed activity when it comes to trout feeding as well as fewer crowds. Yes, stillwater is not for everyone and I still can hear a few of my friends commenting on "why would I want to fish stillwater in the fall?" All I can respond is that if you want to catch big fish, enjoy fewer crowds and an easier technique to catch fish, stillwater is your ticket.

Trout spend much more time in shallower water during this time frame so they can be easier targets and the much needed skill for the rest of the year is somewhat thrown out the window. Do I fish with Chironomids? I don't think so for Fall, sure you can, but a majority of flies used will consist of Leeches, scuds, damsel nymphs and any big streamers you can throw!

I'm partial to big streamers and whether or not you want to throw leech patterns, big crayfish patterns, muddler minnows or mouse patterns at night, they will all produce. Keep in mind that you want to focus on lakes with large brown trout populations, why? Due to Fall bringing on the spawn period for brown trout this makes them very active, not saying at all to target spawning trout, but due to the various periods that make up this time frame many of the brown trout and rainbow populations will be quite active for tightlines. Here in Colorado Antero is not targeted as much but still fishes well. I would focus my efforts on the Delaney Buttes area as well as Spinney Mtn Rez. Other areas of focus would also include Hebgen lake, Henry lake, Duck or Pryamid lakes.




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