Year in Review at Fly Fish Addiction

Another incredible year we had in 2010! Between all of our annual fishing haunts from the Frying Pan, Gray Reef, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Yellowstone Region, Bighorn River, Grand County and a few of my favorite parts of Florida!

Can't wait to see what 2011 has in store...Costa Rica here I come in a few weeks

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Merry Christmas To All!

Don't Forget To Give Back..Happy Festivis

It's been a great year so far and I've got plenty to be thankful for, as do most of you I'm sure. With the year passing us by and the Holiday Season upon us, don't forget the idea of giving back. It might be the most wonderful time of the year, as the Christmas jingle goes. But for many families, the post-Thanksgiving, pre-holiday period is the worst time of the year. Gifts need to be planned, presents need to be bought, and stockings need to be stuffed. Charitable giving is on people's minds but then reality bites–there's only a finite amount of money and needs have to be balanced against wants. Giving back is a Holiday tradition for many it seems makes and one feels much better but it can also put in ever present smile on someone's face that last awhile.

There's no right or wrong way to give and any organization to your liking will do, just think of those that may not be as fortunate. I have friends in the Military and think about how lucky we are to have people like that who put their lives at stake for us, it's truly amazing. I also think about it being such a disastrous economy and friends who may have given up their homes or jobs in the last year so do what you can for friends and families who may have gone through this rocky road on 2010.

My Annual Maxfund Shelter Toy Drive, Lot's of goodies and hopefully some Happy pet faces!

Lastly, I'm heavily involved in Animal Rescue and feel that awareness always need to be paid to helpless animals out there each Holiday also. Whether someone couldn't afford to care for them or a few dogs that may be days away from you know what, think about a local shelter or organization to give to if you can...it truly can make a difference no matter what organization or charitable cause, just bless a few others if you've been blessed this year.



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Holiday Fly Fishing Fix..The Mountains Here I Come

Time To Get Out

Getting a little stir crazy, it's time to get back out for some tightlines! While Denver has been having some wild weather lately, weather that at times beats Florida for daily winter highs has got locals perplexed as to when we're getting some snow again. If you need a snow fix or in my case, a trout fix, point your car and west, take a left on I-70 from Golden and pick your ample Trout water. I'm off for some fishing, Holiday festivas and hopefully a little skiing if I'm lucky.

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• Winter Fly Fishing Tips
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"Lower 48" Fly Fishing Video By The Trophy Stalkers

Lower 48- A Fly Fishing Film from Matt Lenz on Vimeo.

They're Baaaaack!

The Stalkers are back and if there is a big fish out there, the Stalkers will undoubtedly catch it! I've known the guys for a little while and enjoy fishing with them any chance I get. Last Spring our weekend targeting big trout was one of the best I've ever had and was one of their favorites as well. One thing is for sure, you can learn a lot about how to target fish with the Stalkers, whether it's monster Trout out in Colorado each Spring, monster Brownies in the Fall from the great lakes or Tarpon in Florida....they catch it all!

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Holiday Fly Fishing Discounts..Yes There Are Still Some Deals Out There!

It's Time To Shop

Here comes the Holidays and time to get your butt into full shopping mode! With more time intown working it seems and attending a few parties lately, I think all of us wish we were up enjoying a few more casts on a local stream this winter. The thought of more fly fishing goodies found under the Christmas tree is always a welcomed blessing and even more so could be the idea of giving to a few others as well. Hmm there's a concept most guys aren't use to, well truth be told... myself and just trying to remember birthdays are tough enough.

There's discounts out there and if you know where to look you may find a few Golden eggs for the Holidays! Those who know me know that I find some sweet deals every so often and have been known to help a few of you out there with some sweet fly fishing packages. Whether it's a new Tibor Backcountry reel for a just over a $100, a new G loomis GLX 6wt for $100 or Orvis reels for $50!


First and foremost I am an advocate for heading to your local fly shop to help them since they can always use another fish bum like yourself to sell a few items to. They have some incredible deals this time of year if you just ask or have a look around. Another great portal for fly fishing gifts is my friend Ben Furimsky's The Angling Bookstore, not your average bookstore but simply a great site for all types of Holiday Fly Fishing Goodies!

A few other sites worth looking into vary depending on what your wishlist consist of or what your fishing pals may be in need of. Some popular sites you can try out include:

• UpCountry Sportfishing
• Feather Craft
• Red Truck Fly Fishing
• Yager Flies
• Pacific Fly Fishers
• Gill and Finn Gifts
• Fly Fishing Greeting Cards

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Switch and Spey Fly Fishing! Comedy Fly Fishing Clip of The Week

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You Don't Know Trout!

Think You Know About Trout, Well Take The Test

This has been floating around a little while on the Net and if you need a nice break from work or better yet, to test your knowledge of Trout take the test! I took it and scored an 8, see what you score and let us know.



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Reel Escape Films is Back and Better Than Ever!

Need A Fix Here Ya Go

If you haven't checked out Reel Escape Films lately you need to. Nick recently updated his Website and it looks better than ever. Whether it's some incredible Film footage of some top fly fisheries, impressive wildlife, scenery or his far away travels this is the place. Can't wait to plan another adventure again with Nick and looking forward to his latest videos.

Haven't heard of Reel Escape, perhaps his "In The Land of Cutthroats" from the Drake Fly Fishing Film Tour may ring a bell.


You may or may not have seen the old escape(s), one (the old site) was a flash site while the other was a wordpress blog He updated recently with stories, photos, videos and information from recent hunting, fishing and production trips. These two sites have now come together into one ultimate experience!



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Caption of The Week! Name and Win

This Is Going To Hurt a Bit!

Here at FFA we like to hear from others and even more so we like to give a few things away if possible! Take a shot at naming the perfect Caption from this and win a Brand New Trout's Fly Fishing Hat.


The Winner will be named at the end of December and will get a stylish new Fly Fishing hat, no Tucker didn't tell me to say that!





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Clearwater Beach Holiday Vacation Fishing Pictures!

Tampa Area Fun

Another great trip back to my favorite area in Florida, okay next best area to Boca Grande. Waking up to fish, coming back for some Turkey, watching College Football, beachside watching amazing sunsets and finishing of the day at a local seafood grill eating fresh catch and cold mojitos! Yeah it was a tough one for sure...Ha!

A special thanks goes out to Michael's friend who let us take out his sweet $100,000 24ft Scheaffer boat to cruise around and find some fish with, that was one sweet ride. Another special thanks goes out to Capt Rich (The Salwater Hook Up http:///www.stickenpigz.com) a friend of Michael's and who knows this water as good as anybody I've met down there. Besides graduating college this month, he spends his week out chasing Saltwater species and after being out 7 days prior, he didn't disappoint. Good to meet another Salt diehard and for taking us out.

Michael is one lucky Dawg living down that way and fishing each weekend. Glad my sis gave us permission to go out for some fishing and to let him out for a few hall passes.



Gorgeous fish and one hard fighting grouper to bite! We were spoiled with the sightings of Manatees, dolphins and plenty of scenery to keep me coming back for more.








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• Tampa Area fishing reports
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Holiday Sunsets From Clearwater Beach! A Break From Fishing

Flashbacks From Another Great Trip!



Our last night enjoying a few more rays beachside

78' weather, cold cocktails and no crowds

The countdown is on again till I return in a few months for more fun!



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A Tuna Could Eat a Lion 9 out of 10 Times!

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Holiday Redfishing in Tampa! Bring on Some Reds, Snook and Cold Drinks

Taking It Easy Beachside in Clearwater For Turkey Week

Heading back to Clearwater again for another Family gathering, 80' weather, beaches, cold drinks, more food than my body should ever be allowed to eat and some Reds!

Past trips to the Tampa area always seems to finish my year out right whether we catch a few or just sit back and relax over Thanksgiving. I try and make it a few times a year to Tampa and Boca grande for some outstanding fishing. We'll see what this week brings me.




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Saltwater Week! Fly Nation TV: Stuart Florida - Trailer Video

Flymax Films hits some sweet Saltwater action

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