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The Fly Fishing Film Tour & The International Fly Fishing Film Festival are Here! 27 Jan 2011, 8:02 am
Are You Ready
They are back and just in the nick of time! With winter here and Denver reaping the benefits of both record snowfall in the Mountains and 50' degree days intown, what more could one ask for. Well the best of the best are back to Denver February 12th "5pm/8pm showings" to showcase what we've been waiting for and who will be named the top fly fishing film out there. Can you really have just one winner in a fly fishing film tour? I think not, instead I just get the itch to see more Saltwater action, Steelhead locations and Cutthroat Trout videos again. After last years show, not sure if they can beat those Vids!
The International Fly Fishing Exposition (IF4) consists of short and feature length films produced by professional and amateur filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly fishing. From trophy browns in New Zealand to giant tarpon in the Atlantic Ocean, the variety of films at this event are sure to peak the interest of all anglers.
Each IF4 screening is over 2 hours long, and features over a dozen films. There are great door prizes and all viewers get a chance to vote for their favourite film! Don't miss IF4 at the 2011 venues. Click on the Independent Screening Handbook Icon located on this page and get the scoop on how you can bring IF4 to your town.
The fly fishing film event of the year is coming to your town so get on it son! Featuring never-before-seen content from the best filmmakers in the industry, this year's spectacle is going to be bigger and better than ever.
FEATURED FILMS AND FISH
- LDR Media tangoing with Mako Sharks
- Touring Mexico in a vegetable oil powered pickup with Motiv Fishing
- WorldANGLING chasing the elusive Permit
- Redfish in Louisiana from Waterline Media
- Beattie Outdoor Productions hunting Guatemalan Billfish and Midwestern Smallies
- Trout fishing adventure courtesy of Gambit Stone
- Third Year Fly Fisher seeking Midwest Musky
- On the flats with 406 Productions
Fim Tour Schedules and Info Here...
Check your local listings and get out to see the show!
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New 2011 Fly Fishing TV Shows Are Finally Here.. 25 Jan 2011, 8:43 am
Are You a Couch Fisherman?
The new fly fishing season is upon us, not that of fighting ski traffic up in the hills to fish for a few modest hours, but instead enjoying some fly fishing on a lazy day via your recliner! Yes I am guilty of being a Couch fisherman! What can I say after long work weeks and busy weekend schedules, I find myself living vicariously through people like Flip Pallot and Kelly Galloup with their new season of fishing shows.
Many remember my write ups in 2010 and 2009 on the top Fly Fishing shows out there, most are back and it seems many more have shown up to showcase some incredible adventures. Do you have a favorite?
Information about this year's Fly Fishing shows has a slight curve ball. Apparently after talking to John at this year's Retailer show, ESPN has now decided to dump all of their fly fishing/outdoor shows due to the popularity of Bass fishing shows...What the heck?
"John Dietsch - Adventure Guides/Hook TV"
To those Comcast subscribers out there all I have to say is sorry! Nothing like having all of the fishing shows zapped from not only ESPN but also due to the fact you can't get the Outdoor Network. Thank goodness I have Direct TV and more fishing shows on my TIVO than I have time to watch.
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Here are some shows that may interest you
Familiar Waters -
Pro's: Nice travel episodes of some sweet fly fishing destinations and big Tarpon
Con's: Get your camera guys to sit down & not to be in every single shot
Kelly Galloup Fish TV -
Pro's: It's Kelly Galloup what more could you want, learn how to shake that Bugger
Con's: No more Jack Dennis, hey that may not be a bad thing, nah we miss ol' Jack
Fish The Baja- Colorado's own Dave Maynard takes you on a few wild episodes in Baja! This new show actually does pretty well for a landlocked guy fishing down South.
Pro's: Chasing Roosterfish, Dorado and Baja's finest fishing areas
Con's: Need more inshore fly fishing if possible and you can never have enough Roosters
Flip Pallot Fishing Frontier - Flip decent show but I miss Walkers Cay Chronicles!
Pro's: It's Flip, can you get much better for Saltwater tips
Con's: Less Ford trucks and how their engines help us with fishing?
Buccaners and Bones - This is the show I think most are watching, fly fishing for Tarpon, bonefish and permit in Belize...now you're talking!
Pro's: The cast is pretty hard to beat and the location is another plus, please bring back Lefty
Con's: Painful to watch the Fri Night Lights kid on there trying to cast a fly rod
Spanish Fly- One of my favorite fly fishing shows in the last few decades. Jose seems to always come up with creative ways to catch fish and I still can't decide which episode is my favorite.
Pro's: Next to Flip his shows have been the go to fly fishing show since college
Con's: Can't seem to think of any
Fly Rod Chronicles
Pro's: Well I have to think about this one?? I guess he helps Wounded Warrior programs
Con's: Stop hooting and hollering when you catch a fish
Hooked on The Fly - Not to be confused as Seasons on the Fly, similar but also another goody
Pro's: Incredible locations and can't wait to see Keys Tarpon and Chile monster bows again
Con's: More Saltwater but otherwise not much to improve upon
Seasons on The Fly - Great all around travel destinations and big fish! Greg found me online last year, happy to help anytime I can Greg!
Pro's: Big fish, great destinations and lot's of action
Con's: Can't wait to see what's in store for 2011
Wild on The Fly - The most talked about series of 2011!
Pro's: They go everywhere and catch everything...love those Golden Dorado's
Con's: Need more International, wait maybe not Montana episodes are pretty sweet
Fly Fishing World
Pro's: Watched this for years and it still stays at the top of my list
Con's: No new episodes this year it seems
Florida Sportsman
Pro's: Tips on fishing Florida...yeah we all need it, great magazine too!
Con's: Not enough fly fishing and fishing the Keys
Sport Fishing TV
Pro's: Yes more Saltwater, can you tell I love it!
Con's: Dull narative but decent fly fishing from time to time
Saltwater Experience
Pro's: A few of my friend's have been part of their Project Healing Waters program and shows.
Con's: Way too much spin fishing and not enough fly, that and less chatter around the pool at Hawk Cay resort
Outdoor Saltwater Series
Pro's: It's fishing mostly in Florida
Con's: Need more cowbells!
Token other Outdoor shows:
Wild Justice-California Fish and Game Dept crack down on nucklehead California poachers
Operation Wild-get your fix of Florida Wildlife incidents
Expedition Wild- Yellowstone Adventures with bears and what not to do in the wild
Alaska Wildlife Troopers- Wild adventures in Alaska cops/robbers, sorry no Sarah Palin here
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Quepos Costa Rica Roosterfish On The Fly in Counting! Here Comes Da Roosta With Troutdawg 21 Jan 2011, 10:45 am
Costa Rica Roosterfish are Hard To Beat For a Fight of a Lifetime!
What is it about this wild, mysterious and incredibly difficult fish to catch on a fly that has many repeatedly chasing them in Costa Ricaaaaaa/Panama/Baja year in year out? I find that question difficult to asnswer as most of you would. I was fortunate enough to fish in Costa Rica years ago for these incredible fish and years later in Mexico...I'm still trying to figure the big boys out on a fly. Maybe my trip to Costa Rica the next few weeks will help me either put this to rest or continue my saga to catch one monster of a Rooster on a fly.
Even after catching up with Running Down The Man's -Frank Smethurst a few times to gain insight, my knowledge still lacks and my 10wt still keeps asking me "when ya gonna get me something bigger than 20lbs?" Easier said than done there Gloomis settle down now!
Here are a few Videos to those Rooster fanatics out there! Enjoy this Teaser from Costa Rica and hopefully what I have to look forward to.
Not quite Costa Rica but one great video of Chasing Roosters on a fly down South. Can you ever get enough of this? One thing is for sure, you better bring some sunscreen, big gear and patience for these fish. The New York Times had a great write up not too long ago on these beauty's entitled "When The Roosterfish Start To Run, The Angler Tries To Keep Up"
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Surface Film Being Presented in Denver's Art District! Greenback Trout Fundraiser 19 Jan 2011, 9:43 am
Denver Trout Fundraiser Come Out and Join Us
The Greenbacks seek to promote native Colorado fish and their habitat through the engagement and recruitment of the next generation of Trout Unlimited members. As an avid Trout Unlimited supporter and former Activities Director for Denver's Chapter, I highly recommend checking this out if you're in town or contact Greenback's for more info, thanks and the Greenback Trout will appreciate it!
'Surface Film'
Join us for our first fundraising event to benefit Colorado's Native Trout. Fish Photography for purchase.
Free Beer
Live Music
February 3, 2011
AT: Anthology Fine Art 635 Santa Fe Drive, Denver CO 80204
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We are currently looking for Sponsors and Photographers if interested please email info@thegreenbacks.org
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Winter Fly Fishing in Colorado, The Arkansas River and More! 18 Jan 2011, 7:45 am
Tailwater Below Pueblo Dam Great For Winter Fishing
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PUEBLO — Whether going through withdrawals from the fishing season past, looking ahead to warmer days or merely celebrating the new year, fishermen might consider a quick snack of popcorn trout.
"Yesterday was very similar to today, weather-wise," Alex Zipp, manager of the The Drift Fly Shop (formerly ArkAnglers) in Pueblo, reported Monday morning, not long after nighttime temperatures had plunged well below zero along the Arkansas River in Colorado's old Steel City.
"The afternoon fishing was pretty good, though, from about 1 o'clock to 3. There were midges coming off, and the fish were even coming up for dry flies in the quieter water below rocks. It's been pretty consistent that way."
Indeed, the consistency of winter fishing in the tailwater below Pueblo Dam has become a magnet for fishermen from the entire Front Range and points beyond. "Where else in Colorado can you find fish coming up for dry flies and emergers almost every day throughout the winter?" Zipp asked, accounting for the river's surge of popularity.
More Winter Fly Fishing Links
Winter Fly Fishing In Colorado
Winter Fly Fishing in The Rockies
Arkansas River Fishing
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National Geographic Top Photography Pictures From 2010 15 Jan 2011, 1:05 am
Sit Back and Relax a Bit
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Now that Winter is officially here and my daily activities consist of working outside for part of the day, than sitting at my home office computer the remainder; my daydreaming has picked up substantially lately with the cold weather. What better way to spend a few wasted moments during the day than thinking about fishing and enjoying some Amazing photography from some of the best out there!
More Great Photography Fly Fishing Links
Top Fly Fishing Photography
Best of Colorado Photography Sites
Midcurrents Best of The Best
More Great Photographers
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Arkansas River 100,000 Fish Kill! 12 Jan 2011, 8:02 am
What's Going on In Arkansas Lately?
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - An Arkansas Game and Fish Commission official says parasites and bacteria have been eliminated as causes of a fish kill last week in the Arkansas River.
Fisheries division chief Mark Oliver told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that it will take three more weeks to determine whether the 80,000 to 100,000 drum that died were killed by a virus. Samples were sent to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's fish-disease diagnostic laboratory for testing.
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Beast of The Week! Black Marlin From Panama 10 Jan 2011, 8:08 am
Incredible Black Marlin Lookout Guy Harvey!
Some of you may know a popular guide who has normally splits his time between Jackson Hole putting client's on big trout and the same guy spending seasons in the Florida Keys chasing Sharks putting his client's on big fish there.
Well Carter Andrews is now down in Panama running an incredible Fishing Fleet at Islas Secas and keeps trying to get me down there for some action. Sorry Carter, as another local Jackson Hole Guide Jeff Currier and I joked about recently at the Denver Fly Fishing Show; I wish I had the cash to head your way but until than Costa Rica will have to do for now! By the way have fun in Baja next month catching Roosters and also the Seychelles caching Milkfish for your 20th anniversary Jeff!
Enjoy this picture from a Monster Marlin and I can't wait to see what other pictures he sends my way, the Marlin shot and his recent treble hook mishap will keep me guessing as to what's next?
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The Waters of Greenstone-Official Trailer in The World Of Fly Fishing! 6 Jan 2011, 8:06 am
The Waters of Greenstone-Official Trailer from Taylor Kirkpatrick on Vimeo.
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Denver Fly Fishing Show & ISE International Sportsman Expo is Here! 4 Jan 2011, 8:07 am
What's Your Pleasure?
Fly Fishing Shows RecapLink
Happy New Year to all my fishing addicts out there and I hope you enjoyed the Holidays either dreaming of fly fishing, or better yet, entertaining oneself hopefully out on the water.
It's that time of year again when the weather turns cold, snow is falling and thoughts of a much needed escape soon takes over. Most are back to work this week and I can only imagine how much work is getting done, or lack of that is and computer screens are suddenly filled with Fly fishing videos as well as upcoming Fly Fishing shows to attend.
January kicks off Colorado's season for Fly Fishing shows and it couldn't have come any sooner! Just the thought of spending my weekends stuck inside working, outside shoveling snow or down in my man cave fly fishing room cleaning up has me excited to attend anything fly fishing related.
One problem that keeps showing its ugly head, and yes it's an ugly one is The Fact that we have two shows the exact same weekend to attend. Most fisherman and addicts would only be too happy to have this late Christmas present arrive, myself not so fast! I've been fortunate over the years to have worked at both shows but still prefer the The Fly Fishing Show hands down.
When is it ever a good thing to have two fly fishing shows compete with one another especially the Powerhouse of the ISE to make their 2nd annual show the same time as the Industry's favorite "The Fly Fishing Show?" Now this I'm sure will be a topic worth discussing for quite some time and I'm all for it, but when I'm friend's with the guy who has been putting together the Denver Fly Fishing Show (also the MA/NJ/PA/NC and California shows) this is never a good thing. I have noticed a bailout of sorts with companies, speakers and attendees which will only get worse if this continues. Last year it was not a good site to see the show less crowded compared to years before and also the vendors who normally attend with great regards, found themselves making a difficult decision to go with the ISE. I do not fault the vendors or companies at all, you have to go where the business is so it's just the organizers of the ISE I have a problem with. I fault the ISE for once again trying to shove out the Fly Fishing Show for their own personal gains and to dominate an open Industry that needs all that it can get to survive.
If you want to attend the ISE International Sportsman Show that's cool and I will be there as well (one of my 3 days split between the 2 shows) and I'm looking forward to it. I have many friends speaking and attending this great show as well; I just do not agree with the way this was scheduled and hope that they are able to change things next year, as was told to me last year due to a ski show conflict, this year not so much.
One thing is for certain, you can get your fill at either show and if you're lucky enough, attend both shows and support both causes.
Denver Fly Fishing Show
Friday-Sunday January 7-9th
Merchandise Mart
9am-5:30pm each day
ISE Show Denver
Thursday-Sunday January 6-9th
Colorado Convention Center
Thursday Noon to 9:00 pm
Friday, Noon to 9:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
More Great Fly Fishing Show Links
The Fly Fishing Show
The ISE Show
The Int'l AFFTA Retailer Tackle show
The Denver Fly Fishing Show Recap
The ISE Show Recap
The Fly Fishing Retailer Tackle Show Recap
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Year in Review at Fly Fish Addiction 29 Dec 2010, 8:04 am
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! 23 Dec 2010, 9:16 am
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 21 Dec 2010, 7:57 am
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.
Similar Posts:
Winter Fly Fishing Tips
Winter Fly Fishing Primer
Winter Fly Fishing Shows
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"Lower 48" Fly Fishing Video By The Trophy Stalkers 16 Dec 2010, 8:03 am
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! 14 Dec 2010, 8:01 am
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 12 Dec 2010, 5:25 pm
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You Don't Know Trout! 10 Dec 2010, 8:04 pm
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! 8 Dec 2010, 10:20 am
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 6 Dec 2010, 9:04 am
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! 2 Dec 2010, 8:52 am
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.
Checkout These Similar Threads
Tampa Area fishing reports
Capt Rich
Tampa Winter Tactics
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Holiday Sunsets From Clearwater Beach! A Break From Fishing 30 Nov 2010, 4:21 pm
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! 30 Nov 2010, 1:50 am
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Holiday Redfishing in Tampa! Bring on Some Reds, Snook and Cold Drinks 24 Nov 2010, 8:02 am
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 22 Nov 2010, 8:08 am
Flymax Films hits some sweet Saltwater action
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South Park Fishing...Expect The Unexpected 19 Nov 2010, 9:19 am
Fall Fishing in South Park
It's another Fall day in South Park aka fishing the Dream on a weekend and what do I get? I got the unexpected with 68' weather, no wind and sunshine all day! What's wrong with this picture? Well a bunch if you've never fished here, this place tortures all from crazy wind storms, insane crowds, bad flows, picky trout and normally snow storms this time of year. I got the opposite from gorgeous weather and few crowds to some nice fish. Every Fall on the Dream Stream can be bring many surprises from my whiteout last year to big Browns years before, one never knows what to expect. The big browns were mostly gone due to it being a few weeks after but plenty of other trout to keep me entertained. I do prefer cloudy, light winds to bring out the big boys but who can complain on a day like this.
Start the day off with a few Rainbows, cutthroats, brownies and Salmon...hmm that could almost count as a partial grand slam since pike were elusive this day!
Early bird gets the worm. Yep 1st one there and nothing like getting to an empty parking lot at 6:20am and easy pickens for all my hotspots.
Cutthroats were stacked in there today and they seemed to be all around the Kokanee's and eager to take some eggs as well as dry fly's once the hatch began. Biggest fish of the day was a 22" brown trout, where's the picture you ask? SDR is what happened, yes I decided to release it right at my net, yep a break off right on the edge. Oh well a fun fight nonetheless.
The perfect place to spend a Fall morning and better yet the place to have for yourself an hour before the crowds started kicking up dust.
One sexy Papa, they can be fun to catch but I prefer to catch the Trout species, must be from all the Salmon caught in Alaska and not wanting to keep changing up my tippet due to those fine teeth!
Boca ready for the ride! Long day of fishing and chasing chipmunks. One tired pup right there
Tips for Fishing The Dream Stream
The Good
-Big fish and a variety of fish species to target
-Great hatches
-If the River isn't fishing well hit the lakes or 11 mile canyon
-If you want to be up and close with horses, Buffalo's and Donkeys, this is your place
-Easy access areas 3 1/2 miles worth
The Bad
-Crowds, crowds and more crowds
-If you don't get crowded in your hole, your spot targeted by others, people up from you, down from you and walking by it's a good day
-If you don't get 40mph winds it's a good day
-If you don't get snowed on (till June and starts in Sept)it's a good day
-The flows seem to always be off
-Tough fishing for big fish, sight fishing can be brutal
-Did I mention the crowds again?
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