Wild Atlantic salmon found in New York Salmon River for first time in more than a century

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Here's one for the optimists. A shift in balance toward native prey species as a food source may make it possible for wild salmon to populate the Salmon river for the first time in over 100 years. Invasive alewives -- which destroy a key chemical in Atlantic salmon -- have been on the decline. "This is the first time in more than a century that salmon produced naturally in the wild have been found in what was once New York's premier salmon stream. Forty-one wild Atlantic salmon were collected in June and July. All of the salmon were under one year old and ranged in length from about 2 - 2.5 inches." David Figura on Syracuse.com.

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Colorado Summertime Dry Fly Action

Eagle County Fishing Weekend
Link to our trip & more pictures

My Fishing pal Dave finally got to get out for a weekend on the water after taking some time off and the weekend didn't disappoint! Steve and his dog sushi also joined us and joined the fun. We fished some small water away from the crowds up in the Hills and besides having decent days out, the peace and quiet paid off in dividends much more so.



Just pulled it from a Beaaaast!

We found a camping spot that Friday and pretty much had the area to ourselves the entire weekend. Not only was the camping area nice but it was also a few feet from the River so even better for us and the dogs. Friday was a bit slow but Sat showed to be a bit better, it must have been the Karma Steve brought with him that day. The area we fished is near a somewhat popular area but due to me knowing a few guides in the area over the years paid off and we had another area to ourselves for the entire day again. Flies of choice varied but we had most of our success on Stimulator's, swing caddis, very tiny emerger patterns and FBPT's!


Great way to finish the night, or in this case into the morning. Great shot Steve


We had a very late night the last night we were there due to a nice dinner, band playing and a never ending supply of firewood there were quite a few fish stories to talk about. Great day of fishing and evening but it was time to spend out last day on another section of water in the Eagle county valley. This day proved to be a bit more crowded and it showed from the Mono found in the parking area as well as hole hopping around people. No complaints though when I got a sweet 16" brown on my 2nd cast of the day on a tandem dry rig (Stimy /Foam EHC). The rest of the day we had success on other dry fly's, small emerger patterns and caddis pupa.


Dave with a nice Browny




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The Kenai..Alaska's Fishing Paradise!

One Week and Counting Till My Alaska Adventure

Thought I would watch a few primers to get me warmed up for my trip. Any doubts about my obsession with Alaska can look no further than my FFA website's header picture for a nice daily dose to remind me of how much I love it there!



Tactics for fighting Bears Streamside

WorldAngling Videos Are Baaaaack! Drake Film Festival On The Radar

Will Benson and The Boys Are Back With More Goodies....Check Em Out! Worldangling Link
*This Link is a nice Monday wake-me up video clip that will put a smile on your face Fo Sho*

These guys put the "It" into Saltwater Fly Fishing videos, whether catching monster Permit, Tarpon, Redfish or Bonefish, these guys will wet your appetite for Salt guaranteed! Checkout their link to some new Videos and I have a feeling you will see them again at the Drake Fly Fishing Video Awards as well. Can't wait to get back down to Florida again myself after watching these!

Once you've ventured to the Worldangling Link checkout their Library of goodies Here

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