Season of the Red-Side
Early season (late Sept – Novemeber) is all about the chrome, but now as winter sets in. This year especially with mother nature giving us plenty of snow and cold so far, the red-strips are making a strong appearance. Big bucks with single and double strips are starting to show up in our catches. Yesterday in the snow this big buck gave us his best, and his rosy checks just plain stood out.
Winter steelhead fishing is truly in full effect and plenty of fish around for a great day. Check out the fishing reports at hawkinsflyfishing.com as we play through out the winter. Give me a call or shoot me an email if your interested in a full or half day.
On the Hunt for Patagonia Beer
Patagonia celebrating it’s 40 Anniversary teamed up with New Belgium Brewery (Fat Tire) and created a beer I think I need to try and type up a review. Stay tuned for more as I hunt this holiday season for this tasty brew. Click here to go to Patagonia’s site to learn more.
Fall Run – Trailer
Very cool video from the Pacific Northwest. Todd Moen does his usual amazing working with the camera.
Feelings we all share.
I have two favorite quotes from this film
- “It’s really up to the Salmon” – when fishing we try to come up with all these theories of how to catch more fish. When we really get down to the basics of our theories it really does come down to the fish. They control so much of our theories.
- “it’s like believing in God” – to be an Atlantic Salmon chaser or steelhead chaser you have to have belief, it has to be so strong that it just keeps pulling you back to the river over and over again. Believing that your going to actually catch a fish, especially on a swung fly.
Watch this clip and look for these two quotes. Great film with some unbelievable video work. Love the helicopter effect that they pulled off. Great job on this clip, really shows how fishing is universal. Doesn’t matter where you are in the world.
a thousand theories from Rolf Nylinder on Vimeo.
Limited Time Offer – Holiday Special
Kevin Feenstra and I decided to get in the holiday spirit and offer the Smallmouth DVD at a new Holiday Special price of $22.99. A perfect gift for under the tree or in your stocking. Order now and I promise to get it to you for Christmas.
Anglers of the AuSable
For more information go to ausableanglers.org , but spread the word the AuSable needs our help.
Anglers of the AuSable from RT on Vimeo.
Mangled Fly Hoodie Endorsement
Just received this email from Aaron K. who bought a Mangled Fly Hoodie early this fall just thought I would share. Thanks Aaron! I totally agree the best hood on a hoodie I’ve ever worn.
The Mangled Fly logo hoodie is, hands down, my go to mid layer, perfect under the down puff.. I have owned many hoodies over the years, only to find arms and cuffs that shrink, hoods that don’t have enough room, and waistbands that inch up over the washings. JR has put together a great product here using Champion “Premium” material that is exceptional. If you follow Jon’s postings you’ve heard a few indorse the hood size. I’m here to second that claim- the roomy hood is killer. Perfect for a quick trip to the woodpile, Starbucks, or those few hours when the clouds move in, the drizzle starts, and the streamer bite wakes up. Thanks Jon- see you on the water soon.
What’s in my flask…
So, what’s in my flask, you ask?
9 out of 10 times it’s something brown, especially now that it’s wicked cold here in the north. Lately, it’s been Irish, McFadden’s Irish Whiskey to be exact. This whiskey goes against my heartfelt belief that all southern Irish Whiskey is shite, but this ones lovely!!!
McFadden’s is from West Cork Distillers in Union Hall, West Cork, Ireland and is aged in Irish oak and sherry casks. With a high malt bill, it is truly malt driven, with nice biscuit aromas and none of the over powering sweetness of the ever popular and over rated Jameson. Put the Jamey in your soda or ginger ale where it belongs!
This is a handcrafted beverage that deserves to be drunk neat, as it’s complexity and depth will shine through this way. Now, that being said, the way I really have been enjoying it is in some fine Irish Black Tea(Barry’s, Bewley’s or if you have a Trader Joe’s nearby, they have an awesome version too!) which makes for a nice warm up on a winters day of fishing. Brew up enough strong tea to fill your insulated thermos in the morning before you head out the door for your winter adventure…make sure to warm the thermos up with hot water before putting the tea in so that it stays nice and hot. When you are feeling a little cold or need some inspiration, pour an once or two in a your mug and top with steaming hot tea. Instant attitude changer! This hot drink is also great to have next to you as you work on filling your fly boxes for next summers trout fishing.
Slainte!
Let the DNR know how you feel, please say NO!
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