Patagonia New Short Film

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Film is about 27 minutes long, this email below I received from Patagonia and thought I would share.

Worn Wear is an exploration of quality – in the things we own and the lives we live. This short film takes you to an off-the-grid surf camp in Baja, Mexico; a family’s maple syrup harvest in Contoocook, Vermont; an organic farm in Ojai, California; and into the lives of a champion skier, a National Geographic photographer, and a legendary alpinist. It also features exclusive interviews with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard. 

Released as an antidote to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping frenzy, Worn Wear is an invitation to celebrate the stuff you already own. 

If you agree with the message in the film, we would love your help sharing it. Starting today, please share this link to the Worn Wear film on all of your social media networks and tag your post #WornWear: http://wornwear.patagonia.com

Secondary tags include #BetterThanNew, #BlackFriday and #AntiBlackFriday. 

Alternatively, you can share Patagonia’s post announcing the film on Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Tumblr. On Instagram, dig out that classic old photo of yourself, or your friend, in a well-loved Patagonia item and post it with the #WornWear tag. 

On Black Friday, select Patagonia Retail Stores across the country will be hosting Worn Wear parties. Please join us at one of the parties to watch the film, taste our super-secret limited edition beer, learn how to repair your old Patagonia gear with iFixit, and enjoy live music. Black Friday Party details at: http://wornwear.patagonia.com. 

Thank you so much for your help. I wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. 

Jess Clayton 
Patagonia Public Relations

Upper Teens Rainbow

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Another upper teens Lake-Run Rainbow (low sodium) scored on the Big River.  Jay Turner holding a 15 – 16 pound brute.  Great fish Jay.  Nice job.  This winter when they fish turn into double strippers, maybe triple strips????  I can’t wait to photograph them then.

Greatest part of my job is creating memories, and being part of a fishing story that will never be forgotten.

Rolling and Twisting – Picture of the Day

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As water temps drop the alligator roll is a much more common trait than the leaping, jumping, cartwheeling, acrobatic routine that we are used too.  But the acceleration as the fall steelhead do less in the air and more near the surface of the water and still give you some amazing shots.  The power as they turn, roll, twist, and flop, leaves the water doing some pretty cool things if you can capture it in the right light.  So as fall turns to winter (3-6 inches of snow today I heard), I am set to capture what the water does instead of how high the fish can jump.

North of the Sun Teaser

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North of the sun teaser from weggebros on Vimeo.

Picture of the Day – Hunting with a Blue Heron

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Heron hunting along the Manistee River in search of any food, as November doesn't have as much food running around as summer. I'm sure this blue heron is starving.

Mangled Fly Hoodie Spotted

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Aaron sent in his picture of his first steelhead on the swing.  Great fish Aaron, good job! Aaron was fishing with fellow guide, good friend, and steelhead finder Ed McCoy.  Aaron is also sporting the Mangled Fly Hoodie, if you follow the blog you know this is one my personal favorite items for the fall, winter, and spring.  Best hood of any sweatshirt I have owned.   Thanks for sending in the pic Aaron, enjoy your steelhead season.

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Barely Jumping

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With water temperatures holding in the low 40’s my days are numbered on the jumping pictures.  But here is one from late last week.  With a fresh push of chrome hitting a rising river, hope to get a couple more chances at my elusive perfect pic.  So far for 2013 this is my favorite.

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Doesn’t need to be 2 hands

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While most the recent press on midwest swinging flies talks about using two hands, single hand rods or switch rods work just as well.  One of my personal favorites is the Scott L2H 1158/4. Pictured below is Ralph from MA enjoying MI steelhead and putting the Scott L2H to the test.

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Biggest so far on the Swing (this year)

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Nice part about battling the big boyz of the 2013 fall steelhead with the streamer rod, is that you can battling them with 12-15 pound test tippet.  Pictured below is Robert from OK with the largest steelhead landed so far with a streamer.  Great fish Robert. Would guess the fish to be 14-15 pounds.