Have you checked out the new YouTube Video? Ed, Jeff, and I sat down with Brian Pitser from the Northern Angler to discuss our thoughts about the 2024 Fall Fishing. This is a new format that we tried and I’m open to any thoughts you have or comments. So please drop us an email positive or negative on what your thoughts are.
With still a few weeks left before the Spring Steelhead season, we would like to kick out some more content before the season ramps up again. Thank you for watching.
Jon Ray
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Been a Puff Junkie (somebody that wears Puff / Down everyday during the fall-spring season), having layers of Puff for my upper and lower body. I have an addiction to these types of insulation and thus buy a few new layers of puff every year.
Even though Patagonia has the best return policy in the industry for their clothing, I still have clothing that has worn out it’s welcome. I wanted to recycle a few. Europe has a very cool recycling program for down (video below), that Patagonia is already using. I couldn’t find a similar program so far here in the USA. But Patagonia would take my old layers and make sure they are recycled, if I simply mailed them to Patagonia. If you are a Puff Junkie address to Patagonia below, to recycle your garments.
How to Recycle Patagonia Garments
Patagonia products for recycling, and the process is easy. While they encourage you to find a new home for any garments or items that are still useable, any Patagonia product that has reached the end of its useful life may be sent back to them to be recycled or repurposed. Simply wash the items first and use one of the following collection methods:
1. Mail them to the Patagonia Service Center at
Patagonia Service Center
8550 White Fir Street
Reno, NV 89523-8939
Please note: Recycling your old clothes is voluntary. If you choose to recycle, you’ll gain the satisfaction of knowing that your old Patagonia clothing will not end up in a landfill or an incinerator.
How I built This with Guy Raz interviews Yvon Chouinard from Patagonia
In 1973, Yvon Chouinard started Patagonia to make climbing gear he couldn’t find elsewhere. Over decades of growth, he has implemented a unique philosophy about business, leadership and profit.
Of course my favorite part is his explanation of fishing “one fly”, and how focusing and using his knowledge he caught more fish than he ever has. He explains that one of the hardest things to do is to simplify your life.
Discover the story of two Michigan natives + adventurers and their 500-mile, fossil-free journey across the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula along the route of Line 5, a 63-year-old pipeline that threatens our inland waters and Great Lakes.
Through the lens of adventure, personal stories, and natural beauty, this film highlights the ecosystems and livelihoods that are at risk and inspires all to take action within their own lives.
Unbroken Grounds explains the critical role food will play in the next frontier of our efforts to solve the environmental crisis. It explores four areas of agriculture that aim to change our relationship to the land and oceans. Most of our food is produced using methods that reduce biodiversity, decimate soil and contribute to climate change. We believe our food can and should be a part of the solution to the environmental crisis – grown, harvested and produced in ways that restore our land, water and wildlife. The film tells the story of four groups that are pioneers in the fields of regenerative agriculture, regenerative grazing, diversified crop development and restorative fishing.
Closed out 2015 on with a nice steelhead on the muskegon river today with Kevin Feenstra.
Happy New Year
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Had the opportunity to fish with Ed McCoy the other day, and captured him releasing this wild steelhead. Ed is wearing one of the best rain coats on the market the Patagonia SST. Patagonia Fly Fish just posted this image on there Instagram account. Thanks Ed for being a good sport and letting me keep your hands cold a few moments longer.
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I’m honored to have Patagonia Flyfishing post an image on their Instagram account , thank you Larry and Paul for letting me take a minute and play as we floated a Michigan trout stream this fall.
A photo posted by Patagonia Fly Fish (@patagonia_flyfish) on
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Time for a new boat bag and the Patagonia Great Divider was my choice after looking at the many options out there, it was a few simple things that sold me on the Patagonia bag. First the 100% waterproof and fully-welded construction. I found with my old bag, that I would forget about the rain fly, and by the time I remember it was too late and my bag and the inside was soaked, leaders and flies now wet. This is not good. Problem solved now, as the Great Divider gear bag. I also can’t tell you how many times rain flies turn into moldy rain flies if you don’t dry them out and store them correct. Secondly the keep it simple lay out. I don’t like search through endless pockets. With a 4 panel divider system is’t nice to keep fly boxes separate from tippet. But I can see everything in the bag at once and I know where it will be.
Thirdly the transparent floating panel with hook-and-loop attachments and removable end pockets help organize small items. Great place for car keys and cell phones. Easy to find and protected.
Details
100% waterproof, fully-welded construction with a single-side TPU coating
Main compartment is made of a pliable and resilient high-density foam that gives bag shape and protects contents
100% waterproof TIZIP® zipper with waterproof materials and construction at main closure
Two interior zippered end pockets are transparent and removable
Strap attachments and seams are welded to eliminate leakage
Adjustable and removable padded shoulder strap; two grab handles
11.75-oz 800-denier 100% nylon with a PU exterior coating and TPU interior coating
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