Monthly Archives: December 2009

ARCHIVES: Pre-War Wet/Dry Fly Smackdown

The genteel trout anglers take aim at one another in this PDF of a New York Times book review from 1914: An Expert’s Reply to a Criticism of the Dry-Fly Method With Some Pertinent Comments

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Filed under Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Media, Pimped Content

Shades

A lot of so called necessary accouterments can be shed when getting down to the core simplicities of fishing. Not the shades. All the shit we’re going to get under the tree next week to help us in our pursuits, … Continue reading

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Filed under Fly Fishing, Worthless Opinions

The Unfortunate Result of Drinking on the Job

Beer is good for the recreational activities depending on the hand eye. When engaged in darts or pool at the local establishment, calibrating the right amount of beverage can lead the recreationalist into a zone where the table’s geometry unlocks … Continue reading

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TUNA: Stalking A Maybe

The picture above is grainy but it illustrates the reason why grown men leave home at 3:30 in the morning to be on the water at first light when it’s a cutting 36 degrees, with no respite on an open … Continue reading

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Filed under Northeast, Offshore