Author Archives: Pete McDonald

About Pete McDonald

Lead singer of the Good Ole' Boys and drivin' the Winnebago.

How We Validate Our Existence

Bloodknot’s 2nd annual blogger’s issue is fresh off the virtual presses. Men, women, and man-children represented.

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Filed under Fly Fishing, Media

BOOK REVIEW: Marquesa

Marquesa is a book penned well before the existence of blogs, but it is the type of published work every fly fishing blogger wishes he’d written. Author Jeffrey Cardena’s  account of his solitary venture by houseboat in the Marquesas Keys, an … Continue reading

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Filed under Florida, Fly Fishing, Lit, Media, Reviews

Indiana Jones Wears One

I am not a vest guy. Vests are born of  trout fishing and its complexities in fly requirements and gear adornment. I just like to have a pouch I can sling on my back and haul a few flies, some … Continue reading

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Filed under Fly Fishing, Worthless Opinions

Powdered Beverage Collectibles

I’m not cool , and I’m not a kid But today I’m cooler than you and your kid Because I got a hat from the Kool-Aid kid.

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Filed under Fly Fishing, Non-fishing randomness, Stupid Stuff

Win A Rise 8 WT

Rise Fishing is offering a free 8 weight to one lucky winner, and all you have to do is like them on Facebook. Go to the Rise Fishing blog for details.

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Filed under Fly Fishing, Other Blogs, Pimped Content

VIDEO: Albies and Steelhead

A new video, complete with accompanying tune, from Jeremy over atFlies and Fins.

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Filed under Fly Fishing, Northeast, Other Blogs, Pimped Content, Video

VIDEO: The Two Minute Rainbow Trout

Some time-lapse footage of Scott Hale working the brushes.

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Filed under Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Media, Pimped Content, Video

The Blitz Is Fly

Thanks to Paris Fleezanis for featuring us in this issue of This Is Fly.

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Filed under Fly Fishing, Media, Pimped Content, Q & As

STRIPERS FOREVER GAMEFISH VIDEO

Awesome.

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Filed under Fly Fishing, Northeast, Pimped Content, Save the World

Accidental Triploid Encounters

As it swims closer along the bank it becomes apparent we are dealing with something of more substantial immensity than the chunky black bass standing sentinel over the drain pipe. It makes the heart skip a beat and the eyes … Continue reading

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Filed under Florida, Fly Fishing, Freshwater