
Monday, May 31, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Oil spill
Here's a 30 second public service message from the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation that deals with a less newsworthy yet equally devastating kind of oil spill. Fortunately this kind of oil spill doesn't require corporations and governments to figure out how to prevent or stop it. The solution for this one is in our hands.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
One on the books
Monday, May 24, 2010
Micro session
I received some pictures from Mike Thompson about two weeks ago. They were from a Texas redfish session with Capt. Billy Trimble. Mike has been dialing in his new micro skiff poling platform and since I've been following the developments I thought it would be worth sharing some of the shots. Have a look and if you ever get the chance to spend time on the water with either of these guys I think you'll find the experience memorable. Here's a link to the ceviche recipe (lunch) shown below as well.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Big Catch
BIG CATCH MOVIE from Moles Merlo on Vimeo.
How many times have you wondered if any trophies looked at your fly or lure but didn't take? Here's a 4 minute film that shows just how much can really be going on without you ever noticing a rise ring or feeling a pull. Keep the line in the water and keep believing that something monumental is about to happen.Wednesday, May 19, 2010
STAND FOR SALMON
Save Wild Salmon from Epicocity Project on Vimeo.
Endangered Snake River salmon are fighting right now to survive — tackling a gauntlet of dams, escaping predators and climbing higher than any salmon on Earth. They’re doing their part. Now let's do ours. Learn more. Take action: STAND FOR SALMON
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Mouse Plagues and Cicadas


After reading this I had to understand this thing about the "mouse plague" better. Was this mouse hatch something that an angler could predict? I figured the Way Upstream community might be interested to know too. Nick sent me this explanation by email:

I think it's fair to say that this film is going to contain some rare and special moments. Look for the full length release this July. Have a peek at the 2 minute trailer and consider making plans to fish New Zealand someday. You just might want to pay special attention to beach tree fruit and cicada hatches before you go.
Photos by N. Reygaert Mouse illustration by El Pescador
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Unconventional
Dave Mercer is a pro angler and host of Facts of Fishing. He knows how to catch fish and even holds a record or two but there's one thing he's never done. Like many conventional tackle anglers, he's never cast nor fished with a fly rod so he decided to learn on camera with the help of Nick Pujic of The Canadian Flyfisher Magazine, who told Dave “that any old dummy can fly fish”. Dave's dialogue during this episode is revealing. He describes to the audience that this could be the "craziest thing I've ever done." At one point during the lesson he nails a big gar on a fly (with a treble stinger hook) and the fight begins. During the battle Dave blurts out that he thought that fly fishing was about “catching little tiny trout and stuff". He also says that he “grew up for years and years thinking that traditional fly fishing was something you saw in A River Runs Through It” (I think he means the film was a turn off). Once he lands the big gar you can see that he's a convert. Unfortunately his release technique leaves a little to be desired.
I think fly fishing marketers and even product managers can gain a little insight from this episode. What seems clear is that a lot of what has been done before in the form of fly fishing messaging hasn't created new growth, excitement or even interest from a big percentage the conventional angling gear community. Note the unique design on Nick's hat, hoodie and t-shirt. Could it be time to ditch the waders and trout logos once in a while and fire up the 115 horse motor in search of gar on the fly? Note some of the comments on this video.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
The Monk and The Fish
The Monk and The Fish (French: Le Moine et Le Poisson) is a 1994 animated short film made by Michaël Dudok de Wit at the studio Folimage. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 67th Academy Awards and Best Short Animated Film at the 48th British Academy Film Awards. From my perspective, this 6 minute film depicts an angler's progression from deep desire to catch and obtain all the way to a place where coexistence and harmony become more important.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
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