Felt Wading Boots

SE Alaska is set to outlaw felt soled boots and waders. Is your state next?

Become more familiar with this issue and read: "The Science of Felt - A look at the science driving the move to eliminate the use of felt soled waders".

Fresh CATCH

Just released, still fresh: Catch Magazine Issue #10

Beulah 13'2" 7wt Platinum Spey

The new Platinum spey series from Beulah offers the two-handed angler an exceptionally well-made rod at a very acceptable price. These rods are extremely lightweight thanks to Beulah's "carbon scrim process", making casting very comfortable and nearly effortless. The Platinum spey rods excel at throwing modern skagit and scandinavian shooting heads due to their more traditional flex and amazingly "crisp" tip recovery. Matched with Beulah's Tonic and Elixir shooting heads the confusion of rod/line matching has simply been done away with. Silver Creek Outfitter guides recently put the Platinum 13'2" 7wt to work searching for winter steelhead on coastal rivers across the Pacific Northwest:

The 7wt Platinum is an ideal skagit casting spey rod. The rod loads deep and sends heavy flies strapped to sink tips with ease. Lined with the 485 Tonic head this rod takes well to 129 grain 15 foot RIO sink tips, or 9-13 foot sections of T-11 or even T-14. The 540 grain Tonic head is also an option for those who prefer a deeper load on their rod. In addition to performance, the Platinum rods are very attractive. The cork design is unique and of the highest quality, while the dark grey graphite of the rod evokes thoughts of cold winter steelhead streams.

Swing by Silver Creek Outfitters and take a look at our new Beulah Platinum spey rods, the perfect tool for any medium to large anadromous fish rivers in the Pacific Northwest.

Clips of the Beulah 13'2" 7wt Platinum and Beulah 13'6" 8/9 Classic on the Hoh river:

Reverse Snap T from Bobby F on Vimeo.

Skagit casting on the Hoh River from Bobby F on Vimeo.

Event: TU Meeting and Travel Presentation

Hemingway Chapter of Trout Unlimited Monthly Meeting
"Fishing for Atlantic Salmon & Brown Trout on Russia's Kharlovka River"
Presented by Bob Knoebel : SCO Fly Fishing Guide and Professional Photographer
When: Tuesday March 2, 2010 5:00 -7:00 PM
Where: Roosevelt Grill, Ketchum ID
Meeting is free and open to all interested, please stop by!

Trout Unlimited info:
Ed Northen President, Hemingway TU
(208) 788-3618(949) 246-9372
aspottedog@cox.net

Fishing Report Update

"February 8th, 2010

Winter Fishing: It’s Heating Up!

by Bryant Dunn

Synopsis

February has arrived and with it comes the potential for spectacular fishing. As the sun rises higher in the sky each day and the temperatures trend toward warmer daytime highs, fly-fishing will continue to improve well into March. For the coming weeks, midges will be the dry flies of choice; however, midge pupae patterns will be effective backups when the fish are not yet feeding on the surface. Silver Creek will continue to be a fun winter challenge as midge and streamer fishing will offer opportunities to catch large Rainbows and Browns." Visit the SCO website for the full report.

Winter Fly Fishing in Colorado from RA Beattie on Vimeo.

This awesome film by RA Beattie really shows how great winter midge fishing can be!

ZOO ZEALAND

ZOO ZEALAND! from bryan huskey on Vimeo.

BIG...BROWN...TROUT. Another great one from Fishbite Media.

Featured last Sunday in the New York Times, New Zealand is a special place that all anglers should aspire to visit. You can find the article here: A Long Road to World-Class Fly Fishing in New Zealand

Tarpon in Margaritaville

Saltwater fishing is probably on the mind of some anglers who have grown tired of frozen guides and size 22 midges by now. To indulge them we offer a great piece written by Mr. Jimmy Buffett, more than a singer/songwriter, he is an avid fly fisherman. From the 2004 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition: "Let us Prey"

Our Neighbor to the West

Oregon Water from bryan huskey on Vimeo.

Another great flick from Bryan Huskey of Fishbite Media. Enjoy.

CATCH NINE

Let this issue inspire you to get out and brave the winter fly fishing experience. Its worth it.

Issue #9

Winter Fishing Report

"December 29th, 2009

Holiday Angling

by Bryant Dunn

Synopsis

The holiday season is upon us and it looks like we are entering an extended period of on and off wintery weather. In the short term, expect to see mostly cloudy skies and periods of snowfall. As a result, temperatures should be moderate, leading to more productive fishing and small emergences of Midges throughout our local systems. So bundle up in your winter weather clothing and take advantage of the open streams under our snowy skies." Read more here.