Category Archives: Dan Blanton

Striped Bass – “Running the Coast” New Film by Jamie Howard

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Noel de Guzman

    “If you are a striped bass devotee and love to fish for them with gear or fly, salt or fresh, impoundment or river – East Coast or West Coast – you’ll want to get the DVD – “Running … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Media, Dan Blanton, Hot and New

Global Rescue Comes to the Aid of Angler Severely Bitten By Dog – Kamchatka Russia

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Dan Blanton

  “I might lose my arm, or it might kill me if the infection gets to my heart.” Global Rescue member Scott Sirles traveled to a remote region of Russia in search of one thing: The perfect fly fishing spot … Continue reading →

Posted in Dan Blanton, Industry News

Beyond the Breakwater is Back!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Dan Blanton

It’s been a long 4 years for us, but Beyond The Breakwater and Ocean Skiff Journal are finally back on-line. They’ve been rolled into one site: HTTP://BTB.FISHING. For those of you who have followed these sites for a while, you … Continue reading →

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ORVIS Matching Grant Generates 30k for Casting for Recovery

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Dan Blanton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: (802) 362-9181 Whitney.Milhoan@castingforrecovery.org ORVIS Matching Grant Generates 30k for Casting for Recovery Casting for Recovery announces success of ORVIS matching grant campaign Manchester, VT— May 28, 2015—Casting for Recovery, a non-profit organization offering support and educational … Continue reading →

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The New Echo Boost – Power, Preciscion – Flat-out Fast Fly Rod

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Dan Blanton

    NEW: ECHO Boost Saltwater Series with Tim Rajeff New: ECHO Boost with Tim Rajeff Performance. Precision. Flat-out FAST.  The deafening call for an ultra efficient rod capable of producing blistering line speed with minimal effort has been answered. … Continue reading →

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Airflo Switch/Streamer Spey Line

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Dan Blanton

  Spey casting expert Tom Larimer is a talented guide, superb casting instructor, and serious about all things “two handed”. A prolific designer, Tom was key in the development of several immensely popular Airflo products: the Skagit Compact, Skagit Intermediate, … Continue reading →

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Orvis Breaking Barriers Awards

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Dan Blanton

Orvis launches first Breaking Barriers awards in Missoula   Missoula, Montana, April 24, 2015.  According to Simon Perkins, senior manager of Orvis Adventures and Hunting, the Breaking Barriers Awards were created to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond … Continue reading →

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Scott Lake Lodge – Tips to Improve Your Score – On The Fly

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Dan Blanton

On the Fly: Improving Your Score  by Dan Blanton   I was first introduced to Scott Lake’s incredible fly fishing for pike and lake trout in 1995, by my long time friend and mentor, Lefty Kreh. I wanted to share … Continue reading →

Posted in Dan Blanton, Tackle and Techniques Magazine

New Orvis Recon Fly Rods for 2014

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Dan Blanton

  New Orvis Recon Rods Mid-priced, award-winning rods are 100% made in USA Manchester, VT (January 2015)— Recon fly rods are a mid-priced fly rod ($425 for freshwater models, $450 for saltwater versions) and offer a big improvement in cosmetics, … Continue reading →

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Armando Giraldo’s Shoe Lace Dragon Fly Nymph

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Dan Blanton

The Shoe Lace Dragon Fly nymph  By Armando Giraldo As dragon fly nymphs are present in each and every body of water and are such an important protein for several fish species. I’ve been working on several ties of them … Continue reading →

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