101 Fish – A Fly Fisher’s Life List by Lefty Kreh – Illustrated by Bill Bishop

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Dan Blanton

101 Fish – A Fly Fisher’s Life List By Lefty Kreh Illustrated by Bill Bishop I received my inscribed copy of Lefty’s new book, 101 fish, a Fly Fisher’s Life List, illustrated (wonderfully) by Bill Bishop. This is … Continue reading →

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Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum – Master Cane Rod Builders Workshop

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Dan Blanton

A special presentation on the use of mills with detailed photos and video of the mills used at Hardy’s and those of the USA, will include a side seminar about taper control and setting up from graphs to … Continue reading →

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Hardy & Greys Limited – Second Annual Gold Cup – the Details…

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Dan Blanton

August 4-5, 2012 The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum Please contact Jim Murphy at jmurphy@hardygreys.com if you have any questions. Fill out the Registration Form to reserve your spot in the competition by clicking the link … Continue reading →

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Orvis Learning Center Sweepstakes – Montana Dream Trip Giveaway…

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Dan Blanton

Contact Tom Rosenbauer rosenbauert@orvis.com 802-362-8521 Orvis Learning Center Sweepstakes will give away a freeMontanaDream Fishing Vacation for Two To help raise public awareness of the new Orvis Learning Center (http://howtoflyfish.orvis.com) Orvis and The Montana Office of Tourism … Continue reading →

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Fly Fishing Show – 2013 Schedule & Locations

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Dan Blanton

Show Promoter – Chuck Furimsky The Fly Fishing Show 531 North Center Ave. Suite 102 Somerset, PA 15501 Chuck Furimsky Ben Furimsky Toll Free: (866) 481-2393 info@flyfishingshow.com July 2, 2013 FLY FISHING SHOW 2013 CITIES, DATES … Continue reading →

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Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph – The Story

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Dan Blanton

Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph by Jay Spencer Jay at the Vise The Floating Dragon was my attempt to tie a buoyant dragonfly nymph to be fished on a sinking line for trout. My intent was to suspend the … Continue reading →

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Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph – Tying Instructions

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Dan Blanton

Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph – Tying Instructions Material list: Hook– TMC 8089 size 2 Bass Thread– Black 6/0 Rib– Fine red wire Tail-Black goose biot Underbody-1/8” black sheet foam Wing case-1/16” black sheet foam Abdomen-Dark Olive furry … Continue reading →

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Seasnons on the Flats – by Bill Horn

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Dan Blanton

“This unique and delightful book is surely the classic portrayal of the Florida Keys — their history, their always fascinating guides and sportsmen and especially (giving the lie to the one season reputation of this remarkable place) the diverse and … Continue reading →

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News From Global Rescue

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Dan Blanton

Dear Traveling Angler: I hope this letter finds you all well and enjoying a healthy and successful 2012. As the summer season heats up, I wanted to check in and update you guys on what’s going on here at Global … Continue reading →

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Dusty Abney’s Upsidedown Frog – The Story

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Dan Blanton

Fly Tying Dusty Abney’s Upsidedown Frog – The Story By Dusty Abney Dusty at his vise Sometimes innovation is driven by jealousy. Being one of the only fly anglers on a lake covered by the crank and yank crowd … Continue reading →

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