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Month: May 2019

Glass/Graphite: The Blue Halo Liger

I want to be clear. This isn’t a review of Blue Halo’s new fly rod, the Liger. First of all, the rod hasn’t been released yet and I haven’t fished it. I’m not an ambassador or pro staff or anything of the sort. The closest I’ve come to the fiberglass/graphite hybrid was wiggling a prototype …

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Fly Fishing Revelations & Rewards

Visiting a river with regularity reveals how the water  is truly a world unto itself. Going fishing means trying to catch fish. That part means focusing on the water. Of course, there are other parts. One must avoid streamside obstacles when walking or casting. Other things, like trees, rocks, or non-fish animals are difficult to …

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Podcast Ep. 25: More Than Conservation Conversations

Reposting and hashtagging is nice. But that isn’t conservation. Headline causes are great – if you actually get your feet on the ground and get your hands dirty. There is nothing wrong with “raising awareness,” but perhaps there are some more profound ways you can walk the conservation walk. It doesn’t take moving to the …

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You Need Your Casting Arm to Fish

I’m no stranger to moving chairs from point A to point B. My first job involved moving chairs. I still move chairs. Pick them up, put them down, stack them back up. For me, moving chairs is inevitable. Two weeks ago, while moving chairs, I felt a twinge in my elbow. Using one arm, I …

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