It is not all fly-fishing and play time here at Dispatches. Sometimes we get a tasking that takes us back to a different aspect of our outdoor roots… Yes, of course those are Mountain Khakis AUP’s. Read the description, they got it right…
Fly-golf Tenkara style
If you are a fly-fisher and golfer and interested in tenkara this post from the Adiopose Fin blog is a must read!!! It is a tribute to adaptation and innovation and adds fly-golf to the fishing lexicon. I won’t spoil it for you, make the jump and enjoy. A hat tip to The Trout Underground‘s […]
AFFTA board election results
As board member of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association it is my pleasure to report on the results of the recent election. There were 28 applicants for nine board seats. Making it the most competitive election in AFFTA’s history. AFFTA strives to be sure all segments of the fly-fishing industry are represented on the board. Our […]
Catch and release, catch and eat or quit fishing?
There is a very provocative and thoughtful discussion on fishing ethics, Catching, but Not Releasing in the New York Times’ Room for Debate. It well worth the read. Here are the topics and authors. Purity and Predation by James Babb, Gray’s Sporting Journal Drive a Prius, Eat a Fish by Chris Hunt, Trout Unlimited An Invasive Species […]