Poor Man's Lanyard

A while back I post about a DIY that I found for a lanyard. Total cost was about $10-15. Not to shabby. I thought that I would make one, but as I rummaged around the house, I came up mostly empty handed. I did find a few things that I could improvise, so after a quick stop at the craft shop I was ready to go.

I used 75 lb hemp string for the lanyard that I had laying around the house. I then added some wooden beads that I bought, 70 beads for a buck. Intermixed these with a few swivels and a knot of the back and I was ready for the water! I made the tippet holder out of some Dacron backing and two more swivels.  Total cost? Somewhere between $3-4. Gotta love being cheap. :D

Another reason to head west, young man - Arizona's First Gila Trout Season

Due to a surplus of Gila (hee-la) Trout in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mora National Fish Hatchery New Mexico, Arizona will now be having it's first official season for this species.  It's a native species but was decimated prior to any fishing regulations being set in place.

Fishing in style! Fishing chairs.

Are you one of those people that loves to fish, but hates to stand? Do you also thinking fishing from the bank is for schmucks? Then today is your lucky day.

If you happen to go out to Pyramid Lake, make sure you stop by the Crosby Lodge.  For it is there that your new fishing chair awaits.

It swivels... it's green.... and you can fish from it while in the water. What more could one demand?

I think that this baby speaks for itself. If you want to see it in action, click the chair page.  Make sure you check the lower right pic, proof positive that everyone is using one.

GPS in cameras and phones creates privacy issue | Video | 7online.com

While this not only spot burns, this also raises issues for safety. Please, make sure you click the link below if you use smartphones to take and post pics.

GPS in cameras and phones creates privacy issue | Video | 7online.com

Chuck Tryon and the BUB fly

A friend of a friend, Chuck Tryon, has recently passed away. He authored several books, as well as originated the BUB fly: shown below. 

Here's to hoping that there are wild browns in the sky!

Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show - Recap

I just got back from the Easter Sports and Outdoor show. I must say that it was purdy nice. It was hosted up at the PA Farm Show Complex, which in and of itself was interesting, given some of the.... decorations.

We arrived there a little later than I had wanted to (my three year old daughter was with. Ever try to leave the house on time with a three year old? 'Nuff said) and traversed the off site parking lot that must double as a skating rink. But a quick 5 minute walk after that and we were there.

Tenkara on a Budget

I'm sure many of you have heard of Tenkara by now; it's the simplistic, Japanese version of what we know as fly fishing. Essentially, what you have is a 12 foot rod, the fly line that attaches to the end of the rod (no reel!) a leader and a fly.

These are good for smaller streams (presumably with no overhang.)

There is the offering from Tenkara USA, which I've been hearing rave reviews about, but it's about $150 for the rod itself. You then need the special line, etc.

Bass on The Fly Tournament - Texas

Does anyone have a couch I can crash on? It'd be kind of a long commute from here.

Bass on The Fly Tournament

New URL

I finally got around to registering FlyFishinado, so the new "official" URL is http://www.flyfishinado.com. Make sure to update your bookmarks accordingly... or not. You'll still be redirected here using the blogspot URL, so it's all good.

I just didn't want to wait and then have some guy in Istanbul get it to steal my clout. No free rides...

Gear Review - the New Simms Fly Boxes

Pull up a chair as I review the new 2011 Simms Fly Boxes. 

Look ma, I've gone viral!