Stories from a roughfisherman’s journal
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Sunset
a roughfisherman’s journal &bull Dec 7, 2011
I think it's finally time to hang up the long rods for the season, get out the shorties, and fire up the ice auger. Winter's arrival has the lakes pinging from the formation of new ice, sounds reminiscent of the Hunt For Red October. Fishing villages are… Full Story »
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GreenFish Announces Hands-free Camera Mount for Sustainable Fishing
a roughfisherman’s journal &bull Dec 1, 2011
New from GreenFish, a hands-free camera mount for sustainable fishing. Greenfish announces the introduction of a new camera mounting system designed for boats and kayaks, the CPR mount, designed for Catch-Photo-Release. Available online only, the CPR Mount's patent pending Expansion… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Rod
- fly fishing
- Fishing
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Giving Thanks
a roughfisherman’s journal &bull Nov 23, 2011
It's been a state of upheaval and change, including a brief stint of unemployment, however it also brings about the opportunity for reflection, self discovery, and growth. So here's what I'm thankful for this year:The Family - My support staff… Full Story »
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Topics:
- hooks
- fly fishing
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Funnin' around
a roughfisherman’s journal &bull Nov 16, 2011
I was filling customer orders recently and had a chance to tie up some thunderbirds , a pattern I hadn't tied much since this spring. Man I love this pattern, between the moose tail and the soft hackled ruffed grouse… Full Story »
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Sausage Haus
a roughfisherman’s journal &bull Nov 14, 2011
So the roughfisher has been slacking a bit in both the fishing and blogging department. I apologize folks. But I have been busy in the background grinding up some fresh meats in the seedy underground laboratory at the Roughfisher Command… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Fishing
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Soft Hackle Heaven
a roughfisherman’s journal &bull Oct 18, 2011
Whether you call it a partridge, thunderbird, thunder chicken, or a ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus is among the tastiest of all upland birds and game. It is also prized for its hackle in my fly tying stash. Fortunately, living in… Full Story »
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True Romance
a roughfisherman’s journal &bull Oct 9, 2011
USA... When two tips is good, and three tips would have been better - Last week's trip to the Pristine was the first I'd used my RISE 9' #4 as the main rod while relegating the lightly injured Sage LL… Full Story »
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Fall Scenes
a roughfisherman’s journal &bull Oct 7, 2011
The fall colors are past peak now as the gusty gales of fall are blowing the leaves from the canopy onto the forest floor. The winds of change are here and with it the carping season will soon be drawn… Full Story »
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Pucker Up
a roughfisherman’s journal &bull Oct 3, 2011
USA... Where we eschew Wild Trout in favor of the Wild - With all the attention on the West and East Forks, in light of a wild trout designation and the attendant hordes that frequent such places, it's not really...… Full Story »
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Topics:
- trout
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Smart Business Decisions
a roughfisherman’s journal &bull Sep 13, 2011
What do you do with all of the countless fly leftovers and daddy's got to eat? You trade flies for beef. Prime 100% grass fed locally raised beef. I'm glad someone's got a use for all the test flies and… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Artificial Fly
