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Fish Tales




Fly Tying

Conservation

War On Michigan Commorants Heats Up»

Anglers prayers have been answered…
The Bay City(MI) Times reports that state wildlife managers are launching a more aggressive strategy on thinning cormorant flocks by targeting Lake Huron’s two largest nesting colonies.
“managers plan to reduce the birds’ breeding flocks by about two-thirds at colonies on Thunder Bay near Alpena and on the eastern U.P.’s Les Cheneaux […]

Fish Food

Let There Be Bugs!»

As much as I love throwing streamers, I can’t hide the fact that I love imitating bugs. I’ve tried going the way of general patterns, but when I sit down to tie them, the nitpicker in me takes over.
For about the past week I’ve been working on my bug box in between soccer games, […]

Reviews

Chota Citico Creek Wading Boots»

There were a few basic things I wanted out of whatever boot I ended up going with. They had to have cleats, they had to be comfortable, and they needed to be durable.

Opinion

Be Safe, Be Acceptable, Be Published!»

“It’s not about working in the machine or against it, it’s about working outside of it and not compromising your integrity.”-Salty from Buster Wants to Fish

Humor

Hot Spots! The Best Places To Fish In New York»

Here are the best places to fish in New York! Fishing spots so productive, fish literally just jump right into the boat! If you don’t have a boat, they’ll swim right up to shore and let you pet them!

Videos

DT Video #1- Knights of Diversity»

Click to watch a collection of clips I took on a handful of trips this month. As you’ll see, April ‘08 has been about as fun as it gets! I can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store!

The Creel

Shore Lunches»

In anticipation of actually keeping a few trout this year-GASP!, I’ve been on the lookout for some descent recipes. Here’s a couple I found at allrecipes.com I’ll be trying out that I thought I’d share.