Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Question
What Up for Dec. 27th?
Will I need a flyrod or a flintlock?
Will I be traveling to Bear Lake or Bellefonte?
Will I be traveling to Bear Lake or Bellefonte?Will I be drinking Beer or Basil Hayden?
These are just a few of the questions inquiring minds want to know...
Friday, December 19, 2008
It is officially Fly Tying season...
Well the weather outside is downright depressing, what with the unifishable moisture accumulating all around.
Time to dust off the old vise, dig up the various materials and commence with makin' some serious fish cathingest temptations of the old steel and feather.
Soon you'll have trimmings of fur, feather and strange synthetic stuffs strewn all around on the nearby carpet and furnishings.
You and and yours will start to find the lost hooks that disappeared off the desk. Unfortunately you'll find them with your various feets and other body parts.
When the initial flurry of creativity has subsided, you'll be forced to look for other sources of inspiration, jrink and such works for some...
Thus inspired, you will no doubt create incredible feats of fly tying awesomeness. These beauties will be sure to work in that certain secret run on the river of note not to be named. Hatch?, who needs a hatch when you're fishing with babies like these? The trouts and basses will be shanking each other in the back for the priveledge of tasting these bestest of flies.
May your tying sessions be fruitful and the children of your vise be more than can be counted.
Time to dust off the old vise, dig up the various materials and commence with makin' some serious fish cathingest temptations of the old steel and feather.
Soon you'll have trimmings of fur, feather and strange synthetic stuffs strewn all around on the nearby carpet and furnishings.
You and and yours will start to find the lost hooks that disappeared off the desk. Unfortunately you'll find them with your various feets and other body parts.
When the initial flurry of creativity has subsided, you'll be forced to look for other sources of inspiration, jrink and such works for some...
Thus inspired, you will no doubt create incredible feats of fly tying awesomeness. These beauties will be sure to work in that certain secret run on the river of note not to be named. Hatch?, who needs a hatch when you're fishing with babies like these? The trouts and basses will be shanking each other in the back for the priveledge of tasting these bestest of flies.
May your tying sessions be fruitful and the children of your vise be more than can be counted.
Last but not least, remember the incredibly good karma that results from sharing with your friends.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
New Fishing License Fees in NY
This just in,
NY State wants extra $10 from trout anglers
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
By David Figura
Outdoors editor @ Syracuse.com
Trout and salmon anglers next year will have to pay an extra $10 for a special trout/salmon stamp to enjoy their sport under the proposed budget released Tuesday by Gov. David Paterson.
That's on top of their $19 general fishing license.
The governor's budget also includes a new $19 marine fishing license fee for saltwater anglers, but it's the trout/salmon stamp that should catch the attention of Central New York sportsmen and women.
NY State wants extra $10 from trout anglers
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
By David Figura
Outdoors editor @ Syracuse.com
Trout and salmon anglers next year will have to pay an extra $10 for a special trout/salmon stamp to enjoy their sport under the proposed budget released Tuesday by Gov. David Paterson.
That's on top of their $19 general fishing license.
The governor's budget also includes a new $19 marine fishing license fee for saltwater anglers, but it's the trout/salmon stamp that should catch the attention of Central New York sportsmen and women.
NY Governor David Paterson
The DEC's slice of Paterson's budget reflects $91.8 million in cuts from the department's current $1.17 billion in expenditures. A big chunk of that would come from a proposed $50 million reduction in the state's Environmental Protection Fund, which is dedicated to paying for environmental initiatives.
The governor's budget includes department wide cuts of 10 percent. Those cuts include the dropping of 240 positions "through implementation of a hiring freeze and general attrition."
Apart from the trout/salmon stamp and the new marine fishing license, there were no other new fees announced for outdoor-sports enthusiasts.
Analysis: NY has a strage way of showing support for its outstanding fishing and hunting opportunities. Despite the revenue and recreational value of these resources NY seems to focus all efforts on appeasing the small island portion at the lower southeast corner of the state. Apparently, if something is not good for The City it is no good for New York State. A dramatically cut NYDEC will no doubt lose any influence it had in determining a favorable outcome to the "water war" conflict ongoing in the Delaware River watershed.
Johno's X-mas Wishlist
Outdoor Research's Overlord Gloves...
Specially requested review:
At a mere 130 smackeroos these gloves must be something truly special.
Purposed for technical weapons handling during patrol and combat operations, these smart looking gloves are made from leather and stretch Nomex. This construction offers both protection from flash fires and the fine dexterity required for technical operations scenarios.
The incorporation of digital leather knuckles insures that your phlanges are properly protected when laying the smackdown on adversaries. An integrated wrist stirrup provides additional support while allowing full motion. Proudly made in the USA
At best these are some sweet looking gloves. Their best features, however, are not designed for the hardships normally encountered during approved Minion activities, unless another flying monkey flaming poo fight is on the agenda.
Recommendation: Approved for holiday gift giving, for the tactical afficionado who has everything else.
Specially requested review:At a mere 130 smackeroos these gloves must be something truly special.
Purposed for technical weapons handling during patrol and combat operations, these smart looking gloves are made from leather and stretch Nomex. This construction offers both protection from flash fires and the fine dexterity required for technical operations scenarios.
The incorporation of digital leather knuckles insures that your phlanges are properly protected when laying the smackdown on adversaries. An integrated wrist stirrup provides additional support while allowing full motion. Proudly made in the USA
At best these are some sweet looking gloves. Their best features, however, are not designed for the hardships normally encountered during approved Minion activities, unless another flying monkey flaming poo fight is on the agenda.
Recommendation: Approved for holiday gift giving, for the tactical afficionado who has everything else.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Fishing Reel Flask
Just what you always needed, a flask for partaking in a wee dram, that looks just like a fishing fly fishing reel. The perfection is the supreme example of shock and awe.Avaiable at: http://www.gifts4fishing.com/English-Pewter/c45/p511/Fishing-Reel-Flask/product_info.html
Recommendation: THE gift for the angler who has everything.
Under Armour Sponsorship DENIED!
After laboring under a strict deadline and duress, the request to Under Armour for sponsorship of the 2009 Minion Trout Assault Weekend has been officially denied.
Here's the REJECTION letter verbatim:
Dear Coach:
We wanted to take the time to thank you for your sponsorship request and your interest in Under Armour. Due to the volume of requests that we receive and our limited sponsorship budget, we are forced to be very selective in the sponsorship process.We do recognize the value of your request as well as the opportunities that come with it. However, at this time we are unable to accommodate your needs.We wish you the best of luck with your upcoming efforts and events. Thank you again for your interest and best wishes.Sincerely,Under Armour Sponsorship/Corporate Giving Division
Any other suggestions for sponsors?
Here's the REJECTION letter verbatim:
Dear Coach:
We wanted to take the time to thank you for your sponsorship request and your interest in Under Armour. Due to the volume of requests that we receive and our limited sponsorship budget, we are forced to be very selective in the sponsorship process.We do recognize the value of your request as well as the opportunities that come with it. However, at this time we are unable to accommodate your needs.We wish you the best of luck with your upcoming efforts and events. Thank you again for your interest and best wishes.Sincerely,Under Armour Sponsorship/Corporate Giving Division
Any other suggestions for sponsors?
The Steelie Rod You Always Wanted
Only $265 at Whitakers
ORVIS - TLS Power Matrix 10' 7-wt. Tip Flex 4 PieceExtra length with mid-flex power and touch make this an ideal travel rod.-Woven graphite reel insert, anodized aluminum hardware. -High-strain, high-impact graphite for power and accuracy. -New thermoplastic-enriched thermoset-resin/scrim matrix (same as T3) for power and durability. -Proven TLS compound tapers. -Durable aluminum oxide stripping guide, chrome snake guides and tip top.-Durable protective finish. -AA grade cork grip. -Hard case covered in high denier nylon with nylon-lined internal dividers. -Made in Manchester, Vermont. -25-Year Guarantee.
ORVIS - TLS Power Matrix 10' 7-wt. Tip Flex 4 PieceExtra length with mid-flex power and touch make this an ideal travel rod.-Woven graphite reel insert, anodized aluminum hardware. -High-strain, high-impact graphite for power and accuracy. -New thermoplastic-enriched thermoset-resin/scrim matrix (same as T3) for power and durability. -Proven TLS compound tapers. -Durable aluminum oxide stripping guide, chrome snake guides and tip top.-Durable protective finish. -AA grade cork grip. -Hard case covered in high denier nylon with nylon-lined internal dividers. -Made in Manchester, Vermont. -25-Year Guarantee.
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