Ryan Reichle: R.I.P.

During our recent trip to Dillon, we had the pleasure of sharing a bite to eat, a few drinks, and some good banter with Ryan.  As it turns out, that would be Ryan's last visit to Dillon's popular watering hole - The Lion's Den.

Ryan was a well known Southwestern MT guide and contributor to many of our brethren sites.  He made an impact on many he knew.  We were no exception. 

More background and an opportunity to contribute to the Reichle family can be found  here on the Drake.

Get an amazing first edition fly fishing lanyard, and help a dear friend in the process

Michael Gracie is auctioning off a one of a kind lanyard to help a friend in need. Even if you don't bid on the lanyard please consider making a donation to help out his friend Amanda Bodak.

Read the details here: LINK

High Plains Drifters Kids Day 2009

The High Plains Drifters Federation of Fly Fishers annual Kid’s Day event will be coming up on Jun 20th. Kid’s Day is for kids age 6 or 7 to 14 to learn about fly fishing. We still have room for about 10 more kids. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the event, the enrollment fee is $15 which includes lunch, who to contactand other information is available from the Kids Day 2009 link below. (Pat Dorsey local expert guide, fly fisherman, and author will be teaching the kids about fly fishing. FFF certified fly casting instructorswill be teaching the students casting)

LINK (Via: Fly Fishing Colorado)

3 down, 3 to go...

Three spots left on Chum field trip #2: Kanektok River, AK.  Make it a reality here and now.

Attn: Reel Pure Legal Department

Picture taken from our Eugene Oregon Chum correspondent on the street.

Bad news: We've straight up been robbed!

Good news: Getting a hold of them shouldn't be a problem...

Fresh new Reel Pure Trucker Hats in the House!

Available for 20 bones - in poo brown and khaki.  Limited supply on hand, so order yours now.