Tides of Nantucket

A brief look into the fishery that is Nantucket.

Bahamian paradise built by bacteria using Saharan dust

(Image: NASA)

Consider this the next time your fishing a Bahamian flat.....

The Bahamas may have been created by bacteria thriving on minerals in dust from the Sahara desert, 8000 kilometres away.

LINK (via: New Scientist)

The Clinic - Pyramid Lake

Prehistoric and hauntingly beautiful, Pyramid Lake sits on Paiute land north of Reno, NV. The lake is the termination of the Truckee River that starts in world-renowned Lake Tahoe. Pyramid's fame is reviving on the heels of the reestablishment of the world record Lahontan Cutthroat trout strain.

And don't forget your ladder.

Fryingpan, Roaring Fork rivers retain Gold Medal Trout Waters designation

The big-fish stories can continue on the lower Fryingpan and lower Roaring Fork rivers.

A survey conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife last fall determined the rivers still have the quantity and size of fish to retain their distinguished designation as Gold Medal Trout Waters.

LINK (via:The Aspen Times)

Spatsizi F3T Trailer

At roughly 2 million acres, the Spatsizi Wilderness in northern British Columbia, is the home waters for the Collingwood Family of Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge. This film documents Ray Collingwood's vision, beginning in the late 60's, to operate a world-class rainbow trout fly-fishing lodge with his family. With stunning aerial footage of the Skeena Mts and Firesteel River Valley, including birds-eye views from Ray Collingwood's multiple float planes, Todd Moen captures the essence of family in this fly-fishing heaven.

Oil - Gas - Holy Waters

A recent state land auction may allow for significant oil and gas development near the Au Sable River. Needless to say those that care about the health of the Au Sable and her holy waters are deeply concerned and you should be too.

Final determination of leases will be made on December 12th, for more information on how you can help hit the link below.

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