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Entries in fly fishing in the news (62)

Wednesday
Sep242014

The world's oldest fly fisherman?

Two eggs a day; plenty of cream, butter and pies - and all the fat off the ham. Not exactly the recipe for a long life. But that's the favoured diet of an extraordinary man from Hampshire who has recently celebrated his one hundredth birthday. Dr Clifford Brewer has led a remarkable life. He is the last surviving surgeon from the D Day landings; and, as far as we know, he is now the world's oldest fly fisherman.

Wednesday
Sep102014

Team Skwala takes One Fly 

The foursome of John Shoemaker, Dave Odell, Greg Case and Kevin Kester overcame a 223-point deficit on Sunday to overtake team Slam Dink for the Jackson Hole One Fly win.

LINK (via: Jackson Hole News and Guide)

Sunday
Sep072014

“fishing for carp and waiting for steelhead.”

The sport of fly fishing conjures up images of wild mountain streams, iridescent trout and lush valleys in the shadows of jagged peaks.

But on Saturday, the way-out-in-the-metropolis setting of North Atwater Park played host to experienced and beginner anglers in the first annual Friends of the Los Angeles River “Off tha’ Hook” fishing derby.

LINK (via: LA Times)

Wednesday
Aug272014

A River Runs Through Lord Stanley's Cup

 

Lord's Stanley's Cup went on a fly fishing expedition with, now former, LA King defensemen Willie Mitchell.

Sunday
Jun222014

Schools Look To Add Activities Like Yoga, Archery & Fly Fishing To Gym Classes

Faux News reports.

Thursday
May292014

Tragedy spotlights fly fishing safety

Stay safe out there.

A deadly fall into the Metolius River by a Corvallis fisherman puts a spotlight on safety issues that can arise while pursuing what is usually a peaceful, serene sport.

LINK (via:KTVZ)

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