Entries in legends of fly fishing (166)
Lesson in Timelessness by a Fly-Fishing Master
Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 12:00AM 
If there is a character in the fly-fishing world who holds rock star cachet, it is Bernard Kreh, better known as Lefty.
LINK (via:The NY Times)
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Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 12:03AM 
For years, Yvon Chouinard kept his eco-conscious, employee-friendly practices largely to himself. Now megacorporations like Walmart, Levi Straus and Nike are following his lead.
LINK (via:The Wall Steet Journal)
Splendid Splinter's Personal Angling Memorabilia Up for Auction
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 12:04AM 
Ted Williams Louisville Slugger "Bonefish Special" baseball bat fishing rod
An incredible collection of Ted Williams's personal memorabilia, including a number of fishing and fly fishing related items, are going up for public auction this Saturday at Fenway Park. Better yet, you won't have to travel to fabulous Fenway to take part, bids will also be accepted online and by phone. Proceeds of the auction, which are expected to be in the multiple millions, will go to the Jimmy Fund, a charity that was near to Williams' heart and supports the fight against cancer in children.
The angling items are lots 474 - 548 and can be viewed by hitting the link below. The amazing angling collection runs the spectrum of Williams's personal trophy fish mounts, fly fishing reels, tournament award plaques, fly rods, flies and even his fishing vests and fly tying desk. As a bonus many of the items are also accompanied by vintage photos of Williams.
The Man Who Changed Fly Fishing Forever
Monday, April 2, 2012 at 12:00AM 
How a refugee from Hungary found his way to Florida and invented a reel that would tame the biggest, baddest fish in the sea.
LINK (Via:Garden and Gun)
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