Category Archives: Dan Blanton

Team Redington Introduces Four New Memebers

  May 20, 2014 (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) – Redington, maker of performance fly rods, reels, waders, apparel and accessories, is pleased to welcome four members to Team Redington. The diverse group of athlete-anglers combine a passion for fly fishing with … Continue reading

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Fly-fishing the Everglades with Lefty Kreh and Captain Bill Blanton

    By Dan Blanton When it comes to fishing trips lots of folk’s philosophy is that it’s not so much about the fishing but more about the experience; the interaction between friends – the total landscape – and not … Continue reading

Posted in Dan Blanton, Fly Fishing Destinations, Tackle and Techniques Magazine, Trip Reports

49 Trout Streams – a Guide Book by Mark D. Williams & W. Chad McPhail

“I just received a copy of 49 Trout Streams of Southern Colorado and while I’ve only given it a cursory read, this guide book appears to be very well done.  It actually details in succinct, pertinent text, supported with superb … Continue reading

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Guideline Eyegear – New Osprey Fisherman’s Sunglasses

I received a pair of the new Guideline Osprey Sunglasses the other day so that I might give them a test drive.  I have to say that for around $40 they are very nice glasses; very comfortable and very nice … Continue reading

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Hardy Wins Five Weight Shootout – Third Year in a Row

For the third year in a row Hardy has won the Yellowstone Shootout. But, this is the first time Hardy has taken both first and second place….   Preorder the Artisan asap to reserve your rod in production.     … Continue reading

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Captain Mike Costello – New Book – Where a Trout Calls Home

Greetings Everyone, I am pleased to announce that my latest book, Where A Trout Calls Home will be available in mid-February. The book follows Riley the rainbow trout and all his river friends over the course of the year. From … Continue reading

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Echo Solo Outfits – Available for Immediate Delivery

  Available for immediate delivery  ECHO SOLO OUTFITS     It’s all here, ECHO Solo 4 piece fly rod, ECHO Solo fly reel, ECHO Solo weight forward floating line, and a premium quality monofilament tapered leader.  All spooled & packaged … Continue reading

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Rio Adds New Line to the Skagit Shooting Head Collection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Idaho Falls, Idaho) – RIO Products, manufacturer of fly lines, leaders and tippet material, is excited to introduce an addition to the Skagit Shooting Head collection – the new Skagit iFlight. Skagit heads are designed for Spey … Continue reading

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Global Rescue Evacuates Jim Klug From Bolivan Jungle…

  Global Rescue News Current Articles |  RSS Feed Jim Klug recalls his evacuation from the Bolivian jungle after freak eye injury        Jim Klug, AFFTA chairman and founder of Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, recounts his freak eye injury … Continue reading

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David Visnack New General Manager for Redington

  David Visnack FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2011 (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) Far Bank Enterprises, leader in the fly-fishing industry, is pleased to announce the promotion of David Visnack to the role of General Manager for Redington. Visnack will also … Continue reading

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