Category Archives: Authors

Airflo Switch/Streamer Spey Line

  Spey casting expert Tom Larimer is a talented guide, superb casting instructor, and serious about all things “two handed”. A prolific designer, Tom was key in the development of several immensely popular Airflo products: the Skagit Compact, Skagit Intermediate, … Continue reading

Posted in Dan Blanton, Hot and New, Industry News

Orvis Breaking Barriers Awards

Orvis launches first Breaking Barriers awards in Missoula   Missoula, Montana, April 24, 2015.  According to Simon Perkins, senior manager of Orvis Adventures and Hunting, the Breaking Barriers Awards were created to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond … Continue reading

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Scott Lake Lodge – Tips to Improve Your Score – On The Fly

On the Fly: Improving Your Score  by Dan Blanton   I was first introduced to Scott Lake’s incredible fly fishing for pike and lake trout in 1995, by my long time friend and mentor, Lefty Kreh. I wanted to share … Continue reading

Posted in Dan Blanton, Tackle and Techniques Magazine

New Orvis Recon Fly Rods for 2014

  New Orvis Recon Rods Mid-priced, award-winning rods are 100% made in USA Manchester, VT (January 2015)— Recon fly rods are a mid-priced fly rod ($425 for freshwater models, $450 for saltwater versions) and offer a big improvement in cosmetics, … Continue reading

Posted in Dan Blanton, Fly Rods, Hot and New, Industry News

Lefty Kreh – Crimping Hook Barbs – Without Breaking the Hook

By Lefty Kreh Many times when crimping the barb of a fly hook to make it barbless the hook breaks; but that can be avoided. When pliers clamp down on the barb at a right angle to the shank too much … Continue reading

Posted in Lefty Kreh, Tackle and Techniques Magazine, Uncategorized

Armando Giraldo’s Shoe Lace Dragon Fly Nymph

The Shoe Lace Dragon Fly nymph  By Armando Giraldo As dragon fly nymphs are present in each and every body of water and are such an important protein for several fish species. I’ve been working on several ties of them … Continue reading

Posted in Dan Blanton, Hot Flies

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

Posted in Dan Blanton, Eyewear, Hot and New