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Drift boat dogs: Maya
As my good friend Jon Christiansen says, “Your gotta show them the puppies…” Well in this case, I’m showing the newest addition to our family, an 8-week-old pudelpointer named Maya. She’s as sweet as she looks, really sharp, and very active! A pudelpointer, you may ask? Well, I was looking for a dog my son,…
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Trout Tips: Go different
Sometimes, picky fish will take something big and ugly. Something ... different. Editor's note: The following is exerpted from TU's new book, "Trout Tips," available now for overnight delivery. You probably know this, becuase it's hardly a secret, but don't get hung up on popular or traditional patterns. Sometimes, even on super-tough, technical water, fish…
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Dementors
We hopped out of the canoe at the head of a big rapid. Truthfully, we could probably have made it through, but our Ojibwe guides Keith and Joe didn’t want to take any chances, and possibly put a damper on an otherwise perfect day on the water. We were floating and fishing a little no-name…
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New gear: Vedavoo rod holster
If you like the looks of Vedavoo gear (and we do), you’re going to love this nifty little rod holster that you can clip on your wading belt, and, as advertised, sling a spare rod that rides behind you. Obviously, you stick it on the side opposite your casting arm, and you have no troubles…
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New gear: Goathead spool clip
Not everything has to cost hundreds of dollars to get our attention. The “nifty gizmo” we liked most was this little spool clip that costs less than the two Starbucks coffees you bought today. Clip it to your wader strap, your vest, your pack, whatever, and then punch a couple spools of tippet right on.…
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New gear: Patagonia Middle Fork waders
If we’re going to be completely honest (which we always are…) we have to tell you that the biggest “game changer” type product we saw at the entire show was this pair of waders by Patagonia. Three years in the making. Seamless booties that you literally cannot tear no matter how hard you pull on…
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New gear: Fishpond submersible backpack
Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack ($300). A bomber design from Fishpond, in that distinctive orange color, made of 100 percent recycled material. You can stuff it with all the gear and layers you might need for a day on the water, and wear it comfortably on your back, or toss it in the sloppy bottom of…