Yeah, we're all hypocrites, so let's get past that cop-out and look at some of the issues we're facing and how we, as "outdoorsy" folks, can work together instead of tearing each other down.
I'm proud of my friends for putting themselves out there in this movie. The imagery is mostly...
Echo Stillwater 6100-4 10' 6wt. I took the plastic off the cork and fished it for ~20 minutes but that's it. $240
Redington Predator 696-4 9'6" 6wt. This has been fished a handful of times but hasn't been out of the tube in a couple years. $150
I'd trade either for an 8wt Boost Blue or...
I grabbed this from the CCC fundraiser and then took stock of the many 6wts (including a boost blue) I already own. N+1 or something like that.
Anyone have a Boost Blue 8wt (or something similar) they’d like to trade?
I got out for a shakedown tour today at the Great Northern Dead End and had a wonderful time! There was snow on the ground, friends all over the place, and I didn't hit any rocks.
Who else is gearing up for snow season?
Ken Balcomb, the founder of the Center for Whale Research passed away this morning. He was 82.
He's been a champion for Southern Resident killer whales, and the salmon that they need to survive, since 1976.
He's also the reason I moved to Washington straight out of high school to try my hand...
It's the one year anniversary of the costliest natural disaster in BC history and Hakai Institute just published a long-form piece. I haven't had a chance to read it yet but I figured some folks here might be interested.
https://hakai.org/the-demon-river/
What a difference a year makes.
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Just got to the island and I'll be cruising around Victoria and west, as well as the Gulf Islands, for the next week or so. Got my 6 and 8, floating and intermediate, and looking for src and/or coho. I'm going to the local fly shop when it opens but if anyone has any beta they want to share I'd...
Far more waves were caught than fish but these photos from Freya are pretty fun.
No more pro photographer with me this time but the rods and boards are back in action for the next week.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Chp99QVPYOH/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
If this is too "NFR" feel free to delete. I heard Iron Maiden in the background of one of @Nick Clayton's YouTube videos so I figure it's fair game. ;)
I've got two tickets to see An Evening with Bruce Dickinson on March 6 at the Moore Theatre in Seattle that I'm unable to use. Main floor...
It's time to finally update my ancient hand-me-down PFD so I'm looking for some recommendations. I'd prefer to stay with a non-inflatable one.
Does anyone have a particular brand/model they like/dislike?