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Myself restored to my 35 year old self. Oh, and Salmon runs as they were "back in the day"

Good news regarding dam removal across the US https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/07/climate/america-the-undammed.html?unlocked_article_code=1.glA.ocwo.gKVTPU0pdCXQ&smid=url-share

One of the guys I fish with has some hand tremor problems and uses this threader. It works for him. He can see fine, but the threader holds flies in a manner which he can guide the tippet into the hole without too much trouble

I have used my Lab's hair for flies as it floats really well (he does too). Maybe wolf hair will work as well, but I suspect wolves will be less amenable to having hair plucked from their coats

It's fishing with flies, but not fly fishing

This: https://www.orvis.com/product/clearwater-6-piece-fly-rod/21MA.html?srsltid=AfmBOopinyg2fffkzaReUtqxKwg-Ia097KEAkg4gwViLOGumeRwBj4ya I carried that rod along with a small pouch of flies on dozens of work trips. It is not the best rod I have ever fished, but it is certainly better than not...

This is really a great story: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/travel/treviso-italy-canal-fishing-little-venice-local-guide.html?unlocked_article_code=1.d1A.4cjv.eLVqIQfug9Cf&smid=url-share

Interesting study https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/science/cocaine-salmon-sweden.html?unlocked_article_code=1.c1A.XDK9.hWObBFZd9M7x&smid=url-share

It's better than sex, no wait, it's not

Interesting take on the "Phenomenon" https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/books/could-a-river-runs-through-it-have-been-a-hit-today.html?unlocked_article_code=1.cVA.K9F6.7ql-EJjqtmH_&smid=url-share

I know that I am showing my age, but I remember looking at earthquake pictures in LIFE magazine. I talked with my grandfather about the it as he had a cousin who was living in Anchorage at the time. He did not know what happened to his cousin until about a month later when he got a letter...

NY Times article. Unfortunate situation! https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/climate/heat-snow-drought-west.html?smid=url-share

Still early in NH part 2

Still early here in NH

A few years ago, I was wading on the West Branch of the Penobscot River in Maine in the canyon above the Little Eddy Pool. It is a very serene spot where you can "Zen" out. From the far bank, some knucklehead "bro" came out of the woods and was yelling (not speaking) into a sat phone so he...

I am unsure if that is a late winter Mayfly, or an early spring Mayfly. That being said, if I saw that fly where I live in NH at this time of year, I would guess it is the Eastern March Brown (Maccaffertium vicarium) . The speckled wings are indicative of the March Brown and it is too early...

For you Pyramid & Tahoe lakers https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/scientists-gather-at-lake-tahoe-to-protect-the-worlds-largest-trout/

That is a good setup for seed starting, but put your light on a pulley so that you can lower it much further down. The amount of light (lumens/foot candles) coming from that lamp is greatly reduced with distance (I believe it is the inverse square of distance). Ideally, at first, you should be...

There are a number of motel/guided trip deals in Dutch John for a Green River float. Do a google search and you will find choices. That being said, expect food cost unusually expensive as DJ is remote and has limited options for food

I( have not been to Jackson Hole in about 10 years. Even back then, the change from "sleepy" town near YNP to A list destination was startling. Even crazier and more expensive now...