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Salmon Conservation Glossary, March 14, 2011
Salmon Conservation Terms to know and love…….. Nicholas’ Fly Fishing Glossary, March 14, 2011 Introduction: Lots of band-width lately on the topic of wild fish conservation. “There must be some way out of here, said the joker to the thief, … Continue reading
Idylwilde Flies to love at first sound, February 26, 2011
What’s in a fly name? I’ve discovered that some Idylwilde King salmon and steelhead flies have such cool names that I love ‘em at the mere mention of same. Silly, I know, but it’s just so. It occurred to me … Continue reading
What is a Stinger Hook? February 22, 2011
Nicholas’ Fly Fishing Glossary, February 22, 2011. Not to worry, fellow fly fishing addicts. More questions and dictionary-precise glossary-definitions related to the insanity of fly fishing for salmon, steelhead, trout, carp, smallies, Atlantic Salmon, Tarpon, Bluegill, bonefish, boneheads, and Blue … Continue reading
Top 10 Best Winter Steelhead Flies …. February 20, 2011
Jay Nicholas’ Fly Fishing Glossary – the Blogospheric rant continues; February 20, 2011. In case you are new to this blog, the following fly fishing questions are legitimate in the sense that they have really been asked by sincere persons … Continue reading
Hickman’s Fish Taco …. February 18, 2011
Jay Nicholas’ Fly Fishing Glossary, February 18, 2011 Nah, we ain’t finished with this Blogosphere Q/A dump-fest. Read on, kind fishing obsessed persons. Q: What is a Fish burger? A: See Fish Taco, Hickman’s Q: What is a Fishwich? A. … Continue reading
What’s wrong with fly fishing for steelhead and salmon?
What’s wrong with fly fishing for steelhead and salmon? Nicholas’ Fly Fishing Glossary – Random Questions and Answers from the Blogosphere February 14, 2011 Blogosphere questions asked and answered in sincere oddness. Q: What are the problems with fly fishing … Continue reading
Why are hatchery steelhead bad …. February 13, 2011
Why are hatchery steelhead bad? Nicholas’ Fly Fishing Glossary – Random Questions and Answers from the Blogosphere February 13, 2011 Still the questions stream across the Blogosphere; questions that cry out for answers. Serious questions. Odd questions. I offer these … Continue reading
Jay Nicholas’ Salmon Fisher’s Journal: Do We Fish Too Much?
Do we fish too much? Is it possible to fish too much? Nah, you are probably thinking, but have you ever given serious thought to this possibility? I, for one, know that I do not fish too much, but I … Continue reading
Fly Fishing Technique: Deschutes Summer Steelhead
Quote. My method for fishing for steelhead (which cannot be discounted, for I have caught eleven so far this year) is to cast straight out, let the line and fly be carried by the current, activating it in rhythmical jerks, … Continue reading
