Troutrageous! Fly Fishing & Other Nonsense
A fly fishing and tenkara themed blog about trout, pop-culture, and my daughter Lilly. Philadelphia born and raised, living in Northeast Florida.
If you've spent any time on this blog you know I mention Chase and Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops every now and then. They make some of my favorite fly fishing films, and their work has a way of blending beautiful cinematography with genuine storytelling that a lot of people in this space try for … Continue reading Two in the North – Tight Loops’ Must Watch New Series
I enjoyed this episode of The DrakeCast podcast very much. I think you will too. It's about the stocking of salmon in Alaska, the impact on the ecosystem, and other facts and miscellany. Rather than a typical "interview style" podcast (there is a tiny bit of that at the end), It's actually a print article … Continue reading The Pink Salmon Ranchers
I'm not even sure when and where I signed up for some of the many fishing related marketing emails I receive... but boy that inbox is humming right now! Some are certainly more interesting than others, and I figured I'd share a few, because, well... I guess if they interested me, they might tickle your … Continue reading Some Random Stuff from the Inbox
The Pebble Mine issue. It just won't go away. Received an email from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers over the weekend urging its constituents to sign the latest petition to let law makers know that Pebble Mine is the wrong mine for the wrong place. Image: https://bristolbaysockeye.org/about-bristol-bay/ Now I don't know if these online petitions work … Continue reading EPA Comment Period on Bristol Bay
I love Ray Troll's art. You occasionally see it on fly fishing websites and may not even realize it. I first put two and two together when I visited Ketchikan, Alaska a few years ago as a stop on a summer vacation. There's an eclectic little street (Creek Street) with several touristy traps, one of … Continue reading Ray Troll x Eva's Wild "Save What You Love"