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Spring 2018 Against The flow
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Learning to swim against the flow puts life in perspective by SYDNEY ABBOTT
The Life Vest
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Finding comfort amidst the existential quagmire of American life by ERICA HICKEY
Love Affair
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When once upon a time truly does end in happily ever after on the water by CARMEN BARENDS
Mom Season
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Learning to let go of what we think our children should be by LINDA GALAMBOS
Wilderness disorder
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A drastic change in life creates a cure for one woman’s lifelong disorder by ROBIN SCHMIDT
All Hands On Deck
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From collecting data on a commercial fishing boat to picking up a fly rod by MATTIE RODRIGUE
New Waters
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Photo by Veera Viitanen
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Finding your rhythm after having a baby can be challenging but important by VEERA VIITANEN
Three countries a world apart bring anglers together for a lifetime of friendship by REBECCA BLAIR
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A gift from dad proves to be more about life lessons than about bears by BRIDGET MORAN
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Letter From The Editor Looking Forward To Spring DUNmagazine.com We Hear You 5 Things You Should Do When Wading 2 Books We Love I Wasn’t Born With A Fly Rod DUN Asked, YOU Answered Excursions
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Ask the Industry Professional Reading Between The Fly Line
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Solutions For A Sticky Rod What To Wear Under Your Waders
CONSERVATION
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Bullsugar
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FLY TYING
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Fluorescent Hot Mess
GEAR
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Why It’s Worth It
CRAFT LIFE
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Superior Bathhouse Brewery
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FASHION
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4 Must Haves This Spring
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Get This Look
GET TO KNOW
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DUN Magazine
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DUN Destinations
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JEN RIPPLE Founder & Editor-In-Chief Jen@DUNmagazine.com Janell Fannin Managing Editor Grace Erin Associate Editor Hope Halla Copy Editor
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Irena Mathiasen Emily Mauri Michael Mauri Elisabeth Maxwell Meanderings.co.za Bridget Moran Brian Morrow Heidi Nute Jari Pedersen Allie Preston Mattie Rodrigue Kristina Royter John Schmidt Robin Schmidt Patrick Shepard Antti Takaniemi Kate Taylor Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch Rudy van Duijnhoven Helga Venter Veera Viitanen Colin Wiseman
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LETTER from the EDITOR
Untimely Passing As I look back on this past winter, I am reminded that I have lost a few close friends and family members. Their untimely passing has left a huge hole in my heart. Each one taught me something about life that I will never forget – laughter, perseverance, strength, and unconditional love. As this winter turns to spring, I am reminded that life goes on.
And that is why I love Spring. There’s nothing like walking out your door and seeing the green shoots of the crocuses as they poke through the freshly thawed ground. The moment I see their little faces, I realize that Spring is in the air. Somehow the stillfrigid morning seems warmer. I immediately feel my spirits lift, and life seems full of wonder and promise. I’m motivated to get up a little bit earlier, stay awake a little bit longer, and clean my windows.
As quickly as winter passes, so does our short time on this earth. I urge you to get involved in what matters to you the most. In these pages you will see the importance of an organization called Bullsugar, tirelessly fighting to preserve fishing in Florida. You will learn why it’s ok to sometimes go against the flow, and why it’s important to have a life vest – but not the kind you think. It is my hope that this edition MOTIVATES you to get involved and make a difference. The world is in desperate need of people who care to make a difference in the lives of others. Peter, Kyle, Helen, and Mike, this is for you. Your lives have motivated me to be a better person. I’m forever grateful. With greatest appreciation to those who have made this edition possible, and to you our reader,
The smell of the wet ground, the glisten of dew on the trees, and the anticipation of open water and feeding trout are but a part of my motivation these days. As winter releases its grip on spring, I find myself once again in awe at the strength, courage, and determination of our authors. What a privilege to be a small part of their lives. The authors in these pages have taught me what it means to be a steward, a friend, a mom, and an overall better person.
Jen@DUNmagazine.com @Jen_Ripple
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I am looking forward to a trip to Xcalak MX chasing the elusive Permit. Warm winds and vast horizons looking for nervous water and anticipating the hook up. It brings out the huntress in me! And dancing with one is such a spiritual basic feeling of connection. Much different than fishing waters here in MT, but a welcome change after a long winter. Peg M - reader from Montana
This spring I am looking forward to settling into my childhood home in Door County, setting up a fly-tying room (with a supplies closet! Whooohooo!), fishing some sweet spots while watching Bald Eagles, Egrets, Great Blue Herons, and painted turtles... kayaking lazy rivers and the almighty Lake Michigan... and for the grand finale, attending the SWTU On The Water Clinic before participating as a River Buddy for the Women’s Clinic. I miss my Fin Sistahs and need as much of their therapy as I can get after this emotional move. Laura N - reader from Wisconsin
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FISHING FISHING NEW WATER Dave and Zeke and I plan to fish new water every weekend we can! Camping and fishing and painting every weekend! Woot! Can’t wait! Sam A - reader from Vermont
Fishing, fishing, fishing, did I say FISHING!!! IS IT SPRING YET ... I have cabin FEVER! Dana W - reader from Wisconsin
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ROAD TRIP TO OREGON I’m looking forward to a spring road trip to Oregon to go fishing with my mom and my two sisters. My little sister has never gone fly fishing, and my older sister only once. This will also be the first time all four of us have been together in more than two years! Alyssa H- reader from Wyoming
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Feature Me, My Baby Bump And Our Fly Fishing Life Veera Viitanen
My daily life has been all about fly fishing for a while. My dreams, my plans and my energy have all consisted of fly fishing. Happiness has come from every single cast and the rivers have been the road I walk. I have seen, felt and heard just for myself. But when the colors of autumn were behind and the whiteness of winter was landing on the rivers, one season of my life was getting to the end. Since that moment, everything in my world has been ... photo Antti Takaniemi
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I opened the door of the Suburban and swung out my legs. The thud of my wading boots on the packed, dry earth startled me back to attention. I’d been hypnotized for the last hour, sitting in the back seat and staring out the window, while the truck was slowly maneuvered across the roadless ranchland.
Twenty years ago if someone would have told me I was going to run a fly fishing business one day, and steelhead would be my biggest passion, and I was going to be a mother, I would have called bull ...
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Duck Butt? Cul De Canard better known as CDC is used primarily for dry flies such as the F Fly and the Moustique. The actual translation of Cul de Canard is duck butt even though these feathers are from the back of a duck directly around the preen gland and not from the butt (that doesn’t stop us from calling them duck butt feathers). The preen gland secretes an oil that the duck uses for cleaning and waterproofing. This makes these feathers very buoyant ... DUNmagazine.com/tags/dun-take-away
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We Hear You Jen et al., Got out to my PO Box today (with all the seasonal closures and festivities) to grab my beautiful hard copy of DUN (Fall/Winter 2017). Finally, a fly fishing magazine for me. (Okay, the BF stole it for a moment to read too, but I stole it back!) Thank you, thank you, thank you, for the quality articles, amazing photographs, and gear listings that ACTUALLY take into account that women are shopping for fly fishing supplies too! I couldn’t help but smirk at Anna Ortega’s Perspective having encountered the same “man hives” when both battling into the realm of archery and now fly fishing. As a Canadian, I also appreciated Firsts by Wanda Taylor, Due North by Liz Ogilvie, and your Get to Know with Paula Shearer. We have so many great fishing opportunities across Canada that I’ve always been disappointed by the lack of presence in other periodicals I have purchased to date. These were a delightful find among so many other great stories that spoke to me. Thank you for being fierce women and forging forth to produce this magazine. I fully plan on taking your magazine around to my fly fishing store haunts in hopes that they will stock this with their other periodicals for others coming through. But no matter what, you’ve got a new DUN woman in me. Cassie C. - Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada
Hi Jen, Congratulations on your first two print issues of DUN. I have enjoyed everything from cover to cover and everything from design, paper and content. Hubs likes to bring them home and surprise me with them.
My smallest fish so far! Just found your magazine thanks to my male dentist who came across it at a bookstore and loves it. Thx Dana W. - USA
I am a bit old school and love holding a book or magazine, feeling and smelling the paper, dog earring a page if I want. Enjoying the foil DUN logo on the cover. Because I am a visual person I love seeing the stellar photographs of one of my favorite pastimes up large from a comfy chair rather than an iPad or hunched over a computer, which most of the time is work involved and not chill time. I think you asked in one issue what we would look forward to this winter, well I look forward to 'catching' up with you at Troutfest and thank you in person for coming again this year ---along with your next issue. I am working on a little piece about a historic American fly and it's 'tie in' to a historic American cocktail if that interests you. I am not a writer, but I enjoy writing every now an then and have had a few articles published. Sincerely, Rita S. - San Antonio, Texas, USA
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It’s so encouraging to hear from our readers. It never gets old. Thank you so much for your emails and your support. It means the world to me, and my entire staff. Hope to see you all on the water this year. JEN We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think at editor@DUNmagazine.com.
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Solutions to help get your fly rod apart It’s a fact of fishing. At some point you will try to take your fly rod apart and it just won’t move. Before you have a comeapart, use this simple trick to get the rod apart, and put safely back in its case. There are many ways to try and take a stuck rod apart and some of them involve being a contortionist. When we come across a rod that is stuck together, we reach for something cold and frosty. Chilling down the stuck section will make it super easy to take apart. If you are on a trout river, try submerging the rod in the cold water first. If that doesn’t work, grab an ice cube from the cooler. Place the ice on the female portion on the ferrell. Once you have chilled the rod, quickly dry off the sections so they are easy to hold. Place the thicker portion of the rod under your arm with the guides facing down. Grab the second section of the rod just above the ferrell and pull straight pulling the stuck sections apart. You will be tempted to use the guides for more leverage, don’t do this. If the rod doesn’t come apart, chill it down more. When pulling the sections apart make sure not to twist or bend the rod as this can lead to rod breakage. If you can’t get the rod apart on the river, pack it safely in the car and when you get home reach for the frozen peas. Take the bag of peas, and wrap it around the rod so the frozen peas are surrounding the rod. After a few minutes, the rod should come apart like it normally would. D
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Against the Flow
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Four years ago, I learned a new sport, my most favorite activity, my passion. This was fly fishing. I grew up in a small town in Western Kentucky. I had fished all my life, but only with a spin rod and bait. Fly fishing was foreign to me. Little did I know that it would empower me to be a leader, a conservationist, talk to others with confidence, want to travel to every state, and to not be afraid to be myself. Fly fishing has taught me to not swim with the flow, but against it. I first learned of fly fishing after we purchased three cabins in Pigeon Forge, TN, near the Great Smoky Mountains. My family and I love the outdoors and we are always looking for new adventures in the National Park. Learning to fly fish was on my mom’s bucket list, so she signed up for an Orvis endorsed fly fishing class. She fell in love with it as soon as she picked up a rod. After the class, she came home and told me all about it. My first reaction was “that sounds weird and complicated.” So, I didn’t immediately pick up on it. About a year later, we were in the Smoky Mountain National Park. While we were there, my mom insisted that I try it at least once. I eventually gave in, and the rest is history. The next year we were in the park at the Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont and they had an advertisement on their bulletin board about a youth fly fishing camp through Trout Unlimited. I was hesitant at first because it was so far away from my home in Kentucky. However, once again, my mom convinced me that I should do it. I went to the camp that summer. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I met so many great mentors and other kids my age that fly fish. I also got to learn more about Trout Unlimited and conservation. It opened the door for so many opportunities, including the TU Teen Summit, and to be a part of the Youth Leadership Council for Trout Unlimited. Being on the Youth Leadership Council is the next step in TU for teens. There is a long application process and only 30 teens across the United States get to go to the Summit.
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The Life Vest by Erica Hickey photos by Bulkley River Lodge
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5 Things You Should Do
When Wading by Janell Fannin, Managing Editor
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Prepare yourself. If you’re going to commit, then commit. I was fly fishing before I attended a women’s fly fishing clinic. One of the main reasons I attended was because I wanted to learn how to wade while in the company of people that would stop me from stepping into a green murky hole that would take me to the great upside down. Do your research. There is a lot to learn by other people’s mistakes. Read about footing, side-stepping, crossing water, knowing your limits, and identifying flooring (abandoned hip waders sticking out of the silt as if that was the only escape). Don’t underestimate a wading staff because a big drop can put you six feet under. Work with a trusted outfitter that can recommend a good pair of waders for your body type and try them on. Being comfortable and moving easily (as much as you can in big, what feels like rubber pants and boots) is a worthy investment. Take it from someone who once had hip waders with the boots two sizes too large.
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Cast - then wade. Wade - then cast. Now I realize that an efficiency expert would cringe at this, but when you’re wading you should be watching, observing, and focusing on safely wading and ensuring you don’t get yourself in trouble. When casting, focus on where and how to make an effective cast with more grace and accuracy. I would rather do one at a time and have a better chance at staying dry and have more productive fishing. This too may be the only time we get to unplug from our hyper-multitasking mentality and focus on one task at a time. A human’s attention span has decreased from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8 seconds in 2016, so what I’m trying to say is - Oh look! A bird!
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Don’t panic. There’s a good chance you fall. OK. You’re going to fall. There, it’s been said. But don’t panic! Panicking in the water never ends well. Water weighs the same on the inside of your waders as it does on the outside of your waders. It’s not heavier or lighter, but keeping the water outside of your waders makes it easier to move to safety. Unless you want your waders to look like you’re wearing one of those sumo wrestling outfits from an office team building outing, where you take your aggression out on Ted for eating his kettle chips too loudly in the cubicle next to you when they fill up with water, wear a belt. It’s a safety thing.
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Be a deer. Don’t stampede through the water like a buffalo. Heck, at least have the grace of a herd of cows, but in shallow water, be a deer, Dear. Pick up those knees and point those toes so you don’t send a wave down the stream as you tromp through like a toddler on the move. I would recommend you practice this walk through the grocery store, at your kid’s basketball game, or anywhere you don’t want to be invited back. At least you won’t spook the fish.
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Know your surroundings. We have all walked with that person who mindlessly steps off the curb and shouts, ”pedestrians have the right of way!” as if it’s going to make time, and the #12 bus, stand still. When you are fishing a stream in a pasture, cows, and more importantly BULLS, always have the right of way.
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2 Books We Love Down By The River Andrew Weiner MSRP $17.99
A heartwarming picture book about fishing and family. Written by Andrew Weiner, a longtime publishing industry vet and illustrated by rising artistic star April Chu, DOWN BY THE RIVER follows a young boy as he discovers fly fishing with his mother and grandfather. A perfect introduction to fly fishing, DOWN BY THE RIVER is a celebration of the power of the sport to draw families together and back to cherished natural places. It is a multigenerational family story and the heart of the book is young protagonist Art’s relationship with his grandfather. Based on the author’s own decades of experience fly fishing, the book exudes a strong regard for nature. It includes extensive backmatter about conservation and fly-fishing equipment and techniques. AbramsBooks.com
The Reel Sisters Michelle Cummings MSRP $17.99
The Reel Sisters is a story about a group of women fly fishers written by Michelle Cummings. In fly fishing, there are five main components to a fly rod, and there are five women in my story. Each of their personalities match a different characteristic of a fly fishing outfit. (rod, reel, line, leader and fly). The Reel Sisters is a story about the power of women friendships, and how we learn a little bit about ourselves each time we step into the river. Each character is on her own personal journey, and when difficult times hit, each woman weathers the storm in her own unique way. You’ll be hooked from the start! TheReelSisters.com
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ow does one begin a tale of a love affair? Once upon a time? No, that is too much like a fairy tale. And we all know life is not really like that. This story of love weaves throughout my adult years like a golden thread through a tapestry and has had me wrapped up for a while. But to tell this tale, I need to start at the beginning. Long time ago in a land far away ‌ I grew up on a farm where life was full of freedom and adventure. I have three brothers of which two are older and one younger. Truth be told, my parents could not have given us a greater gift. There was little chance I would turn out to be an average type of girl. I was too full of spirit, had hair with too much wave, more than a lot of sass, and a flair for the outdoors including scrapes and bumps (mostly from falling off my pink bicycle). MOTIVATION
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Chances are I would not last long in ballet class. Fast forward to my adult years and, after a year of unceasing persuasion, I decided to randomly try my arm at casting a fly line on a field and; weirdly enough, took to the challenge quite well. Even with my innate ability to stand on the side of a dam (and large amounts of patience might I add) and catch grass, sticks, trees, weeds, and occasionally myself, it took me almost a year before I managed to land my first rainbow trout. This happened on my first trip on a float tube, and in a rather comical fashion. In my excitement, I reeled the trout in so far that the leader was on the reel and the poor fish probably had a bruise on its nose. It was however returned in good fashion to fight another day. As with any good love story with a lover enticing its object of affection, still waters whispered to me in my dreams with images of fish rising to a hatch, and the flash of spotted trout tempting me with their colours. In my pursuit of further knowledge of these piscatorial pursuits, the story of a popular ladies festival in the farmlands of Maclear and
Ugie in the beautiful Eastern Cape of South Africa came to my attention. Famed in South Africa as a place where ladies can learn about fly fishing, experience the company of other fly fishing crazed women, and make friendships along with memories that often last a lifetime, I had to attend. Off I traveled with my fly fishing friend eager to learn, and have some legendary fun. I learned a lot at my first festival. I saw ancient rock art in caves in the valley, learned how to read a river, and gained way too much experience in drinking whiskey and lying in the long grass during lunch breaks with the ladies and guides. The gin clear beauty of the surrounding streams, some no deeper than my wading boots, held huge boulders in the valleys, and little trout no bigger than the size of my hand. This place captured my breath and my heart. Dreams are made of late afternoon light catching the hatch and silhouetting the grass growing speckled with wild flowers on the banks, all while you are watching your new found favourite dry fly with bated breath as it rides a ripple in the water. Spring 2018
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hat is the universe made of? What genetic changes made us uniquely human? Are we alone in the universe? What does a Scotsman wear under his kilt? What should I wear under my waders? These age-old questions, specifically the wader question, have haunted many a human. How many times have you stood over your suitcase, every dresser drawer open, and every item of outdoor clothing you own strewn across your bed? It embarrasses me to say that this happens almost every time I pack for a fishing trip. If your fishing trip includes waders, what to wear underneath said waders becomes another layer in the suitcase dilemma. With so many options in the marketplace today, your only option may seem like running to Nordstrom’s to pick up the larger size Tumi. Let me just say, there are worse things than having a lot of options. Here is what I love to wear under my waders. It’s no surprise that my favorite item under my waders is my FisheWear leggings. Especially if it’s a warm weather day, these colorful beauties fit well and make getting into and out of waders a breeze! Leave the shoehorn at home. You won’t need it with these on. As a side note, these make excellent flats pants for that spring trip to Belize. They’re breathable, quick-drying and have a UPF of 50+. Oh, and they take up absolutely no room in said Tumi. The older I get, the less I like the cold — or maybe I should say the less the cold likes me. Growing up in the Midwest, I spent many a day living in Capilene. To me, there’s no more versatile cold weather baselayer. Comfy and cozy like my favorite sweater on a crisp morning, these are a must-have in my suitcase when I’m headed to the river on a cool spring day. I can easily layer them under my favorite fishing pants, and they now come in such great colors that they can make the transition from river to dinner without an issue. My only issue with these is that I tend to never want to take them off. There are worse things than climbing into bed in what you wore under your waders, right? As a side note, these make excellent “stuffers” in your suitcase to protect other items (like your fly reels if you pack them in your checked bag). In cases of fishing in a deep freeze, keeping yourself warm under your waders is trickier than landing a steelhead on a dry fly. Back in the day of bulky layers, trying to fit everything under my waders was more of a workout than
walking to the river. Today, there’s no need to be bulky and uncomfortable. My favorite layer is easily a soft micro suede fleece layer which fits just like the sweatpants you used to wear from bed to your early morning college class. Don’t pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about. As a side note, layering that capilene layer under these will give you the added warmth you may need. Don’t forget your piggies! I have Raynaud’s phenomenon. I swear it has something to do with frost biting my toes as a child ice skating on the lake in Wisconsin. Whatever the reason, when my feet get cold at all, I can’t feel my feet, which makes it difficult to wade a river. Fortunately, a good pair of socks helps. I’m a wool lunatic. Wool keeps my feet warm, even if I spring a leak in my waders or, more likely, fall in the river. D
Patagonia - Women’s Capilene® Thermal Weight Bottoms MSRP $89.00
Polartec® Power Grid™ fabric with Polygiene® permanent odor control with a smooth face for easy layering. The fabric’s open-grid pattern next to skin provides superior warmth, breathability and moisture-wicking performance Flat waistband has brushed inner elastic for nextto-skin softness. Patagonia.com
Orvis - Women’s Under Wader Pant
Smartwool - Women’s PhD® Outdoor Light Crew Socks
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A soft, warm, and comfortable option for under your waders. Keeps the cold at bay while offering a soft moisturewicking barrier between you and the waders. Microsuede fleece with comfortable elastic waistband and a drawcord for a perfect fit. Tapered leg keeps pants in place when putting on waders. Orvis.com
Experience durability at its peak with the PhD® Outdoor Light Crew. Featuring Indestructawool technology, a patentpending wool-based durability construction, these socks are ready for any adventure on your list. Plus, with redesigned mesh zones, a Virtually Seamless toe and the 4 Degree elite fit system. Smartwool.com
Fishewear - Troutrageous Rainbow Leggings
Smartwool - Women’s PhD® Hunt Heavy Over-The-Calf Socks
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MSRP $29.95 The STUNNING design we introduced during our Kickstarter campaign, Troutrageous Rainbow, is now available for purchase!! The Troutrageous Rainbow is inspired by the Rainbow Trout, a favorite fish of ours! Manufactured in the USA with Italian fabric with four-way stretch, Polyester/Spandex blend, UPF 50+, Quick-Dry, and Breathable. fishewear.com
Wear our PhD® Hunt Heavy Over-the-Calf once, and they’ll be your outdoor go-to again and again. Special flex zones offer extra mobility, and our 4 Degree elite fit system provides better stretch and quicker recovery while in motion. Odor resistance encourages multi-day wear. Smartwool.com
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No. Not at all.
It quickly became clear that this was not a passing phase; his interest in fly fishing continued to flourish and consume him. As concerned parents, we worried about our son making it in life, that is, being a contributing member of society with relative success and happiness, not to mention paying his way, we recalibrated our thinking and switched from feeling discouraged over his college interruption to asking if this kid could actually make a living fishing. He was, after all, forsaking every other aspect of his life for the sake of throwing flies. A late-night job search on “fishing” revealed there were indeed many jobs that he could apply for to make a living in the business of fishing—retail stores, hatcheries, sales reps, and, of course, guiding. Finding a job, however, was not his intent at the time; he just wanted to fish. It was his escape, his “What do I want to be when I grow up?” question being answered. As other parents of millennial children have discovered, many of our young adults want to “follow their dreams” and “pursue their passions.” After all, that’s what we have encouraged them to do—right? So, the only option in this case was to embrace him and his new pursuit. After all, there would be no getting around this new love.
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by Emily Mauri
“For the second time in four years, the most biodiverse estuary in North America — the only place where bonefish and striped bass share the same water — was erased by trillions of gallons of freshwater.” - Allie Preston, Bullsugar.org
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started fly fishing when I was 20 on a small, trout-stocked lake in Southwestern Pennsylvania. To be quite frank, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Over the next few years, if I caught a fish, it was definitely a pure stroke of luck. However, I loved it as I have always enjoyed a variety of outdoor pursuits. It wasn’t my “passion” though. At least not yet. In 2007, I was offered a job at the Fly Fishing Show. It’s a large consumer trade show that travels the country promoting fly fishing. I definitely didn’t earn that job because of my casting skills, but my socializing skills proved to be a good fit.
A couple years later I started to travel with the shows to various venues. In Somerset, NJ, I observed my first live casting demonstration. I won’t name drop, but I was mesmerized by the demonstration presented by a tall, handsome man with a heavy German accent. He had a rod and reel that was far more bad ass than the little trout set up I had. I was even more intrigued by the fact that he was using two hands, which eliminated his need for an overhead cast. “Whatever that guy is doing I want to do,” I said to myself. Fast-forward to 2011. I married that tall, handsome German in a small wedding in Atlantic Highlands, NJ Atlantic Highlands was
special to us, as we would occasionally meet between our hectic schedules while we dated internationally. I started fishing for stripers off Sandy Hook Beach, and from then on, I was officially a two-handed gal. Our adventures would take us to Norway and Canada, fishing for Atlantic salmon. I learned quickly this type of fishing was not for the weak-hearted. Swinging flies and Spey fishing was now, not just a passion, but a full-blown obsession. I had no intentions of ever going back to overhead casting.
Until…
Fly fishing has taken me to some of the world's most beautiful places. But it's also opened my eyes to how fragile they can be.
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“The damage to the greater Everglades ecosystem speaks for itself. Sugar has always won. But Bullsugar brought new life to the issue, and as the narrative changed the tables began to turn. We started to win, too.” - Allie Preston, Bullsugar.org photo by Phoebe Fitz
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“The beauty of the system is that it really doesn’t take all that long to repair itself, even in spite of every bit of “progress” we’ve inflicted on it.” - Allie Preston, Bullsugar.org
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Wilderness Disorder
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by Robin Schmidt
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Adventure and wilderness experiences heal our souls. We get out in wilderness in many different ways, and for a variety of reasons. There is a theme that runs common for those of us who are driven toward our passions—Joy. What is it that is the undercurrent of the joy we experience through adventuring? Answering this question is where each story becomes real. Uncovering our reasons, unique to all of us, can reveal our hearts.
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ehind every reason we give for making adventure happen in our lives, there is a personal, internal motive that revs up our energy levels, clears the calendar, hires a sitter, and kicks us into action. No matter how busy, stressed, or complicated our lives can be, we find the time and a way to make adventure happen. We do this for a reason.
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We may not fully understand the reason we love and, in my case, need adventure. Over time, I discovered a great reward in looking honestly at my own drive and implacable need. In searching my own heart and my spirit of adventure, I have found my purpose.
Origins of My Wilderness Disorder The title of this story sounds like a contradiction in terms. How can love of wilderness and adventure ever be a disorder? The phrase “wilderness disorder” is the term I’ve used my entire adult life to describe the motive and the reason behind my own unrelenting drive to seek adventure. Early on, I never gave much thought to why I felt it was a disorder. I never really meant it to have a seriously negative connotation. It was always meant mostly as a joke, acknowledging the frequency and intensity with which I pursued adventure. However, I think my choice of words was a hint. Somehow, deep within, I knew my drive for adventure was a little out of whack. photos by John Schmidt Spring 2018
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Meet fly dresser Nome Buckman
Hometown Portland, Maine
Favorite Fly Tying Material Flash, it comes in endless varieties of textures, colors, and can bring any fly to life. You can use it for everything from a musky fly all the way down to size 20-something nymph.
Favorite Fly Tying Tool The one tool I’ve had since day one of tying is my Griffin Montana Mongoose Vise with lever cam jaws. This vise has reliably held hooks from 8/0 down to #24 for many years without any hiccups.
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Fluorescent Hot Mess Makes 1 large fly
Ingredients Hook: 5/0 Gamakatsu 55015 Thread: Nano Silk 6/0 white Tail: 4 Chartreuse Strung Rooster, 4 Hot Pink Grizzle Hackle Flash: Wavy Pink Body: Bucktail Flash: Hot Pink Flashabou Head: Chartreuse Howitzer Baitfish Popper Head Eyes: Volcanic Dragon Eyes
Dressing 1. Prepare the tail feathers by removing the webby portion at the base of the feathers. Tie in the tail with two feathers on the far side of the hook and two on the near side. 2. Trim three clumps of bucktail (chartreuse, pink, chartreuse) from the bottom 1/3 of the tail, carefully removing the underfur. Reverse tie these clumps making sure the hair goes all the way around the hook. 3. Test fit the popper head. Apply a generous amount of super glue to the hook shank and affix the head. 4. Attach the eyes with super glue and set aside to dry.
Fishing This fly can be fished as a popper on a floating line or as a streamer on a sinking line. For both situations, strip the fly hard and give it a pause to settle in the water before the next strip.
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Baby Steps by Veera Viitanen photos Antti Takaniemi
One of the best things
about fly fishing is that you always learn something new. You can fish new water, head to unknown places, try different styles, and catch new species. But what happens when all of a sudden you have a baby in your backpack? Do you give up your time on the water, or change your fishing habits? I would say that fly fishing with a baby is more than a decision, it is an attitude, a lifestyle choice all its own. A choice that will require many compromises: more planning, flexibility, and patience. Choosing to focus on the positives and not the challenges will open up a whole new world of experiences together. You will notice that you are heading into the future, which looks quite brilliant. Spring 2018
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Jen Ripple Grabs a beer With
rose schweikhart of Superior Bathhouse Brewery The only brewery in a US National Park and the only brewer in the world using thermal hot spring water.
This historic bathhouse has been converted into a commercial brewery and restaurant in Hot Springs, AR
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craft life Located on the main thoroughfare in Hot Springs, Arkansas is the most unusual story. It combines a U.S. national park, a hot spring, and some really great craft beer. It was just by happenstance that I came across a womanowned brewery called Superior Bathhouse Brewery. There are many things that make this brewery exceptionally interesting, including being the only brewery inside of a national park, being located inside a bathhouse, and the only one in the world (that we could find) using thermal hot springs to make beer. I had the chance to sit down with Superior Bathhouse Brewery’s owner, Rose Schweikhart, and hear her story. I thought I’d share it with you because it’s a good one.
Jen: Rose, tell me a little bit about how this whole crazy story began. You seem so young! I’m 35 years old. In my old life I was a musician, a tuba player, and I fell in love with beer while touring England and mainland Europe. I was living in Springfield, Illinois at the time and they didn’t really have any breweries. That was my first thought about possibly opening a brewery. Fast forward a few years and through a series of events I’m living in Hot Springs, Arkansas. I heard rumors that it was possible to create a brewery using hot spring water despite the folklore of larger brewers who thought this was not possible. I started looking into brewing and discovered that the water here is potable for two reasons. First, the water temperature is 144 degrees when it hits the surface. That’s hot enough to prevent bad bacteria growth. Second, the geography of the area is not volcanic, but rather a geothermal fault, which pushes the water through a limestone bed. When I realized this, I got in touch with the woman who is the Park Superintendent to see what the possibility was of having a brewery in the National Park. She told me I needed to see this bathhouse.
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craft life JEN: Is it true this bathhouse was vacant for 30 years before you gave it new life? Yes. The bathhouse closed in 1983 and was vacant. In the early 2000s, the Arkansas Congressional Delegation did a funding request for emergency funding for the park and spent $12 million starting in 2004 to stabilize the bathhouses so they could be leased. They spent over $1 million on this building. In 2011, I toured this bathhouse and opened a Request For Proposal. I had never done anything like that. It was an 88 page business plan. I had to make projections and talk to banks. It took a year before I was selected. It took another year of negotiations. In March of 2013, I signed a 55 year lease. So at this point it’s like I own the building. All the day to day upkeep is my responsibility. I have to do things like save for a new roof.
JEN: You’re a woman in a very male-dominated business. What motivated you to do this? I’m an intrinsically motivated person. I’m a big picture, long term thinker. For me, the most joy comes from having a dream and crawling, walking or running to that dream, with all the setbacks and detours. My motivation is the enjoyment of seeing a spark grow into a flame. I love the work and patience you have to have during that process. I love the process, but I recognize that is not for everyone.
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sport. Is there a conservation aspect to using thermal water? In beer making, the first step is to heat up a whole lot of water. The sustainability aspect of what I am doing is important. That 144 degree head start sure does help. And another thing that I don’t really advertise is I believe one of the most eco-friendly things I could do. I used an already existing, old building that has stood for over 100 years. It has good bones and will last another 100 years. JEN: You are inside a U.S. National Park. How did
you accomplish that? To my knowledge, we are the only brewery in a national park, and this is the smallest national park and the only urban national park in the country. Those magnolia trees right there are in the national park. That asphalt is the city. It has been a challenge. There’s an extra layer of scrutiny because this is federal property. For instance, there are rules about which pesticides and paint you can use in a national park. I have to have the awnings on my building taken to an off-site location to be cleaned because you can’t use the chemicals necessary to clean them in a national park. Having to follow such strict rules has allowed me to be creative in other ways in order to have an identity. It’s a rogue element.
JEN: All of your beer is really good. What is your favorite style of beer? Do you have a favorite? We have 18 beers. I tend to like the British style beers, like a pale ale, or our superior pale ale, which we call SPA. I think with the British ingredients it reminds me of when I was in Europe and there’s a nostalgic factor. Although, I never turn down a crazy IPA.
JEN: Are there any challenges associated with using thermal water? It’s an unusual water chemistry. It’s very alkaline — the pH is very high. Depending on the beer we are making, sometimes we have to add hardness, add salt, to balance the water out. The chemistry of our water is a huge contributor. It keeps my beer special. I believe the water is similar to the water of Cologne, Germany, specifically Düsseldorf type water, which makes for a fantastic Kolsch style beer.
JEN: What do you love the most? Cracking open a beer at the end of the day. Realizing over 30 people in 7 years have worked to make this happen. The effort that has been put into it. For myself in planning, but then others here who love to make it, and love to wait tables, and love to cook chili. When you get to reflect on that is what I love best about what I’m doing.
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JEN: Did you do a lot of the work yourself? I’m much more comfortable with a tool in my hand or behind a computer than I am managing people. I did do a lot myself. I have this bolt tattoo because I did the structural underpinning myself with some friends. I cut and installed the I-beams. We had to bolt them together and I got burned by a bolt; I had the actual bolt outline, threads and all, burned into my arm. So this bolt tattoo shows strength and pain. I was going through a lot personally when I was standing in that hole holding up those beams and burning off those bolts. It was a real catharsis for me.
JEN: The hot springs are right behind your building, but how do you get your water?
JEN: Can you only buy here or do you distribute? We distribute around Arkansas. We make 15-20 barrels a week now, but we are going to start to make more. All of my new equipment is in my warehouse ready to be put in, so we are ready to double our output. I’m not really interested in distribution, though. This is a destination city. We have a racetrack and all these lakes with hiking, and fishing, and outdoor activities. What I am excited about is we are going to start canning our beer. Recycling is so important and those cans can be infinitely recycled.
JEN: You signed your lease in March of 2013 and your grand opening was July 12, 2013. Has it gone better than thought it would? Yes. My projections were half of what they should have been. I doubled my 10 year projection. I have a lot more employees than I thought I would. During peak times I have more than 40 employees.
The park maintains the water system like your city maintains your domestic water. The park collects water from the 47 springs located along this hillside. There is a 12 inch pipe running down the street which pumps it into a holding tank, like a regular water tower but only it’s hot water. They have a laboratory and they periodically test the water to make sure it’s potable. The main use of our water is obviously for the bathing industry, the functional bathhouses. They use 1 million gallons a month. I use 10,000 gallons a month. There’s a pump in the back and it comes in like city water in your house, only mine is hot.
JEN: In 100 years, what do you want people to say about what you’ve done? That I was at the forefront of the revitalization of downtown Hot Springs, AR. I think it is ironic that my business is based off of water, and the reason it exists is because of water, and a water-based project is reawakening this historic old town. D
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I wasn't born with a rod in my hand. by Irena Mathiasen
I fished a little from time to time with my father; trips where the lunch and company were better than the catch. Out by the lake I found the peace I had been missing. I didn’t really understand that at the time. But as I grow older, and wiser, I realize the positivity that being outdoors instills in me. I caught my first sea trout in March of 2016 at 26 years old, and it changed my life. It gave me hope, faith, and a hunger for more. I made a checklist of species to catch. Before the end of 2016 I had checked a lot of them off the list. The only poisonous fish in Denmark, Trachinus draco (greater weever); beautiful carp; strong mackerel; and the dancing garfish. I caught the small, and in every way so perfect, brown trout. My biggest pike to date. And, as if that wasn’t enough to satisfy my appetite, I caught the fish of my dreams—the biggest and most perfect sea-run brown trout I have ever seen. This was the one that most people fish for their whole lives. I must be blessed! I am blessed. I am fortunate to have an amazing partner who has guided me, taught me, and led me on this journey. He tells me I have a talent—a nose for fishing. I like that thought. Whether he’s right, I do not know.
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All Hands on Deck by Mattie Rodrigue
Long before I ever picked up a fly rod, I was hauling fish on the decks of commercial fishing boats, off the coast of Maine, as the onboard scientist for a commercial fishery-style survey evaluating groundfish (Atlantic cod, Atlantic halibut, haddock, hake, etc.). I was 22, a graduate student at the University of Maine studying marine biology and marine policy.
My classroom was the deck of a boat. The fisheries research survey I was part of, known as the Eastern Gulf of Maine Sentinel Survey (Sentinel Survey), was started eight years ago as a collaboration between the University of Maine and Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries (MCCF), a non-profit organization that focuses on coastal fishing, community-based marine science and policy. The Sentinel Survey began as a response to the commercial collapse of groundfish in eastern Maine. The region is sparsely sampled by federal and state monitoring programs, so the Sentinel Survey, a local, collaborative program, was built to provide data on groundfish species in data-limited eastern Maine. My role was to collect data on species abundance, distribution, and biology, as well as to facilitate the collaborative platform between the University, MCCF, and the fishermen who participated in the survey program. The fishermen I worked with came from fishing communities in eastern Maine. All had different personalities and fishing styles, but shared a common, deep-rooted appreciation for hard work. Each day for about five months every year, I’d hop aboard whichever participating vessel was heading out to sea that day, with a plethora of sampling equipment. The captain, a sternman, and I would travel out to a pre-selected station and deploy demersal longline gear (picture a long rope with a bunch of hooks attached to it that gets sunk to the ocean floor to catch the fish that live at the bottom), and use jig gear to sample the area with handlines while we let the longline soak for two hours. Then, we would haul up the longline and I, the “third-nerd” on board, would begin to process the fish. Spring 2018
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New Waters
by Rebecca Blair
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y non-fly fishing friends just don’t get it. Why do all the pictures on my Facebook page contain a fish? Haven’t I caught all the fish I need to catch? Why do I travel the world just to catch fish? And then they say, “You look so happy in that fish picture.” And, it’s true. There is no place I’m happier than on the water with rod in hand. Although I have some favorite rivers, I feel that tackling the unknown and fishing in new places with new friends has contributed to my growth and enjoyment. No experience captures this better than my three trips to Austria and Slovenia.
Trip One: Anglers from Three Countries Meet My adventures started in 2009 when International Women Fly Fisher (IWFF) member Kate Blubaugh organized a gathering near Klagenfurt, Austria. Barbara Klutinis, Kate, and I flew over from the United States, Christa Buchwald and Claudia Muller came from Germany, and Henriette Adam van Scheltema came from the Netherlands. Fortunately, all our European anglers spoke some English. We stayed in the village of St. Primus at Hotel-Pension Wutte, which is owned and managed by Milan Wutte Sr. Incidentally, Milan is also an excellent fishing guide who is very knowledgeable about the rivers of Austria and Slovenia. I found out later that we were the first women anglers to stay at the pension. To get to our fishing locations, the crystal-clear River Kleine Drau Side Stream and the River Vellach, we traveled winding forest roads, past fields full of yellow flowers, with snow-capped mountains towering above us. Barbara and I spent one day guided by Milan Jr., who taught us about tight line nymphing. We focused on ticking our heavily weighted flies along the river bottom in a way that would entice a fish. Due to the incredible clarity of the water, we could observe the fish take (or reject) our flies beneath the surface. I was surprised that we didn’t see other anglers on the rivers and learned that in Austria, an outfitter buys a license for certain sections of a river, helping to evenly distribute anglers over fishable water.
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We arrived at the now familiar Hotel-Pension Wutte. On Saturday, I fished on what I could now call familiar waters—the River Vellach. Meeting up with the other women, I felt the absence of my dear friend Henriette from the Netherlands, who fought a losing battle with cancer. Her absence was a reminder to take time to do the things you enjoy since no one knows what the future holds. After one day fishing the River Vellach, the group opted to fish four days in Slovenia. We would be fishing two rivers – River Sava Bohinjka in the northeast corner of Slovenia and River Savinja near the town of Ljubno. River Sava Bohinjka is a beautiful, emeraldgreen, crystal-clear Alpine river emerging from Lake Bohinjka. It is exceptionally rich in nutrients, which support the large population of native graylings. It also holds strong, hardfighting browns and rainbows. In most areas, it is covered in thick bankside vegetation which prohibits casting from the shore. I was on my own much of the time and the focus was truly on enjoying the catch and release of my fish. Once again, being the only ones on the river provided a sense of serenity that I sometimes miss on my California rivers. River Savinja runs through an artfully decorated flower park with a huge variety of gorgeous, colorful flowers, many of them arranged into animals. We were, once again, the only anglers there and I still can’t conceive of an arrangement like this back in the states. The river bottom is covered with marl and limestone gravel; and it contains rapids, pools, and quiet flows; holding browns, graylings, rainbows, and Huchen (Danube Salmon), some of trophy size.
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Reading Between the
Understanding what makes
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hen I first started fishing, I owned one five weight rod and one five weight line. It was the line that the fly shop owner suggested and told me would be perfect for the Sage Light Line I had just purchased. I almost swallowed my tongue when I realized that line I had just plunked on the counter was over $100.00. I’d like to think that the line made all the difference, but honestly I can’t remember. It was all so new, and so confusing those early days, that I have blocked it out of my memory. Fast forward 15 plus years and here I am with more lines than I could possibly use. The obsession continues, however a much more educated obsession. My walls are now covered with boxes filled with lines of all types. Boxes labeled F, I, Sink Tip, Full Sink, Type 3, Type 6, and on and on. With so many lines on the market today with such vast differences in pricing, knowing where you want your flies to sit in the water column is the most important part of choosing the right line.
Floating Lines – When you want to fish flies that will sit on top of the water Probably the most common type of fly line, floating line does exactly what the name implies. The line is made to float on the water. Think of this line as the perfect line for a dry fly, a terrestrial, or a popper. These lines are also great for indicator fishing or small streamers. Fly line manufacturers impregnate the line with micro-glass bubbles of air to help keep the line on top of the water. Gone are the days of having to dry out your line and dress your line to keep it afloat. Enough said. These lines just make sense.
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foundation Intermediate Lines – When you want to fish flies that will sit just underneath the surface While I could classify these lines technically under the category of sinking lines, as my favorite type of line, I think they deserve their own classification. Generally made to sink 1 to 2 inches per second, these lines are best suited when I want my streamer to move horizontally under the surface, without the “jig” type action that a streamer on a floating line would create. These lines have the added benefit of usually being clear in color, adding a stealth aspect as well. I love to use intermediate lines with an unweighted streamer pattern, as the intermediate line will pull the streamer under the surface, but keep it high enough in the water column to keep it from getting stuck on the bottom in shallow water. While it seems crazy, fishing with large poppers and divers with an intermediate line can prove deadly because the little bit of sink from the line will provide a thicker bubble trail behind the popper and get the fish’s attention.
Sinking Lines – When you want to fish flies that need to get down deep Again, as the name implies, sinking lines sink. Sinking lines are made by incorporating tungsten dust into the fly line. The amount of dust added determines the sink rate. Those sink rates are called “types.” Generally speaking, a Type 3 line will sink at 3 inches per second, whereas a Type 6 line will sink at 6 inches per second. The faster the sink rate, the deeper you can effectively fish a fly. Note that the sink rate is independent of the grain weight of the line. If you have a 7 weight rod, you need to choose a 7 weight sinking line of the sink type you desire. Be aware that sinking lines are not uniform in density, meaning that you can purchase a line where the entire length sinks or a line with as little as a five foot sinking section. The longer the sinking section, the deeper the fly will go. The choice between using a Type 3 or 6 line is not solely based on how deep you want to fish. Type 6 lines are helpful when throwing a big, bulky fly, as the increased density in a Type 6 line will pull a larger fly down.
When using a sinking line, be aware that the chances of losing flies on structures you can’t see are increased. Although floating flies make up a lot of fishing situations, there will be times when the best way to catch fish will be to get the fly down to where the fish are. Knowing the difference between floating, intermediate, and sinking lines will make a huge difference between fishing and catching. D
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Fly rods are categorized in line weights. When purchasing a new fly line for your 6 weight rod, choose a 6 weight line. Gone are the days of over-lining your rods. Today, fly line manufacturers build lines that make it easier to load a modern fly rod.
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Who wrote the cover article in the Spring/Summer 2017 DUN Print?
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Jen Ripple
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April Vokey
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Clare Carter
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Hank Patterson
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Who is Jen taking a road trip with this summer? A
Heather Hodson
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Tom Bie
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Dana Moore
What annual tradition is Jen looking forward to this spring?
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When Editor-in-Chief Jen Ripple takes the day off, what are you most likely to find her doing?
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Antiquing
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Playing with her grandbabies
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Why did DUN choose Dover, TN as its homebase? A
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Surrounded by public land
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Asheville, North Carolina, US
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North Seal River, Manitoba, Canada
The Biltmore Mansion isn’t the only reason to go to Asheville these days. Guided fishing adventures for smallmouth bass and trout are now your new adventure in Asheville. Want a unique experience? Try a multi-day river trip or a whitewater smallmouth excursion through the Nolichucky Gorge. Valuing long-lasting relationships with their guests, Asheville Fly Fishing Company is all about sharing memorable days on the water with you. AshevilleFlyFishingCo.com
The North Seal River in Manitoba is a remote wilderness destination. Want to try your hand at toothy critter fishing? This northern pike fishery offers size and quantity with trophy fish over 50” and 100 pike per day. North Seal area has excellent sight fishing. The pike sit in the submerged cabbage beds waiting for unlucky bait fish to pass. Pike don’t eat flies, they attack and devour them. This is something that every fly angler should experience. Ganglers.com
photo by Arabian Sport Fly Fishing
Muscat, Oman
Chicago, Illinois, US
Dating back to the 1st century CE, Muscat was an important trading post between the East and the West, and it remains that way today. Bordered to the north and west by the Gulf of Oman, fishing has been a mainstay in the region since the beginning. With deep water close to shore in Muscat, targeting open water species like tuna, dorado, and marlin is easy. If blue water is not your thing, the coastline has sprawling sandy beaches, secluded rocky bays, and sheer jagged cliffs where you can target yellow permit, 3-spot pompano, and queen fish. ArabianFlySportFishing.com
Chicago might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of a fly fishing destination, but as the former home of DUN Magazine we have to mention it. Chicago is the home of deep dish pizza, Italian beef, prohibition, and amazing carp fishing. Carp fishing is said to be like bone fishing, but in our minds it’s much harder. Even with the perfect cast and the right fly more often then not these fish will give you the fin and swim away. But, once you hook one of these monsters, your fly fishing life will never be the same. ChiFly.com
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REFRESHMENT TIME A Sweeter Negroni 1 Serving
Ingredients 1 oz 1 oz 1 oz 3 Dashes 1/16 tsp 1 Garnish
Melborne Gin Company Dry Gin Dolin Rouge Vermouth Aperol Aperitivo Fee Brothers Orange Bitters Sugar Thick Orange Slice Orange Zest
Directions In your favorite cocktail shaker, muddle the orange, sugar, and the bitters, taking care not to crush the rind of the orange. Add ice to the shaker, and build the cocktail by combing the gin, vermouth, and aperol. Shake the cocktail vigorously, and double strain into a chilled coupe with a large ice cube. Twist the orange zest over the coupe and drop it in.
Thanks for reading, now go make one for yourself.
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