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Podcast of the Week: Captains Collective – Tom Rosenbauer

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Podcast of the Week: Captains Collective – Tom Rosenbauer

This week’s Podcast features the Captains Collective Podcast and the interviewee is the legendary Tom Rosenbauer of Orvis Fly Fishing. Tom has become a household name in the fishing industry after 30+ years of working with Orvis, publishing books, filming instructional videos, and hosting the Orvis Flyfishing Guide Podcast.

The podcast covers his background with Orvis, what makes great outdoorsmen, and what he has learned from decades of teaching others.

https://theflylords.com/2019/10/11/podcast-of-the-week-wet-fly-swing-joe-humphreys-interview/

Photographer Spotlight: David Anderson

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Photographer Spotlight: David Anderson

In the latest Photographer Spotlight, Flylords caught up with David Anderson. He is a recently retired rock & roll and celebrity photographer who now takes his cameras and ringing ears on fly-fishing journeys through the small trout streams of Australia and New Zealand. Check out the interview below. 

Portrait: By Andrew Bell.

Flylords: Who is David Anderson?
David: I was born in Australia in 1963 and moved with my family to Boston in 1965 when my father got a scholarship to Harvard. We then moved on to Champaign, Illinois where he worked at the University. I returned to Australia in 1984 on a 6 week holiday to meet long lost relatives and somehow never found my way back.

Flylords: Do you remember the first time you picked up a fly rod?

David: My first serious fly fishing experiences were on one of my dad’s summer field trips to Wyoming in 1975 when one of the other professors loaned me a rod and reel, and showed me the basics of fly fishing for trout on the Wind River.

Flylords: How about the first time you picked up a camera?
David: I bought my first camera, a Canon F1n, in 1985 and starting shooting friends bands soon after, though it’s worth mentioning that both my parents were fairly handy with a camera and there was always one around the house growing up.
Flylords: Tell me about the first photo you had published.
David: I can’t remember the exact first shot, but it would have been a black and white in a free Sydney street press magazine called ‘On The Street’. They paid me a little beer money to shoot local gigs for their review section in 1986 or 87.
Flylords: Do you have a favorite photo you have taken?

David: My first photos of Pink from 2000 remain among my very favorites. She was just starting to get famous then and spent a full day in my studio.

Flylords: Tell us a little about some of the celebrities you have had the pleasure of shooting.

David: Some great moments include a brief shoot with the Queen, early in my career, touring Australia and South Africa with the Rolling Stones on the Voodoo Lounge tour and spending 14 hours with an army of assistants doing a 2-minute shoot with U2. Both Robert Plant and Meatloaf have yanked a camera from my hand during a shoot and taken my photo.

Small stream fly fishing photography by David Anderson
Flylords: Tell us a little about Twigwater.

David: Starting up my blog Twigwater.com almost three years ago helped me through a late mid-life (such a thing?) slump and has given me a new and very positive direction in photography and life in general. The focus is primarily small stream fly fishing with 2-4 weight rods with lots of gear reviews and plenty of pictures.

Small stream fly fishing photography by David Anderson
Flylords: What is your ideal camera setup for shooting fly fishing?
David: I use Fuji XT2’s now as they’re very light compared to the big DSLR’s, have great electronic viewfinders and awesome mechanical controls. Also, the prime lenses like the 16, 35, 56 and 90 are brilliant.
Flylords: Tell us about your book.
David: My book – Fly Fishing, Places to Fish in Australia and New Zealand – highlights my favorite small streams and the light gear I use to fish them. It’s very much about the photos, and I hope tells the story without reading a word.
Small stream fly fishing photography by David Anderson

Flylords: Would you rather catch the trophy fish, or shoot a photo of the trophy fish?

David: I’m much more focused on photographing fly fishing these days than fishing myself. Occasionally I’ll sneak out on my own to review a rod or other gear for the blog of course, but photography is always the main game.

 

Flylords: Do you have any advice for an aspiring photographer?
David: Learn the basics well and be super critical of the technical quality and content quality of your work. It’s the best driver to continually improve.
Flylords: Do you think your kids will follow in your footsteps?
David: My oldest son Edward (19) is an English Scholar, a great writer who edits most of my work. He’s taught me a lot since I started writing a few years ago. My middle son Xavier (12) and daughter Audrey (8) both love fly fishing and both are handy with a camera so you never know.

 

Flylords: Has social media made a positive impact on your career?
David: I love pulling out my phone and surfing through everyone’s awesome fly fishing photography on my Instagram feed and interacting with people from all over the world on my Facebook page, and those of friends – it’s a good motivator, very lifting and a great tonic for the troubles of the world.

Flylords: Bucket list destination?
David: That lake in Argentina with the massive rainbows and epic winds.
Probably because it’s the complete opposite of the small stream fishing I love so much.

Flylords: Can you recommend a good book and a good drink to our readers?
David: My favorite book is ‘Trout Magic’ by Robert Traver it perfectly describes trout fishing with a fly in the then remote waters of Upper Michigan in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Drink? Only beer for me and nothing weird, fussy or made by hipsters. Simple wins the race.

Flylords: Whats next?
David: I’m shooting a lot of videos right now and would like to expand my shooting into short fly fishing films, but writing another book is currently taking up most of my free time.
You can check out David’s book here, and be sure to follow him on Instagram @twigwater!

https://theflylords.com/2019/09/23/photographer-spotlight-hillary-maybery/

https://theflylords.com/2019/08/29/photographer-spotlight-brian-grossenbacher/

Live the Stream: the Story of Humphreys, Wins Best Movie at the 2019 Drake Flyfishing Video Awards

Wills Donaldson
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Live the Stream: the Story of Humphreys, Wins Best Movie at the 2019 Drake Flyfishing Video Awards

This week at the 2019 Drake Video Awards, “Live the Stream: The Joe Humphreys Story” took 1st place in not one, but two categories including Best Story, and Best Movie.

live the stream movie winner

Competing against films like Artifishal, Big Land, Glorious Bastards, One Path, Alignment. and more, Nomadic Studios came out on top with their exciting and heartwarming film “Live the Stream: the Story of Humphrey”

Don’t miss the inspiring life story of Pennsylvania’s fly fishing legend, Joe Humphreys: a man who was born to fly fish, lives to teach, and strives to pass on a respect for our local waters. A visually stunning film, anyone with a pulse can appreciate Joe’s contagious spirit and, at 86-years-young, trout streams are his fountains of youth.  This is an emotion-packed adventure and Joe will catch your heart in this powerful tale of tenacity, life and love. Follow Live the Stream on Instagram and Facebook.

“Live the Stream: The Story of Joe Humphreys” is now available for pre-order on iTunes. Watch out for the worldwide release of this documentary on November 5th across all digital platforms – SVOD, DVD, Blu-ray, and more. Sign up for updates on all LTS film info at their official site.

 

Written By Flylords Team Member Wills Donaldson 

https://theflylords.com/2019/10/10/faces-of-fly-fishing-joe-humphreys/

https://theflylords.com/2019/10/11/podcast-of-the-week-wet-fly-swing-joe-humphreys-interview/

Fishpond Acquires Tacky Fly Boxes

Dan Zazworsky
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Fishpond Acquires Tacky Fly Boxes

From Fishpond USA:

We are proud to announce that Tacky will now operate under the Fishpond brand. The purchase will lend Fishpond’s design and distribution capabilities to Tacky’s growing line of products and extend its legacy of innovative fly storage systems.

The acquisition fits seamlessly into Fishpond’s mission to provide uncompromising function, style, and authenticity to the fly fishing community through thoughtfully designed products. For years, Tacky has been the first-to-market with innovative silicone fly storage systems, earning 6 IFTD Best of Show awards.

As a BCorp and industry leader in environmentally responsible design, Fishpond is introducing recycled materials into the composition of the 2020 lineup of fly storage systems, as well as new colors, packaging, and a new range of sizes.

As we look to the future, the Tacky founders and team, including Tim Jenkins, Shaun Curtis, Eric Aston, and Ki Aston will continue to work with Fishpond in developing new products and exciting opportunities.

“Our companies are built on the principle of doing more for our communities, for our industry, and for the places we all cherish. We quickly realized that we could be more impactful in the most important ways if we partnered together in everything that we do,” said Tim Jenkins, President of Tacky Fly Fishing.

“Most significantly though, we are anxious to undertake the important work of being leaders not just in product design, but also in impacting the world around us through environmental awareness, charitable outreach, and helping others find joy in the sport we all love.”

Both brands have an extensive history of disrupting the industry with products and features never before seen in the market. Since each company’s inception, the singular mission has been to enhance our customer’s experience on the water. Fishpond will build on the foundation Tacky has created to provide exceptional quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility to the angler who demands nothing less.

“The heartbeat of our line of products has just been amplified with the acquisition of Tacky. With their leadership in design, we were excited to find ways to collaborate and bring our collective assets under the Fishpond organization,” said John Le Coq, Founder, and CEO of Fishpond. “We share a creative spirit and a dedication to bringing new ideas and designs to the market.”

Fishpond’s 2020 lineup will include 9 redesigned storage systems, including
the Fly Dock, Original, Original 2X, Day Pack, Day Pack 2X, Dry Fly, Catch-All, Big Bug, and Flydrophobic Fly Boxes.

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Throwback Video of the Week: Early Morning Jungle Poon

Conner Grimes
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Throwback Video of the Week: Early Morning Jungle Poon

This week we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite films of all time. Featuring some of the most epic tarpon footage I have ever seen, this is definitely one you want to check out.

The film starts out with an eerie morning, followed by some unreal slow motion footage of tarpon eats and chases. The fight picks up, and some amazing tarpon jumps are also featured. The film ends with a victorious release of this amazing fish. Make sure you check out the full film if you haven’t seen it yet!

This video was created by GetAway Tours. Be sure to check out their other films on Vimeo.

The video of the week is selected and written by FlyLords team member Conner Grimes (@doublehaulfishing).

https://theflylords.com/2019/10/10/video-of-the-week-run/

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Declared Fishless for 32 Years, Brookies Recolonize Adirondack Lake

Dan Zazworsky
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Declared Fishless for 32 Years, Brookies Recolonize Adirondack Lake

32 years ago, Lake Colden in the Adirondack Mountains was declared to be fishless, ruined by acid rain. But this year, biologists confirmed that there was a strong spawning population back in place. The lake is located in the Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness and sits at 2,754 ft above sea level. Some are heralding the brookies return as a sign that the protections put in place in 1984 to prevent acid rain are working. But we think its mostly just the tenacity of brook trout’s drive to recolonize new waters as they have done so well in the West.

The brookies were sampled by biologists to determine where they originated from, but officials speculate that they may be heritage native strain fish.

“While we were preparing to recommend to DEC the lake was suitable for stocking brook trout, the discovery of brook trout makes this recommendation moot,” said Jed Dukett, program manager for the Adirondack Lake Survey Corporation.

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5,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Stocked in Lake Tahoe

Dan Zazworsky
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5,000 Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Stocked in Lake Tahoe

We have more great news from the West, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has stocked 5,000 12″-14″ Pilot Peak Lahontan Cutthroat into Lake Tahoe. Lahontan’s once ruled the entirety of the Lake Tahoe Basin, growing to sizes similar to their cousins in Pyramid Lake.

KTVN Channel 2 – Reno Tahoe Sparks News, Weather, Video

USFWS has placed tags in all the new stocked fish and will be tracking their movement throughout the system.

Lisa Heki, a project lead from the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex said, “It’s an important component, the native ecosystem to restoring the health of Lake Tahoe and potentially clarity. When we’re emphasizing native species in this Basin, it will be very important for the health and ecosystem in the long run.”

This is fantastic news following the construction of a new fish passage around the Derby Dam, which was preventing the Pyramid Lake population from making their historic spawning runs up to Lake Tahoe.

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A Collision of Seasons – Leaf Peeping Meets First Snow in Colorado

Patrick Perry
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A Collision of Seasons – Leaf Peeping Meets First Snow in Colorado

Every year in Colorado, the first snowfall marks the beginning of a very long winter. But when the first snowfall hits at the tail end of the aspen leaf-peeping season, the magic behind the lens or in this case the drone could make for a banger or two!

Every day on the way to work I travel 8 miles from West Vail to East Vail along Interstate 70. During this time of the year, my commute is flanked by endless golden aspen fields, views of Vail mountain, and of course the Gore Range.

This past Thursday, the Vail Valley received 6 inches of snow before sunrise and I was determined to fly during the tail end of the storm in order to capture a collision of seasons! I launched the drone mid storm from the front door of the office. With no visual of the drone and connection warnings covering my screen, I continued to fly and shoot pic after pic.

After a quick ten minute flight, I returned to my computer, uploaded the photos and couldn’t believe the content of this perfect storm of fall colliding with winter! Hopefully, this means we can look forward to another good snow year, bringing cold clear water for our trout to keep thriving!

Photos and writeup from Chris Bivona, of Ski Town All-Stars, check out their line of awesome fly fishing hats here and give them a follow on Instagram @skitownallstars.

https://theflylords.com/2018/12/23/landon-mayers-5-winter-trout-fishing-secrets/

How to Tie: The “20 Incher” Stonefly

Dan Zazworsky
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How to Tie: The “20 Incher” Stonefly

In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, Fly Fish Food teaches us how to tie the “20 incher” Stonefly, a fly that has earned its name with ease.

Learn About This Fly

Difficulty: Intermediate 

The “20 incher” stonefly is a stonefly nymph imitation which has been around for decades and has earned its name due to its reputation for catching huge trout. Due to its size and bead head, this is a great fly to fish in fast-moving water where you’ll need your fly to sink fast.

Although stonefly patterns are usually fished in the western part of the US, this pattern is greatly appealing to any hungry trout stubbornly hunkered under log jams, rocks, or other submerged rubble. Fished commonly as a point fly, this nymph will confidently lead your droppers into battle with soon to be netted trout.

This fly is a fantastic way for newer fly tyers who are looking to take their tying game to the next level. Due to the diversity of materials involved, and the straightforwardness of the techniques necessary, this fly is a great way to practice tying more complexed flies. Not to mention, as you see in this video, this fly is a fun way to get involved in finding your own fly tying ingredients such as off squirrels, partridge…and peacocks?

Ingredients:

  • Daiichi 1260 Bead-Head Specialty Hook – 10
  • 8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge thread – Camel
  • Plummeting Tungsten Beads – Copper – 5/32″ (3.8mm)
  • Lead Wire Spool – .020
  • Nature’s Spirit Stripped Goose Biots – Brown
  • UTC Ultra Wire – Copper – Brassie
  • Peacock Eye Sticks
  • Natural Furs Dubbing – Fox Squirrel
  • Ozark Oak Mottled Turkey Tail – Select Pair
  • Nature’s Spirit Primo Partridge Skin, Natural
  • Loon Soft Head cement – Clear

Now you know how to tie the “20 Incher” Stonefly!

Video and ingredients courtesy of Fly Fish Food 

Article written by Flylords Team Member Wills Donaldson

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Patagonia Announces New Swiftcurrent Wader Line

Dan Zazworsky
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Patagonia Announces New Swiftcurrent Wader Line

Patagonia’s new Swiftcurrent Waders line will be the company’s most durable, innovative and environmentally responsible waders yet, and we couldn’t be more stoked to get our hands on a pair. Designed with active anglers in mind, the improved materials and new booties will ensure these are some of the last waders you will buy!

From Patagonia:

Lighter, stronger, and intelligently designed for active anglers, the Swiftcurrent Waders are better in every way. New design features including truly articulated legs and a gusseted crotch for freedom of movement, beefier zippers, a more precise and intuitive suspender system, heavy-duty scuff guards at the ankle, a new Secure Stretch wading belt and innovative bootie technology are among the many improvements that make the Swiftcurrent waders significantly more durable and allow anglers to move better in and out of the water.

Considering the needs of both anglers and the environment, every wader in the Swiftcurrent line is transitioning to 100% recycled face fabrics that surpass their rigorous H2No® Performance Standard for waterproofness and durability. Swiftcurrent Waders are constructed from Patagonia’s innovative, 4-layer fabrics. Designed and engineered by Patagonia, they are the most durable, puncture-resistant and comfortable waterproof/breathable materials Patagonia has ever made. These materials allow Patagonia to craft waders with superior comfort and fit while sacrificing nothing in performance and reducing the impact on the environment. The result is a durable, athletic wader that isn’t baggy, doesn’t bunch up and looks just as good as it performs.

Recognizing that fit greatly impacts both comfort and performance, Swiftcurrent Waders also feature a gusseted crotch. Based on the proven patterning of their Packable Waders, every style in the new Swiftcurrent lineup utilizes a gusseted crotch that makes rock-hopping, log-jumping and steep bank descents easier, and eliminates the need for complex taping and reinforcement, which creates more durable and better-fitting waders.

Additionally, the Swiftcurrent Waders have innovative booties that feature a more precise, anatomical, and sock-like fit. These booties are also designed to resist compaction over time and are poly-grid lined for warmth and comfort.

The Swiftcurrent line includes six different waders:

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip Front Waders

Men’s Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders

These are the burliest, most feature-rich waders in the line. Engineered to handle the most extreme conditions, the Expeditions have an athletic fit with room for layering and intuitive, industry-leading features. An EZ-Lock suspender system delivers quick and secure height adjustments for a more precise fit. And for comfort and durability, these waders feature removable foam kneepads. A beefy new YKK® front zipper is submersible, fully waterproof and resists corrosion for consistent operation. Additionally, handwarmer pockets have zip flaps to eliminate line snags, and internal organization includes two generous drop-in pockets, a flip-out waterproof, zippered pocket, two daisy chains, and exterior stash pockets with water-resistant zippers offer secure storage. The Swiftcurrent Expedition Zip-Front Waders will be available for $749.00.

Swiftcurrent Expedition Waders

For anglers who don’t need a full zip-front, these are still equally burly and feature-rich. Engineered to handle the most extreme conditions, the Expeditions have an athletic fit with room for layering and intuitive, industry-leading features. The Swiftcurrent Waders will be available for $649.00.

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Womens Waders

Women’s Swiftcurrent Waders

These deliver uncompromising performance and durability in a female-specific design. Delivering fish-forward features, easy movement and comfort in the widest range of conditions, these waders have an athletic fit that allows room for layering. The Women’s Swiftcurrent Waders will be available for $499.00.

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Waders

Men’s Swiftcurrent Waders

Whether casting for hungry, late-season trout, tubing a mountain lake, or exploring a beach for sea-runs, the Men’s Swiftcurrent Waders are designed to allow freedom of movement and accommodate under-wader layering, making them the first choice for anglers who require durable, all-water, all-season waders. These waders will be available for $499.00.

Men’s Swiftcurrent Packable Waders

Designed for backpackers, hot weather and explorers, the Men’s Swiftcurrent Packable Waders are the most technically advanced waders Patagonia has ever made. River-tested and made for adventure, the Packables roll up into a burrito-sized stuff sack and weigh just 36 ounces. They will be available for $399.00.

Patagonia Swiftcurrent Wading Pants

Swiftcurrent Wading Pants

These pants are perfect for travel, hot weather or any situation where deep wading is not required. Incredibly lightweight, tough and comfortable, the Swiftcurrent Wading Pants deliver true versatility to your fishing. These will be available for $349.

The entire Patagonia Swiftcurrent line of waders will be available for Spring 2020.

About Patagonia

We’re in business to save our home planet.

Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California. A certified B Corporation, the company is recognized internationally for its commitment to product quality and environmental activism—and its contributions of more than $100 million in grants and in-kind donations to date.

For more information about Patagonia Fly Fishing, please visit their website and follow Patagonia Fly Fish on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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