By KBarton10 on Apr 11, 2008 in humor | 3 Comments
I can’t believe you fellows are so easily snookered, all you had to do was ask … Singlebarbed as national secret - unlikely, we’re far more comfortable with the “national treasure” label…
Dick Cheney is a latecomer, it was Zsa Zsa Gabor that put us on the map. Our paparazzi are politer than most, hence the Power Elite flock [...]
By KBarton10 on Apr 11, 2008 in entomology | 0 Comments
Caddis build cases from gold flakes and precious materials. French artist Hubert Duprat makes art from spun silk and precious stones.
By KBarton10 on Apr 10, 2008 in current events | 1 Comment
New development on the Payette River in Idaho is earmarked for fly fishermen and white water enthusiasts. Instead of the obligatory golf course, this subdivision includes a man made white water rapid. Just what retired old folks need..
By KBarton10 on Apr 9, 2008 in current events, humor | 0 Comments
We’ve seen the pictures of animals begging for adoption at the local SPCA, but can you imagine accidentally getting a retired Department of Fish and Game “sniffer” dog?
Apparently the first six dogs have graduated from the Fish & Game’s canine academy, trained to sniff out the usual stuff as well as Quagga Mussels and [...]
By KBarton10 on Apr 9, 2008 in fishing | 4 Comments
American Shad season is right around the corner, and is often forgotten when Trout Season is so close. A noble fish available to much of California, via the Sacramento River drainage. Large numbers and a game fighter, it’s a worthy opponent for a fly fisherman.
By KBarton10 on Apr 8, 2008 in current events, fishing | 1 Comment
The Pacific Fisheries Management Council is expected to render its decision on the fate of pacific salmon this Thursday. Based on the outcome the National Marine Fisheries Service will implement the decision by May 1st, 2008.
It’s expected to be one of three options; the total ban on salmon fishing for California and Oregon, limited [...]
By KBarton10 on Apr 7, 2008 in Brownlining, Fly Fishing | 9 Comments
Bass fishing on the Little Stinking can be frustrating, especially when the irrigation district plays havoc with water levels. I managed to persevere, catching my first trout in the process.
By KBarton10 on Apr 6, 2008 in current events, fishing | 0 Comments
In a stunning display of pique the forces of decency have dealt another blow to angling fantasy.
Singlebarbed has felt the sting of being “unpopular at the pier” but we’ve never been asked to leave the Marina…
Apparently “Smokin ‘Em” Charters violated the boundaries of good taste by offering offshore trips accompanied by your choice [...]
By KBarton10 on Apr 5, 2008 in Fishless Fishing, Uncategorized | 1 Comment
Gunfire Lake was a coffee colored bust - so I leveraged some of that Internet research and got in tune with my feminine side. The valley next to the lake is famous for it’s spring display of wildflowers, and as I lacked fish porn to display, I’m going to make you suffer along with me.
This [...]
By KBarton10 on Apr 4, 2008 in current events, environment | 6 Comments
Salmon farming in Chile is coming under increased scrutingy by everyone. Antibiotic use to combat a salmon virus, overcrowding, and pen byproducts like salmon feces, are beginning to affect local fish.