Archive for April, 2008

What did you think he was looking at? »

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 [...]

Trout Bling »

Caddis build cases from gold flakes and precious materials. French artist Hubert Duprat makes art from spun silk and precious stones.

I’d be voted off the island within two weeks »

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..

Naw, I never seen the furry bastard before… »

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 [...]

The Return of the Silver Surfer »

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.

Pacific Salmon verdict due Thursday »

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 [...]

I’d trade Manhattan for some glass beads too »

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.

Like all marginal ideas it was ahead of its time »

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 [...]

The Early Spring "Get out of Jail Free" Card »

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 [...]

Normally a Salmon contamination would be an angling "call to arms" »

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.

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