If an ancient and venerable sport like Chess makes guys pee in a cup, why aren’t we following the trend? … because we know the plastic would melt? Call it a byproduct of the entire sordid Political Correctness movement, but since most of our heroes have fallen in disrepute, and only absolute fairness is acceptable, [...]

I’ve always assumed it fell from favor based on the unyielding goo Danville dips its spools into, their idea of waxed thread doesn’t share any of the properties that made wax a staple on every fly tying bench. Both smaller thread and fly tying specific threads assisted in removing wax as a mainstay, but it’s [...]

I’d never seen a book on angling injuries, and after reading how some fellow imbedded a sinker in his skull breaking loose a snag, I made the mistake of pausing. Fit to Fish: How to Tackle Angling Injuries, sounded like it might be a quick read, possibly containing some sage advice about posture and negotiating [...]

We could certainly use some of those fresh faces, but with the barrier to entry multiple thousands of dollars, our economic woes won’t lend itself to any uptick in fly fishermen. Too bad, we could’ve used the votes. Subsistence fishing is a torrid growth industry in Asia, what with the decline in worldwide markets, burgeoning [...]

Fly fishermen are only slightly worse than the Pro Bass circuit, we’ve got more theories and a better pedigree than Sir Isaac Newton, and enough bluster and ego to believe our own press .. Anglers only tolerate humorists and artists for trodding on our beloved pastime – and then only reluctantly. I say we need [...]

Twas the night before Xmas, and all through the house No one was speaking to me, not even my spouse. Mamma in her kerchief, In-Laws aghast I’m focused on nothing, but tomorrows first cast. The children cowered, alone in their bed While visions of monstrous fish danced in my head. When out on the drive [...]

Sure your house is only worth half what it once was – but is it Salmon Safe? In my case I’d say “no” – based on how quickly I vacuumed that last carcass and the contented belly that resulted. Salmon Safe refers to a Puget Sound organization that assists developers and land owners to adopt [...]

Normally Singlebarbed waits until New Year’s Eve to wax sentimental, a combination of cheap rotgut and a friendly ear gets us out of our antisocial fantasy-world and reminds our pals why they shouldn’t invite us … anywhere. Some things are just too earth shattering, too horrific to contemplate and will reshape the angling world forever. [...]

Forgetting to purchase new tippet each season is an Opening Day ritual. Some fish slurps your offering, looks bigger than average, and you’re reduced to sweating bullets knowing 6X is more like 9X due to oxidation. Only a visit to the dentist results in more prayer … Many hundreds of years of discarded fishing tackle [...]

Christmas shopping for your brownliner has always been troublesome. Fully automatic weapons are illegal in most states, so you’ll have to make do with the Singlebarbed’s Brownliner Christmas Guide. There’ll be screams of joy when the paper’s torn, and you’ll be the hero of Xmas debauchery.