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How to Survive a Bear Attack

Fri, 10/23/2015 - 16:11 -- jmaslar

Now in the autumn, the bears are eating all that they can in order to accumulate some fat to carry them through hibernation. Even though if it is more likely to be hit by lightening than by getting attacked by a bear, it is a fact that bear attacks are rising in the USA today. Here are some things that you need to know when confronted by a bear.

Pack it in, Pack it out

Thu, 08/21/2014 - 14:13 -- jmaslar

The nice thing about trout fishing is that it gets you out and into the beautiful outdoors. However, please remember to leave the landscape exactly as you have found it. Here is an example of how the wildlife can be harmed by a careless person. Obviously, someone had consumed a six pack of soda or other beverage and without thinking left behind the plastic ring. The turtle apparently crawled through the plastic ring as a juvenile and became a prisoner of the ring as it grew. Please do not let this happen on your account.

Great Autumn Brown Sedge Jewelry

Mon, 02/10/2014 - 12:16 -- jmaslar

Again a fascinating person met at the Fly Fishing Show last Saturday is Kathy Kyle who makes Jewelry Created by the Caddisfly. Now, I have heard of jewelry made out of rose petals, and even dung, but this is my first exposure to caddifly cases. The Great Autumn Brown Sedges (Genus Pycnopsyche) is a caddisfly that lives in relatively slow waters. The eggs hatch in the fall just in time for the abundant leaf fall which is their primary source of food. The larvae eat these leaves through the winter and the spring.

Dave Whitlock at the Fly Fishing Show

Mon, 02/10/2014 - 11:32 -- jmaslar

When at the Fly Fishing Show in Winston Salem, NC, last Saturday we had many fascinating experiences. The first one that I can relate to you is about the well known Dave Whitlock. In fact we had the fortunate experience of watching Dave Whitlock tie a fly.  Dave was smooth and graceful as he tied the fly and in between, he signed some of his artwork for the lucky visitors. He drew such a crowd that it was difficult to get a good picture but we tried to show his entire booth.

 

Windchill Chart and Fly Fishing Cold Weather

Mon, 01/06/2014 - 14:38 -- jmaslar

The photo was taken on a trip to the Park in 2010 and it one of my favorite reminders of how fast the weather can change. However, winter can be a great time for hiking and fishing in the mountains but you must be careful to protect yourself from the elements. Fly fishing in the winter including the Smoky Mountains National Park is difficult but not impossible in the winter. Here are some useful tips.

Windchill Chart and Fly Fishing Cold Weather

Mon, 01/06/2014 - 14:38 -- jmaslar

The photo was taken on a trip to the Park in 2010 and it one of my favorite reminders of how fast the weather can change. However, winter can be a great time for hiking and fishing in the mountains but you must be careful to protect yourself from the elements. Fly fishing in the winter including the Smoky Mountains National Park is difficult but not impossible in the winter. Here are some useful tips.

Project Healing Waters 2-Fly Success

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:31 -- jmaslar

This year was the seventh annual event and it was a huge success by any measure. Everyone had a fantastic time, many fish were caught, and over $220,000 was raised to keep programs running across the nation. The 2-Fly has grown from humble beginnings seven years ago to a full weekend of activities. Things kick off Saturday with a casual pond bass and bluegill tournament in the afternoon, followed by a riverside cocktail party and dinner with a full program of special guests and inspiring speakers. Then the 2-Fly Tournament follows on Sunday, followed by an awards ceremony.

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