Sunday, March 24, 2024

KOI: Swimming Jewels

As a child, I can remember CBS Sunday Morning being on in the background of weekend breakfast making on the little color television on tucked in the corner of the kitchen counter.  I don't know how long that show has been on but they sure have done a lot to keep the feel of the storytelling the same.



It's not lost on me that I likely sound like the "Koi Judge" when I talk to non-carp anglers about taking trips to Beaver Island and other places to try to get these fascinating fish to eat a fly. I'm okay with that but it does make me chuckle to myself.  Are you that nerd, too?

TWO/AUGHT JOURNAL - How to Tie the Marabou Madness

It's been awhile since I've shared a good step-by-step fly tying tutorial and this one from Josh Idol of Two/Aught Fly Fishing Co. is a good one.  The Marabou Madness isn't tough to tie and this Chico Fernandez pattern should be in your saltwater box. 


Visit the Two/Aught Fly Fishing Co. website and if you don't want to tie your own, Josh can help you out with a custom order.

MENDING THE LINE - Now on Netflix

In case you missed it on social media over the weekend, the film Mending the Line is now on Netflix.


Friday, March 22, 2024

EPIC FLY FISHING - Joe Mahler on Graphite vs. Fiberglass

Take a few minutes and check out this recent article on the Epic Fly Rods website from fly casting instructor Joe Mahler on the differences between graphite and fiberglass. It's worth a read.

Check out the Epic Fly Rods website and don't sleep on the Stocktake Sale as there are some great deals to take advantage of there.

6 Cool Things

The "promotions" folder of my email account is always getting updated with the latest and greatest and here's six things that have caught my eye lately with a pack bed for your pup, an upgrade for storing your fly rods and reels, throwback styled sunglasses to rock on and off the water, maybe the greatest "premium" nippers out there now, a new size to an already stellar tote family (read the T.F.M. review), and a new color from T.F.M.'s favorite loud, waterproof, and pairable (if you have two) speaker. 


CREEKNUTS - KINNICONNICK FLY ROD & REEL CABINET

COSTA SUNGLASSES - GRAND CATALINA

TURTLEBOX - RIVER ROCK GEN 2 PORTABLE SPEAKER

What's the new new that's caught your eye lately?

A Not Too Steady Flow of Mayflies

Longtime readers know that I'm a fan of filmmaker Rolf Nylinder and his latest is a fun watch. There are few who can tell a story, or a series of stories, like him.



Visit the Rolf Nylinder website and see more of his work on his YouTube channel.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

SKWALA - Trout & About Spring Sale

The folks at SKWALA are kicking off the new season with the Trout & About Spring Sale and giving a 20% off discount through March 24th on their selected "Trout Kit" which includes...


I've spent a lot of time in three of the four on sale selections and they are absolute winners.   

Visit the SKWALA website to check out the Trout & About Spring Sale and do know that we have an affiliate relationship where T.F.M. get a few coins for every purchase made.