Photos and text by Josh Prestin Vizslas are the spawn of Satan terrible dogs. It was the salivating maw of a Vizsla that plucked a handful of egg-laying hens and two gallant roosters from my father’s free-ranging flock, leaving us only a quivering, molting, panic-ridden brood of chickens that refused to leave the coop at all costs. The offending demon…
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Winter is the devout anglers secret season. It is not for everyone. But for those willing to endure the cold, a wonderful world of solitude awaits. My approach to fly fishing of late is embodied in the Transcendental doctrine of simplicity. My minimalistic approach to a day of winter angling involves only a few flys and a Tenkara rod. For…
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Clark Shafer from The Nature Conservancy dropped by the store a few days ago to share a few updates and data packages with us. There are many voices of various perspectives and opinions about this project, and the folks of TNC and Silver Creek Preserve managers are working to make this info available for all to see and comment. Areas…
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Fly rods come in as many size, weight, and performance combinations as imaginable. Of the most popular trout rods, most are described by their size (7-9Ft) line weight (3-6Wt) and action (slow-fast). Anglers match rods to their preferred fly fishing method, the size of the water they are fishing, and the size of expected catch. A general rule…
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The greatest of scenic fly fishing paintings are breathtaking. Some however seem to stand alone in a distinctive light. Elements of the composition all fit into place so well, that they actually compel you to question if you have not actually stood there at some point in your own life. Certain paintings seem to quietly lean forward and whisper in…
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http://www.vimeo.com/52057593 The first flakes of the season have officially hit the ground and with hesitation I am off to the sweet smell of P-tex and burning wax for the winter. A huge thanks to everyone that made this year one for the books. A few new faces this summer, but mostly people that I have fished with for many years…
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Anchor, set, cast! I like fishing downstream. Swinging flies for Steelhead is a welcome seasonal transition following months of facing and casting upstream for trout. It’s an entirely different tempo, two-stepping your way down a run. The casting and presentation is different, not to mention that some days the fly rod is even totally different. Two hands holding cork now. Cool!…
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Silver Creek Outfitters guide Bob Knoebel shares a few heartwarming words and photos with us. "Still Fishing After All These Years" 89 year old Mark from Las Vegas recently visited Sun Valley to fish his old haunts after collecting memories here since 1950. That's right, he's been fishing Sun Valley waters for 62 years. He counts legendary Dick Alfs as one…
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It may be fly fishing, hunting, photography, or wildlife watching that draw any person into a relationship with the outdoors. Whether it's one of these activities or countless others, the reason so many of us call this part of Idaho 'home' is the absolute outdoor quality around us. One of the unique side effects of becoming skilled at these types…
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