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Snipe Hunt

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
Have you ever taken part in an adventure seeking a faux quarry? Ever pulled the wool down on someone, or been asked yourself to join a crew of cow-tippers? Ever felt like you're invested in a wild goose chase? Have you ever been out standing in a river staring blankly into the water and wondering if you've been had? Have…
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Backing: Ed Anderson

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
Call it an "eye" call it a "style" call it whatever, but each artist produces work that is as individual as their own fingerprint.  Ed Anderson is one of several local artists inspired by all things Idaho. Even when applied to the same subject matter (in this case fish) the interpretations created on canvas, paper, board, or acrylic are all…
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Backing: The Fly Fishing Film Tour

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
Warren Miller was (and still is) a pioneer, and arguably one of the best. By developing and evolving outdoor sports filmmaking and touring those films around the country, Miller shared incredible skiing experiences with the masses. The release of a Warren Miller ski film and the arrival of the show tour to local theaters around the country became anticipated events…
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Old Man Winter

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
Where the hell are ya?! After several back-to-back years of generous snowpack levels and plenty of cool clear water, Idaho and much of the West and Northern Rockies are having their "water year rug" yanked out from under them. Granted, the La Nina trend of recent years has seemed to push winter conditions down the calendar a bit. Seems the…
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What’s A Guide Worth?

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
What's a fly fishing guide worth? The question itself can be as varied as the wide array of answers. From the specific region and fishery to actual individuals themselves, determining the value of a guide can often depend on the person asking the question. To some, a guide is simply a means to catch more fish. Plain and simple. Almost…
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Backing, Tim Pask

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
  Talk about dream jobs, living the dream, fly fishing dreams, and so on. Tim Pask's world is flat dreamy. As a world renowned photographer, angler, tackle developer, and great guy, Tim appears to have the world by tail. "I have met most of my best friends while traveling the globe with a backpack full of camera gear. I can’t…
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Avalanche Danger Is High!

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation PO Box 83720. Boise, ID 83720-0065. 208-514-2254. Fax: 208-334-3741 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 17, 2012 AVALANCHE DANGER IS LIKELY TO INCREASE IN MANY IDAHO LOCATIONS - IDPR URGES RECREATORS TO USE CAUTION IDAHO (January 17, 2012) – Avalanche danger has been moderate to considerable in many Idaho locations with the little…
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What’s It All About?

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
There are a variety of different reasons different people go fishing. You can deduct a lot about a person in a short discussion about fishing. Why do you fish? Is it to escape from your daily grind? To enjoy the company of friends or to get away from everyone? Do you find fulfillment connecting with the river and the land,…
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GoPro Fly Fish 102

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
To see part one of this series on GoPro video click here. Where fast forward and slow motion melt into one. Where memories and still photos collide. Shooting video is fun and also rewarding on so many levels. Here are some things to keep in mind when you are out shooting video with a GoPro/POV camera. Tell a story. Think about shooting…
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Getting Through It.

By The Hatch, Uncategorized
It's windy. Really really windy. The kind of wind you can actually see. The kind of wind that leaves its signature for a moment all around you. The grass parts, twigs and leaves are sucked up off the ground and reverse course away from the earth again. Cold water from the river around your legs forms spray as the wind…
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