One natural disaster creates another man-made disaster.

Careless dredging is messing up streams - Times Herald-Record

What a shame these streams have been dregged, it may have been a good idea at the time but what about the inhabitants of the river. Lets only hope that in due course the wildlife returns to these areas in Upper Delaware.

Careless dredging is messing up streams Times Herald-Record, NY - 10 hours ago ... The Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum will be holding its 25th anniversary Gala on Oct. 21. During a full day of festivities, the ...

Good reporting from David Dirks.

Jim Dale

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There hope for us yet!

Fly fishing legend George Grant turns 100 today

Lets hope that the relaxation that comes from fly-fishing is a medical plus for us all. It seems to be for legend George Grant who has just turned 100 year old. Great stuff and many happy returns. I wish I could follow his lead, perhaps more fly fishing more frequently will help.

Montana Standard - You’ve got to hand it to George F. Grant, he could stay cool under pressure. Even when confronting an angry rancher carrying a 150-pound rock in his hands. George, an outspoken conservationist for the Big Hole River, was just having another one of ...

Thanks to John Grant Emeigh for reporting this event.

Jim Dale

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Fly rod crafting

Fly-fishing and a craft that endures

This looks like an interesting read if you ever wondered about the manufacture of fly rods and the history invloved. Sounds like a very comprehensive book by a keen enthusiasts.

Christian Science Monitor - Fly-fishing on a remote stream, observing insect hatches, reading the water, knotting a fly to tippet, and placing a perfect cast are pursuits that can be truly understood only by those who practice them. To feel the tug of a trout on the end of the ...

Thanks to Leigh Montgomery for the book review.

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