Strange Brown – The Fate of Brown Trout in Japan

Man, this summer is flying by. I was traveling a lot for work last week. Jacksonville to Philly to New York to Boston and back to Jacksonville. I've seen more planes than fish lately, but this video by River Runs Through Japan snapped me right back to where I needed to be. https://youtu.be/_rKXgpFXMr8?si=KXVX3IBzpxWHQIa0 First off, … Continue reading Strange Brown – The Fate of Brown Trout in Japan →

Shout Out to Orvis Warranty Service

In today's world, where keyboard jockeys can be brutal to retailers via reviews and social media, nitpicking and complaining about any perceived inconvenience, I thought I'd do the opposite and send some flowers Orvis' way. One thing I didn't mention about my Driftless trip: on the last day, in addition to catching a bunch of … Continue reading Shout Out to Orvis Warranty Service →

A Shoutout to Those That Do Cool Shit – Leigh Smith

Let's give out another ASTTDSC award. I think this one is extra cool, and I know you will too. Leigh Smith (Finfollower.com) has been referenced on the blog before, he was even the subject of a "Catching Up With..." interview a few years back. But recently, I learned through Leigh's Instagram that he's hosting a … Continue reading A Shoutout to Those That Do Cool Shit – Leigh Smith →

Native Instinct Drops Apache Trout Recovery Apparel

Arizona's state fish, the Apache trout was officially delisted from the federal Endangered Species Act in September 2024, making it the first sportfish and the first trout species ever to be recovered and removed from the list. Now, the brand Native Instinct, who makes some really awesome fishing-themed apparel, have released a limited Apache Trout Recovery … Continue reading Native Instinct Drops Apache Trout Recovery Apparel →