Forward Casting: Bite Worthy Words 2

As I drift down the Internet River I frequently come across articles written in other blogs/websites that catch my eye, delight my reading senses or merit a second cast. My Mother always taught me to share in good things, so this is my way of being unselfish and sharing the great discoveries I come across. I hope others enjoy these as much as I have ~

Beginnings: Kentucky Jim’s: Fishing in the Gene Pool ~ A beautiful and well written piece on the history and art of fishing through the ages. In the present day world of grip and grins, it’s good to go back to our beginnings and remind ourselves of the many pleasures and gifts a life spent casting a line can offer.

New Fly Fishing Blog: A brand spanking new fly fishing blog, The Fly Fishing Monster, by Nerveracker. Now, I hope the advent of his new fly fishing blog doesn’t decrease the length of his comments around these parts. I’ve come to enjoy Daves stories and observations via the comment setting, it’s like reading a blog entry within a blog entry (which makes him a writer sort, we are never brief). It was only a matter of time before he settled into his own corner. He has wit, humor and a fresh outlook from the eyes of someone considered a ‘newbie’ to fly fishing. Give him a visit ~

Fly Fishing Directory: Have a lot of free time in your day? Is cabin fever getting the best of you? Than what you need is more online sites to visit! Take a peek at Deneki’s Ultimate Fly Fishing Directory. It’s like a smorgasbord of fish pellets for the person who can’t get enough. Have a fly fishing blog as well? Leave a comment and get yourself added. Don’t forget to check out the rest of the site because it’s guaranteed to make you want to quit your job, grab your fly rod and travel….asap.

The Hatchery Truck: I’ve just discovered this blog, but found myself reading quite a few entries (always a good sign!) When I stumbled across this entry I had to 1) Laugh 2) ponder what I would do in that situation & 3) agree at the very end, that sometimes, we all just want to catch a fish. Go check out Fat Guy Fly Fishing and the entry, When the Hatchery Man Cometh.  What would you do???

Seduction of Flies: I’ve heard the expression Fish Porn before, and maybe Fly Porn is already out there as well, but if I could pick one website that represents what I would consider ‘Fly Porn’ it would be SwittersB & Fly Fishing. Several times per day new entries are put up that usually depict a fly in various states of dressing. It’s the flashings, and beads, and hackle and feathers and hooks…oh my…The big bold centerfold Fly pictures are enough to get my heart beating faster and I can’t help but think if fish could peruse a website they would be addicted to SwittersB…(Like I am)

Rebecca

Forward Casting: Bite Worthy Words 1

As I drift down the Internet River I frequently come across articles written in other blogs/websites that catch my eye, delight my reading senses or merit a second cast. My Mother always taught me to share in good things, so this is my way of being unselfish and sharing the great discoveries I come across. I hope others enjoy these as much as I have ~

This humorous article by the Unaccomplished Angler ~ Waders and Leaking confirms all my suspicions about the distinct way men rush up a river bank and seek shelter next to the smallest twig tree around. It’s a wader versus man moment that requires a lot of concentration, planning and a helpful set of waders. The only thing left to say is, ponder the challenge from a ladies perspective~

This article found at Fly Fishin Fool ~ Introducing a youngen’ to the Sport tells and shows how taking out a newbie can result in a great time and BIG FISH. Zach is quickly becoming one of my favorite photographers of fly fishing. His pictures are incredible and the fish he always seems to catch……makes me want to move~

This link is to a video on Lunker Hunt ~ High Production value and Sweet I’ve watched it twice because in my world, there’s always been a great divide between those who bass fish and those who fly fish. This video is fly fishing for bass and I have to say, after I watched it, I called a bass fishing buddy and asked if he was game for a fly fisherman on the bass boat. He said, “welcome to the dark side”~

This simple little article gave me a good laugh. Take a peek at BAD FISH and his article: Steelheaders Phrase Association. I can only image the things Fly Shop guys hear on a weekly basis and this little insight proves that not all anglers are created with equal brain capacity ~ Just sayin’

And lastly, I offer a funny post from Rob who has a bad backcast but seems to catch fish anyway. His thoughts are about “Gear Guys” and it’s good to discover others out there can spot ‘Gear Guy’ as well as I can. I like Gear Guy, he keeps the fishing economy healthy but leaves the fish for us minimalist folks. Every stretch of river should have at least one gear guy—that’s my Motto and I’m sticking to it ~

That’s it, that’s all I’m sharing today. Feel the generousity! I promise, I really only hold out on super secret honey holes and my stock of bartered hand tied flies. Everything else I’m willing to share….I’m gracious like that.

Rebecca

Fishing, Hunting, Outdoor Blogs and Websites

As I continue to discover fantastic websites across the Internet Landscape I realize listing them all on the side of my blog will eventually create a skyscraper sized column. This is my version of organized accumulation. You should see how well I pack for a fishing or hunting trip! It’s my only domestic quality~ packing and organizing.

If you happen to come across this entry and would like to see your blog or website listed (if I haven’t discovered it yet), just leave a comment and I’ll put your site on the list. Let me know which category you’d prefer and send me two trout flies in the mail,……Ok, you don’t have to send me trout flies (unless you want to), but you could tell me the exact coordinates of one super secret honey hole location (because everyone should share) Ok, I’m kidding…(Fine, only half kidding)

This page will forever more be a collection in progress……..

Fly Fishing Blogs

She’s So Fly ~A Woman’s Fly Fishing site~
Seven Bridges Road ~ Fly Fishing and Beautiful Pictures~
Unaccomplished Angler ~ Fly Fishing with a side of Humor and great writing~
Fly Fish Yellowstone ~ Informative and reminds me why I love Yellowstone~
Trout Underground ~ Humor, Fly Fishing, need I write more?
Middle River Dispatch ~Fly Fishing freelance writer, columnist, advocate, and more~
Kentucky Jims Blog ~ Fly Fishing Fish Tales~
BAD FISH ~ Fly Fishing and Guff the Bionic Dog~
Cutthroat Stalker ~ Essays and Musings on Fly Fishing for Trout~
365 Flyfish ~ Fishing once a day for an entire year! An amazing quest~
A Bad Backcast and other Inane Musings ~ Salt Water Fly Fishing Stories, the Outdoors, and Stupidity?
Flyfishing Fool ~ A trout bum with amazing photography skills~
Texas Flycaster ~ Fly fishing culture on the skids (love that!)
Lunker Hunt ~ Bass Fly Fishing and Fish Tales
Troutrageous ~ An equal opportunity Fly Fisherman, all are welcome!
Fishing Jones ~Blogs For–No good reason. Purveyor–Dangerously inaccurate fly fishing information~
Fly Fishing 101 ~ A site for the newbies and oldies who can always learn something new~
SwittersB & Fly Fishing ~ Beginner’s Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Blog (and more!)
FishingPoet ~  Fly Fishing and Words, my two favorite things found here….
Thrashin’ Trout ~ Ruminations on Fly Fishing and Fly Tying~
The Fly Fishing Monster ~The monsters Fly Fishing Journeys, Reports and Stories.
Fat Guy Fly Fishing~ They love fly fishing, the outdoors, and beer. Definitely beer…
Sleeping in the Dirt ~ For those who fish, not just post about it…
Emerging Rivers Guide Services ~ (Fly Fish The Yakima) ~ Both a Guide Service (insider secrets!) & A Blog (Keeps it real)

Fishing Blogs

Terry B Outdoors ~ Bass Fisherman and Writer Extraordinaire~
Blog Cabin Angler ~ Eastern Idaho Fishing Stories~
Fisherbabe ~ Another Lady who likes to wet a line~
Snag This ~ This Gal can catch big bass! Great pictures to be seen~
Flowing Waters ~ Any water, anywhere. All fish are game here ~
Northern California Trout ~ Fishing in the Mountains of Northern California (can I come?)
Ben, The Hairy Angler ~ In pursuit of things with teeth (and he finds them!)

Hunting Blogs

Ben G. Outdoors ~ Stories, Advice and Good Company~
Bulls and Beavers~ Alittle Bit of Everything Hunting~
Hunt Only ~ A group setting of Hunting Blog posts, variety style!
The Hunters Wife ~ An indoor gal with a charming perspective of the hunting life~
Wildlife Callers ~ Mountain Lion and Predator Calling Fanatics with a side of Great Photography~
Hunts Like A Girl ~ A Sister of the Arrow! I just need some scent free lip gloss now~

All Around Outdoor Blogs

Outdoor Bloggers Summit ~ A Communtity Hub for all walks of Outdoor Life~
LarryB’s Blog ~ He’s got it all, fishing, nature, outdoors~
Wandering Owl Outside ~ Outdoor pursuits, photography, books, and more…~

All Around Outdoor Websites

The Trout Lie ~ Boise Area Fly Fishing Reports | Premium Fly Patterns~
Just North ~ Outdoor Adventures and Minnesota Lifestyle Guide~
Woman Anglers ~ I put this website here because it’s full of fishing, but has hunting as well! Lots to read~
Star Tribune Outdoors ~ All around outdoor articles, make sure to check out the ”Trout Whisperers” column~
Dream Cast Idaho~ Idaho fly tying and spey casting classes. Information, blog and much more~ 
Fly Fish Map ~ Discover the world of fly fishing on their Google map site. The Outdooress claimed her spot, have you??

Forums

Anglers Id~ Fly Fishing Forum For Idaho (and beyond)
Fly Fishing Forum ~ Fly Fishing Forum Worldwide