Brown trout come in all forms of varying camouflage but never has it been more evident for me then my time spent in Patagonia, Chile. It seemed every system we fished had varying color combinations. It was wild to see just how different they looked only several miles away. As always check the blog for more [...]
Chile Fishing
Flies n Lies
The pictures in this album are from the last four years guiding and traveling, while fly fishing. The majority are from our time spent in Iliamna, Alaska but there are a few pictures from Patagonia while we were hunting for big browns. These pictures are just a snippet of the material you can find on [...]
www.DoubleHaulAnglers.com Guided fly fishing trips on the Gunnison River in Crested Butte, CO
Back from some great guiding in Patagonia, Chile and getting ready for another spectacular season out in Crested Butte, Colorado. Trips are already booking up so now is the time to reserve a guided trip on the Gunnison RIver. Contact www.doublehaulanglers.com or call (970)-239-1855.
Massive, international overfishing of jack mackerel wiping out the stock
There were once thought to be unlimited supplies in the sea of some species, but we long ago discovered that massive trawlers from fish-hungry countries can wipe out just about any fish stock. According to a crushingly convincing and shocking story in the New York Times last month, giant fish harvesters from China, Russia, Chile, [...]
Jack Mackerel Numbers Down 90 Percent in Southern Pacific Ocean
Jack mackerel isn’t the sexiest fish in the ocean, but, much like Atlantic menhaden, they’re a vital fish to not only larger gamefish, but also the commercial fishing industry. And as with Atlantic menhaden, the commercial industry is taking too much of a good thing. The fish is a staple in African cuisine and used [...]
Penguins and Pig Trout from Southern Argentina
The Patagonia area of Chile and Argentina is a Mecca for trout anglers. The reason: any place where you can cast to 20-pound trout in front of penguins deserves some attention. – Rick Bach Via: Orvis See it to believe it: Dog grabs salmon crossing the street.
Lethal Atlantic salmon virus found in BC sockeye – alexandra morton
What scientists have been warning industry and government for some years has now come true! A lethal disease wrecklessly and negligently brought to British Columbia's wild salmon stocks by the Norwegian salmon farming industry and their corrupt friends(our provincial and federal governments) has been found in wild Sockeye salmon. Wild Sockeye stocks have struggled in recent [...]
Tests Link Salmon Virus in British Columbia to Farmed Fish
There has long been speculation that farm-raised salmon could potentially have a devastating impact on wild fish. Now, there's proof to add fuel to the fiery controversy over fish farming. A recent test showed that wild sockeye salmon in British Columbia's Rivers Inlet have tested positive for a virus that is believed to originate in [...]
Marlin Photos from Nicaragua
These marlin photos form Nicaragua caught our eye. They were posted on a Nicaragua Surf report blog and they said that in the second one, the fish looks like it has got a motor for a tail. We've got to agree. The fish in the first photo was landed by the guys at Surfari Charters, [...]
Patagonia Fall Trout Trailer
We've always wanted to go trout fishing in the beautiful Patagonia region of Chile and Argentina, and this trailer isn't helping. It's from some talented filmmakers at an outfit called Riosysenderos, and it's simply but appropriately called "Autumn Patagonia Trout." The video is set to be released in October. – Rick Bach Piranhas in Ohio?
