The spread of didymo has killed fish, shut down trout nurseries and banned felt-soled waders, and now it’s hit another of trout fishing’s premier streams in New York. In the past two weeks, scientists have discovered rock snot in the stretch of the Delaware River from Dingman’s Ferry Bridge in the Delaware Water Gap up [...]
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Goat Head Sole Spikes – Improve your traction outdoors
This is my new outdoor product company called Goat Head Gear. We make screw in traction cleats for waders, trail/running shoes, or other outdoor boots/shoes. They are called Goat Head Sole Spikes and are getting a lot of great reviews from anglers like you. Check them out today!
The Best Fishing of the Year is Almost Here!
Greetings Fishing Friends! I hope you've made the most of this strange winter season.A few notes here for your fishing calendars… SPRING STEELHEAD We have a lot of fish right now and we'll continue to receive moreover the coming 4-8 weeks. Based on current numbers, this springrun will definitely be better than the past two years. [...]
Trout Wipeout From Montana
There are two types of river fishermen that have never lost their footing and found their waders full of water: novices and liars. Here's some humbling but admirable footage of an angler in Montana that went horizontal, but recovered and even managed to land an impressive fish. Congratulations to him for his catch and YouTube [...]
The Best Flyfishing Gear of 2011
Back in August, GoFISHn was busy manning the Social Media Lounge at the American Fly Fishing Trade Association's International Fly Tackle Dealer show in New Orleans. But that doesn't mean we didn't get to check out all the awesome new gear there. While this is very late, here is the list of all the best [...]
Alaska Makes Felt Ban Statewide
Last year, the state of Alaska made a bold move in implementing a regional ban on felt-soled waders in Southeast Alaska. The felt has been known to spread invasive species if not properly cleaned. Now, they're taking another big step and making the ban state-wide. According to Capital City Weekly, the state recently passed legislation [...]
Albies on the Fly in the Surf from Harkers Island, North Carolina
Tracking down drag-peeling false albacore is hard enough with a boat and electronics, but having the luck of having them come to you on the beach is a rare experience. From Harkers Island, North Carolina, the guys at Leaky Waders shared this short video of what it's like, for the less fortunate among us. And [...]
Man Wipes Out, Still Nets Monster Brown Trout
We've all probably been here, taking a waders-filling spill on an ice-cold stream. But as if the embarrassment of eating water on the stream weren't enough, this guy had to go home and find himself on YouTube. That's what friends are for. At least he got the trout. – Rick Bach Via: Orvis How do [...]
Paraplegic Skipper Saves Two Fishermen From Drowning
Nicholas Masi III, a paraplegic captain of the boat The Job Site 2 is being hailed as a hero after his boat sank outside of Kennebunkport, Maine. Masi and three other men were tuna fishing when seas turned rough and the boat was swamped. Masi didn't have time to put on a survival suit, but [...]
90-Plus-Pound Amberjack Caught in Texas
Poster enloe told the story of a recent trip that involved blackfin, dolphin, and was highlighted by this amberjack that approached 100 pounds. He posted the photos on the message board 2 Cool Fishing. Congratulations, rest up. – Rick Bach See which state has outlawed felt waders now.
