600 lb mako on fly gear? Yup.

Brendan Mason hooked this 11', 600 lb+ mako shark off the San Diego coast. The following links will take you to an interview with Brendan and a Field and Stream article, complete with pictures.

Interview

Field & Stream Article

Even more Press Corps Poker

Walt Jennings is the proud new owner of an Abel Holds Everyting Tackle Bag, thanks to a 10 through Ace straight. Also turning in a straight is Dee Cornwell, our sixth-place finisher who now has her choice of the following prizes:

-A selection of BUZZ OFF products from Imperial Headwear
www.imperialheadwear.com

-The Flat Creek Jacket from Cloudveil
www.cloudveil.com

-Winner's choice of the new Prism colored scissors or hemostats from Dr Slick
www.drslick.com

-Smith Optics sunglasses
www.smithoptics.com

Solo fishing trip yields big results

Florida fly fisherman Billy Pate caught this 173-pound tarpon on a solo fishing trip. Not quite a world record, but pretty close. And yes, he boated it by himself. Click on the link to read the full story...

Link

Still more Press Corps Poker

Congratulations Charlie Meyers, your full house has netted you a pair of Smith Optics sunglasses. And thanks to his straight, our fifth-place finisher Walt Jennings will now take a turn selecting an item from the following list:

-A selection of BUZZ OFF products from Imperial Headwear
www.imperialheadwear.com

-The Flat Creek Jacket from Cloudveil
www.cloudveil.com

-Winner's choice of the new Prism colored scissors or hemostats from Dr Slick
www.drslick.com

-An Abel Holds Everything Tackle Bag
www.abelreels.com

-Smith Optics sunglasses
www.smithoptics.com

FlyFishing Retailer returns to Colorado Convention Center and September dates

DENVER, COLO. – FlyFishing Retailer, the world’s largest gathering of the fly fishing trade, will return to Denver’s Colorado Convention Center and revert back to September dates (Sun-Tues., Sept. 16-18) for their 2007 industry tradeshow and gathering.

The decisions regarding dates and venue were based on recommendations from the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) Board of Directors, as well as feedback from the fly fishing community.

“The September dates in Denver will accommodate and really serve the broadest possible range of fly fishing retailers, shops, and fly fishing specific exhibitors,” said Peter Devin, group show director for FFR.

For a complete copy of this press release, please email your request to flyfishingretailer@madriver.com.

More Press Corps Poker

Third place finisher Ronell Smith has selected the TrailFlex modular backpack, and fourth-place finisher Charlie Meyers will have his pick from the following list:




-A selection of BUZZ OFF products from Imperial Headwear
www.imperialheadwear.com

-The Flat Creek Jacket from Cloudveil
www.cloudveil.com

-Winner's choice of the new Prism colored scissors or hemostats from Dr Slick
www.drslick.com

-An Abel Holds Everything Tackle Bag
www.abelreels.com

-Two pairs of Smith Optics sunglasses
www.smithoptics.com

FFR 2006 KaChing! Awards

The American Angler KaChing! Awards (think of the sound of a cash register ringing) are chosen by the votes of attending retailers and buyers, and go to the hottest new product in each of four categories. The 2006 winners are:




Freshwater Gear – Cliff’s Bugger Beast Fly Box
www.cliffoutdoors.com

Saltwater Gear – Scott’s new X2s line of saltwater fly rods
www.scottflyrod.com

Fly Tying – Renzetti’s new Presentation 2000 fly tying vise
www.renzetti.com

Softgoods – Sage’s new Skagit fly fishing rain gear
www.sageflyfish.com

Congratulations, and keep up the good work.

Tired of fishing like a normal person?

Yes, dear reader, "squirrel fishing" does exist. The following links should help get you started down the right track, if this sort of thing appeals to you.

A quick tutorial:

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Squirrel fishing defined:

(LINK)

Harvard research results:

(LINK)

Press Corps Poker Rally Continues

Congratulations to John and Joe, our first and second place finishers. For their efforts and good luck, they will walk away with an Islander LX reel and an Orvis Zero G rod, respectively. Our third place finisher, Ronell, will have the next pick.

Still left on the prize table:

-Modular Backpack by Trailflex
-A selection of BUZZ OFF products from Imperial Headwear
-The Flat Creek Jacket from Cloudveil
-Winner's choice of the new Prism colored scissors or hemostats from Dr Slick
-An Abel Holds Everything Tackle Bag
-Two pairs of Smith Optics sunglasses

FFR Casting Competition Finals

Congratulations to Jeff Wagner and Rachel Finn, Men's and Women's winners of the 2006 Orvis/Saltwater Fly Fishing Magazine Casting Competition. Two separtate first place prizes of $3750 will be donated to the conservation project or organization of the winners' choice. Jeff will be donating to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and Rachel will be donating to Casting for Recovery. Click on the following links for more information on these worthwhile organizations.

(Link to NGPS)

(Link to CFR)