6 Good Reads

This six-pack of goodness covers all sorts of topics and well worth a few click throughs.  Fun to see that Matt Dunn took my suggestion on reading his stories and also good to see B2 of Moldy Chum fame carving out another piece of the internet.  Enjoy...

OAK & OSCAR - AN OWNER STORY WITH TALES & TIPPETS

OUTSIDE BOZEMAN - A Q&A WITH MR. TOM MCGUANE

FISHBEER - READ OR LET MATT READ IT TO YOU

REEL PURE RADIO - INSPIRATION HAS TO HAVE AN OUTLET

FISHPOND - GUIDE STORIES WORTH READING

SKWALA LOUNGE - HOW MANY OF THESE THINGS DO YOU NEED?

What have you been reading this week?  Email and let me know...

Rising Brown Trout, Willow Grubs & Mayflies

I really enjoy the Jensen Fly Fishing YouTube channel and they do a great job at tag teaming and sharing their fly fishing adventures as a husband and wife team.  Press PLAY on this one...

Want to see more?  Click subscribe on their YouTube channel.  Visit the Jensen Fly Fishing website for more and consider becoming a member to support their journey.

MARSH WEAR - Spring 2024 Collection

With each collection, Marsh Wear just to be getting continually better.  I'm impressed.  Along with a solid Spring Collection, the Women Spring Collection is worth a look as well.

I'm a huge fan of the Fulton Volley Short which you can mix and match with any number of their t-shirts or sun shirts.  I have several pairs of these shorts and they are perfect for after work lounging, impromptu swims, fishing, hiking or exercise, and whatever else.

Visit the Marsh Wear website and pick up a few pieces to update your spring into summer wardrobe.

SCHULTZ OUTFITTERS - Smallmouth Season Prep - Leader Build

You asked (over and over) and Schultzy delivers with his step-by-step on how he builds leaders for spring smallmouth fly fishing.  Take notes...



Check out the Schultz Outfitters website and see more of their videos on their YouTube channel.

RODMAKER 24/7 - Fast S2 Glass Blanks Sale

You know what makes me happy?  When my winter to spring Instagram feed transitions from trout and steelhead to smallmouth and carp (bluegill, too!) images.  Do you need a new fly rod and not afraid to build your own?  Rodmaker 24/7 has a deal going right now with 30% off their Fast S2 Glass Blanks.

The sale is good until all the blanks are gone.  I wouldn't sleep on this too long though...

Visit the Rodmaker 24/7 website to check out the sale and follow along with the latest shop news on Facebook and Instagram.

COSTA - A Legend Remastered

Here's a fun promo Costa film with Flip and Oliver built around their new Grand Catalina frames.  There is something wonderfully retro looking with the matte black frames and gold mirror lenses.  Along with the shortie film, there's more to the story on the "A Legend Remastered" landing page.

Am I cool enough to pull these frames off?  My kids would maybe say no...



Visit the Costa website to check out the Grand Catalina frames and others.  I'm especially excited about the King Tide 8's with green mirror and sunrise silver mirror lenses.  They might be the perfect set to cover all light conditions on the water.  I've retro fit (removed some of the foam) one of the cases so that both pairs can be zipped up together in the included protective square case.

"OLD MAN HACK" - Always Travel with Slippers

Many of you likely know of Mike Sepelak, at least online and on social media.  He and I have traveled together for years on fly fishing trips and to shows.  He's what I lovingly call my "Old Man Friend" since there's twenty years that separate us and with age comes experience. 

One of the things I've picked up from Mike is that he always travels with slippers.  On weather days on Beaver Island, when it's cold and rainy outside, Mike's laid up on the couch with his slippers on, nose deep in a book.  Hanging out at the house down in the Louisiana marsh?  Mike's in his slippers.  It never fails.  Honestly, it's absolutely a pro travel move.    

 

What used to seem unnecessary is now essential and for the past year or so, I've also brought along a pair of slippers and experienced Mike's genius move.  If I've got room and weight to spare in my duffel suitcase, they'll go along with me from here on out.   

Need a suggestion on a great travel slipper?  I like the XTRATUF Homer II Slip On.  They have plush lining and maybe the best feature is an outsole that gives you some tread for inside and outside wear. 

What are your "Old Man Hacks"?  I'm almost 50 (SMH...) and need to know these things.