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Fly Fishing with A.K. Best – Book $24.95 Authored by master fly fisherman A.K. Best, this very well written 11-chapter hardcover book offers solutions to a wide range of challenges and complications that fly fishers tackle regularly. A.K. draws from a lifetime of fly fishing to offer his fishing tips and techniques on everything from choosing and caring for fly fishing gear to making the right cast in the appropriate situation. Makes a nice gift for any fly fisherman.

”1001 Fly Fishing Tips” – Book by Jay Nichols $19.95 Reading this one-of-a-kind book, 1001 Fly Fishing Tips , is like taking guided fishing trip across the country with over twenty-five of the world’s most experienced fly fisherman. Editor, Jay Nichols, compiled over 1,001 essential fly fishing tips that will help beginners and experts catch more fish on home waters and abroad. 1001 Fly Fishing Tips includes over 200 illustrations from renowned artist Dave Hill, and encyclopedic coverage of almost everything that’s important to know about fresh and saltwater fly fishing such as: advise on casting with Lefty Kreh, matching the hatch with Charlie Meck, taking great fish photos with Barry and Cathy Beck, mastering mayflies with John Barr, catching selective trout with Mike Lawson, West Coast stripers with Dan Blanton, steelhead secrets with Lani Waller and spey casting with Simon Gawesworth. Papeback; 224 pages.

”Fly Fishing Virginia” Book by Beau Beasley $28.95 Fly Fishing Virginia is filled with detailed information about the rivers, streams and shores across the Old Dominion. The maps and local fly pattern suggestions alone are worth its price. Virginia fly anglers need this book. Lefty Kreh In his comprehensive book, Fly Fishing Virginia, Beau Beasley covers the best waters in Virginia from the pristine trout streams of the Shenandoah National Park to the briny Chesapeake Bay and nearly every bit of water in between. From Virginia’s unique fly patterns to detailed maps for each body of water, this book provides readers with a clear understanding of the information they need to successfully fly fish their way through Virginia. Plus, this book includes a helpful resource section of fly shops, guides, and organizations. Paperback, 160 pages and full-color photographs throughout.

”Fly Fishing Techniques for Smallmouth Bass” – Book by Harry Murray $19.95 In his book, Fly Fishing Techniques for Smallmouth Bass , author Harry Murray discusses everything fly rodders need to know about smallmouth bass. An excellent resource for every level of smallmouth chasing fly fisher, the book begins with a chapter on selecting the right tackle for smallmouth before discussing other very helpful tips, techniques and tactics such as: how best to fly fish for smallmouth from boats; better casting techniques for the big flies used; how to tie effective smallmouth patterns. With the aid of over 100 helpful illustrations by Dave Whitlock, Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass is a practical guide to this growing and exciting sport by one of its true pioneers.

”Fly Fishing Tailwaters” Book by Pat Dorsey $49.95 How to fish tailwaters year-round How tailwaters work–the effect on the water, the aquatic life, and the fish Everything from hatches to the best imitation flies to use to nymphing and dry-fly tactics Illustrated with drawings by artist Dave Hall More than 200 color photographs Hardcover Catching trout in tailwaters demands strategies that are different from those used in free-flowing waters. Up your odds with this hardbound book packed with over 200 color photos. 208 pages. ISBN-13: 9780811705127.

Arizona Trout: ”A Fly Fishing Guide” – Book by Rex Johnson Jr. $15.95 Most people associate Arizona with the Grand Canyon, deserts and golf, but Arizona fly fisherman know what they have–streams that hold wild trout that can be fished for year round in short sleeves. In this complete book, Arizona Trout: A Fly Fishing Guide , author Rex Johnson Jr. shares the knowledge he?s gained from chasing trout around Arizona’s cool waters for more than 20 years. From which waters hold trout and the best time to fish these waters to special safety tips and useful maps, Arizona Trout: A Fly Fishing Guide has everything anglers need to know to successfully fish their way around Arizona. Maps; species illustrations; color fly insert; 72 pages.

Books Complete Book Of Fisherman’s Knots, Fishing Rigs, And How To $19.99 Books Complete Of Fisherman’s Knots, Fishing Rigs, And How To . Bob McNally’s Complete Book of Fisherman’s Knots, Fishing Rigs, and How to Use Them Presenting all known knots and fishing rigs of practical value. Includes nearly 200 knots and rigs for all fresh and saltwater fishing. Knots for spinning, baitcasting, trolling, and fly fishing. Connections for wire cable. Detailed knot tying and fish rig making from A to Z. Filled with over 600 illustrations. Paperback 304 pages

”Fly-Fishing – The Florida Keys – The Guides’ Guide” Book by Skip Clement & Capt. Andrew Derr $25 The Florida Keys are a true fisherman?s paradise: great weather, abundant fish species, plenty of services and accommodations, and a fascinating history. This book is an excellent how-to fishing guide that also shares the ”feel” of this fantastic vacation destination. You will learn about the Keys? history, environment, game fish, fly patterns, fly-fishing techniques, guiding, offshore captaining and more. Eleven beautiful and useful color maps add to this in-depth book on fly-fishing the Florida Keys. After reading this book, your first call will be to your travel agent. 8.5 x 11 inches, 168 pages. Soft cover. Makes an excellent gift! Manufacturer model #: 1571883428

Bennett Marine Fly Fishing For Stripers $4.55 Bennett Marine Fly Fishing For Stripers . Learn The Tackle, Baits & Tactics To Catch Stripers! It is no secret that flyfishing for Stripers has been a popular and productive method for anglers fishing the Northeast Coast. Now, fishermen in reservoirs throughout the country are discovering that landlocked stripers can easily be taken using many of the same baits and techniques utilized by saltwater anglers. Captain Mack Farr’s programs are widely considered the best instructional tools available for those considering learning or enhancing their skills.

Stream Fly Fishing Thermometer $11.99 This Stream Fly Fishing Thermometer is a great way to avoid the hapless trial and error fishing approach many anglers take due to the lack of water temperature knowledge. Designed with a protective metal case with a pocket clip and lanyard ring, this compact and durable Stream Thermometer accurately reads 32? to 120?F and is submersible to 30′.

?North Carolina Trout Fishing Maps Book $19.99 Detailed maps of legendary public trout waters Color-coded for trout regulations Locations of game lands, state parks and fishing rules in effect on Blue Ridge Parkway Fly fishing opportunities are abundant in North Carolina and this map book contains detailed maps of the tremendous trout waters open to public fishing. The maps are color-coded according to the signs posted on the streams, which detail the trout regulations in effect. In addition, the maps show the location of game lands, state parks and fishing rules in effect on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Fishing Knots – Book by Lefty Kreh $24.95 The knot is a critical part of the fisherman’s rig. No matter how superb the rod, reel, and tackle, if the knot fails, the game is over. In Fishing Knots , expert angler Lefty Kreh offers a complete guide to tying essential knots for light tackle and fly fishing. Fishing Knots details dozens of knots from simple loop knots to the complicated nail knot, with precise illustrations by Dave Hall to demonstrate each step of the tying process. In addition, Lefty gives helpful tying tips for achieving maximum line strength and describes effective methods for connecting lines of various diameters, securing knots in different types of wire, and attaching hooks, swivels and flies. 128 pages with 180 illustrations. Includes instructional, 72-minute DVD that features Lefty Kreh tying 30 of his favorite knots and reinforcing techniques explained in the book.

”The Little Red Fishing Knot Book” by Harry Nilsson $5.99 Without strong knot tying all your expensive fly fishing gear and fishing efforts are futile. The ?Little Red Knot Book?, is an illustrated pocket guide book that includes all the knots you need to know. This 72 page book contains instructions and diagrams on how to tie over 50 of the best fishing knots known to man.

”Tennessee Trout Waters: Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing Guide” Book by Ian Rutter $21.95 Tennessee is a beautiful state that offers an abundance of rich history and great trout fishing, and Tennessee Trout Waters: Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing Guide is the premier angling resource for Tennessee’s diverse trout waters. From the most effective fly patterns and techniques to whether the water is suitable for a canoe, drift boat or motor boat, this complete guidebook by Ian Rutter is packed full of valuable information that will assist every angler regardless of whether they’re a tourists or long-time resident. This book also has detailed maps of every tailwater, mountain stream and lake that holds trout, as well as public access points and boat ramps are highlighted to help anglers know where to get on the water. Detailed maps and color photographs. 86 pages.

”Home Waters” Book by The Mid-South Fly Fishers $34 Third Edition Color photos of rivers Updated information on popular Arkansas rivers Detailed river maps GPS data for the Little Red River Expanded coverage of Middle and East Tennessee trout streams New chapters on fishing strategies, boating safety and more Insect hatch chart for both Arkansas and Tennessee Revised accommodations reference Casting tips by Lefty Kreh Color fly pattern photography ”Home Waters” is a reference guide for fly fishing in the Mid-South that has been compiled and published by The Mid-South Fly Fishers. This, the third edition of the Mid-South Fly Fishers’ ”Home Waters” book, contains 192 pages of new, revised and updated information about trout streams and rivers of the Mid-South region of the United States. It’s been six years since the last edition, and the new version of this immensely popular reference guide offers up color photos of rivers and fly patterns, new chapters on fishing strategies, boating safety and more, plus an insect hatch chart for Arkansas and Tennessee, accommodations reference, GPS data and much, much more. ”Home Waters” is the trout angler’s best friend and a ”must have” for any fly-fishing enthusiast!

Mcgraw Hill Saltwater Fishing Made Easy $22.95 Mcgraw Hill Saltwater Fishing Made Easy . Your one-stop guide for saltwater fishing in North America Whether you?re an experienced angler looking to improve your skills or a beginner just discovering the joys of saltwater fishing, this authoritative guide will help you bring in bigger and better fish every time you cast your line. Saltwater Fishing Made Easy is your all-in-one resource for fishing methods and techniques, tackle and bait, and, most important, the fish themselves. Before you go on your next fishing excursion, make sure this book is in your tackle box. Inside you will learn: Every method and technique of saltwater fishing: surf casting, fly fishing, jigging, trolling, chumming, and more What you need to know about more than 75 popular game fish found on the North American coasts, including feeding habits, preferred environments, and the best techniques for catching them Basic equipment, from rods and reels to bait and boats Step-by-step instructions for tying the 13 most useful fishing knots Proper techniques for cleaning, scaling, and filleting your catch Helpful advice in legal, ethical, and safety issues

West Fork Fly Fishing Lanyard $32.99 The West Fork Fly Fishing Lanyard is the perfect way to eliminate the aggravation that comes from having to dig around your vest or pack to find what you need. Designed with a comfortable neoprene neck strap and a beaded cable, the Fly Fishing Lanyard features a tippet bar for tools and six snaps to keep floatant, nippers and other essentials close by. Plus, the lanyard is equipped with a large clip that prevents the lanyard from swinging everywhere you do.

Fly Fishing Basics Video – DVD $29.95 This is our favorite instructional DVD because it thoroughly addresses the things you need to know. From casting for trout in small mountain streams to choosing the right gear for fly fishing on lakes, this outstanding DVD offers step-by-step lessons enthusiastically taught by expert anglers Jim and Kelly Watt. The DVD features segments on basic and expert casting techniques, tips on fishing lakes, streams and rivers, Entomology, knots, choosing the right rod and line for different situations and basic fly tying techniques. 90 minutes.

White River Fly Shop Fly Fishing Lanyard $19.99 This Fly Fishing Lanyard from White River Fly Shop is a practical alternative to cumbersome vests and packs. Lightweight and incredibly convenient, the lanyard features five well-spaced stations to keep your snips, tippet, floatant and other frequently used streamside tools at hand. Equipped with a retractor designed to clip to your shirt or waders to prevent the lanyard from swinging around, the lanyard?s foam neck cushion provides comfort and even weight distribution. Made in USA.

”Fishermen’s Knots, Fishing Rigs, And How To Use Them” Book by Bob McNally $12.95 Bob McNally’s ”Complete Book of Fisherman’s Knots, Fishing Rigs and How to Use Them” features clear illustrations and explanations of nearly 200 knots and fishing rigs. Knots for spinning, bait-casting, trolling and fly fishing are covered. Whether you’re a fresh water or saltwater fisherman, this book is for you. Soft cover. 286 pages. Features: Knot-typing tips Solve knot-typing problems How to choose a rig Learn which knot to use When to change a rig Knots/rigs and playing fish

Combo Fly Fishing Tool $14.99 Possibly one of the greatest fishing tools ever invented is a must have for every angler. This high-quality combo tool includes; very sharp snips great for cutting heavy line, a nail knot tool provides the simplest way to tie this tricky knot, an eye cleaning needle, convenient hook file and a hook hone for removing deeply set hooks.

Scientific Anglers ”Fly Fishing for Trout” Video – DVD $17.95 For years Scientific Anglers instructors have been helping anglers of all levels improve their skills and increase their fishing productivity. In this Fly Fishing for Trout DVD, expert angler Gary Borger teaches you how to select a fly to match a specific hatch, discusses different equipment and presentation techniques and how to successfully fish nymphs, emergers, streamers and dry flies to trout in riffles and pools. Fly Fishing for Trout is an excellent resource for learning new skills or refreshing old skills.

White River Fly Shop Fly Fishing Jig Heads $2.99 Simply tie some marabou onto these White River Fly Shop Jig Heads to create your own fly-fishing-sized micro jigs. There is nothing as effective as a jig when the bite gets tough. Our Fly Fishing Jig Heads are available in unplated, nickel or gold. 12 pack. Marabou sold separately and can be found through item search at item number 38-490-682-00

”Fly Fisher?s Guide to Wyoming” – Book by Ken Retallic $26.95 From the well-know pristine waters located in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks to the lesser-known Green and North Platte Rivers, this Fly Fisher’s Guide to Wyoming covers all the great fly fishing water Wyoming has to offer. An invaluable all-around resource designed to help anglers fish and find their way around the state; this 400 page paperback book also includes over 40 detailed maps, 70 plus black and white photos, seasonal hatch charts, and information on fly shops, lodging as well as other important travel information.

Tarpon on Fly by Donald Larmouth and Rob Fordyce $30 The most comprehensive book on fly fishing for the Silver King. In Tarpon on Fly , Larmouth and Fordyce provide readers with in-depth coverage of tarpon biology, tackle, flies for tarpon, casting and retrieving, striking, fighting, tournaments and much more. Includes an excellent introduction by Flip Pallot. 95 pages.

Orvis Fly Fishing Nippers $12.95 Stainless steel construction. Features jaws that stay sharp and aligned with a recessed needle for clearing the eyes of flies.

”Fly Fishing: The Madison River” Video ? DVD $24.95 In this video, Madison River expert and outfitter Kelly Gallop provides loads of practical information and angling lessons that are essential for a productive trip to one of the greatest and most beautiful freestone trout fishing rivers, the Madison River. Gallop explores the walk and float sections of the Madison from Yellowstone Park to Ennis Lake, and demonstrates how to fish these tricky waters. In addition to angling tips, techniques and maps, Gallop goes over four of his favorite fly boxes for fishing the Madison and shows viewers an ?all around? selection of patterns that will work throughout the course of the river and its? seasons. Besides offering a comprehensive look at effective techniques for fly fishing the Madison, this video is a great tool for fly fishers traveling to Yellowstone country to visualize what awaits them. 100 minutes.

”Location X: Chasing Silver: A Tarpon Journey” Fly Fishing Video – DVD $29.95 The most amazing tarpon fly fishing ever caught on film. The destination is a secret, but you won?t care! A must-see for fly anglers! Over 90 unbelievable minutes.

Clouser’s Flies: Tying and Fishing the Patterns of Bob Clouser Book by Bob Clouser $39.95 This full-color, hardbound book tells the story behind the popular Clouser Deep Minnow, including tying instructions with step-by-step color photos for this pattern and many more. Professional fly tier, long-time fly-fishing guide and author Bob Clouser shares detailed information on choosing effective hooks, thread, eyes, glue, and natural and synthetic fibers. Clouser also offers insight into his tying methods and provides a solid foundation for designing flies with confidence. In Clouser’s Flies , the author presents recipes for 17 of his most successful patterns for baitfish, subsurface freshwater foods, and surface flies-all with detailed explanations and superb full-color photographs to accompany each and every step of the tying process. 184 pages. Trim Size: 8-1/2” x 11”. 650 color photos. Publisher: Stackpole Books.

Fly Fishing for Bass & Panfish” with Skip and Carol Morris – Video DVD $24.95 This informative DVD, ”Fly Fishing for Bass & Panfish” is hosted by Skip and Carol Morris and teaches you everything you need to know about fly fishing for bass and panfish. From the sheer basics of the sport to expert techniques, ”Fly Fishing for Bass & Panfish” covers it all. Features sections on gear, flies, lines, casting, techniques for taking fish on the surface and more.

Redington Predator 4-Piece Fly Fishing Rods $199 These beautiful 4-piece Predator Fly Rods from Redington are built short for accurate casts with large flies, aggressive hooksets, and more-than-adequate pulling power when battling gamefish in fresh- or saltwater. Perfect fly rods for fishing from kayaks, canoes or pontoons, the Predator Fly Rods feature premium Toray graphite blank with rust color thread wraps, Pac-Bay TiCH stripping guides and hard chromed snake guides, AAA Portuguese cork and anodized machined-aluminum reel seat with machined hidden hook keepers. Includes nylon rod sock and Cordura tube. Premium Toray clear coated graphite blank with rust colored thread wraps Pac-Bay TiCH stripping guides and hard chromed snake guides AAA Portuguese cork Anodized machined aluminum reel seat with machined hidden hook keepers Includes Cordura rod tube and nylon rod sock Lifetime Warranty

”Bass: The Movie” Fly Fishing Video – DVD $29.95 Who whacks more bass, a guy with traditional bass gear or the guy armed with his fly rod? For the first time, this video ”Bass: The Movie” sets out to settle the score by pairing fly rod pros and spin gear pros on the same boat to see who can crack the big bass code first. And unlike other films where the fishing locations are never revealed, ”Bass: The Movie” explores the locations where the ridiculously big California bass swim. Whether it’s bass pro Bobby Barrack in the California Delta or fly rod world-record holder Larry Kurosaki in Southern California, you’re going to love the heart-pounding action as well as the open water and shallow structure secrets this film reveals. Running Time: 100 minutes.

Braided Fly Fishing Line to Leader Loop Connectors $4.99 Don’t waste precious time tying a difficult nail knot when you could be fishing. These easy-to-use braided monofilament loops attach to your fly line, allowing you to quickly attach a leader. A loop-to-loop line to leader connection is essential when using a tapered leader. The orange loops are highly visible and work great when nymphing. 3 pack.

The Fly Fisher’s Log Book $26.85 This is a journal for fly fisherman to record their observations and catches and keep as a permanent memento. The “log” part of the book is divided into the months of the year. For each month there is advice on the main events and where to go to get the most out of your fishing. Tips are provided….

GOLDEN DAYS : From the Fishing-Log of a Painter in Brittany (Library of Fly-Fishing Classics) …

Fly Fishing Legend Logbook $79.95 There are Fisherman and then there are Fly Fisherman! It is a sport experience that, until now, has been difficult to put into words. Now you can combine the science, trial and error, and conditions that make each and every fly fishing experience better than the last. The Fly Fishing Legend Logbook can be used as a statistical reference for future fly fishing excursions and as a documentary…

Fly Fishing Is A Sport That You Will Want To Spend Your Time With

Fishing is one of the nice things you can do in your spare time. The method of fishing that most of us know from television is angling. This requires a fish hook or an “angle” attached to a fishing line that is usually further attached to a fishing rod. The fishing rod may or may not have a reel which you use to retrieve or pay out the line.

Fly fishing is a type of angling with distinct characteristics. A special fishing rod and line are used. The idea behind fly fishing is to catch fish by using artificial flies, which are cast with a fly rod and a fly line. You can do your fly fishing in salt water or in fresh water.

There are many reasons why fishing in general, and fly fishing in particular, is a good way to spend your time. First and foremost, it is one of the few sports that can be very relaxing. Try to relax the next time you play football or basketball–or even chess. Waiting for the fish to jump onto the line while watching the beautiful sun set is very therapeutic.

Fly fishing is not like other sports that require a lot of strength and endurance, which you can develop only after logging many hours in the gym. In fly fishing, athletic ability counts little, if at all. You do not need to be young to do fly fishing. A perfect physique is not even needed.

Fly fishing has another benefit. It can bring the family together. Every member of the family, from the youngest to the oldest, can join the fun. This makes fly fishing a relaxing activity for everyone in the family. You can bond with the whole family while relaxing. It is also something that everyone can enjoy.

Learning how to do fly fishing is not difficult either. There are a lot of websites in the Internet that can teach you the basics of fly fishing. You can also purchase downloadable books on the subject where you can learn the more esoteric methods of fly fishing that can take you to higher levels of achievement.

But reading about fly fishing is only half the fun. Take out your fly fishing rod and practice your new skill. The more you practice the techniques of fly fishing, the better you will be able to execute the moves. You will not regret getting into this hobby.

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Ross Reels USA Vexsis Fly Reels $345 The Vexsis Fly Reel was awarded the prestigious Best of Show 2009 Product Award by MidCurrent Fly Fishing Magazine at the 2008 Fly Fishing Retailer Award Show. Loaded with the latest Ross Reels technology and innovative engineering, Vexsis Fly Reels are designed for use in all freshwater and saltwater environments. The drag system is a very powerful push type system that utilizes a combination of carbon fiber, rulon, ceramic and aluminum stack-up to maximize the benefits of each of material. Consistency, strength, heat-resistance, shock-dampening capabilities and infinite fatigue-resistance are all properties of carbon fiber that benefit this system. The addition of ceramic promotes strength in the overall design by providing an incompressible surface that is highly heat resistant. By combining these elements together in the correct sequence, you end up with the Vexsis’ perfect fly reel braking system! In addition to a world-class drag system, each Vexsis Fly Reel is designed with a specific diameter and width to maximize the properties of drag consistency and quick line retrieval. The Vexsis Reel?s dual radial pawl escapement system ensures dependability under the most demanding fishing conditions, and with additional features like a recessed counterweight that won’t snag line, modern machining and a lightweight design, the Vexsis Fly Reel will certainly enhance your fishing experience. Made in USA.

White River Fly Shop Fly Fishing Lanyard $19.99 This Fly Fishing Lanyard from White River Fly Shop is a practical alternative to cumbersome vests and packs. Lightweight and incredibly convenient, the lanyard features five well-spaced stations to keep your snips, tippet, floatant and other frequently used streamside tools at hand. Equipped with a retractor designed to clip to your shirt or waders to prevent the lanyard from swinging around, the lanyard?s foam neck cushion provides comfort and even weight distribution. Made in USA.

Fingerless Ragg Wool Fly Fishing Gloves for Men $6.99 These affordably-priced Fingerless Ragg Wool Fly Fishing Gloves are made from 85% wool and 15% nylon. This tremendous combination of materials enhances durability and comfort, and the fingerless design provides greater finger dexterity while keeping hands warm. Machine or hand wash in cold water. Line dry or lay out flat to dry only. Color: Grey. Made in USA.

Sage Vantage Fly Fishing 4-Piece Rods $250 The Vantage Rod Fly Series from Sage caters to fly anglers who are just getting their feet wet. Engineered to be easier to use for novices who typically cast shorter distances, the Vantage Rods boast a Medium-Fast Action and a slim-line ferrule design that makes them fast, smooth, and light. Distinctive features include hard chrome snake guides, Hardloy stripping guides, a titanium anodized-aluminum reel seat, pre-shaped cork handles, and a Cordura rod tube. Color: Mocha. Made in USA.

Bennett Marine Fly Fishing For Stripers $4.55 Bennett Marine Fly Fishing For Stripers . Learn The Tackle, Baits & Tactics To Catch Stripers! It is no secret that flyfishing for Stripers has been a popular and productive method for anglers fishing the Northeast Coast. Now, fishermen in reservoirs throughout the country are discovering that landlocked stripers can easily be taken using many of the same baits and techniques utilized by saltwater anglers. Captain Mack Farr’s programs are widely considered the best instructional tools available for those considering learning or enhancing their skills.

Sage Vantage Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Outfits $395 The Vantage Rod Series caters to fly anglers who are just getting their feet wet. Engineered to be easier to use for novices who typically cast shorter distances, they boast a Medium-Fast Action and a slim-line ferrule design that makes them fast, smooth, and light. Distinctive features include hard chrome snake guides, Hardloy stripping guides, a titanium anodized-aluminum reel seat, pre-shaped cork handles, and a Cordura rod tube. Color: Mocha. Outfits include a Sage 1600 Series reel, a matching rod/reel case, flyline, and backing. Made in USA.

Stream Fly Fishing Thermometer $11.99 This Stream Fly Fishing Thermometer is a great way to avoid the hapless trial and error fishing approach many anglers take due to the lack of water temperature knowledge. Designed with a protective metal case with a pocket clip and lanyard ring, this compact and durable Stream Thermometer accurately reads 32? to 120?F and is submersible to 30′.

Fly Fishing with A.K. Best – Book $24.95 Authored by master fly fisherman A.K. Best, this very well written 11-chapter hardcover book offers solutions to a wide range of challenges and complications that fly fishers tackle regularly. A.K. draws from a lifetime of fly fishing to offer his fishing tips and techniques on everything from choosing and caring for fly fishing gear to making the right cast in the appropriate situation. Makes a nice gift for any fly fisherman.

Sospenders 33 Gram Manual Inflatable Fly Fishing Vest $269.99 Enjoy the safety and security of a Sospenders manual inflatable lifejacket in the quality fly fishing vest with the Sospenders 33 Gram Manual Inflatable Fly Fishing Vest. This vest has a durable, abrasion resistant nylon outer shell with two adjustable, snaplock buckles that help secure a great fit. Several pockets are placed around the vest for handy storage and easy access. Vest features a rod loops, D-ring, and fleece-lined neck collar. Lifevest has an exclusive, state of the art Secumar 401 inflator with a single point indictor, which is activated quickly and reliably by a lanyard or oral tube. A cylinder seal indicator allows you to check jacket?s readiness at a glance. This vest provides 33.7 Ibs of buoyancy when fully inflated. USGC approved type III. Made in USA. Features: Dependable manual inflatable lifejacket in a quality fly fishing vest Durable, abrasion resistant nylon shell Two large front pockets with mesh pockets on the front Multiple other pockets around the vest Vest also features a rod loop, D-ring, and fleece-lined neck collar Secumar 401 inflator activates with lanyard or oral tube Cylinder seal indicator to check jacket’s readiness Manufacturer model #: 1248NAV. This vest uses Sospenders Inflatable PFD Vest Rearming Kit – Model 0932 which is sold separately and can be found through keyword search “Rearming Kit Model 0932″.

Laser Cut Metal Nightlight – Fly Fishing $14.95 Includes a 7-watt bulb and UL and CUL approved components Comes in a honey pinion finish On/off switch Give any room in your home an outdoor accent with these Laser Cut Metal Nightlights from Bass Pro Shops. They provide just enough light to guide you in the middle of the night or make a child feel a little more secure at bedtime. Size: 4-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″. Made in USA.

Ross Reels USA Momentum LT Fly Reels $545 The Momentum LT Fly Reel is a lighter, more modern version of Ross Reels? award-winning standard Momentum reel. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater, the Momentum LT?s one-piece frame and spool are fully machined from 6061-T6 aluminum alloy for fatigue-resistance and unbeatable strength and durability. To ensure the Momentum LT has maximum trophy-stopping power, the reel?s drag system is built around carbon fiber technology which is heat-resistant, self-lubricating and maintenance free. A triple redundancy radial pawl engagement ensures dependability under the most demanding fishing conditions, while features like modern cosmetics, enhanced sound on line-in and line-out, machined engraved logo on the spool cap and Ross Reels USA?s new drag knob design which delivers smooth rotation, infinite adjustments and secure settings make the Momentum LT the ultimate big fish fly reel. Made in USA. Features: 6061-T6 proprietary aluminum alloy frame and spool Fully machined, 1 piece frame, 1 piece spool Carbon fiber and Rulon drag materials are durable, heat resistant, self-lubricating and maintenance free Multi-level friction disc drag system Triple redundancy radial pawl engagement

Mountain River Fishing Lanyard ? Angler $29.99 Providing the perfect excuse for leaving your cumbersome fishing vest at home, the Mountain River Fishing Lanyard is a simple and effective way of keeping your fly fishing accessories close by. Featuring custom beadwork, a padded neck with a safety release, a shirt clip to attach the lanyard to your shirt, fly/sunglass chamois and four accessory snaps for nippers, floatant or other tools and gadgets. Plus, a horizontal tippet carrier makes selecting and spooling tippet a breeze. Made in USA.

White River Fly Shop Compartment Box – Dry Fly Box $3.99 Constructed with the toughest and most durable plastic, this White River Fly Shop Dry Fly Box is large enough for a multi-day fishing adventure. The 12 separate compartments make organizing a wide variety of dry flies by size or pattern simple, while the clear plastic design is ideal for viewing your fly assortment without the having to open up the box and dig around to find a fly. 6” x 3” x 1”. Made in USA.

West Fork Fly Fishing Lanyard $32.99 The West Fork Fly Fishing Lanyard is the perfect way to eliminate the aggravation that comes from having to dig around your vest or pack to find what you need. Designed with a comfortable neoprene neck strap and a beaded cable, the Fly Fishing Lanyard features a tippet bar for tools and six snaps to keep floatant, nippers and other essentials close by. Plus, the lanyard is equipped with a large clip that prevents the lanyard from swinging everywhere you do.

Fly Fishing Basics Video – DVD $29.95 This is our favorite instructional DVD because it thoroughly addresses the things you need to know. From casting for trout in small mountain streams to choosing the right gear for fly fishing on lakes, this outstanding DVD offers step-by-step lessons enthusiastically taught by expert anglers Jim and Kelly Watt. The DVD features segments on basic and expert casting techniques, tips on fishing lakes, streams and rivers, Entomology, knots, choosing the right rod and line for different situations and basic fly tying techniques. 90 minutes.

White River Fly Shop Compartment Box – Streamer/Bass Fly Box $3.99 Constructed with the toughest and most durable plastic, this White River Fly Shop Bass and Streamer Box is the perfect size for any day-long fishing adventure. The six separate compartments make organizing streamers and flies by size, color and pattern simple, while the clear plastic design is ideal for viewing your fly assortment without the having to open up the box and dig around to find a fly. 6” x 3” x 1”. Made in USA.

White River Fly Shop Compartment Box – Trout Fly Box $3.99 Made from unbreakable plastic, this compact fly box is equipped with 10 separate compartments and is perfect size for any day-long fishing trip. Designed with two large compartments and eight smaller compartments, the clear plastic is ideal for viewing your fly assortment without having to open up and dig around to find a fly. 6?? x 3?? x 1??. Made in USA.

Combo Fly Fishing Tool $14.99 Possibly one of the greatest fishing tools ever invented is a must have for every angler. This high-quality combo tool includes; very sharp snips great for cutting heavy line, a nail knot tool provides the simplest way to tie this tricky knot, an eye cleaning needle, convenient hook file and a hook hone for removing deeply set hooks.

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Heart Surgeons’ Change of Heart! What He Learned Can Save Your Life!

When a heart surgeon who has seen the insides of 5,000 people’s arteries has a “change of heart” it’s definitely something to take note of!

Dr. Dwight Lundell is the past Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery at Banner Heart Hospital, Mesa, AZ

Especially if you want to protect your health, and the health of the ones you care for. The doctor, Dwight Lundell, actually caught onto something that, in hind-sight is pretty obvious. However, with his medical expertise, he was able to not only shed more light on the topic, but also figure out the all-important WHY of the matter.

The problem is, it seems to fly in the face of a lot of “common medical knowledge” and goes against all sorts of rhetoric the public has been hearing for years. The topic is heart disease, cholesterol, and heart-attacks. Heart disease is the #1 killer of people in the USA today, and it’s likely to keep its top spot so long as no one changes their diet. Pharmaceutical companies would love the answer to be ‘cut cholesterol’. But, what if cholesterol build up on artery walls was only a SIDE EFFECT of something else going on in the body?

To study this further, you need to understand inflammation. Inflammation is a body’s natural reaction to some harmful substance. A bee-sting will certainly cause inflammation of the surrounding tissue, until the poison and histamines are removed from the area. Inflammation can be good—if only continued for short periods of time. The problem occurs when certain parts of the body are frequently, or constantly inflamed. Then, instead of being beneficial, the inflammation turns to harm…and can even be deadly.

In the case of the cholesterol side-effect, it’s the arteries of the body that are under attack from frequent inflammation. Cholesterol is used by the body to coat the arteries and protect them from inflammation. The problem is, this restricts blood flow and can cause dangerous pieces of this coating to break off and cause any number of maladies. This is what people today see: cholesterol as the enemy, building up to ‘attack’ people in various ways.

The root however, lies deeper.
What if you could stop cholesterol from building up? Sure, you could take expensive medicines, but wouldn’t it be better to fight back at the core cause:  inflammation?

You are what you eat:
This is a fairly simple illustration, and perhaps that’s why it’s often overlooked. With the abundance of unsaturated fats, vegetable oils, low-fat foods, diets, low-carb alternatives, artificial sweeteners, 0-calorie (non-water) drinks, pills, prescriptions, and any number of countless other “health foods” is obesity and heart disease actually on the RISE?

No one can answer that question. If all that stuff really was as good for you as it was said, then everyone today should be super fit. Heart disease should be on its way into the history books, not at the head of the charts. The answer isn’t “Oh, people are being bad and skipping all that sort of thing”. Can 60% of Americans be that far off base? (60% of Americans are considered over weight today, in 2009) It’s very hard to believe that this many people could be so enamored of doing the wrong thing so consistently.

What’s the real problem?
These low-carb, artificially sweetened, omega-6oil rich foods are actually the culprit in causing inflammation in the arteries. The main enemies are simple carbohydrates found in processed foods (these turn to sugars very quickly) , refined sugar, and omega 6 oils (oils that when out of balance produce cytokines, the inflammatory molecules).

“What does all this have to do with inflammation?   Blood sugar is controlled in a very narrow range.   Extra sugar molecules attach to a variety of proteins that in turn injure the blood vessel wall.  This repeated injury to the blood vessel wall sets off inflammation.  When you spike your blood sugar level several times a day, every day, it is exactly like taking sandpaper to the inside of your delicate blood vessels. “

While refined sugar and simple starches may be a bit easier to avoid, what about the omega 6 oil? Your body DOES need some of it for healthy function, but it must be balanced with the healthy omega-3 oil. The ideal ratio is more omega 3 than 6. However, with saturated fats, animal fats, and other sources of omega 3 being labeled as “fattening” or “less healthy” the balance has been thrown off. Omega 6 fat also gives foods a longer shelf-life which is best for the bottom line—not you!

The truth is, while omega-6 may look attractive on the surface (such as soy oil, sunflower oil, corn oil) due to slower spoilage and being ‘unsaturated’, they’re actually behind a lot of the inflammation that’s keeping people at risk and over-weight!

“Animal fats contain less than 20% omega-6 and are much less likely to cause inflammation than the supposedly healthy oils labeled polyunsaturated.  Forget the “science” that has been drummed into your head for decades.  The science that saturated fat alone causes heart disease is non-existent.  The science that saturated fat raises blood cholesterol is also very weak.  Since we now know that cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease, the concern about saturated fat is even more absurd today.”

So what’s the good news in all of this?
It’s not too late! Chances are, if you are reading this article, you CAN reverse the damage to your artery walls. And you can also prevent more inflammation from occurring in the future. When you cut out inflammation, you also stop the body’s need to plaster the artery walls with potentially harmful cholesterol. There are also many delicious solutions, and great reasons to raise omega-3 levels.

Omega-3 may actually play a part in weight loss success! Jade Beutler an author of Understanding Fats & Oils says “Omega 3 fatty acids are gaining popularity with those looking to lose weight while attaining optimal health and the latest research has revealed numerous slimming secrets attributed to Omega-3s”. USA Weekend magazine also reports on a study where overweight dieters who included omega 3s in their eating plan lost 2 more pounds monthly than the control group, who did not.

First, eat greener:
Try to add more unprocessed foods to your diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables may have carbohydrates, but they are mostly complex-carbohydrates. Even in the sweetest fruits, these are broken down more slowly and blood sugar isn’t so heavily affected. Stay away or minimize starchy foods like white potatoes and white breads. The healthiest food is the food that’s closest to its natural state. Grass fed beef, free-range chicken/turkey, colorful fruits, squash, vegetables, nuts and seeds are the key to stopping inflammation so your natural healing process can take over.

Want to help balance your omega-3 and omega 6?
As you may know, fish and fish oil are rich in healthy omega-3 oils. But what if you don’t want fish every night? Don’t like the idea of cod-liver-oil? Worried about fish absorbing harmful pollutants and spreading them to your family? Or maybe, you want to follow the vegetarian path so that the oceans can recover from over-fishing. No matter what your reason, Omega-3 just got a lot healthier and easier to add to your diet!

Enter, the Chia Seed
This tiny seed is nature’s richest <A HREF=”http://www.mychiaseeds.com/Videos/ChiaInstructionVideos.html”>plant-based source of omega-3 oil</A> . By weight, it is even richer than salmon, so every spoon full of chia can help you tip the balance to the healthy omega-3 side. The best part is, there’s no flavor. You can add these seeds to whatever you like (unlike fish!) to get your daily amount of omega-3. They’re also full of b-vitamins, more calcium than milk, and more magnesium than broccoli…all with the taste of whatever you’d like!

“Food of convenience” is part of the reason for this obesity and cholesterol epidemic. Easier, faster, tastier, and longer-lasting has been the motto. Chia Seeds may be the ultimate convenient food. What is easier than sprinkling a spoonful onto something you were going to eat or drink anyway? What is more delicious than the best taste that YOU specify? And what natural, uncooked, preservative & pesticide free food lasts 2 years without refrigeration? Nothing else but ‘the chia seed’ can answer yes to all these questions.

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This author is from MySeeds Chia Seeds & has also produced the free cook booklet found there, as well as several educational and cooking how-to videos.

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Good Men Down

[03.05 issue]

by Jane Meneely

There was no question in Thompson Wallace’s mind about going out that day. He was in debt and the ice had finally broken up. He’d owned the skipjack Claud W. Somers less than a year, and he was bound and determined to make good on her—she was the embodiment of his long-held dream to own his own dredgeboat. When the wind came up and the rest of the oyster fleet headed home, he stayed put in the open water at the mouth of the Honga River, determined to get in a few more licks. Then he headed back to Chance, the small harbor on the Deal Island narrows that he had left before dawn that March morning. He wasn’t worried about the weather, though he knew as well as anyone how treacherous spring gales could be, how they could sneak up on you and hammer you to pieces. What he didn’t know was that today the wind would build to near hurricane force—and that neither he nor his crew would ever set foot on dry land again.

The people who live on Deal Island still shake their heads over what happened on March 4, 1977. The details they offer differ to a degree—because so many people witnessed the event from so many different perspectives—but one thing is certain, they can recall the tragedy as if it happened yesterday, instead of nearly 30 years ago. Some of the eyewitnesses have since passed away, but the community of watermen that continues to work the waters of Hooper Strait, Tangier Sound and the Bay beyond, has preserved their stories and woven them into the fabric of island life.

I saw this for myself when I first began asking questions about the Claud W. Somers. I had driven to Wenona, Md., the harbor on the end of Deal Island and home to a few of the Bay’s last remaining active skipjacks. I’d gone into Arby Holland’s little store next to the wharf and was chatting with Arby’s father Paul. The older Holland had parked himself at a small table where he was dealing himself another hand of solitaire. He was telling me what he knew of the Somerstragedy, but he couldn’t recall the name of the man who had offered Wallace a tow. “Just wait a second. These fellows will know,” he said nodding toward crabber S. T. Webster and one of his buddies out in the parking lot. Both wore the white rubber boots and ubiquitous ball caps of working watermen. When they came in to retrieve some packing boxes for their soft crabs, Holland piped up: “You boys remember who’s the man towed those boys in? Fellow from up Wingate, maybe?”

Webster frowned, and I thought he would say, “What boys? When?” But he knew just who Holland meant. “Don’t rightly recall,” he said, “but I’ll bet Grant Corbin would know.” Webster grabbed a package of crackers and joined in the conversation. “Thompson was a good waterman, lots of experience. I saw him sailing into the dock many a time. It’s a shame about all that,” he said reminding us that all but one of Wallace’s crew that day were related.

In my quest for living memory of the incident, I did eventually talk to Grant Corbin; I also talked to Elsworth Hoffman, retired head of the local DNR who supervised the search when the boat didn’t return; I talked to longtime skipjack captain Art Daniels; I talked to Esther Wallace, Thompson’s widow, and Kevin Wallace, Thompson’s son; I talked to Donald Mills, who went out in the foggy dark after the storm to try and find the men; I talked to Don Simmons, whose father, DNR officer Jennings Simmons, was with the group that found and retrieved the bodies; I talked to Snooks Windsor, who helped raise the Somers off the bottom once she was found, sunk in 20 feet of water at the mouth of the Honga River, and who watched as the bodies of the drowned men were brought ashore at Wingate. I talked to anyone I could find who had any recollection of the event—and gradually the Claud W. Somers’s story began to emerge.

Thompson Wallace was born and raised on Deal Island. He was one of 23 kids (yes, 23), the children of waterman Robert James and Roseana Wallace. By all accounts he was affable and well liked—and he had a streak of the devil. Afraid of nothing, they say. And he was ambitious. He’d set his sights on owning his own boat one day, come hell or high water.

Wallace worked on and around boats all his life. He was a jack-of-all-trades, and he’d captained plenty of boats—other people’s boats. His name shows up on the roster for the 1971 Chesapeake Appreciation Days skipjack races as the captain of the Ida May, owned by Elbert Gladden. When the Claud W. Somers came up for sale, Wallace was at last ready to buy. The boat was a sorry mess, to be sure. She leaked like a sieve and the engine on her yawl boat was unreliable at best. But she wasn’t that much worse off than some of the other boats in the Deal Island dredge fleet—a total of 35 vessels at the time. And there was nothing wrong with her that Wallace couldn’t fix.

The Somers came from good stock. She was built on Virginia’s Eastern Shore by Tom Young in 1911, commissioned by Thomas Edward Somers, a Crisfield businessman, and named for his son Claud Williams Somers. She was 461/2  feet long, with a 14-foot beam, and fast. With then-owner Captain Curwin Evans at the helm, she whipped the chines off the rest of the dredgeboats at the 1931 skipjack race—the last one before World War II. More than 30 years later, she whipped them all again, this time with Captain Linwood Benton at the wheel.

But by the time Wallace bought the boat from Jack Parkinson in the spring of 1976, her glory days were over. Wallace brought her around to Eldon Willing’s boatyard in Chance and set to work. By the start of the dredge season, he’d gotten her reasonably sound—by his standards at least, and he was no slouch at carpentry and boat repair. She’d be nearly sunk at the dock every morning, but he’d get the pump going and she’d be floating again soon enough. She wasn’t the only skipjack known to take on a little water overnight. Besides, water retention has always been the plague of old ladies.

Wallace took all her problems in stride, doing what he could for the boat when he had the time or the money—after paying her “mortgage,” there wasn’t a lot of cash left. He kept her together with sweat and prayers mostly. There were those on the island who told him to his face that he was a fool to run that decrepit old boat, that he was going to drown someone. But there were plenty of others who figured he knew what he was doing and would get by just as generations of oystermen before him had.

The winter of 1976–77 had been a bad season all round. There weren’t many oysters to begin with—MSX had begun to ravage the already dwindling oyster beds. And worse, the Bay had been frozen solid for two months, shrinking the number of days the watermen could even get to open water. The watermen of Deal Island were desperate to get back to work when the ice finally broke up at the end of February during a welcome warm spell. Within days the ice had melted, save for the big piles of broken slab ice that had been pushed up on shore by wind and tide. Even more welcome was the news that the DNR had extended the oyster season two weeks beyond the usual March 15 cut off.

It was gusty that Friday morning, March 4, with four-foot seas and 15 to 30 mph winds. In all likelihood, it was going to get worse. Boats from Wenona could “see” the wind, according to Art Daniels, captain of the skipjack City of Crisfield. They didn’t go out that day. But the Chance harbor is sheltered from a south blow, and 55-year-old Thompson Wallace went down to his boat in the wee hours and pumped it out as usual for the day’s run. His crew gathered: his older brother, “Big George” Wallace, age 64; his nephew Carter Wallace, age 20; his wife’s cousin Thomas James, age 20; his son Gerald Wallace, age 24 and home on leave from the Marines; and one non-relative, Levin Johnson, age 44. Another son, Kevin Wallace, age 15, was at the dock ready to go along when he was unexpectedly called home. “I was there at the dock when they left, but for some reason I can’t recall, I didn’t go out with them that day,” he says now. Another regular crew member, Earl White, who passed away recently, stayed home that day—”Didn’t even get out of bed,” he told me. He knew Gerald would be taking his place.

Captain Elsworth Hoffman, a Department of Natural Resources police officer from Chance, made the rounds of the harbor and advised Wallace not to go out that day. Reports indicated rough weather developing later in the afternoon. That wasn’t enough to deter Wallace. In the dim predawn light, he started up his yawl boat engine and eased the skipjack away from the dock. TheSomers pushed out of Chance harbor north into Tangier Sound, ran past Sharkfin Shoal and along the north shore of Bloodsworth Island, heading for the dredging ground off Hooper Island near the mouth of the Honga River. Any boat that was going out that day would have left the dock in darkness in order to be on the oyster “rock” when the sun came up, so as not to miss a single legal “lick” of the oyster bed. Like hunters, skipjacks can’t begin their harvest till sunrise, but begin at sunrise they do.

Wallace would have been ready for any breeze that smacked him as he left the shelter of the harbor. His crew would have reefed the mainsail the night before. This was standard practice for a skipjack; it’s always easier to shake a reef out than to put one in, especially on a cold winter morning. Wallace doubtless sniffed the breeze that morning and left his reefs in—three of them. A skipjack doesn’t require but so much wind in order to pull a dredge. If it builds up too much speed, the dredge will just bounce along the bottom. The captain will gauge the wind and raise what he needs of his mainsail to fit the conditions. Wallace didn’t need a lot of canvas that morning.

Then, as now, a skipjack was allowed to take 150 bushels of oysters in one day, but by the late 1970s, especially in the lower Bay, where MSX was more prevalent, nobody was pulling in 150 bushels a day. Half that would be a splendid haul for the Deal oysterman. When the wind really began to kick up at noon, Wallace had done reasonably well, but not well enough to quit. The other skipjack working that day headed in, while Wallace stayed on to get a few more “jags”—the waterman’s term for a full dredge. He got more than he bargained for. From all accounts the winds were ferocious that afternoon. Landsmen clocked them at 75 mph. Paul Holland, working as an oyster buyer in Wenona then, says it blew 80 to 85 at its peak. Long before the crest of the storm, Wallace started for home. That’s when hell took over. He started having trouble with that cranky yawl boat engine, and couldn’t make way.

Buddy Jones, aboard his tonging boat the Dana Matt, was hightailing it for Chance when he passed the Claud W. Somers bound for Hooper Strait, according to an account printed in the SalisburyDaily Times, March 7, 1977. Jones said it looked like Wallace was having trouble, so he pulled alongside and offered to help. Wallace took Jones’s spare battery hoping it would help get his yawl boat started. When that effort failed, Jones offered Wallace a tow. “I towed her about ten miles in the first two hours,” Jones told the newspaper. “When we hit Hooper Strait, we were really in trouble.” He said that by then the winds had reached 70 mph with 15-foot seas, and the towline broke loose from his cleats. Jones refastened it, but the line broke loose again. Fearful for his own safety, Jones donned his lifejacket and told Wallace and his crew to leave the boat and get aboard the Dana Matt. Wallace declined, saying “We’re going to try to save her!” Buddy Jones said he’d get help for them and motored away. Looking back, he saw that Thomas James had put on a life jacket and climbed into the skipjack’s yawl boat, probably in another effort to get the motor started.

Meanwhile, Art Daniels had seen the Somers go out, but he hadn’t seen it come back. He called the DNR to tell them Wallace might be in trouble. Corporal Walton Webster went out to look for the missing boat, but conditions were so rough, he turned back. When the Somers wasn’t back in port by 5 p.m., Elsworth Hoffman, the DNR officer in Chance, decided to go look for it himself. He went down to his boat, but couldn’t get the engine running. Conditions had deteriorated so much by that time, he recalls, that even if he had gotten the boat going, he wasn’t sure he could have managed open water. Back in his office, about sunset, he got a radio call from the tug Interstate, probably heading to Salisbury with a tow of coal. The tug reported seeing a boat in trouble in Hooper Strait. From his description, Hoffman figured it was probably the Somers, but he was helpless to do anything, and other DNR boats were too far away. He could only wait—and hope that the fearless and capable Wallace could ride it out or get his boat to sheltered water. Maybe he already had.

Word spread quickly that Wallace was in trouble. When the weather abated, those who could went to look for him, and the Coast Guard and DNR began an all-out search. Donald Mills of Bishops Head remembers that there was a thick fog that night. He came upon a 55-gallon drum floating in the water—the kind a skipjack captain would have used to carry gas for the winder motor. “I knew I was close, and I kept looking. Seeing that drum, I knew the boat was down, but I thought maybe some of those boys would be hanging on to the mast.” He found nothing.

According to some reports, searchers from Wingate, Md., saw the yawl boat around 9 p.m. It had broken away from the skipjack and had washed up on the beach at Bishops Head. A few hours later the body of Thomas James, still in a life jacket, was found floating between

Bishops Head and the Hooper Strait light, and would-be rescuers knew that chances of finding the skipjack or the rest of its crew were slim. Between the fog and the darkness visibility was nil. At that point, nearly midnight, they concentrated their efforts in the area where James’s body had been found, thinking that Wallace had left Hooper Strait, running before the wind toward the harbor at Wingate. Or maybe he had tried to run her deliberately into shallow water to keep her from submerging if she sank. Helicopters with searchlights swept the area but still found nothing.

Finally, shortly before midnight, Henry Gootee of Golden Hill detected the boat on his radar, west and north of where people had been looking. “You know an area well, you can see something on radar that doesn’t belong there,” he says from his office at Gootee’s Marine in Church Creek. He’d left his dock at 7:30 p.m. after hearing that a boat was in trouble. In the thick darkness he had his eyes peeled on his radar screen as much as on the water ahead. One by one the familiar markers came on his screen as he expected, but something unfamiliar showed up in the stretch of water above the Hooper Strait light. Sure enough, when he worked his way closer and could put a spotlight on it, he could see the top of the Somers’s mast, tilting out of the water about 300 yards off Norman Cove. There was no sign of life.

News of the discovery spread fast, and by morning as many as 50 boats had gathered at the site. Captain Ben Parks of Cambridge recalls heading out from Hooper Island with his dad aboard the family skiff. The Hooper Island volunteer fire company, he says, had the only “body drag” around, and they were always being called upon to use it. Not a pretty apparatus, to hear him describe it. It’s a long steel bar on rollers, with sharp, three-pronged hooks dangling from it. “It’ll snag anything,” Parks says. He climbed aboard the police boat to help Officer Harold Pritchett with the drag, but they weren’t having any luck. Back and forth, back and forth, they combed the whole area around the skipjack with no result. It wasn’t until Charles Abbott and a few of the men from Chance had shifted the skipjack slightly in order to hoist her off the bottom that the bodies of the four Wallace men and Levin Johnson were found below the boat’s mast. One by one the men were hauled aboard the police boat and taken to the Wingate public wharf.

“I remember seeing those boys lying there in the police boat like it was yesterday,” says Snooks Windsor, who was at the wharf when the boats came in. He still operates a marina and railway there. “It’s not something you’re likely to forget.”

Meanwhile, the Claud W. Somers was floated and towed back to Chance. Thirty-three bushels of oysters lay on her decks. Within a month she was sold to D. K. Bond, who ran her out of Chesapeake Beach, Md. Now she’s owned and sailed by the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum—one of only a few Virginia-built skipjacks left.

No one can say how or why the Somers ended up at the mouth of the Honga River when, by Buddy Jones’s account, the boat was nearly through Hooper Strait when he left her to get help. Captain Ed Farley of the skipjack H.M. Krentz out of Tilghman, speculates that the yawl boat, with Thomas James still aboard and trying to start the engine, must have broken free of the Somers. Wallace may have been trying to chase the boat down to retrieve the boy. The skipjack, laden with oysters and doubtless taking on water faster than anyone could pump her out, just foundered, settling to the bottom with her load of oysters still on deck.

Regardless of the hows and whys, the outcome remains the same. It’s part of the burden of working the water. Boats sink; people drown. Perhaps the story of the Claud W. Somers remains so deeply embedded in the communal memory precisely because no one can ever really know what happened. Or perhaps the telling and retelling of such a story is a community’s first line of defense, a warning to its children about the vagaries of nature and the dangers inherent in working the water. It is, after all, a cautionary tale, and anyone “coming up on the water,” as the islanders would put it, should heed the lesson.

About the Author

By Jane Meneely, writer for Chesapeake Bay Magazine. For more great articles and photos on boating, sailing, fishing, and cruising, visit http://www.ChesapeakeBoating.net

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”Fly Fishing Virginia” Book by Beau Beasley $28.95 Fly Fishing Virginia is filled with detailed information about the rivers, streams and shores across the Old Dominion. The maps and local fly pattern suggestions alone are worth its price. Virginia fly anglers need this book. Lefty Kreh In his comprehensive book, Fly Fishing Virginia, Beau Beasley covers the best waters in Virginia from the pristine trout streams of the Shenandoah National Park to the briny Chesapeake Bay and nearly every bit of water in between. From Virginia’s unique fly patterns to detailed maps for each body of water, this book provides readers with a clear understanding of the information they need to successfully fly fish their way through Virginia. Plus, this book includes a helpful resource section of fly shops, guides, and organizations. Paperback, 160 pages and full-color photographs throughout.

Orvis Fly Fishing Nippers $12.95 Stainless steel construction. Features jaws that stay sharp and aligned with a recessed needle for clearing the eyes of flies.

”Fly Fishing: The Madison River” Video ? DVD $24.95 In this video, Madison River expert and outfitter Kelly Gallop provides loads of practical information and angling lessons that are essential for a productive trip to one of the greatest and most beautiful freestone trout fishing rivers, the Madison River. Gallop explores the walk and float sections of the Madison from Yellowstone Park to Ennis Lake, and demonstrates how to fish these tricky waters. In addition to angling tips, techniques and maps, Gallop goes over four of his favorite fly boxes for fishing the Madison and shows viewers an ?all around? selection of patterns that will work throughout the course of the river and its? seasons. Besides offering a comprehensive look at effective techniques for fly fishing the Madison, this video is a great tool for fly fishers traveling to Yellowstone country to visualize what awaits them. 100 minutes.

”Location X: Chasing Silver: A Tarpon Journey” Fly Fishing Video – DVD $29.95 The most amazing tarpon fly fishing ever caught on film. The destination is a secret, but you won?t care! A must-see for fly anglers! Over 90 unbelievable minutes.

Fly Fishing for Bass & Panfish” with Skip and Carol Morris – Video DVD $24.95 This informative DVD, ”Fly Fishing for Bass & Panfish” is hosted by Skip and Carol Morris and teaches you everything you need to know about fly fishing for bass and panfish. From the sheer basics of the sport to expert techniques, ”Fly Fishing for Bass & Panfish” covers it all. Features sections on gear, flies, lines, casting, techniques for taking fish on the surface and more.

Redington Predator 4-Piece Fly Fishing Rods $199 These beautiful 4-piece Predator Fly Rods from Redington are built short for accurate casts with large flies, aggressive hooksets, and more-than-adequate pulling power when battling gamefish in fresh- or saltwater. Perfect fly rods for fishing from kayaks, canoes or pontoons, the Predator Fly Rods feature premium Toray graphite blank with rust color thread wraps, Pac-Bay TiCH stripping guides and hard chromed snake guides, AAA Portuguese cork and anodized machined-aluminum reel seat with machined hidden hook keepers. Includes nylon rod sock and Cordura tube. Premium Toray clear coated graphite blank with rust colored thread wraps Pac-Bay TiCH stripping guides and hard chromed snake guides AAA Portuguese cork Anodized machined aluminum reel seat with machined hidden hook keepers Includes Cordura rod tube and nylon rod sock Lifetime Warranty

”Bass: The Movie” Fly Fishing Video – DVD $29.95 Who whacks more bass, a guy with traditional bass gear or the guy armed with his fly rod? For the first time, this video ”Bass: The Movie” sets out to settle the score by pairing fly rod pros and spin gear pros on the same boat to see who can crack the big bass code first. And unlike other films where the fishing locations are never revealed, ”Bass: The Movie” explores the locations where the ridiculously big California bass swim. Whether it’s bass pro Bobby Barrack in the California Delta or fly rod world-record holder Larry Kurosaki in Southern California, you’re going to love the heart-pounding action as well as the open water and shallow structure secrets this film reveals. Running Time: 100 minutes.

Braided Fly Fishing Line to Leader Loop Connectors $4.99 Don’t waste precious time tying a difficult nail knot when you could be fishing. These easy-to-use braided monofilament loops attach to your fly line, allowing you to quickly attach a leader. A loop-to-loop line to leader connection is essential when using a tapered leader. The orange loops are highly visible and work great when nymphing. 3 pack.

Fingerless Ragg Wool Fly Fishing Gloves for Men $6.99 These affordably-priced Fingerless Ragg Wool Fly Fishing Gloves are made from 85% wool and 15% nylon. This tremendous combination of materials enhances durability and comfort, and the fingerless design provides greater finger dexterity while keeping hands warm. Machine or hand wash in cold water. Line dry or lay out flat to dry only. Color: Grey. Made in USA.

”Introduction To Fly Fishing with Terry & Wendy Gunn Video – DVD $24.95 Geared towards beginning fly fishers, this helpful DVD will teach beginners everything they need to know to begin taking fish on a fly. Hosted by expert fly fishing guides, Terry and Wendy Gunn, this video helps unravel some of the mystique of fly fishing and puts it in terms that the beginner can apply. From equipment basics, knot tying and terminology to streamside advice for dead drifting dries and basic nymphing techniques, this DVD delivers valuable advice that?s sure to get any beginner off to a productive start. 55 minutes.

Fly Fishing ”Fly Tying Basics” Instructional Video – DVD $29.95 From knot tying to nymphs tying, this instructional DVD is packed full of intricate and delicate techniques for tying the most effective fly patterns. Dick Talleur demonstrates a hands-on approach to teaching as he guides the viewers through the basics of tying a wide variety of flies. Viewers will learn to tie; Gray-Hackle Peacock (Wet Fly), Pale Morning Dun (Dry Fly), Adams Parachute (Dry Fly), Muddler Minnow (Streamer) and many more.

”Fly Fishing Techniques for Smallmouth Bass” – Book by Harry Murray $19.95 In his book, Fly Fishing Techniques for Smallmouth Bass , author Harry Murray discusses everything fly rodders need to know about smallmouth bass. An excellent resource for every level of smallmouth chasing fly fisher, the book begins with a chapter on selecting the right tackle for smallmouth before discussing other very helpful tips, techniques and tactics such as: how best to fly fish for smallmouth from boats; better casting techniques for the big flies used; how to tie effective smallmouth patterns. With the aid of over 100 helpful illustrations by Dave Whitlock, Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass is a practical guide to this growing and exciting sport by one of its true pioneers.

Fly Fishing Instructional Knots Video – DVD $19.95 Knots are a fundamental element to all types of fishing, and the detailed DVD has every knot you will need to know. A must before any saltwater safari. 60 minutes.

Waterproof Charts – Knot Tying for Fly Fishing $3.49 Laminated for long life, these charts are extra-handy whether you’re miles from shore or skimming through the flats. Find the best knot for your fishing situation. It’s all here, in full color, easy to read graphics.

The Badminton Magazine Of Sports And Pastimes – August 1903 – Containing Chapters On: Famous Homes Of Sport, Fly Fishing In New Zealand, Swimming For Ladies And The America Cup $23.89 Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900’s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork….

Aspen Snowmass Homes for Sale Backgrounder

Aspen Snowmass Homes for Sale Update

Are you searching for a new home in a neighborhood in Aspen or Snowmass, but know little about it? Before you visit the Aspen Snowmass homes for sale, one of the first things to do is have a neighborhood search.

Aspen has a feel that is far away from the rest of the world. VIPs and celebrities consider it an expensive playground, but Aspen remains a nice community that boasts a perfect combination of sports and culture. It also gives you everything from hiking and skiing to shopping haute couture and fine dining.

Finding the best Aspen Snowmass homes for sale? Aspen will not disappoint since it has beautiful things to offer. One great neighborhood is the West End, a peaceful residential area, which houses Victorian homes.

There is also the Downtown Aspen, referred by the Ski Magazine as North America’s ski capitol. The Mill Street Pedestrian, Cooper Avenue, and Hyman Avenue malls are the area’s centerpieces. Its tree-line streets have brick retail units with cool dining, hip shops, and top-class local pubs, with Victorian structures a feast to your senses.

The East End neighborhood will give you the feeling of living in a residential forest because of the spread of so many trees. Heading into the Roaring Fork Valley reveals an era when horses dominated the West and ranching was the way of life.

Many visitors like to spend much if their time in the valley, especially during the summer season, to experience the mountains. The Frying Pan and Roaring Fork waters are also drawing a lot of fishermen to take the fly fishing challenge.

You will enjoy a low-key atmosphere if you visit the Basalt, Carbondale, El Jebel, and Old Snowmass towns. Most Aspen manual-laborers live here.

The most unconventional town in Aspen is perhaps Woody Creek. It is the home of the famous Hunter S. Thompson. Many people see the journalist/author at the Woody Creek Tavern, enjoying cold beer.

Snowmass has a small population of about 1,400 with annual growth rate of 10.1%. It has a median age of 42 years, median income of $67,700, and 208 cost of living index. There are 53.8% males and 46.1% females in Snowmass; 47.7% are married, 52.2% are single, and 21.9% are families with kids.

Politics and job trends

When it comes to employment, Snowmass boasts a future job growth rate of 16.2% and an impressive 3.6% unemployment rate. In terms of political affiliation, the neighborhood has 68.4% Democrats, 30% Republicans, and 1.4% Independents.

Education profile

Snowmass spends around $5,000 per pupil, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 17, a student-librarian ratio of 392 and a student-counselor ratio of 493. Snowmass has 95.5% high school graduates, 6% have attended some college, 35.8% hold Bachelor’s Degree, and about 13.8% have Graduate Degree.

Housing trends

The median home age is 26 years and the median home is about $869,500. Approximately 59.26% of homes in Snowmass are owned, 18.32% homes are vacant, and 22.42% homes are rented.

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