2009 Top Ten

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12/31/2009 Originally posted on Dan Blanton’s Bulletin Board. This time of year I tend to reflect on the last 365-days with gratitude for enriching my life.     Here’s my top ten for 2009. 10. Making new friends from the … Continue reading

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My Take on SE Alaskan Silvers

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9/23/2009 Jazzed after seeing great pictures of bright Pacific NW coho on Dan Blanton’s Bulletin Board, I returned to SE Alaska after missing the last two trips. Sure I went for the coho, but a big part of the trip … Continue reading

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Texas Reds

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8/30/2009 I spent two solid half days (8/26-8/27) fishing with Captain Eric Knipling (texasflatsflyfishing.com) in the Rockport/Aransas, TX area. On both days, Captain Eric worked his tail off poling through creeks to get us inside good lakes or motoring to … Continue reading

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Dan ‘The Ambassador’ Blanton

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11/1/2008 Dan Blanton and his Bulletin Board community have shaped my fly fishing pursuits by their willingness to share wisdom, recommendations, reviews, general banter and a kindred spirit. My first trip to the Sacramento – San Joaquin Delta was inspired … Continue reading

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First Tribute

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12/27/2007 Dad. He was the guy who introduced me and my five older siblings to fishing, camping and the outdoors. I know how to pack a station wagon because of him. I know how to tie great monofilament knots. I … Continue reading

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