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We linked up with the crew at FRESH to make a limited edition tee. Available in Charcoal and Military, $32. Head over to the shop to pick one up. Or you may be able to call in an and order one over the phone. FRESH is located in the heart of the 9th & 9th Business District. 870 E. 900 S. SLC, UT 84105
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm Sunday 11am-5pm (801) 532 3458
I was looking through some old photos today and saw this one and it made me laugh. Nicole is always clowning around. This was years ago at Huntington Creek Utah. Follow us on Instagram for more photos from our crew.
Last week I wrote about a near death fishing experience and how I almost drowned from slipping on a wet log and falling in to the river. After that experience I knew I needed to get me some more traction on my boot soles. I went in to Fish Tech and my friend Christian hooked me up with a pack of Goat Head Sole Spikes. I have used the cheap studs in the past but they don't last very long. Also when they wear out you can't remove them from your soles. I'm pretty stoked on the Goat Heads. They are made of cold-forged, heat-hardened, corrosion resistant stainless steel for maximum durability. I feel they may last as long as my boots. The set came with a magnetic socket and were super easy to install. I fished with them for the first time this weekend and oh what a difference. I would recommend for your safety that you go invest $20 and buy a set. They will keep you on your feet and may prevent some nasty slips. Pick up a set at www.solespikes.com
Check out this nine-pound lake trout sampled in a past Utah DWR gillnet survey in Lake Mary at Brighton Resort.
It seems through out my life I have almost killed myself at least once a year recreating. My most recent scare was last weekend on the Frying Pan River in Aspen Colorado. I was with Jon (my bro) Luke and Jason. This was the first day on our weekend fishing trip. We were driving up the road to get to the gold medal public fishing spot and we saw this tasty looking hole. So we had to stop.
Luke and Jason decided to stick to the left side of the river while Jon and I took the right. I wadded through the river while fishing and watched Jon and his dog walk across a fallen tree across the river.
We all fished a bit and only caught a couple small bows. Then we were over it and decided to head back to the car to get to a better spot. After wadding across the river and going up to my waist in water the first time crossing I wasn't ready to do that again. So I headed to the log crossing and started to walk the bridge.
As I got to the middle of the log looking to the left I started thinking this would be a sketchy place to fall. Then my worst thought happened. My right foot slipped to the left and suddenly I was in over my head in white water. I popped up a few feet down stream next to a rock wall. I couldn't touch! Scared that I was going to get pulled under the rock shelf by the current I swam as hard as I could to avoid the under tow. After avoiding the under water cave came the rapids. I hit a few small water falls and then went trough a bush and finely was able to grab some sticks on the side of the river to pull my self out.
I was alive! Soaking wet and happy that I didn't die I realized the last place I saw my rod was up-stream. I then started stressing out. $1500 in fishing gear was floating around in the river. I remembered the last place I saw my rod was in the first set of rapids. I decided to take off my fanny pack and shirt in case I had to swim and grab my rod floating by. No luck didn't see it any where. Jon heard me fall and by the time he got the river he saw me running around with my shirt off looking for my gear. We both frantically searched and after a 10 or so minuets we noticed my fly line in the water. The current had pulled it loose. Jon was able to grab a stick and pull the line to shore. He started pulling the line. But all this did was un wind it off the reel. He got all the way through the backing and felt a tug and suddenly the rod went free. I was down stream and was able to grab it as it came by. I was blown away that my 9' 4pc Sage One was still in tact. Not a noticeable scratch. I couldn't believe we found it let alone all in one piece.
I was so stoked! I cheated death! Not even my I-phone or Digital camera were harmed. I didn't lose a thing and came out with only scratches and bruises. We went back to the car shared some beers and laughed then went up-stream to have over a 100 fish day. This will be a day fishing I will never forget.
When I got home from our trip and went straight to the fly shop to grab some studs for my boots.
Hooked in to this guy on our way to Colorado last weekend. Not bad for a quick stop to stretch out the legs.
I grabbed this off the Canyons Resorts blog. Its pretty fun way to try to win a season pass.
Two days ago, we dropped 200 additional Tiger Trout in Alpine Lake. Not because we needed to. But because we wanted to. However, this time there’s a catch (no pun intended). The Tiger Trout will not be the only fish calling Alpine Lake home. There’s also one 4lb Rainbow Trout taking up residence. Catch this beauty and you become the proud new owner of a Canyons Resort season pass. I’m no mathmatician, but I’m pretty sure whatever monetary value you place on your time still comes in below the cost of a season pass. If not, you should probably reevaluate how much your time is worth to you. With that in mind, make your way to Alpine Lake, rent some gear and get to work catching yourself a season pass.
Why Tiger Trout? Here are a few of the reasons:
All gear, fishing, and pricing information can be found here.
*The first guest to catch, and release, the Rainbow Trout will receive a complimentary Canyons Resort season pass for 2012/2013. The Alpine Lake attendant must be notified and verify any fish caught that is believed to be the Rainbow Trout. Due to verification being required, the fish must be caught during normal hours at Alpine Lake: 10am-5pm.
I was just recently checking out all the NEW product from Etnies, and I found this t-shirt. It's rad!
I'm wanting this real bad. 
Check it out here. http://etnies.com/shop/hook/grey-heather/
It's been a while since Nicole and I went on a camping/fishing trip just the two of us. We only had a couple days and wanted to make sure we got to spend it with each other. We decided to grab the pontoon boats and head to the Green River below Fontenelle in Wyoming. We floated the river on Saturday and then waded the River on Sunday. We had great success and both of us really enjoyed ourselves. The Flies we had the best luck with were Platte River Spiders and SOS Nymphs. Here's a few photos to show you our mini vacation. Enjoy!
The Campsite
The Sunset From The First Night
The First Fish Of The Trip
Nicoles First Fish Of The Trip
The Sunrise
Nicole Taking A Break From Fishing
The Last Fish Of The Trip.
Our friends at Fly Fishing Frenzy are trying to raise money for Casting 4 a Cure. They are donating all profits from their first 100 shirts sold on their website to Casting 4 a Cure. (Rett Syndrome) *Bonus Contest* The first 100 people to order a shirt will be entered into a drawing to win a ContourRoam HD Camera.
Something tasty just came off the screen print! Frenzy shirts are here and we want to help out a group that we have known for quite a while.
We have, are, and always will be big advocates of Casting 4 A Cure. It is a fantastic organization representing a great cause.
So, what we are going to do is donate to Casting for a Cure all profit from the first 100 items sold from our Frenzy Shop!
Here is their story:
“It was a rainy day in December 2007 when Beth and Bill Farnum learned their daughter, Ella, had Rett Syndrome.
Within months, Bill figured out how to combine his newest passion, curing Rett Syndrome, with his oldest one: fishing. His idea was to organize a small fly fishing trip for a few friends and ask for donations in return.
Bill soon realized he needed a partner to pull off such a feat. This partner had to be someone who could get equally as excited about a fundraising adventure. Enter Jim Copeland, Bill’s long-time fishing buddy. Jim jumped on board and together they organized the perfect outing. They would take a handful of friends and head to Steamboat Springs for a weekend filled with fishing, poker, and lots of good laughs.
There was just one problem. This idea was too good for just a handful of friends. Everyone who heard about the trip wanted in. And because these are the last guys to turn down a party, Bill and Jim’s vision has since turned into a 24-team competition featuring live music, corporate sponsors, and endless camaraderie. But despite all the growth and good times, the ultimate goal remains crystal clear: casting for a cure.
Over the last three years, Casting 4 A Cure has grown into a multi-faceted, non-profit organization that raises critical funds for research and to support families affected by Rett Syndrome. Since its inception, Casting 4 A Cure has raised over $125,000 for Rett Syndrome research and family support.”
This cause is too great to not support!
Get a Frenzy shirt and support a great cause!
Our Buddy Travis went exploring and found himself some hefty slimy gold fish.
Got off work early the other day and decided to grab my pole, the tube, a 12 pack, and head deep into the Desert.
Last weekend while bent over flipping rocks looking for bugs this little guy snuck up on me and scared the crap out of me. We were on the Weber river in Oakley kind of far from any ranches. I felt this little guy was lost. Good thing he had tags. I called the owner and told them where we were fishing on a voice mail. An hour of so later we heard some dude yelling for his dog. Then the pup ran off. No thank you but our reward is knowing the dog made it back home. Im thinking this is the first time the pup has seen a fish. Kind of fun being a dog owner for a short time.
The crew and myself decided that we haven't been desert fishing in a while, so we took the journey out to desert-land to land a few nice fish. the fish that live in this piece of water are some of the most beautiful fish I've set my eyes on. check the photos.
A nice look from up top on a cliff band. Sight fishing as it's finest!
Mouse snagged that chubby out of the hole i was sight fishin them to. Nice fish eh!
This hand-tied Mouse fly was killing it. The "Super E-Murder" as we call it.
Caught this guy while reelin in my fly! HAHA!
We didn't put this up? Who is the culprit?
Mouse and his BEAUTY brown! Mouse won the fishing competition this time. ha.
Fishing is hot right meow. get out there people. GET BENT!
Jon and his friend Nate have been taking some journeys across the boarder in to Colorado. They have found a sweet little spring creek full of healthy fish. Im told the days are full of count less fish. I couldn't get him to tell me exactly where but I am told its easy to find with google maps. So if your into a little adventure from Utah head East and explore a bit. Im going to give it a shot.
I had one amazing hour of dry fly action this morning. Then is shut off completely. Still worth the 2 hour drive.
