Vol. 13 No. 6

ASHDOWN GREEN STREAMER

The Ashdown Green was actually developed in Canada on the other coast, by Mr. Ashdown H. Green, an ichthyologist from British Columbia. It was originally a wet fly, and H. L. Gulline, used the fly as a trout fly as early as 1889 on the Cowichan River

PLAN B

OK, so you have been incredibly lucky to get your partner to go on a fishing get away with you. Now for whatever reason the fishing part of the trip holds little attraction for them. Tim Giger gives us a battle plan to make everyone happy.

CHOOSING A SYSTEM

Beginners should try to keep things simple. But when your fishing habits become more varied, you will have to come up with a way to keep your tools organized.

Check Your Surroundings

A recap of a great article from the archives is followed by some sound advice from Dee to help make you a better angler.

2009 IDAHO FISH-IN WRAP UP

Ron and Vicki Eagle Elk hosted the 2009 fish in in Idaho this year. If you couldn't make it this year, or are thinking about coming to a fish-in next year be sure to read their fabulous report.

THE FLY-FISHING PREDATOR

Neil reviews a book promoting various hunting aspects of predators as they can relate to fly fishing.

FLY OF THE WEEK - Harrop's Last Chance Cripple

Eric Austin gives us our fly of the week this time around. Actually he gives us a twofer. The pattern used has a variation that works well for Eric and he gave us both flies to add to our arsenal.