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Mike Greener blows my mind

hatch — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:22:12 +0000

Really his photography is amazing. Check this shit out.

Catch #8

caulfield — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:55:55 +0000

Issue number 8. Get it here.

This is Fly #20

caulfield — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:51:12 +0000

Issue number 20. Get it here.

Summertime music tour

hatch — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:19:03 +0000

Though fall is my favorite time of year…summertime seems to bring out some amazing experiences in my life that make bearing 100 degree heat index’s worth while. Besides fishing, one thing that us Hatchless folks have in common is listening to some great musical talents. I won’t go into a list of what we have crammed on our iPods, because that list would just blow your fucking minds. Anyway last week turned into one of those lets cram all this shit into small amount of time situations where I saw Fleet Foxes, did some fishing, drove to Chicago, saw Band of Horses, ate amazing food, drank a crap load of awesome micro brews, got a sore neck while looking up at skyscrapers while floating down the Chicago river, celebrated a wedding, went to a top notch fly shop in the heart of the city and packed up some liquor before heading back to Ohio. Whew. Did I mention we saw Fleet Foxes?

Ok then let me start with the Fleet Foxes and believe me I will end with them. Wed. eve we headed to Royal Oak for some fish taco’s and great brew at (insert brewery name). Full of food and 1/2 drunk on some high IPA we headed to the theater. Dungen started the show off and well I won’t say much other than they were really into their own music. Cool for them. Fleet Foxes finally came on…let me start by saying I have been wanting to see these guys for a long time and pretty much thought it might never happen, so I am here and they are in front of me and I am blown. I mean these guys must be angels sent from heaven and are here to bring peace on earth. Song after song, it was more and more amazing. 50 min later I had very well might have seen the best show of my life…top 5 for sure. The Fleet Foxes are amazing performers and if you have never listened or seen them live do yourself a big favor and give them a listen.

Knowing I would be tired, I took the next day off to do some fishing. The river was low…nuff said.

So the next day…Me Caufield and the wives pack up the scape and head west to my most favorite places in the Midwest. Chicago…yea we are crazy (driving all the way to chi town for a band during the biggest music festival of the summer), but that is the way we roll. Band of Horses put on a post Lollapolloza after party show at House of Blues and though I really really like this band, I was less than thrilled with the first 40 min of the show and even more less enthused with the crowd at the HOB. I mean shut the fuck up already. Anyway…all wasn’t lost. We hung out with great friends had some amazing food and went to an even better fly shop on our way out of town. Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters is in the heart of the city. Never would have thought this would be a good place for a shop but what a selection, super nice people and did I mention the selection. I easily spent $50 on tying materials that I have never seen before. It was sweet.

Anyway that was summer and now its rolling into fall and that means steelhead, fresh chrome and crappy cold rainy Ohio weather. I can’t wait. On a side note we are working on adding some new features in the site and will include some of musical tastes into the blog soon as I get the player done. Till then….Tight Lines!!!!

This is Fly #19

caulfield — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:45:49 +0000

For your reading pleasure.

Catch #7 is out

caulfield — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:44:04 +0000

Look, drool, and dream…

Smallies

hatch — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:33:33 +0000

Summer fishing is my favorite time of year. Specifically any local stream in the evening chasing smallies. Caufield and I hit the River Raisin last week and did pretty well and even saw a White Fly hatch…Good times.

For the Panfish Lovers

caulfield — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:32:00 +0000

There really isn’t much that I can say about this except that it was fly caught, it wasn’t the biggest one, and you can read about it here.

This is REALLY Fly

hatch — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:25:03 +0000

New issue of This is Fly dropped. This mag has come a long way in a short time. I love that they are not wasting paper and that they have great content. This issue features the art and an interview of Jeff Soto…one of my favs.

Check out This is Fly

Grand Slams and Hat Tricks

caulfield — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:21:07 +0000

I was reading a recent post on FoulHooked the other day about fishing “Grand Slams” and “Hat Tricks” and it got me wondering…

What would I call a Grand Slam on my home water? What would a Hat Trick be on my home water? Then came the real question…

WTF is my home water?

What kind of flyfisher can I be with no home water?!?! I started searching through the pics of places I’ve been searching for a place to call home.

Unknown- PA

Mad River- OH

South Branch Au Sable- MI

The local whore pond- OH

Rocky River- OH

Au Sable Mainstream- MI

Unmentionable- OH

I started to find myself in a bit of a panic as I realized that not one of these places is less than a half hour away from my house.

Then I remembered this:

and how the guy that took these photos, while he loves living on this nice little river, gets a little reminder from Mother Nature every once in a while that she is still the boss.

Then the panic resided and I realized that it doesn’t matter where I live, I can call any body of water home. Being on the water has always been home for me. Ever since I was a kid I have always felt better when I am near water and I’m guessing that I always will. Sure, I would love to have my own personal lake/pond fishery to manage and call home but for now I’ll be very happy to have the Midwest’s waters, cold and warm, to call my home waters.

Now back to Hat Tricks and stuff…

What is a Hat Trick on your home water? What about a Grand Slam? No need to mention the name or place if you don’t want to. (Remember, a hat trick is three and a grand slam is four. That was the part the had Foul Hooked all pissed off so we better get it right here)