by admin | Mar 8, 2013 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
The Patagonia Stormfront Pack, the Freewheeler Max and some clothing items made their way through our back door a few days ago. It’s always fun to get some new gear for a big trip. Tying materials are also showing up for big streamers, but I made the...
by admin | Feb 2, 2013 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
Ever since I was a wee youngster, down garments have been a staple of my wardrobe. My down fascination started out with an old school, western style down vest, worn around the age six or seven, in the back yard bagging leaves. At some point, while hunting waterfowl...
by admin | Dec 13, 2012 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS, 11. JOE'S VAULT - Ramblings of a Fly Fishing Guide
Some of you were able to fish Freestone flyrods this past season while on guided trips with Big Sky Anglers. A few folks pulled the trigger, others are still on the fence. Currently, I have the 905 and 906 graphite models and there is a slight chance of getting a 907...
by admin | May 9, 2012 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS
Many of you think I spend my free time ironing Joe’s fishing shirts and making guide lunches. Hardly. My home is the home of Big Sky Anglers, and its stuffed to capacity with rods, reels, flies, a shop’s worth of fly tying materials, boots, waders, hunting...
by admin | Feb 19, 2012 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park Winter
YNP continues take up most of my time these days. Running around Yellowstone in a vintage Bombardier is a fabulous way to get a paycheck, and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. The shot above didn’t turn out as good as the real thing. If you...
by admin | Feb 10, 2012 | 04. GEAR REVIEWS
Awhile back I saw a pair of crampons with metal bars screwed into them. They were being tested for wade fishing, as an alternative to felt, as states like Alaska and Missouri don’t allow felt anymore. One look at these new wading boots from Patagonia made me...
