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got word the other day, much to the chagrin of my wife, that my buddy dave out in idaho, is packing up a and shipping out a box of goodies from lamson….

bota

The NY Times had a feature article about Pebble Mine and Bristol Bay in preparation for Tuesdays vote.Also check out the image gallery and short video clip.  To help contribute and learn more check out Alaskans for Clean Water.

this should do the trick….

the wake n’ bacon

bota

patagonia put up a few new fly fishing items that look awfully appealing…

insulator jacket specs (via patagonia.com):

• Large front cargo pockets accessed through water-resistant, angled vertical zips
• Saltwater-friendly Vislon main zipper backed by windflap
• Protected zinger attachment points
• Houdini® drawcord at hem
• Brushed-fleece lined handwarmer pockets and collar
• Snagfree, streamlined cuffs
• Internal zippered chest pocket; modified Y-Joint™ shoulders and articulated elbows for easy movement; distinctive fish logo on collar
• Shell: 9.8-oz Polartec® Power Shield® polyester laminate bonded to a 8.8-oz 47% nylon, 45% polyester, 8% spandex dobby weave with 4-way stretch and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Collar: 4.3-oz polyester fleece (50% recycled)
• 703 g (24.8 oz)

stormfront pack specs (via patagonia.com):

• New easy-to-use waterproof main zipper
• Waterproof welded pod
• Internal custom-fit padded gear case
• Detachable harness transforms Stormfront® Pack into a perfect skiff or driftboat drybag
• Streamlined harness/connection system provides additional storage and tool attachment space
• External mesh hydration reservoir pocket
• Internal mesh pocket for additional organization and protection
• Body: 11.5-oz 420-denier polyurethane-coated nylon plain-weave
• 729 g (1 lb 10 oz)

the patagonia summer sale started today. who doesn’t need a pair of marlwalker boots for $46?

i’m relatively new to the fly fishing forums and blogs. i have been reading them for about a year, but just recently launched this blog. like many bloggers who write to a specific topic, in this case fly fishing, i’m stuck in a cubicle, and use the blog as an outlet of my dreams to be jetting from one fishing spot to the next. reminded of my reality by that little reminder in the bottom right corner of an email coming through that “needs to be taken care of immediately.” i often catch myself with “fishing envy” as i read others reports of great days, big fish, and long runs.

i’m now hooked on fliesandfins.com’s fish tales. they are legit. perfect bite sized adventures written by brothers of the angle from all around. from what i can tell, many are even from guys like me, who probably for most of the time are simply daydreaming of fishing and when that trip they have been waiting for comes, chronicle and share it with the rest of us counting down the weeks until its our turn.

big bass + pike on the fly 5 weeks away…fish tale to follow

bota

wsj posted a new video of an interview with patagonia founder yvon chouinard. chouinard discusses patagonia’s mission as well as 1% for the planet.

check it out

bota

just checked out a great little clip put together by fishwithra.com

getting excited for things to heat up this summer

bota

just about to head out to the fly fishing film tour ‘08 will report back with details… in the mean time drool over

welcome to the brothers of the angle blog. covering all things related to those places and faces that make fly fishing and tying seep into our every thought.

let me  hear about your finds, flies, and fish. comment here or send your emails to bota@brothersoftheangle.com.