You have reached the home of the Troutchaser Rod Company. On this site we will talk about all things related to chasing trout with a flyrod.
I will try to chronicle my trips afield chasing trout and highlight information that I think is relevant to the pursuit of happiness through that adversary we know as trout.
I will also attempt to keep my efforts in designing and building bamboo flyrods up to date on this site as well. See my rodbuilding posts for updates.
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Cutts on the North Ram
Last modified on 2008-09-11 18:03:24 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
This is a test of posting to the site via my iPod Touch.
Cuba Bonefishing
Last modified on 2008-06-06 15:57:05 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
Took a day out of the vacation to get in some bonefish action.
I rented a car from my hotel in Verradero and drove across the island to the Bay of Pigs to meet up with the guides. I left the hotel at 5:00 AM to be at the rendezvous site by 8:00 AM. A very interesting drive through the various towns and country side. The number of horse buggies and carriages on the roads was astounding as well as the people on bikes going to work. I really had to keep my eyes peeled as it was dark and foggy for the first part of the drive.
Spectacular day, hot and minimal wind. Here’s one of the usual suspects.
I would encourage anyone who is interested in getting in a little bone action while in Cuba to check into to this. The contact of the guides was setup through Fishtales Flyshop in Calgary, AB. My guide spoke perfect English and was extremely knowledgeable. In fact when I returned to Canada, I was flipping through the channels one Saturday morning and happened upon one of those fishing shows and there was my guide doing his thing, spotting fish and getting his client to hook up and look good for the camera.
08 Runoff and Snow Pack
Last modified on 2008-06-06 15:27:14 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
Here it is the 4th day of June and runoff is well under way.
It started about 2 weeks ago when precipitation stated falling in the foothills and the mountains in various forms. This kick started the snow melt. At various areas in the mountains the snow pillow readings were above average. In other areas we were just on average. At the least, the snow pack was equivalent with last year. If we get a slow melt and hopefully water conditions will stay up for the duration of the summer and we won’t see any indication of low water conditions or warm water conditions that can effect the native cutthroats. Hopefully the water levels stabilize and we have clear conditions for opening day on June 16th.
Trufflepig Films
Last modified on 2008-06-06 15:57:57 GMT. 0 comments. Top.
If you have any interest in The Hardy Bros. tackle company then this video may interest you.
I purchased this video online from the source (Trufflepig Films) in England and it arrived in about 10 days. The film makers did an excellent job of given us the viewers an insight into the Hardy family, the buildup of the company and ultimately the demise and selling of the company. Very interesting information presented in an artful way. In my mind well worth the money spent.
Here is a trailer from the film.
