I haven’t done much fly fishing; in fact I don’t think you can really count what I’ve done as ‘fly-fishing’ since it was on a trout farm where fish would bite at a hook!
When Bruno, of Trophy Hunting Spain suggested that Tom and I include a side trip to fish in both the high and lower Pyrenean Mountains, we both jumped at the opportunity.
After Tom was successful in taking a Gredos Ibex and I was lucky with a Roe Deer, we transferred to fly-fishing alongside Ivan Tarin of Salvelinus Fishing Adventures.
First, I’m surprised that Spain has so much to offer in natural beauty, wildlife diversity, and outdoor action; but what I didn’t know was that Spain has exceptional fly-fishing (not that I know much about fly-fishing, but Tom and Bruno do) of which I personally gauge on how quickly I was able to land a fish on my dry-fly… of course, the coaching from Ivan (a world-famous fly-fishing expert) probably helped a tiny bit too!
After instruction and applying my ‘new-found technique’, I was quick to land fish. Ivan would explain exactly what I needed to do to place my dry-fly precisely where the fish was and, if I was obedient, I would catch the fish… however, setting the hook and bringing the fish in was a little tricky –one fish learned how to fly when I set the hook as I launched him sailing through the air! Ivan and I laughed the entire time and I took great pleasure fishing these magically gorgeous Spanish rivers. Heck, Tom even landed his personal record with a 26” Brown Trout!
Now that I’ve moved to Montana, I intend to fly-fish as much as possible; do you have any tips to help me to become a better fly-fisher-woman?
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A honey badger eating a bait intended for a leopard.
Trail cameras help to identify and manage wildlife properly; what other uses do they have?
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I still think about my dad and miss him — every day. I weigh the big and small decisions in my life against the measure … “Will this make Pa proud?”
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Count Down Ticking on FREE Quebec Adventures — Enter Today
Jun 12, 2013, 8:29 AM EDT
Now, this minute, with just a couple of clicks of the mouse is the time to make your entry in the Quebec Ultimate Destination Sweepstakes. Don’t put it off another minute. In fact, make your entry in the spirit of Father’s Day. The trips are all for two, so if you win you can…
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We westerners have a soft heart for those in need, but fail to recognize corruption capitalizing on our compassion. How do we shed light on the truth?
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If I told you how to spend five bucks and guaranteed you could get $4500 in savings, would you do it? I know I would … often as I could.
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What if you had the chance to sit down and talk directly to the administration? What ideas would you put forth as the most important?
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The leopards were there, but the stars failed to align for Huntress Livy in her pursuit of Mr. Spots.
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What is “Traditional Ammo” and Why Do Antis Want to Ban It?
May 31, 2013, 1:01 AM EDT
The real “game” here is that these rabid anti-hunting groups recognizeoutlawing traditional ammunition would be a major step toward stopping most hunting.
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Participating in the Armed Forces Entertainment/Paralyzed Veteran’s of America Outdoor Legends Tour last provided me with a new perspective and a deeper appreciation of the men and women who serve this country.
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What is the most important thing you do to obtain a perfectly steady position when shooting a rifle?
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There’s a lot more to creating a viable, working food plot than just scratching in the dirt, throwing down some seed, and showing up on opening day of deer season.
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We hunters too often take on an “out of sight, out of mind attitude” about outfitters. In reality, the good ones are working hard year-round …
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Having the ability to envision the vital organs can mean the difference between success and failure on a hunt. Huntress Livy explores options on how one might improve this skill.
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Firearm Safety and Conservation Are Topics of Free Video-for-Schools Campaign from NSSF
May 17, 2013, 1:01 AM EDT
The firearm safety videos teach students how to react if they should encounter a firearm in an unsupervised situation. The conservation titles educate students on how wildlife and wild lands are protected
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So many times I’ve tried to go in and read just one or two old favorite stories, but ended up in the potato chip dilemma – you can not read just one.
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With an upcoming leopard hunt, Huntress Livy prepares one of the most important tools a hunter can have -her daypack! Should she add anything?
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Quebec Leaf River Herd Stable, But Limit to One in 2014-15
May 10, 2013, 1:01 AM EDT
The bright spot in this picture has been and continues to be Quebec’s Leaf River herd. This population continues to remain stable.
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Hank’s food doesn’t just fill you up — it makes you happy and makes your life richer. He shares recipes and cooking techniques on his blog every week that are simply the best stuff out there.
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Photo Courtesy of Tony Bynum
www.tonybynum.com
Finally, the US Fish & Wildlife have announced their intentions to end the protection of wolves in the Lower 48!
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Here’s a quick round-up of some of the newest guns, ammo and shooting gear that will have you drooling come fall like a retriever eying your Egg McMuffin.
