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• With spring runoff beginning in earnest, Phil Monahan offers some sage advice on how to successfully fish in high water.
• After 28 years, Fairbanks Outfitters of Yakima Washington is set to close its doors. The economy and online sales have been especially hard on small businesses and “It’s time to move on,” says owner Gary Fairbanks.
• “Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” make up 64 percent of the world’s oceans. And as unprotected waters, they are in danger of over fishing and environmental degradation. Rio+20, a United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, aims at developing answers for the good of the ecosystem, as well as commercial and local fisheries.
• Loved and lauded by fisherman, Hemingway had a mother who had quite a different take on his prose.

• May the Rivers Never Sleep, by father and son team Bill and John McMillian, will be released July 15, 2012.  “The essence of May the Rivers Never Sleep is the physical and biological tapestry of river time month by month, a concept fostered by Roderick Haig-Brown.”  This unique viewpoint of the river was fostered by the authors’ numerous hours spent on the rivers of the Pacific Northwest.  Among Bill’s numerous accomplishments is founding the Wild Fish Conservancy in 1989.  John, accomplished in his right, is a salmon ecologist specializing in the underwater study of the life histories of salmon and trout.
• Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park:  An Insider’s Guide to the 50 Best Places, by Nate Schweber, will touch on the most important hatches and recommended patterns as well as techniques used in “The Park.”  The book also includes numerous interviews from luminaries such as John Bailey, Tom McGuane, and Wild Bill Schneider.  Nate Schweber is a freelance journalist who has been published in a variety of publications.  According to his facebook profile he studied tuba at the University of Montana.  The book will be released August 1, 2012.
• Seasons on the Flats: An Angler’s Year in the Florida Keys, by Bill Horn is an in depth guide of the world famous Florida Keys fishery.  Covering everything from migrations of fish, tides and weather changes to firsthand experiences of the heralded Grand Slam.  The book is also illustrated by MidCurrent artist (and hardest working man in the business), Bob White.  Bill Horn was the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish, Wildlife and Parks in the early 1980s.  He now splits his time between Falls Church, Virginia and Marathon Key.  The book will be released August 1, 2012.
• Moving Water:  A Fly Fisher’s Guide to Currents, by Jason Randall sets out to be the most comprehensive guide to an extremely important, but commonly overlooked, aspect of fly fishing: currents.  The book covers extensively the numerous effects that current can have on a body of water.  Jason Randall is a veterinarian who is certified in fish health and medicine.  The book will be released August 1, 2012.
• Classic Salmon Fly Patterns: Over 1700 Patterns from the Golden Age of Tying, by Michael d. Radencich is the “most complete collection of classic salmon fly patterns ever compiled.”  With photos of 1,738 patterns tied by 86 tiers from 17 countries, the book is sure to be a great desk side companion for those that spend hours constructing the meticulous flies.  The book also features a DVD of the author tying a Durham Ranger.  Along with tying classic salmon flies, Radencich is also a professional photographer, videographer, and painter.  The book will be released August 1, 2012.
• The Orvis Guide to Family Friendly Fly Fishing, by Tom Rosenbauer, intends to take the mystery out of sharing the outdoors with “bored, PlayStation-dazed kids.”  The book touches on the nuts and bolts of fishing and family-friendly destinations but also focuses on introducing the sport to others.  Tom Rosenbauer has been with Orvis for 30 years and is the author of numerous fly fishing books.  The book will be released on October 2, 2012.

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The makers of the Equinox 12k Big Pit Reel had the concept of extreme fishing in mind when they decided to create this sea fishing tackle. This sea fishing tackle was built to provide top notch performance for both freshwater carp fishing and sea water angling.

The heart of this sea fishing tackle is the massive M10 aluminum spool with low friction lip. This spool easily manages two speed layered lines which are responsible for delivering the line efficiently during baiting and luring. 360 meters of 15 lb line can be accommodated by the extra spool that comes along with the package.This reel, being capable of managing more than three times than what an average bait runner can carry, is considered as a big pit reel. The M10 aluminum spool has a very specific construction that improves that line laying of this fishing tackle so that it is capable of doing simple line laying for greater success.

The Equinox sea fishing tackle is a very valuable fishing tackle. Working together with its roller bearing drive are 13 different ball bearings that provides the sturdy mechanism of this tackle’s robust and machine made aluminum handle. For greater control and action, the grip of both the reel and the rod comes in the wood torpedo design . The rod is equipped with a quick reaction anti-reverse system and it also has a high speed retrieve ratio of 5.0:1. The one turn front drag system has multiple disc layouts and the D-Osc allows perfect line laying each time.

The D-Osc layout compensates the non-linear speed fluctuations of this rod’s spool . Without this system, short distance casting and difficult drag release can be the result of uneven line laying. This oscillation system lays the line flat as the spool turns to prevent any issues of line malfunction along the way. The oscillation system of this sea fishing tackle can best be described as consistent, compact, and effortless. The angler is definitely provided with an advantage with the help of  this equipment.

While the Wychwood fishing line is designed for avid carp anglers, this design can also be used as a sea fishing tackle for deep sea fishing. The SMS rotor balancing of this fishing tackle allows the small body to be balanced even during harsh conditions . The one of a kind balanced construction of this fishing tackle is created through the use of stress tests and computer designs. All of the rods from this line are also field tested to make sure that it will only provide the best performance to the angler.

When going fishing for the mighty carp and other elusive fish in the deep waters, having the best sea fishing tackle is of great importance. Fishing for the elusive carps and other deep water fish require the need of a special fishing rod. The Equinox 12k Big Pit Reel from Wynchwood is one such example of a good model that is fit for this task. Using it for your fishing expeditions will surely make your angling a lot more successful.

For you who are bored with winter climate and anticipating to begin fishing, ice angling is usually a good chance.  New England residents have a array of opportunities nearly literally right outside the back door.  Fishermen can catch striped bass as early as March, and April brings the possibility to fish for fluke (additionally labeled winter flounder).  Bass and fluke are more excessive this time of year by reason of they breed alongside the coastline.
Present-day restrictions have newly been placed on winter flounder owing in large part to over-fishing and incompatible reproduction habitats.  These restrictions have shortened winter flounder season to just 6 or 8 weeks, but this however offers lots of time for a excellent winter fluke season. 
Different from summer flounder, you be capable of effortlessly fish for winter flounder with fairly light line (8-12 lbs) and a rod as short as 6-7 feet is sufficient.  You should keep in mind that these fish only weigh around 2-3 lbs! 
Designing a winter flounder rig can be super simple or as complex as you decide to make it.  In any case, accomplishment is practically certain provided that you make use of the smaller hooks, which are a vital part of fishing for winter flounder.  Little hooks and weights help keep bait at the bottom and are adjustable for both the habitation where winter flounder are found and their tiny, virtually toothless mouths.  
Your next step is to combine bait for winter flounder with yellow grubs or beads secured to the shaft.  Winter flounder rigs are recognized for their bright yellow bait. Regardless of whether or not you pick to fish with mussel, sandworms or bloodworms as bait, the bright yellow allows you to catch the attention of winter flounder.
Chumming is another great thought when you are fishing for winter flounder.  This is correct even if you fish while anchored in a boat or from the shore, and this process helps draw injam-packed schools of winter flounder.  You will have all the gear you want to maximize your winter flounder fishing adventure once you just obtain your chum pots at a local bait and tackle shop.  Simply attach the pot to an stiff area close to the shoreline or fasten it to your boat.
If you’d rather cast two or more rods simultaneous, you can do so behind the boat, one in the same direction as the current is flowing and the other by the side of the boat near the chum pot.  This is a wonderfully efficient way for you to maximize your day’s catch and the items used, a plus for any angler. 
Winter flounder have a pattern of congregating closely in areas where they can discover food in abundance, so it is possible that you will catch a bunch of them in quite shallow water.  As a rule of thumb, the more shallow the water, the warmer it’ll be, and for this reason the more ample the fluke’s food source.   Consequently, you can usually come upon a school of winter flounder near an region of sand and gravel that effortlessly becomes mud on a regular basis.
Winter flounder season is a fantastic way to get back into fishing following a long and bitter cold season, particularly for saltwater fishermen.  These subtly flavored fish are additionally an excellent way to help restock your freezer separating the winter and summer trolling seasons.
Go to www.saltwaterfishing247.com  for more information on Shimano Saltwater Spinning Reel,  they also carry Daiwa Spinning Reel. 

Matt Grobert ties his Sulphur Emerger in this week’s featured fly-tying video. Sulphur hatches are some of the most anticipated hatches of the year, but they can also be the most frustrating. Matt’s Sulphur Emerger is an excellent choice to fish as trout begin looking for this important source food.

• The Flyfisher Group has announced its first annual Visiting Artist Program on their Historic Lincoln Hills property along South Boulder Creek in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains outside Denver, Colorado. The event will take place July 20-21, 2012, and the chosen group of artists will have the opportunity to display artwork, provide demonstrations, and propose a commissioned piece. If you’re an artist interesting in attending, contact Faith Williams at faith@theflyfisher.com.
• We’ve all been told Old Wives’ Tales about the weather’s effect on fishing, and Jillian MacMath of AccuWeather gets some expert advice about the truthfulness of those predictions.
• A new species of fish, the reticulated dragonet, has been found in the “Weather Islands” off the west coast of Sweden.
• Do fly fishers bleed words? For beneath the surface of angler, “you’ll find a reader and a library,” says Spencer E. Turner of the Columbia Daily Tribune.

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