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Happy Earth Day
-On Behalf of the Earth, I’d like to wish all the Up’North faithful a happy Earth Day. On this day, April 22nd, it is important that we all take time to do our part to make this Earth a better place. As Fly Fisherman, we have an extra responsibility to protect the local lands and [...]
A Guest Appearance: Muskoka Outdoors
- Recently Up’North made a guest appearance on a feature post at MuskokaOutdoors.ca. 5 Spring Trout Fly Treats, Features fly patterns from 5 different Fly Fishermen of very different regions. Yours Truly is representing for Maine, and I think the patterns I suggested not only work well for me, but have been fished successfully over [...]
Up'North Takes an NHL Playoff Timeout
-There are some things that EVEN FLY FISHING just can’t seem to erase from your mind. New Jersey lost a heartbreaker tonight in game 4 of their first round serious with Carolina, and I’ve been shaking with fury for the past hour. I’ve watched the video of the end of the game probably 50 times [...]
Moldy Chum: Up'North's First Slab of the Month Contender
- When I first saw this picture of Brad Plourde’s giant Saint John River Muskie, I knew it had some definite Slab of the Month potential. I submitted it to Moldy Chum in hopes that for the first time ever, a Northern Maine fisherman might win the elusive Slab of the month title! Seeing as [...]
Gear Review: L.L.Bean Streamlight Fly Rod
- My parents bought me my first fly rod in 2002, not knowing that they were starting a lifelong obsession. A young teenager just entering the last summer before my first year in High School, I unwrapped my Streamlight outfit and a vest the night after my Jr. High “Graduation.” I still remember that day [...]
It's Time for a Change!
- So I changed the colors, I changed the header, and I added a few more links, but I still sit here unsatisfied. I have so many different ideas floating around in my head to improve Up’North, but WordPress.com is so restricting and frankly, I’m getting tired of it. I need to make an update, [...]
Creek Addict gets a new Layout!
-Top of the mornin’ ladies and gents’!, If your caught inside, lost and lonely this weekend with nowhere to turn, Up’North has your back. Giving me some serious reasons to consider revamping MaineFlyCastings.com, our good friend Chris Michels of Creek Addict has been working extremely hard to develop a new layout for his site, and [...]
An Essay about Fly Fishing
-Bonjour faithful readers and google Junkies alike, Today I made an important decision that could (hopefully) end with yours truly receiving a giant stack of cash and a published work, as well as a few lucky readers receiving some free Up’North gear! As some of you may have seen Via: Moldy Chum, FirstWriter.com is sponsoring [...]
Great Trout Underground Discussion
Per usual, Tom Chandler of Trout Underground has raised a thought provoking question that has sparked intense conversation and debate. Head on over to TU to fire off your opinions regarding the future direction of Fly Fishing media and how Fly Fisherman will access information in the years to come. Join the Conversation HERE! Happy [...]
Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Happiness
..Just a few thoughts before I crash out and wake up at 4:30am to start my long journey back to school. -Well, another weekend enjoying the comforts of home has come and gone. It’s been said by many that all good things come to an end, and this certainly applies to my weekend. I feel [...]