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Life on The Fly Outfitters, Ltd.
This one is straight from the top, so LISTEN UP! Do you consider yourself an aspiring fly angler, a seasoned veteran, or an avid fly fishing professional? No matter the skill, Life on The Fly has something for everyone. From travel information, the latest news, and the coolest gear reviews, Life on The Fly Outfitters [...]
Just Drivin'
-Well, its that time of the year again. For my forth (and final) year, tomorrow I pack up the Yukon and make the three hour journey south to the University of Maine at Orono. After a TERRIBLE week of fishing, it seems as if I’ll be hanging up the fly rod a defeated man. Everything [...]
Mac Mckeever Interview!
- Ola! *Check out Everett Potter’s recent interview with Mac McKeever, head of L.L.Bean’s Department of Public Affairs! In this great interview, Mac explains a little about the Fly Casting and Fly Fishing Essentials programs offered at L.L.Bean, and gives us all a little insight into how he developed a love for Fly Fishing at [...]
This is Fly Issue 16 arrives!
-Coming to a computer screen near you, the 16th installment of This Is Fly was released today for your viewing enjoyment. This latest issue features a great section on the “Long Haul,” more great location stories, a few spreads of some flashy gear, and the introduction of a brand new This Is Fly T-Shirt. Check [...]
Mornin Coffee: Fly Fish Map!
- Is your favorite spot getting old or fished out? Have you recently moved and need a few new locations to cast a fly? Want to check out where people around the world love to fish? Then FlyFishMap.com is for you! Fly Fish Map is an interactive map that allows users to place Markers on [...]
Mornin' Coffee: March Madness? No…MUSKIE MADNESS!!
-I hope everyone gets my point, Muskie in the Saint John River are LARGE. This 40+ slab was caught by Aroostook County native Jake Oullette in the Saint John River region. Here he poses for a quick picture before letting this beauty go on its way. Great fish Jake! Happy Castings, -Ben
Spring Excitement, Fly Tying, and a Summer Change..
-I know the fishing season never ends for some of you lucky western folk, but I can’t say enough how excited I am for my season to begin in just five short days. The anticipation is something comparable to Christmas for me, only instead of spending money on gifts for family and friends, I’m spending [...]
Mornin' Coffee: Fishin' with a "V" !
-Good Mornin All! Today I thought I’d share some interesting news I discovered outside of the fly fishing world. It seems some scientists and archaeologists stumbled across a fishing trap that dates back more than 1,000 years. This ancient trap is so large that It was discovered by airplane, and scientists actually used Google earth [...]
One for the Ages..
-Just returned from my long trip down south (7pm Eastern) and boy was it worth every minute. The L.L.Bean Spring Fishing Expo was out of this world, and has left me with more memories and lessons learned than I could have ever hoped for. All the Fishing Legends were out in force, including Flip Pallot, [...]
Goin' South!
-As previously mentioned, I’ll be down at the L.L.Bean Fishing Expo all weekend. Sadly, this means that there likely will not be any updates until Sunday Night or Monday morning. While I’m sure it won’t be easy to go without my words for a few days, I know my readers will make it through these [...]