The Outdooress

Can You Cast A Vote as well as you Can Cast a Fly?

Rebecca — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:57:02 +0000

I believe that when a person picks up a Fly Rod and performs any sort of cast into the water they are creating a moment that goes well beyond the possibility of catching a fish. Days on the water are experiences and memories. An individual act that bears no singular definition, yet, we all feel a general [...]

The River High and The River Low

Rebecca — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:35:41 +0000

When I was out fly fishing last Sunday, one of the comments I got was a general observation, but it’s the one I’ve been thinking about as a general river theme. One man remarked after asking me how the fishing was (not good),”Well the river is pretty low right now.” Yes. And that means? I wanted to ask him, but [...]

The Fly Fishing Film Tour and Swag Girl

Rebecca — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:30:02 +0000

On Saturday night I swallowed any public shyness I harbor, summoned my bravado and faced the ultimate herd of Fly Fisherman collected into one spot (without water) and went to the Drake Fly Fishing Film Tour as it passed through Boise Idaho. When I first learned it was coming to town I had devised a plan. Buy a ticket, drive [...]

Fly Fishing on a stage while playing the Midge

Rebecca — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:41:51 +0000

On Sunday I took Bandon the Bashful out for a Valentines Day event I knew she would appreciate more than say, a rawhide dipped in chocolate. We went to the local river establishment. A cheap venue, close to home, no-frills sort of date. She’s a dog, she’s easy to please. I went to a new section of [...]

Fish Faces Only a Fish Mama Could Love

Rebecca — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:12:13 +0000

Once, when I was in Alaska, I was casting into the surf, just to see if I could entice a passing salmon or two. I was delighted when I felt the undeniable pull of a fish and I quickly reeled up my prize onto the sandy beach. The thrill turned to shock when I got a good look at my bounty. If my over-active imagination serves me correctly [...]

The Kindness of Fishermen

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:19:26 +0000

I’m not sure what the above fly is called, maybe the man who gave it to me told me, maybe he didn’t. The fly used to have little rubber legs and was a bit more fluffy and distinguished. Now it’s a piece of my vintage fly history and a testament to the kindness I’ve stumbled across while on [...]

Introspective Thought: A fishing side effect

Rebecca — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:20:24 +0000

Yesterday I tried to send January off under the bold banner of “FISH ON” ~ So I braved the rugged lands, forged through rough water (I went to the local city river) and intentionally stood under the gray sky contemplating if the wet stuff that continued to fall on my head was snow, rain or a sweet cocktail of [...]

Big Fish, Little Fish…Photo Envy

Rebecca — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:35:05 +0000

If one were to observe the fishing magazines, or stroll through all the profile portraits on Facebook or even visit various fishing blogs and websites, one might start to think the only fish to be caught were monsters that require a forklift to haul them out of the water. It’s almost enough to nudge those of [...]

Forward Casting: Bite Worthy Words 2

Rebecca — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:05:51 +0000

As I drift down the Internet River I frequently come across articles written in other blogs/websites that catch my eye, delight my reading senses or merit a second cast. My Mother always taught me to share in good things, so this is my way of being unselfish and sharing the great discoveries I come across. I hope [...]

The Tale of Two Frozen Skunk…Fish

Rebecca — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:59:05 +0000

Since the beginning of the year I have snuck off to fly fish the honorable ‘in town’ Boise River….twice. The first time was a desperate expedition in bone chilling weather that was inspired by a doom and gloom thought I had circulating in my mind. A fact so consuming it began repeating itself over and over as I tried to fall [...]