Fly Tying - Chasing Silver Fly Fishing Magazine

I don't know about you, but I hold salmon flies in a whole other category when it comes to tying flies.  My flies definitely aren't the best, but they're definitely not terrible.  I'm comfortable tying most types of flies and don't really get too intimidated by any specific patterns.  But when discussion turns to tying salmon flies and all that goes in to them, that's normally my cue to stop talking and start listening.  

I recently stumbled on upon "Chasing Silver" the fly fishing magazine.  Timo Kontio features a step by step of the Traherne, and has some outstanding photos to go with each step.  He documents it beautifully and it's easy to follow along.  

If you've ever wanted to get in to tying salmon flies, this is a great starting point and place to learn some of the basics.  

"Pathology"

I may not be a snowboarder, but I know what it's like to take a "buddy trip".  Gathering up the guys, piling in a couple of vehicles, and going out and getting it done.  I have a couple of buddies who go on annual trips out West to chase the powder and I've always wanted to go.  I always picture something similar to our fishing trips, but heading downhill instead of fishing downstream.

When this movie popped up on my FB feed, I had to give it a watch.  Everyone has a reason they chase their passions.  These guys just decided to make a movie to tell us why they do what they do, and why they go to the lengths they do to get it done.  

Pathology: A Movie About Snowboarding and Humans. Bryan Fox and Austin Smith partnered with storyteller Liam Gallagher to document a season of their experiences and showcase their slice of snowboarding. Collaborating with fellow boarders Tim Eddy, Curtis Ciszek, Shaun McKay, Alex Yoder, Rube Goldberg, Rip Zinger and more. These intrepid friends created a movie that provides apt examples of why collectively, we will all do whatever it takes to be able to strap in at the top of a line and make rolling arcs downhill. From powder turns, to steep backcountry lines, to a whole segment filled just with half-buried snowmobiles, every shot in Pathology is a blatant reminder of why we snowboard.

Happy Thanksgiving!

From Stuart and I both, we wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!  In honor of coming together to give thanks for all we've received this past year, I can't help but thank you readers for helping get this little adventure off the ground.

In honor of Thanksgiving Day traditions, this past week we grilled and smoked our traditional Turducken and celebrated at the office.  Two massive Turduckens and all the fixings were whipped up and enjoyed by all.  Anytime you can start the coals with your morning coffee is bound to be great!   

Have a great kick off to the holiday season!