Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Is There a Time When Anglers Should Admit Defeat and Move On?
I have a good friend from Colorado that told me he once scuba dived in a river and watched his buddy drift nymphs through runs that were loaded with trout. He said he was astonished to see how many times the tippet of the leader...
The Pebble Mine Fight is Far From Over
By Dan Frasier Be warned, the Pebble Mine is not a settled issue. The risks to one of the most important watersheds on the planet are still very much alive. Progress has been made and Pebble’s backers frustrated, but they certainly aren’t done. In fact, they are...
Sunday Classic / The Scott F2 Blows My Skirt Up…Again!
I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS LITTLE FIBERGLASS BEAUTY ON THE CASTING POND AT THE IFDT SHOW IN NEW ORLEANS IN 2011. Jim Bartschi, president of Scott Fly Rods, saw me throwing long graceful loops with the F2 7' 3 weight and came over to correct...
Saturday Shoutout / Deeter on Rod Reviews
If you ever plan to buy a fly rod you should read this first. I've written my share of rod reviews. I've recommended rods I love and tried to be clear about the virtues and shortcomings of each. I've been praised, blasted, questioned and on occasion...
Cool new packs from From Vedavoo
Vedavoo is rocking in 2016 I have to confess, I love seeing this brand succeed. I remember the first time Scott Hunter showed up at IFTD with his hand sewn fishing packs he made in the garage. I knew then I was seeing something special. Now...