Rainbow trout edition
Fish porn of the day
Author: Nick Satushek
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Forage fish are the cornerstone of our oceans food ecosystem
So what drives the ocean ecosystem and let’s salmon thrive and return in large numbers to support sport and commercial fishing? Forage fish of course play an important part in feeding salmon, but only if forage fish are available in adequate numbers. Forage fish are in danger from over harvest for use as bait, feed for fish farming operations (some reports say it takes 3 pounds of forage fish to grow one pound of farmed salmon), fertilizer, and more.
Read more about the problem and proposed solutions from the Seattle Times:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2018262940_guest23shively.html
Canadian Fisheries Act Needs to be Strengthened Not Gutted via Osprey News
It might seem crazy and backwards to think that a government is seriously considering rolling back environmental protections on fisheries and habitat, but that’s exactly what is being discussed in Canada. Osprey Steelhead News brings the issue to us here, and gives links to more information.
Really, who doesn’t like a nice bass?
I know some people out there hate on bass fishermen. That being said, take a look at the picture below and tell me you don’t appreciate a fine bass ..
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A few things you never wanted to know about plastic
If you’ve ever felt “on the fence” about whether or not to say yes to a plastic grocery bag, you should watch this movie…
Bag It Intro from Suzan Beraza on Vimeo.
If you’re anything like me you’ll never say yes to plastic again! Unless it’s a fly box, flashabou, krystal flash, tinsel, or … damn.
New fishy fashion trend?
Since we all know eating farmed fish is bad, why not wear them instead?
Saltwater fly fishing mini photo gallery
Oh yeah.. this is sweet.
First Triple Backside Rodeo Landed
Patagonia now producing and marketing salmon jerky
Awesome outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia is now making a line of wild salmon jerky. Pretty sweet. Apparently all the salmon will come from sustainable fisheries using non-gillnet methods such as tangle-tooth, dip nets, beach dragnets, and fish wheels. Having paired with Skeena Wild, the point is to move seafood industry away from counterproductive practices such as overfishing and fish farming. Read more about this on the LA Times website.
Oldies but goodies
Nothing like a little Bill Dance fail action for some good ol’ sh*ts and giggles.
