The story of Ethan Parsons is a tale of the human spirit and the power of positivity. Stay tuned for the full film releasing Friday, April 1st.
Ethan lost the use of his lower body as a teenager due to a rare medical condition. Facing the very real prospect of not surviving a series of surgeries that could help alleviate his paralysis Ethan has decided to learn to live with the cards life dealt.
Fly fishing has become a saving grace for Ethan as he returns to the water and the sport he loves in this triumphant story.
The BKCNTRY fishing hip pack is a pint sized bomber of a waterproof pack designed for comfort and utility. The 5 liter main compartment rolls down to be watertight, and allows easy access with clips on each side. Inside the main compartment are inner mesh pockets to help compartmentalize your small items. Continue reading…
The Tongass is the Nation’s largest national forest; it supplies habitat for abundant fish and wildlife and ample recreation opportunities in the southeast Alaska region. When you imagine yourself on a remote fishing or hunting trip, a wild landscape where large trout, wild salmon and steelhead, and big game are plentiful, or breathtaking scenery where you can get away from it all, the odds are good you’re thinking of a roadless area in the Tongass National Forest.
From the Situk River in the north to Prince of Wales Island in the south, the Tongass provides hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationists some of the best and most diverse outdoor opportunities available in North America. Taking care of the land that takes care of Southeast Alaska businesses is just common sense.
Recently, the U.S. Forest Service has proposed restoring protections for more than 9 million acres of roadless areas in the Tongass National Forest, reinstating the 2001 Roadless Rule after it was hastily repealed late last year. The removal of the rule went against the wishes of 96% of all public comments, Southeast Alaska Tribal governments, and local anglers, hunters and outdoor recreationists. This news has spurred a 60 -day comment period to provide the public’s input on the reinstatement of the roadless rule on the Tongass National Forest. If approved, the roadless rule will be reinstated on the Tongass and will safeguard important fish, wildlife and recreation areas.
This comment period is the next step toward implementing the Forest Service’s new “Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy”. The strategy ends large scale, old-growth logging on the forest and will, instead, prioritize recreation, restoration and resiliency, and make significant new investments in projects that support sustainable economic growth and community health.
The strategy is part of the Forest Service’s effort to align its forest management with the ecological and economic realities of the region. The Tongass produces more salmon than all other national forests combined and supports fishing and tourism industries that account for 26% of local jobs in the region. In contrast, logging supports fewer than 1% of local jobs while harming the fishing and tourism industries, costing taxpayers million annually, and supporting export markets instead of local demand. This strategy recognizes the Tongass is most valuable for its wild salmon, abundant wildlife, and scenic landscapes, and will support Southeast Alaska’s diversified economy and help conserve scarce forest resources.
Reinstating the roadless rule is what’s best for the land, wildlife, people and economy of Southeast Alaska. Tell the U.S. Forest Service you agree and take action today. We are happy to speak up for the Tongass and encourage everyone to submit a comment supporting continued protections on wildlife and recreation habitat in Southeast Alaska. To learn more, visit AmericanSalmonForest.org
Enjoy this new film from Waist Deep Media. Door Man features Leaf Seaburg of Methow Fishing Adventures and gives a view of one season on the Methow, fishing and dealing with work, fish, and fire.
All of the planning that goes into a backcountry hiking adventure is so worth it to find solitude in the mountains, along with plentiful and willing trout. This was our summer 2020 alpine adventure. There was hiking, camping in the woods, lots of fishing, boulder hopping, star gazing and paragliding.
High up in the mountains, we found a perfect campside nestled between boulders and trees. For the next three days we caught endless trout on a variety of flies and lures. Exploring the lake by raft and wading the shallows in our DRYFT SEEKR wading pants was a perfect way to experience all this area has to offer.
Having no previous firsthand knowledge of this area, this was a pleasant alpine surprise. Check out the photos below for some of the highlights.
Ever had a wet arm while fishing in the rain? The cuff system on the Primo jackets is designed to prevent this. Here is a video explaining how it works and why.
