2024’s Best Fly-fishing Books, David Coggins on Argentina and a Jimmy Carter Remembrance

2024’s Best Fly-fishing Books, David Coggins on Argentina and a Jimmy Carter Remembrance

2024’s Best Fly-fishing Books from The Mission: “Some are practical, some are reference books, while others are inspirational, philosophical or downright entertaining.” River Songs by Steve Duda. The Klink by Hans Van Klinken. Cast, Catch, Release by Marina Gibson. The Believer by David Coggins. Bitten Hard by Jonathan Boulton. The New Fish by Simen Saetre and Kjetil Ostli.

David Coggins on Argentina: Angling for the Big Fish That Breaks Hearts. “This is not a lodge, it’s a house, and the house is run by two ladies. They are referred to by the residents of the valley as the Ladies. When we meet them we realize that they are indeed the Ladies and can be referred to no other way…” And a second piece on the Collón Curá Lodge: “The Way to Get Hooked on Patagonia? Catch a Really Big Trout…”

Down River Equipment wants you out exploring rivers in 2025. Check out their 2025 “River Permits” promotion: 1. Apply for your 2025 River Permits 2. Email confirmations to dre@downriverequip.com by February 7th, 2025 3. DRE will reimburse you with Down River Dollars (up to $25 per person).

The Fly Shop reviews the Skwala Thermo 350 Hoody. “This is a purposely designed and constructed thermal garment, built for fly fishers. It’s Skwala’s heaviest base layer, made of 95% hand-selected New Zealand Merino Wool. It features a full-cover hood with extra high collar to keep the bitter cold at bay and protect your ears from windchill.” Grab one today.

From Trout Unlimited: Jimmy Carter: A Remembrance. “In today’s climate of political polarization and rampant cynicism, it may sound hopelessly nostalgic to think that a Presidential candidate could campaign on a platform emphasizing the positive aspects of political life…”

Form The Flyfish Journal: Conservation: Shareholders Advocate for Creation of Sáttítla National Monument in California. “Vast swaths of uncut timber stretch up the flanks of volcanoes that make up the southern reaches of the Cascades. This region between Mount Shasta (to the north) and Mount Lassen makes up the Medicine Lake Highlands, or Sáttítla, as it has always been known to the Ahjumawi people…”

Issue #30 of the Fishing Club Journal. “Alaska: a place that truly lives up to its wild reputation. Arguably one of the most raw and untamed fly fishing destinations on the planet, Alaska offers massive salmon runs, steelhead in glacier-fed waters, and trout tucked away in hidden river bends. Its fishing grounds are in a league of their own.”

Patagonia Wader Repair Tour: “The Patagonia Wader Repair Team is hitting the road to try to diagnose and repair your seeping seams and pesky pinholes for free. One pair per person, any brand. Just make sure they’re clean, dry and inside out before you arrive. Our first stop is in Denver, and then we’ll be heading to fly shops all throughout the Rocky Mountain West this spring.”

Fly-fishing jobs: 1. Henry’s Fork Anglers Sales Associate 2. Asheville Fly Fishing Company Fly-fishing Guide 3. Oscar’s Fly and Tackle Department Manager 4. Henry’s Fork Anglers Fly-fishing Guide 5. The Tackle Shop Fly Shop Sales Position 6. High Alpine Anglers Fly-fishing Guide 7. Iliamna River Lodge Fly-fishing Guide.

Ten days fly fishing in Colorado: guide Pat Dorsey, sculptor Martin Gerdin, artist Piper Nunn, comedian Eeland Stribling and Dan Brauch from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.