Sinking Lines, Winston Pure 2 Review and the New Gaspé Coastal Lodge

Sinking Lines, Winston Pure 2 Review and the New Gaspé Coastal Lodge

Just in time for some serious winter fishing, Patagonia is out with a new base layer combo–the R2 TechFace Pullover and R2 TechFace Pants.

From Flylords: The Complete Guide to Sinking Fly Lines. “Whether you’re trying to keep your streamer a few feet into the column for the duration of your retrieve or need to drop your fly into the depths, there’s a sinking setup for the job…”

MidCurrent reviews the Winston Pure 2 7-foot 9-inch 4-weight: “Unlike some of the older Winston rods, the Pure 2 is noticeably more stable throughout the cast–new materials Winston used in this rod (the same technology in their Air 2 lineup) allow for a crisper, tighter experience…”

From Outside: How to Clean, Waterproof and Care for Your Technical Apparel. “Your waterproof-breathable shells, sleeping bags, gloves, boots, insulation, and soft shells all need regular cleaning and maintenance to keep protecting you from cold, wet conditions.”

Montana Supreme Court rules in landmark climate case: “The court was unequivocal, stating that the ‘plaintiffs showed at trial–without dispute–that climate change is harming Montana’s environmental life support system now and with increasing severity for the foreseeable future…’”

The invasive sea lamprey: “This notorious predator arrived in the Great Lakes in the early twentieth century, triggering an ecological crisis and nearly wiping out populations of lake trout, whitefish, and other cornerstone species.”

New Canadian lodge launches: Gaspé Coastal. Kyle Schaefer partners with Sarah Nellis and Andrew Murphy to launch Gaspé Coastal, where pristine fresh water pours from the terminus of the Appalachian mountains to meet the Chaleur Bay in the north Atlantic. “From upholding the time-honored traditions of the region’s fishing culture to embracing innovative techniques that sustain our waters, we are dedicated to preserving the lifeblood of the Gaspé Peninsula.”

Gaspé Coastal: Andrew Murphy is a striped bass guide on the flats of the Baie-des-Chaleurs.