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Free fly fishing classes from Orvis

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Fly fishing isn't a sport that is generous with its rewards to novices. To a beginner, the gear is confusing and catching fish can difficult or even seem impossible at times. Knots, tangles and the bird's nests of monofilament that it seems only beginners have the knack to create can push a new angler to unspeakable acts where nets are tossed into forests and rods are kicked into rivers. Often, the key to avoiding such calamities is having an instructor to help navigate the choppiness of the waters faced by new fly fishermen and women.

Cabulco volcano unlikely to impact Patagonia's fishing

Expect Patagonia trout fishing to go on being the best in the world.
The Traful River courses through one of the valleys hardest hit by the 2011 Chilean eruption. Today, the river remains crowded with healthy juvenile and adult trout (photo: Chad Shmukler).

While much of the world marvels at the incredible photos coming out of Chile, where the Calbuco volcano erupted twice over the last few days and spewed a massive cloud of ash high into the sky, there are probably more than a few anglers wondering what might become of their planned trips to Patagonia to chase trout next fall and winter.

Last day permit

When a shot at a permit does come, you don’t waste it. Not ever.
Like many saltwater fish, the appearance of a permit changes depending on its surroundings. This healthy Turneffe Flats permit takes on the purple and blue hues of the skies above (photo: Chad Shmukler).

I’m not angry. I’m just disappointed.

Daniel, my guide for the week at Turneffe Flats in Belize didn’t say it, but it was written all over his face. By all rights, he should have been disgusted. Getting two chances at the same permit or group of permit can be rare. Getting a dozen or possibly even more is unheard of.

Help protect Bahamas bonefish by supporting two new national parks

Two new proposals would add vital protections for bonefish.
Showing off a healthy bonefish (photo: Chad Shmukler).

Currently on the desk of the prime minister of the Bahamas are two proposals which seek to expand and create new national park lands that would protect vital bonefish and tarpon habitat. One proposal would expand the Grand Bahama national park system, while the other would establish new protections for areas of Abaco.

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