North Fork would like you to remember that Memorial Day is about thanking all those who have put their lives on the line, and who have lost their lives, to protect America’s freedom.  So while you are enjoying your day off, we hope that you are giving thanks to all those that have served our [...]

Quick note: The latest blanks stats as of May 21, 2010 have been posted on the NFC Available Blank Stats page in the right-hand side-bar. Fly blank stats are not yet included, but can be seen in the previous post.

You were wondering what the first fly blanks are like? Here you go… Classic Trout Fly (CTF) CTF 803-2: ERN3.9/AA62. 1.05oz; Tip dia: .05; Butt dia: .288 CTF 864-2: ERN4.5/AA62. 1.3oz; Tip dia: .058; Butt dia: .316 CTF 905-2: ERN5.7/AA62. 1.60z; Tip dia: .058; Butt dia: .365 CTF 906-2: ERN6.5/AA62. 1.65oz; Tip dia: .058; Butt [...]

Here is Jesse Sampson of Small Stream Outfitters with our new St 1002-2(IM). You can see the bend up to the handle. Notice he doesn’t grab above the cork. We made it for steelhead, but Jesse is an overachiever. KING ME!

Pictured below is Brig. Gen. Charles Yeager. I was lucky enough to sit at his table at the Fish First Banquet. General Yeager is a living American hero.  How often do you get to shake the hand of a man with these decorations? Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Legion [...]

We saved the best for last.

Nice fish, not so sure about his choice of colleges, but I suppose ducks are people too. I mean, Peter went to UO and we think he’s okay. Note to you that haven’t chosen a school yet, no UO shirt = bigger fish.

Nothing better than bright fish on a St960.

Hmmm.  Headed to the BBQ.