NSA vol. 2 how we do… from Marc Crapo on Vimeo.

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Matt and I met a few years back when he first started working for the fly fishing film tour and we ended up on the road together with Thad Robison for the 2009 Film tour. We had some crazy adventures for sure!!! There’s no one quite like Chooch!

Marc “Rowdy” Crapo

Jennifer Wolter doing it with style!!!

I know I am a day late and a dollar short, but this is too good to not get out!

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I would say that most of us fish for relaxation.  To Clear the cobwebs so to speak.  There are still a few that feel like fly fishing is a competition, and they bring the corporate attitude of dog eat dog with them to the river.  Don’t over think what we are doing.  I agree it is fun to challenge yourself , but the competition needs to stay between the fish and the angler not the anglers against each other.  If you approach the stream as a hard core angler that is hell bent on getting the fish that’s great, but don’t have that approach with your buddies, or the general fishing public, or you will find yourself not ever having a fishing partner.  Use patience and a laid back approach coupled with a get r done attitude, and you will have more fun, catch more fish, and maybe even have a buddy or two to experience it with.

Royce Klingler

Royce Klingler

The Salmon River has the steelies in a craze as we speak.  Check this baby out!

Ever wondered  how many pieces are the best?  I have.  I think for me it depends on whether or not I am traveling to fish, buying a new fly rod,  or fishing close to home with an old favorite rod.    If  I know I will be fishing close to home and I have a good casting familiar rod, I will not hesitate to use it.  I think that would be the only scenario that I would.  Every other circumstance I believe I would choose a four piece rod.  Years ago four piece rods were bulky and unbalanced.  The technology wave has taken away the bulky awkwardness of four plus piece rods.  They are balanced, light, strong, and function just as well as most two piece rods. They are more versatile for traveling.  With one Cary on bag I have carried three four piece rods, and all my reels , clothes , etc..  so  you don’t have to worry about your rods not making it to your destination.  Four piece rods pack well while hiking, camping, or back-country horse back trips.

So in conclusion I would pick four piece rods over two piece rods 90% of the time.  Those of you who have not kept up with technology and the progression of composite materials and fly rods, you need to.  Don’t throw away your old standby because I know there are some sweet casting rods that are outdated, but you owe it to yourself  to try something new if you have not already.

Royce Klingler

Hey Idaho Joe, what do ya say? Shall we take this thing to a whole new level!? To get the sweetest deals known to man Blow up our boys at Castaway Fly Fishing Shop ! My eyes about popped out of my head when Joe handed me the inventory sheet for the deals of the century!!! To get your own inventory list blow up Joe Roope Phone: 1-800-410-3133   

OK, it is important to stay as warm as possible while fishing in the winter.  Waders are an essential part of that.  I’ve found you can still get away with wearing breathable waders vs. neoprene if you where fleece pants underneathe.  The very most important part of your attire in the winter is your wading boots.  Make sure you go one, or two sizes larger than you do in the summer for your boots.  This allows good circulation, and also makes it easy to get your boots on and off when they are cold, or frozen.  You might also consider a boot-foot wader.  With a boot-foot wader you don’t have to mess with bending over and fighting frozen laces etc., just make sure you go a size big. Follow this advice and you will have a more pleasant experience fishing in the winter.

Royce Klingler