- Welcome to Pretentious Snobby Bastard Fly Fishing!.
News:
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon Link
Recent posts
#1
The Gravel Bar / Re: Unlimited bear news
Last post by Woolly Bugger - Today at 18:26:03 PMIdiots
#2
The Gravel Bar / Re: Unlimited Local Bands, sma...
Last post by Woolly Bugger - Today at 14:16:51 PMThird Tuesday of the month brings us back to the Flat Iron in Greensboro for another Singer Songwriter session hosted by Abigail Down and featuring Martha Bassett, Jane Kramer and Jess Klein.
And Lynn Koontz and Abigail joined the trio to close out the set with Leaving on a Jet Plane
#3
The Gravel Bar / Win a trip to Belize!
Last post by Woolly Bugger - April 16, 2024, 10:34:17 AMHey, I found this giveaway and think you might want a chance to win too. Enter here: https://swee.ps/ckzDup_HPYObr
#4
The Gravel Bar / Re: Beetle's Book and Word Thr...
Last post by Dee-Vo - April 12, 2024, 22:16:54 PM A couple that I've finished recently.
Both were good. The Forstchen novel is the fourth in the series and was as good as the rest.
You cannot view this attachment.
You cannot view this attachment.
Both were good. The Forstchen novel is the fourth in the series and was as good as the rest.
You cannot view this attachment.
You cannot view this attachment.
#5
The Gravel Bar / Re: unlimited it's the water, ...
Last post by Woolly Bugger - April 12, 2024, 20:56:17 PM #6
The Gravel Bar / Re: Unlimited Salmon / Steelhe...
Last post by Woolly Bugger - April 12, 2024, 20:51:57 PMSalmon fishing to be banned off California coast for 2nd year in a row
The federal council that regulates fishing along the West Coast recommended Wednesday that the California ocean salmon season be canceled for the second year in a row. The renewed ban is a devastating blow to the state's commercial and recreational fishing industry, still reeling from a similar decision last year.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council based its decision on continued low water levels and high temperatures in rivers where salmon spawn. Scientists say these poor river and ocean conditions have resulted in historically low population numbers for the iconic species.
The Sacramento River watershed provides the greatest proportion of salmon on the West Coast. It used to support between 1 and 2 million fish every year, but in 2023, only about 134,000 adult fall-run Chinook, also known as king salmon, returned to that river to spawn.
The economics of the decision are crippling for communities that rely on revenue from commercial or recreational fishing activities. Estimates of financial losses stemming from last year's cancellation in California run from $45 million to $65 million.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/salmon-fishing-ban-california-coast-2024/
The federal council that regulates fishing along the West Coast recommended Wednesday that the California ocean salmon season be canceled for the second year in a row. The renewed ban is a devastating blow to the state's commercial and recreational fishing industry, still reeling from a similar decision last year.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council based its decision on continued low water levels and high temperatures in rivers where salmon spawn. Scientists say these poor river and ocean conditions have resulted in historically low population numbers for the iconic species.
The Sacramento River watershed provides the greatest proportion of salmon on the West Coast. It used to support between 1 and 2 million fish every year, but in 2023, only about 134,000 adult fall-run Chinook, also known as king salmon, returned to that river to spawn.
The economics of the decision are crippling for communities that rely on revenue from commercial or recreational fishing activities. Estimates of financial losses stemming from last year's cancellation in California run from $45 million to $65 million.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/salmon-fishing-ban-california-coast-2024/
#7
The Gravel Bar / Re: Climate change?
Last post by Onslow - April 11, 2024, 19:56:11 PMIt feels like August. Two morning lows of 68 thus far in 2024.
Heck, the sky looked like a pre hurricane situation today.
What does this all portend for 2024? We may not like it.
Heck, the sky looked like a pre hurricane situation today.
What does this all portend for 2024? We may not like it.
#8
The Gravel Bar / Re: Bees (for Ken)
Last post by Onslow - April 11, 2024, 19:53:56 PMFeral bees are back!!
https://phys.org/news/2024-03-honey-bees-abundant-wild-hives.html
There are no managed hives within 3/4 of a mile of my home in town, but my place is always wrapped up with honeybees. One lady a couple houses down had a swarm descend upon her yard last year. I got a phone call blaming me, but my bees were at the farm.
NC State gave away numerous hives with Russian queens. Russian bees are frequent swarmers, and pack light. Many people also started using Carniolan bees which overwinter better than Italian bees, and they too are inclined to swarm . Due to recent warm Winters, survival rates have been high, and there actually may be too many bees in certain locales. Along with hollow trees, they enjoy old homes with gappy exterior trim. Towns are prime real estate for honey bees.
https://phys.org/news/2024-03-honey-bees-abundant-wild-hives.html
There are no managed hives within 3/4 of a mile of my home in town, but my place is always wrapped up with honeybees. One lady a couple houses down had a swarm descend upon her yard last year. I got a phone call blaming me, but my bees were at the farm.
NC State gave away numerous hives with Russian queens. Russian bees are frequent swarmers, and pack light. Many people also started using Carniolan bees which overwinter better than Italian bees, and they too are inclined to swarm . Due to recent warm Winters, survival rates have been high, and there actually may be too many bees in certain locales. Along with hollow trees, they enjoy old homes with gappy exterior trim. Towns are prime real estate for honey bees.
#9
The Gravel Bar / Re: Bees (for Ken)
Last post by Woolly Bugger - April 11, 2024, 17:07:57 PM #10
The Gravel Bar / Re: Unlimited Fly Fishing News...
Last post by Woolly Bugger - April 11, 2024, 11:33:08 AMA Colorado fly fishing legends reflects on life, career
A.K. Best is best known for his prolific contributions to the world of fly tying, where his meticulously crafted flies, detailed instructional books, and innovative techniques have earned him widespread acclaim among fly fishers worldwide
Watch the video here;
https://gazette.com/life/a-colorado-fly-fishing-legends-reflects-on-life-career/video_921e5d0f-1a49-59c6-9996-3ecc5c8a0fc2.html
A.K. Best is best known for his prolific contributions to the world of fly tying, where his meticulously crafted flies, detailed instructional books, and innovative techniques have earned him widespread acclaim among fly fishers worldwide
Watch the video here;
https://gazette.com/life/a-colorado-fly-fishing-legends-reflects-on-life-career/video_921e5d0f-1a49-59c6-9996-3ecc5c8a0fc2.html