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FF_survival_kit
Originally uploaded by sunnysuomi

You've got to be prepared. In case of need, just melt the kit and enjoy life! ;)

A step further than just "normal" Catch & Release?

I know this will get some reaction, but the current Catch & Release practice made me think. Are we doing any good for our fish population? (Note, I am not talking about stocked fish intended to end up on your plate!)

Catch & Release sure has pros and cons and thus followers and critics. However, as C&R is gaining popularity in every corner of this world, I wonder about those cons.
We love to catch fish and C&R should facilitate this joy by allowing us catching the same fish again and again (assuming, it did not outsmart us. :D).

Let's look at this practice from the fish PoV. By stalking food looking "thingies" they exert energy. When they are hooked and played, they exert lots of energy. Bye the time they are landed, they are half dead. After all this "exercise" they are released back (hopefully after sufficient revival). Indeed, they are much worse off after the release, since they had not taken food (no calorie = no energy) but exerted energy.

Following this reasoning, we should give back! We should have "Feed & Release" practice. I know this sounds strange, but just think about carp fishing where they use antibacterial sprays on the wound caused by hooking, before they release the fish. Is there a protein spray, energy shot, or other way to give back without even more hurting the fish? Is there a way to do this? I do not know. What is your opinion?

SID 6 - The experience of Life

SID 6 just came out as I learned from my buddy Aaron. This time besides fly-fishing, it also provides visual enjoyment of hunting and art. Truly spectacular photos and pictures! Go check SID 6 out.




Direct Link to Sid 6

KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid

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Originally uploaded by sunnysuomi

Here are two nymphs from my fly-box, which often work over here. I chosen them for their simplicity. The Mono-Ribbed Caddis is very simple to tie, but it is still quite realistic Caddis pattern.
The other nymph, See-Through Blood Sucker :), is a favorite and it's simplicity deceived many (fish and fishermen :D). You only need three materials and less then a minute to tie this fly. Give it a try...
Remember, simple things often work & luck is an attitude! Tight lines!