Review: The Lost World Of Mr. Hardy

Recently, I was asked to preview and then review the film, “The Lost World Of Mr. Hardy”. After watching the film for the first time, I was struck by the purity and Hardy passion for creating high quality products for the angling community. With its roots in Alnick, England, the Hardy Brothers set the standard for creating and manufacturing exceptional fishing tackle. In the same way, the producers of this film have done an exceptional job of capturing the history of the Hardy family and bringing to life, until now, their untold story. This DVD is a must see for any angler wanting to learn more about the history of rod building, fly reel construction, and the personalities that pioneered modern angling development. Look for “The Lost World Of Mr. Hardy” in your local fly shop or online where DVD’s are sold.

“The Lost World Of Mr. Hardy” is produced by Trufflepig Films. You can visit them at www.thelostworldofmrhardy.com

For All The Bamboo Purists....

I ran across this blog a while back and thought I'd post it to see how the other half lives. I suppose I would be a fly fishing purist if my budget would allow. But for now, I'll have to dream about purchasing a custom made bamboo fly rod. A rod that takes a year to make. The anticipation would be similar to waiting for a dream fly fishing trip to an exotic destination. I'll have to wait for that too.

Visit Calviello Rods at http://calviellorods.blogspot.com/

Babbitt's Flyfishing Specialists, Flagstaff AZ

If you are looking to fly fish in places like Oak Creek Canyon or Lees Ferry, AZ, and you are staying in the the Flagstaff area, there are only a few fly shop options. While on a family trip to Flagstaff for some winter fun (sledding and skiing), we visited Babbitt's Flyfishing Specialists in the Old Town area. It's a nice little Orvis shop that even includes the typical fly shop dog. My kids pointed him out after I walked right past him, lying in his comfortable chair. Grant, the guy behind the counter, was very helpful and engaging, two traits that every person in the retail fly fishing industry needs to master. We enjoyed our visit to the shop, but I quickly became jealous when Grant mentioned he was heading up to Lees Ferry the next day. I suspect he wanted to get in some last minute fly fishing in before the El Nino driven storm will drop up to 8 feet of snow on the area.

I recommend visiting the shop and stock up for your Northern Arizona fly fishing adventures. Here's how to find them:

Babbitt's Flyfishing Specialists

15 E. Aspen Ave

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

928-779-3253

Happy New Year from the Virtual Fly Guides!!

We hope 2010 will be a great year for all the Virtual Fly Guides! Thanks to all for posting photos, videos, and reports and we look forward to more fly fishers joining our ranks. Stay safe and enjoy every moment you spend fly fishing.

See you on the water,
Darin and Sean Wallentine

A Legend Retires...... kind of

Click on this link Jack Dennis Retires and read about one of the true legends of fly fishing and his departure from the fly fishing retail business. Now you can spend more time on the water..... Congratulations Jack!

Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, CO Fly Fishing Report

Dan Wallentine

Irvine, CA

Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, CO

October 2009

Caught this nice Rainbow above Lake San Cristobol and the bridge that crosses the river near the south end of the lake. The morning temp's were in the teens and the ice was building up in the guides.

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