Jobs that probably don't suck...Trout TV Hostess

Wherein we realize that we have some pretty talented and cool friends in the fly fishing industry... More info soon about FlyfishMagazine contributor, Hilary Hutcheson's latest media project.

GaGa for Fishing?

The Daily Star is reporting that Lady Gaga and friends recently spent some time fishing:

“She’s pretty eccentric, she didn’t take her heels off once.
“She went down to Onetangi beach to go fishing in her eight-inch heels, undies and a man’s business shirt – that’s it. She still had her bright yellow hair.”
Another source revealed: “Lady GaGa on the beach was the funniest sight.
“She was surrounded by surfers who couldn’t believe it was her as she as stood completely still with a long fishing rod.”

No information as of yet as to the truth of the rumor that the event was actually a photo shoot for the next Moldy Chum Friday Pin Up.

Blogs: On The Road & In A River

I recently ran across a new blog via our comments section. Tate Cunningham is the author of On the Road & In A River and a fly angler from Nashville, TN who has a unique perspective on fly fishing due to his job. Like my day job, Tate's job allows him to fish some of the country's best waters. Unlike my day job, Tate's job involves playing drums in front of thousands of screaming fans.

My name is Tate and I'm a drummer in a rock band called SafetySuit. When I'm out on the road, I like to split time with my family, friends and my love for fly fishing. I've been fortunate to meet a lot of wonderful people along my travels and fly fish some of the most pristine rivers in the world. Almost every day is an adventure. Small towns, big cities and different people; new rivers that hold the beautiful creatures that fascinate me. These are my chronicles...

I am looking forward to following his exploits on the stage and in the river.

Hopkins to Portray Hemingway in Film

Via Fly Fishing Examiner comes word that Sir Anthony Hopkins will be taking on the role of Ernest Hemingway in an upcoming film about the author / fly fisher. Read more on the Examiner.

People: Sci Angler's Bruce Richards Retires

Coming to you from a secret bunker somewhere East of the Walt Whitman Bridge (we are big fans of his sampler), we bring news of the retirement of Scientific Angler's Bruce Richards. From the article at OurMidland.com:

Richards, who retired last week after 33 years with Midland-based Scientific Anglers/3M, oversaw development and production of the fly lines that helped create the image and the boom in fly fishing that followed it.

Mr. Smith, we enjoy your work. The Sharkskin stuff, not so much but that's just our opinion.

Fin sighted in Carolina

Ran into Jason Puris of fishing website TheFin.com hanging outside one of my favorite suburban carp spots. He was in town working with the FLW bass tourney so we took the opportunity to have a brew and some fish taco's. Check out his website. It is an excellent all around hang out for the angling crowd.

At the same time Jason comes to town, we get reports of a Snakehead being caught in a local lake.

"Fisherman Gary Upton of McAdenville caught the 12-pound, 31-inch northern snakehead Sunday in the lake's Paw Creek arm in Mecklenburg County. He took his saw-toothed catch to a N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission biologist who identified it."

Coincidence? Perhaps....perhaps..

Video: Copeland On Bones

Boone, North Carolina fly shop owner, Theo Copeland talks about everything from teaching trout anglers to cast for bonefish to being on the cover of what he calls "The Rolling Stone" of fly fishing, Fly Rod and Reel Magazine.

Finally the right qualifications to fix this mess

An article via Philly.com in reference to G. Edward DeSeve who is expected to be tapped by the Obama administration to oversee the Federal stimulus program.

A fly fishing fan, DeSeve once said he would go "anywhere there is a trout in the water."

Hmmm a fly fisher with the full spending power of the United States of America behind him. I am thinking he could be the perfect new fishing buddy.

Let's wish him luck as he wades in to his new assignment....