Michael Phillippe
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Brett,
It’s hard to tell much from the photo but the older reel looks to be a production reel ca. 1890 or so. I’m certainly not an expert, but if you really want to know send a few detailed photographs to Yoshi Akiyama at the American Museum of Fly Fishing (amff.org). He will be ale to tell you immediately.
It’s twenty five bucks a year for two issues…think of it as a contribution for the betterment of fly fishing. Given the amount of junk being published we need the YAJ to survive.
How about waiting for the next drift boat to come by and saying, “Hey dude, I’ve got a cold PBR in cooler here if you’ll snap this grip-n-grin shot for me!”
Thanks, John. I had pretty much decided on the 70-200 but the advice on the 1.4 vs. 2.0 converter is a revelation. Thanks again.
Pelicans are by far the safest way to go. I got one a couple years ago for a trip to Patagonia with my son and it saved my camera a couple times. Once, the box was ‘tossed’ from the dock onto the seat of the, bounced a couple times and went over the side. No problem. Just retrieve the little floating orange box. And the contents were fine. I did however the smaller box which was a mistake. Since I was taking only a Digital Rebel and a 17-85 IS lens, I wanted to convenience of small. Now I have to figure out what to do with a telephoto, flash unit and all the other junk we collect.
Sometimes I think
I bought my son – a guide – the Optio 80 as a gift. He’s done some really nice stuff with it. I have friends with earlier versions (40, 60W) and they love them. Certainly a good bet. I found one on sale at Best Buy for $199 online.
John,
Beautiful shots. I’m shopping for a my first good tele lens and have been advised that the 70-200 IS F/2.8 is a great lens. I would want/need to use a 1.4x or 2x converter for wildlife like deer and bear. Or, fork out more money for 70-300 but a lot slower lens which would preclude using the converters in morning and evening light.
What was the distance to your ducks? Any thoughts on my quandry?
Thanks!
Lauren,
I’m sure there is a proper nomenclature, but am ignorant of it as well. The DeCoverly dogs are from the Ryman strain of English setters. They were created ca. 1907 by George Ryman purely for hunting. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a DeCoverly “show” dog. In fact, I’m not sure I would utter the word around my friends at the kennel….and I missed the “Best of Show” joke as well.
Thanks, John. I will check out the Tamron. I had been leaning toward the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS or the Canon Telephoto EF 300mm f/4.0L IS Image Stabilizer USM and adding a 2x converter. Since I’m shooting a small format Digital Rebel it’s probably sufficient. What do you think? I already have great EF 17-85 for most scenery and grip-and-grin shots.
John,
I think 30 feet may be too close for a grizzly portrait. I was thinking 300 mm minimum with a real desire for something bigger. However the cost of 400 mm+ in good quality is difficult to rationalize for an amateur like me.
John,
How far were you from the moose? I’m starting to research a telephoto for an Alaska trip this summer and.
Thanks,
Michael
Lauren,
I’m not sure what you mean by dual-purpose.These setters are from the original Ryman setters and are fantastic hunting dogs for grouse, pheasant or any upland bird. They have wonderful personalities and do well with families. And, they are not inexpensive! If you want a dog to chase grouse in the mountains of North Georgia, these dogs would be great!
http://www.decoverlykennels.com/
Best, Michael
It all depends on what you’re going after. You need music that will put your head in the right place. For example:
Chucking Streamers for big browns – Ricky Skaggs
Spring creeks with small dry flies – Yo-Yo Ma (Bach)
Serious road trips – Willie Nelson alternating with U2I’ve been flying around since long before 9/11 and I’ve actually had only one issue a few years ago with an over zealous TSA agent (Can you
Neal,
These images take me back. I caught my first trout on a fly on Noontootla Creek in 1974. It was a 5 inch rainbow and will never forget it.
Michael
I highly recommend Ted Leeson’s Inventing Montana. If you’re between 30 and 50 and know the Madison Valley, you’ll simply appreciate the quality and thoughtfulness of the prose. If you’re over 50, you’ll get it.
I’ve used the Patagonia Great Divider for three years (although not heavily) and it is great. The downside is the difficulty with the zipper which means you won’t zip the bag closed, which means it ain’t waterproof if you swamp your watercraft. And trust me, it can happen. I’ve been in two drowned Clackacraft’s in the past 5 years.
