So Cal Mountains | Mid April 2020

Did you make it this far? Watch two trout on their spawning bed while a "cheater male" tries to join the party. Here: Video Link.

EPA Stops Enforcing Environmental Rules Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

The undermining of the EPA and a general attitude that does not seem to favor renewable energy sources and best practices for the environment (yes, they are connected) has, sadly, been part of the current administrations MO. I have been accused of being overly diplomatic so let me say this: This is code red. The current pandemic is verifiably a result of man's meddling with nature and being slapped-back HARD. It's not the first time nor the only type of such "karma" if you will. As we continue to do so, we will make ourselves vulnerable to the next massive curve ball from her (Mother Nature). This current Surfrider call-to-action is a good read and closes with the encouragement that we all raise our voices. Here is the link: LINK

In closing, as I often have to remind people (and myself) this is not a partisan matter. We all have friends, family and most of all children or nieces or nephews or grandchildren etc. who will be inheriting the earth. The EPA was founded by Richard Nixon a republican. Not a perfect man but unlike a more current republican, considered the environment (climate maybe?) a worthwhile concern. 

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So Cal Mountains | April 4, 2020 | Ursus Americanus Californiensis

California Fisheries Reading Material Motherlode

I guess it's time to read? I just loaded up on dozens of back-issues of this pamphlet via ebay. Some going back to the early 1940s. These are not what you'd think by their cover. They go reasonably deep into aspects of CA wildlife (and in some cases beyond California). Matters pertaining to otters, whales, invertebrates and, of course, fish. Esoteric stuff too like why two Tiger Barbs were found in the Owens River (yes, you read that right). And to my angler friends, even a solid theory that not all NZ and Patagonian RBTs are of McCloud strain. I guess I could be practicing guitar as well ...

So Cal Mountains | March 15, 2020 | Three Colors, One Species

Three trout in one day. All caught within 1000 feet of each other. Technically of the same genes (wild fishery, no planting). Crazy color variations! Kept wet (plus it was drizzling), all carefully released. Top fish on a Buhler Brothers pattern. Some big mayflies around.

Introducing the Barbless Podcast!

Rebecca and I were guests on The SoCal Fishing Podcast - barbless.co! The title of the show is called, On the Road with Bernard and Rebecca Yin and was hosted by these two fantastic people - Conway and Michelle Bowman. On Instagram, they each included some additional fun photos. This one, in particular, is super fun from a few years back when Max Bowman jumped "onstage" at the Carp Throwdown as Conway, Guy Jeans and I jammed. The podcast is a new experience for us. We think it's ended up being real fun. We cover a multitude of topics. Seriously, a multitude. We hope that you enjoy it: http://bit.ly/barblessco

* Carp Throwdown is a fun-as-hell carp on the fy event put on by Conway and Al Q. Details: https://carpthrowdown.com Al Q also did a Barbless interview and it is GREAT. Check it out HERE.

Nor Cal Here We Come!

More info here: http://bit.ly/paravionsummershows2019
Thank you to John Godin for crafting this Rick Griffin inspired flyer!