I woke up this morning to one of the most breathtaking views. From my bedroom window I look down on the lake at Tres Valles, which at the moment is reflecting the Patagonia Andes with snow covered peaks and rugged foothills that border the far side of the lake. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee beckons me to breakfast and I find the rest of our group of fishermen already seated and waiting for the fresh fruit, homeade bread and eggs that will follow.
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Tres Valles, By Cathy Beck
Typhoon DXL Boat Bag Review
Shane over at Matador Network had a chance to take out the Sage Typhoon DXL Boat Bag. He put it through some tough tests and the Typhoon DXL passed on all accounts! Continue reading
Gear Preview: Deneki Checks Out Quest Insulated Hoody
Our friend Andrew over at Deneki checked out our new Quest Softshell Insulated Hoody at the IFTD show last year. He liked what he saw and previewed it on his blog for all to see…
What makes it cool? Well, it’s a softshell hoody to start, which to us is one of the more practical pieces of angling clothing out there. Softshells shed non-Irene amounts of rain but stretch, breathe and are super-comfortable. Hoods protect your head from wind, bugs, errant casts, and your overly-chatty boat mate.
We couldn’t have said it better. Check out his entire post at his site: Deneki.com
Agua Boa Amazon, By Cathy Beck
Our guide, Daniel, turns the boat upriver leaving the dock behind and remarks that the water is high but it’s coming down. We stare in amazement as we take in just how high the water really is; t’s hard in some places to tell where the river ends and the Amazon jungle starts.
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The Gulf: One Year Out, By Zach Matthews
I DIDN’T SEE THE WAVE COMING. I was 500 yards off the white sand coast of Ft. Morgan, Alabama, standing up on the seat of my small inflatable pontoon boat, when the green waters reached up and flipped me.
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Andres Hermosilla: Patagonia Guide Living a Dream, By Cathy Beck
Pennsylvania fall floods and a slight earthquake tremor never deterred Patagonia guide, Andres Hermosilla, from living a dream. Hermosilla says as long as he can remember he has wanted to come see and fish in the United States.
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