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Reactions here are priceless.

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:56:57 -0400

Reactions here are priceless.

Yo yo yo! Fish Porn is back in action after a little summer...

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:47:41 -0400

Yo yo yo! Fish Porn is back in action after a little summer vacation. Since I just finished it, I thought I’d share this little video I just did for Cheeky Fly Fishing. It was a blast to be at their first ever Schoolie Tournament and I’m looking forward to incorporating some of the footage into the striper project I’m working on now.

Enjoy y’all.

Fly(est) Music: “Take a Walk” by Passion Pit. This...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:25:00 -0400

Fly(est) Music:

“Take a Walk” by Passion Pit.

This song is off the hook. I think I must have listened to it thirty times the day I bought it on iTunes.

Who’s Passion Pit? Oh just this band that brought you the track “Sleepyhead.” You may remember it.

Just a peek at what’s going on here in the Fish Porn...

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 18:48:37 -0400

Just a peek at what’s going on here in the Fish Porn neighborhood…

“Silver Creek Gong Show” from Silver Creek...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:00:04 -0400

“Silver Creek Gong Show” from Silver Creek Outfitters on Vimeo.

Hilarious, awesome, and entertaining at the same time. Enjoy.

“Father and Son” from William J. Meyer on Vimeo. I...

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:19:00 -0400

“Father and Son” from William J. Meyer on Vimeo.

I posted this video last year on Father’s Day but it’s worth posting again when you read the story behind it:

“I was ambivalent about sharing this video publicly, but my Mother asked me to do it, so I will follow her judgment. I made this video with and for my father, Larry Zander, who died a few weeks ago, on May 27, 2011.
He was 78. For those of you who knew my Dad, you will instantly recognize him in his natural habitat. To those of you who never met him, just know the river was his Church. He taught me everything of value, including how to respect others, and how to love and engage the Lord with my mind as well as my spirit. He also taught me something that I only came to realize as an adult, and that is the immense capacity of the human heart. You see, I didn’t meet Larry until I was eight years old. He was not my biological father. When my Mother first brought Larry into my young life, quite naturally my first instinct was to resist.

Yes, resist this stranger who was not only showing my Mother a great deal of attention, but was also replacing me as the man of the house! Resist both him and his attempts to love me. I can’t tell you when it happened, there was no definitive moment, but somehow I learned to trust not only Larry, but God, too, for I truly believe He introduced Larry to my Mother. Both of them knew what they were doing, though I was too young to know it. When I stopped resisting, only then did I find love.

Last summer I asked Dad if we could shoot this video with my new camera, and so we awoke before dawn - uncomfortable for me, but old-hat to my Dad, a lifelong fisherman! We spent the day together up on Crystal River in Waupaca, Wisconsin.

During Christmas 2010 I showed him this video, not without trepidation. After all, I had selected Cat Steven’s “Father and Son” to underscore the piece, and I was initially concerned that Dad wouldn’t like the theme of the song. When the video ended, I looked over at him sitting on the other end of the couch.
He was doubled-over, crying. He looked up at my Mom and simply said, “Play this at my funeral.” Which we did, on Memorial Day, in our backyard beside his trout pond.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I will always love you.
And thank you for everything.

-your son, william”

It’s time for the first “Saturday Spotlight.”...

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:32:05 -0400

It’s time for the first “Saturday Spotlight.” For this test run here, I chose to interview Ivan Orsic (pronounced ee-vahn ore-shish) from Yukon Goes Fishing. Ivan focuses on short format films that usually highlight a fishing trip.

Without anymore delay, why don’t y’all take a look at this interview I did with Ivan and hear all about the YGF films from his point of view. (It’s also the first interview I’ve ever done so just keep that in mind while you watch this. I swear, I’ll get better)

For your reference, I’ve included the three films I spoke to Ivan about in the interview below.

Silver and Gold from Yukon Goes Fishing on Vimeo.

trout of 2011 from Yukon Goes Fishing on Vimeo.

YGF X Evolution Anglers: BOOM GOES THE BROWNOMITE from Yukon Goes Fishing on Vimeo.

To find out more about Yukon Goes Fishing you can check out these links:

yukongoesfishing.com

facebook.com/yukongoesfishing

twitter.com/yukongf

The June/July issue of This Is Fly is out. Click the pic to blow...

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:46:40 -0400

The June/July issue of This Is Fly is out. Click the pic to blow your mind.

And a thank you on this Tuesday to FishbuzzTV on Vimeo for...

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:30:33 -0400

And a thank you on this Tuesday to FishbuzzTV on Vimeo for bringing us some tarpon footage, which is something you really never can get enough of.

Here’s why I love this: the description says: “No...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:17:47 -0400

Here’s why I love this: the description says: “No story just fish porn.” Story of my life man, story of my life.

“THE FLY FISHING NATION MIXTAPE VOL. 1” from The Fly Fishing Nation on Vimeo.

My boy Ivan from Yukon Goes Fishing drops another piece of gold...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:29:03 -0400

My boy Ivan from Yukon Goes Fishing drops another piece of gold on the small but growing world that is fly fishing film. As usual, an excellent choice of music and great editing. Cutting edge. It’s that simple.

“Yukon Goes Headhunting” from Yukon Goes Fishing.

‘nuff said.

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:03:24 -0400

‘nuff said.

BOOM. Get your carp together. “Carp Chasers - Carp on the...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:30:02 -0400

BOOM. Get your carp together. “Carp Chasers - Carp on the Fly” from Mr. Brownliner.

Some boomers in here and who doesn’t love Tom Petty? Yeah, the footage is a little shaky but you know what? I really dig fish porn and l love watching people get jacked about carp so if I’ll deal.

On that note, if you haven’t caught a carp or at least tried, you’re missing out. Missing out HARD.

“where the rivers meet” from Gisle Helgesen on...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 03:36:45 -0400

“where the rivers meet” from Gisle Helgesen on Vimeo,

Can’t really say much about for/about the music because I’m just a simple American with a weird taste in music to begin with but some of this footage is pretty wild (particularly around 3:15).

Side note: Crystal clear streams set up so great for fly fishing video it’s not even right.

Photo

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:11:52 -0400

Announcing the "Saturday Spotlight"

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 14:57:27 -0400

For a while I’ve been wanting to talk about the body of work that a certain crew or individual filmmaker puts together as a whole. Rather than talk about pieces, let’s talk about the whole. Anyone can put a video on a website but I’ll try to take it a little further.

So I’ve decided to create a semi-regular blog post called the “Saturday Spotlight.” I’ll pick a few of my favorite videos from a particular creative group or person and I’ll try to dive in a little bit deeper and see what they’ve contributed to the world of fly fishing video. Depending on how far this goes I may even ask the subject to do a Skype interview with me so we can hear about their videos in their own words.

I’ll make it cool but it won’t be every Saturday for a couple of reasons:

It’ll be a fair amount of work and I like fishing more than I like blogging so until something changes to make saying no to fishing a little easier, I’ll keep going fishing.
There aren’t a whole lot of people who have more than three videos. Hell some of the most successful videos have been one and dones. I’d rather keep this going for a while then run it out in 20 weeks or something like that.
Because it’s my website and what I say goes. Capiche? Capiche.

“Chasing The Run - Strobel” from Patagonia Nation on...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:41:21 -0400

“Chasing The Run - Strobel” from Patagonia Nation on Vimeo.

Gorgeous shots and sweet fish in this one. Enjoy your Friday night moment of zen here boys and girls.

Here’s one: this one’s a feel good type video...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:06:30 -0400

Here’s one: this one’s a feel good type video that’s well shot, very visually appealing, and chock full of really nice bull trout.

“Green.River.” from Outside Bend Productions

Remember Why You Have This Day Off

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:18:00 -0400

It truly is amazing that people have died to protect our country’s values. I remember my grandfather taking me to a memorial service every year on this day when I was younger. I’m glad he did because, even if it’s just for a few moments, it’s really important to take some time and reflect on what these men and women have done for our country. The ultimate sacrifice isn’t an easy one to make.

If you can’t make it to a memorial service or something similar today then just make sure the next time you see a solider that you thank them. They’ll appreciate it.

Thank you to all the men and women of America’s armed forces.

Friday’s Word of the Day is:...

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:01:49 -0400

Friday’s Word of the Day is: “Arapaima.”

Arapaima are the world’s largest freshwater fish. Growing up to 400 lbs, they are truly monsters. And they eat flies. Diiiiirrrrrrtyy is the only word to describe it. Dirty with 6 r’s.

Thanks for the post from Third Coast Fly that inspired this one.