You know you should find a fish in a river when the river’s name appears in the fish’s! So when we put the shotguns and rifles down long enough to flick fluff in the River Vaal, I fully expected to have the Vaal-orange largemouth yellowfish (Labeobarbus kimberleyensis) yanking my line. RSS news feed Newsletter / [...]
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Also tagged Crocs, floods, fluff, Kimberley, Labeobarbus, monitor lizards, Rivers, smallmouth, stream, Vaal, Vaal-orange, wet flies, yellow fish
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Family-friendly Meon Springs provided the perfect setting for Orvis’ Cast and Blast, and the powers that be provided unbelievable weather despite the best efforts of the meteorologists to convice us otherwise. RSS news feed Newsletter / Mailing list Contact us
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Orvis hosted its annual Open Day on the River Test at Kimbridge. RSS news feed Newsletter / Mailing list Contact us
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Also tagged accommodation, bass, Fishing, freshwater, Howard Day, individuals, instruction, novices, Orvis, Press, Rivers, Southern Counties, sport, stream, Test, Texas, UK, USA, wilderness
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On our last full day in Texas, we joined guides Steve and Rob and ESPN journalist Lynn Burkhead in a pair of bass boats on Lake Fork. At an impressive 27,264 acres, Lake Fork is in three counties. RSS news feed Newsletter / Mailing list Contact us
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Also tagged accommodation, bass, boat, Cabelas, ESPN, fish, fishery, Fishing, fluff, fly, Flyfishing, Helios, journalist, lake, Lake Fork, lunch, Lynn Burkhead, Orvis, record, Texas, USA, water
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After a hectic few days shopping and pursuing hogs and quail, the pace slowed when we arrived in Golden, TX to stay with our friend Chris Wiesinger of Southern Bulbs at his little red cabin by the lake. The ‘lake’ is a 6 acre pond populated in equal number by turtles and largemouth bass. RSS [...]
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Despite the perception of Texas being populated by longhorn cattle, cowboys and cacti, when we arrived East Texas was just drying out from a flood. Ranch manager cum wildlife biologist Zach Willeford and Mike, a Texas Parks and Wildlife ranger, awaited us with weapons at the ready. RSS news feed Newsletter / Mailing list Contact [...]
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Also tagged Adventures, British, fly, gun, highseat, Howard Day, Press, quail, Safari, Shooting, Sporting, Stalk, Texas, turkey, UK, USA, Walked-up, woodland
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March 26, 2008 – 10:24 am
The Lone Star State is almost three times the size of the United Kingdom’s landmass. A fiercely independent state spirit and vibrant culture have resulted in an intriguing blend of contrasts ripe for the intrepid adventurer to explore. RSS news feed Newsletter / Mailing list Contact us
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There’s a reason half of Europe as well as a handful of Native American tribes fought over Texas: there’s something to hunt 365 days a year and plenty of fish. With in excess of 5,000 supervised and guided hunts, Texas offers something for every hunter. On the wing, an array of waterfowl, quail, and turkey [...]
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