Hans van Klinken lives in Harskamp, a little village in the center of Holland with his wonderful wife of almost 25 years Ina. Who has gained her own fame in Canada for spectacular catches of Inconnu (See: http://www.ffinternet.com/html/canada_yukon3.htm) She started fly fishing in 1991.
Hans is 53 years old and has worked for 27 years as an instructor for the Dutch army. He is currently commander of the Royal Dutch Army Gunner School where he and his instructors are preparing soldiers for deployment to Afghanistan.
Hans began bait fishing at the age …
The Northeast Outdoors Show is held just before the official first day of Spring, two weeks prior to opening of trout season, and six weeks before camping and turkey season …coincidence…I think not!
Spring time in the Northeast is a hub for outdoor recreation and sporting. From fishing and hunting to boating, camping, hiking, biking and [...]
Presenting “Come Hell Or High Water”
The First Annual Fly Fishing Festival and Film Tour
(April 16th, 17th)
Free Admission Open To Public
(film festival does require paid tickets)
Event Introduction
“Hell or High Water” is a two day annual fly fishing festival and film tour to be hosted at West Branch Angler. The idea is to [...]
Growing up in Michigan, I learned to love fishing at night with mice patterns. It wasn’t until I moved out west that I realized how versatile these flies can be. Now, I always carry a few just in case- or if I have too much to drink and need something to keep my attention during the wee hours.
After fishing a ton of different mouse patterns, I decided to combine different elements of some of my favorites to come up with something more productive. The butt sinking versatility of the Dirty …
In the time it took me to press send on the March Spey Nation Update, We added one more raffle prize…
A Spring Steelhead trip to Spey Lodge
Trip dates are April 17-23rd 2011, all-inclusive five
days on the water six night’s accommodations, for one angler.
The lucky angler just has to get to Terrace
on April 17th, [...]
Interesting title…we’ll get back to it.
A couple years ago I wrote a narrative essay entitled “Roots in Sand.” I wrote it during a time in my life that a few things had happened: I had just moved to Cape Cod, I had broken my body (See “Last Traction Hero”), and the faults in [...]
