BC Seeing the Light

For the time being at least BC is opting not to change angling regulations in the Skeena pending the outcome of a tourism and economic impacts study. The province had been planning on adopting a controversial set of rules that would limit non-resident angler access to many watersheds in the Skeena system. The rule changes had been heavily supported by the guiding industry. Good news for fish bums world wide who would rather drink cheap whiskey in a wet sleeping bag than pay 5000 bucks a week to fish in the pampered setting of an overpriced fishing lodge.

http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011NRO0004-000199.htm

Get Derelict Gear out of Washington Waters

A bill in Washington State which would vastly improve reporting and recovery capacity for lost and derelict fishing gear is currently stalled in committee. If it doesn't make it out by the end of the day today (5:00PM) it will be dead. Every year ghost nets, lost traps, etc kill thousands of fish, birds and other marine life in Washington. This is a no brainer. Check out the osprey for more info and contact your state senator immediately.

http://ospreysteelheadnews.blogspot.com/2011/03/action-needed-derelict-fishing-gear-out.html

Deneki

The folks at Deneki outdoors operate lodges in BC, Alaska, Chile and South Andros. While these fine establishments may be well beyond the humble means of a 25 year old dirtbag steelhead bum, Deneki has a reputation as one of the finest outfits in the business. They also have a blog updated daily with high quality content on tackle, technique, destinations and the occasional guest article. Linked in the sidebar and here:

http://www.deneki.com/