Tag: holiday 2018

Whitewater Smallmouth in Asheville, North Carolina

Some of the most fun you can have in a freshwater destination is not far from downtown Asheville. Couple this amazing bass fishery with a stay at the Biltmore and some of the best food on the planet and you have a trip you’ll be booking every year. Hire:  Galen Kipar from Asheville Fly Fishing Co Stay:  The Cottage on Biltmore Estate Eat:  Migas con verduras at Cúrate Drink: Liquid Truffle at French Broad Chocolate Lounge Boron III Plus By R.L. Winston MSRP - $895.00 photo courtesy of -

12/2/2018•Jen Ripple

Twenty Gifts $20 and Under

Sticker By Ugly Bug Fly Shop MSRP - $5.99 photo courtesy of - Ugly Bug Fly Shop Stick to It You need this. By Now X-Brew Coffee Dripper By Sea To Summit MSRP - $17.95 photo courtesy of - Sea To Summit Good To the Last Drop A good day on the water starts with a cup of coffee. By Now DA Perch By REEL NORTH FLIES MSRP - $10.50 photo by - Nome Buckman Fly Away Nobody ties predator flies like Nome By Now Atlas & Gazetteer By DELORME MSRP - $19.95 photo courtesy of - Amazon Ma

12/2/2018•Dun Magazine

Stripers on Martha's Vineyard

Those who have fished for striper know how addictive this species can be. This 90 square mile island off the coast of Massachusetts is known to be one of the best places to catch striped bass in the country. Martha's Vineyard combines great fishing with amazing food, shopping, and night life. What more do you need? Hire:  Abbie Schuster with Kismet Outfitters Stay:  Edgartown Inn Eat:  Lobster Rolls at Larsen's Fish Market Drink:  Cappuccino at Rosewater Vintage Town Beanie By Patagonia

12/2/2018•Dun Magazine

Red Fishing in Rockport, Texas

Redfish are all the rage and one of the best places to catch them is the Texas coast. In Rockport, you sight fish over grass, sand, mud, and oyster shell flats. These redfish are here year round, so if you need a break from the cold head on down. Hire:  Kacee Bones Stay:  Casa Pequeña Lodge Eat:  Mom's Shrimp at GLOW Drink:  Lone Star - The National Beer of Texas at Pop's Thunderhead Duffel By Fishpond USA MSRP - $299.95 photo courtesy of - Fishpond USA Keep Everything Safe Every day o

12/2/2018•Dun Magazine

Picks for the Munchkins

Olive the Wooly Bugger By Kirk Warner MSRP - $12.95 per book photo courtesy of - Kirk Warner Book Worm Kids and adults alike love the tale of Olive the Woolly Bugger By Now Fly Fishing Teen Expedition By LILLARD starting at - $3,895.00 photo courtesy of - Orvis Let Someone Else Teach This great summer camp offers fly fishing adventures for teens all over the US. Learn More Bug Launcher By TFO MSRP - $89.95 photo courtesy of - TFO A Rod of Their Own Perfect for anglers of any ag

12/2/2018•Dun Magazine

Tight Loops

Fly fishing duo Aimee and Chase (Tight Loops) travel around North America in their VW Campervan, exploring the wilderness in search of rare species of fish. Their recent adventure took them into Montana’s Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in search of the elusive California Golden Trout—a fish with a history. An advocate of women in fishing, we caught up with Aimee to understand more about their expedition and why she thinks more women should get involved in fishing. Fly fishing can be seen as quit

12/2/2018•Aimee Bartee

Jen's Favorite Holiday Gifts

16oz Coffee in Blueberry By Hydroflask MSRP - $24.95 photo courtesy of - Hydroflask Coffee!! I can't live without hot coffee. By Now Galway Extrafit Country Boot By Dubarry MSRP - $449.00 photo courtesy of - Dubarry The Right Foot Waterproof and stylish, perfect for the water or field By Now Canoe Pom By United By Blue MSRP - $38.00 photo courtesy of - United By Blue Beanie Baby!! For every product sold this company removes one pound of trash from our oceans and waterways. By

12/2/2018•Jen Ripple

Confluence

I avoid the temptation to predict where I will end up on a journey in life. It seems the path forward is very much dependent on what I discover and learn along the way and, most importantly, who I meet. There is force and momentum more powerful than my own plans for the future that are brought forth when the desires of hearts flow together on a common path. Waypoints Every good journey in life begins with taking a risk. I’ve written about that (“Taking the Leap”, Dun Magazine, Summer 2018) but,

12/2/2018•Robin Schmidt Katlin Boyer