WFS 132 - Pebble Mine Update with Jenny Weis - Bristol Bay, Trout Unlimitted, Conservation, Salmon
04/07/20 • 43 min
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/132
Jenny Weis provides us an update on the Pebble Mine project and what you can do this week to help protect almost 60 million salmon in one of the most important habitats in the region.
We find out why this small project could become a much larger project if it's allowed to move forward. This is a big year and the call to action for you is to reach out to your local and federal representatives to know you oppose this project.
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Pebble Mine Show Notes
Here is the Environmental Impact Statement as released by the Army Corp of Engineers.
If the project moves forward past the federal permitting then the State of Alaska will have the next chance to stop the mine.
I note the Bristol Bay trip I've been looking to put together. We are heading up to Kulik Lodge if we can find 6 people who want to join.
Jenny notes the importance of video in their campaigns. Here's some underwater footage of salmon at Save Bristol Bay.
United Tribes of Bristol Bay represent a number of tribes from the region that are affected by this proposed project.
The Tribes, commercial fisherman and sport fisherman are all on board to support.
We talk about the Hanford Nuclear Plant and what is currently being done. This is the plant the produced the plutonium for the bombs in WWII.
Earth Works produced a study that says 93% of these types of mines exceed there water quality standards.
Brian Okeefe was on the podcast in episode 78 and talked about the Morish Mouse pattern.
Here's the quote about how Anchorage and how it's not quite Alaska.
Here's theSave Bristol Bay Take Action Button.
PebbleProjectEIS.com includes all of the documents and is pretty technical.
FlyOutMedia have made a few fly fishing videos in Bristol Bay.
Get your Save Bristol Bay stickers here.
You can get your free year subscription to TU by joining the Wet Fly Swing Members Society here.
You can find Jenny Weis at Trout Unlimited.
Videos Noted in the Show
Fly Out Media Videos
Conclusion with Jenny Weis
We get an update on the Pebble Mine project and the affects to Bristol Bay and one of the most productive and unique resource in the world. Jenny tells us what you can do today to help save Bristol Bay.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/132
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/132
Jenny Weis provides us an update on the Pebble Mine project and what you can do this week to help protect almost 60 million salmon in one of the most important habitats in the region.
We find out why this small project could become a much larger project if it's allowed to move forward. This is a big year and the call to action for you is to reach out to your local and federal representatives to know you oppose this project.
The Wet Fly Swing Members Society:
https://membership.wetflyswing.com/
Pebble Mine Show Notes
Here is the Environmental Impact Statement as released by the Army Corp of Engineers.
If the project moves forward past the federal permitting then the State of Alaska will have the next chance to stop the mine.
I note the Bristol Bay trip I've been looking to put together. We are heading up to Kulik Lodge if we can find 6 people who want to join.
Jenny notes the importance of video in their campaigns. Here's some underwater footage of salmon at Save Bristol Bay.
United Tribes of Bristol Bay represent a number of tribes from the region that are affected by this proposed project.
The Tribes, commercial fisherman and sport fisherman are all on board to support.
We talk about the Hanford Nuclear Plant and what is currently being done. This is the plant the produced the plutonium for the bombs in WWII.
Earth Works produced a study that says 93% of these types of mines exceed there water quality standards.
Brian Okeefe was on the podcast in episode 78 and talked about the Morish Mouse pattern.
Here's the quote about how Anchorage and how it's not quite Alaska.
Here's theSave Bristol Bay Take Action Button.
PebbleProjectEIS.com includes all of the documents and is pretty technical.
FlyOutMedia have made a few fly fishing videos in Bristol Bay.
Get your Save Bristol Bay stickers here.
You can get your free year subscription to TU by joining the Wet Fly Swing Members Society here.
You can find Jenny Weis at Trout Unlimited.
Videos Noted in the Show
Fly Out Media Videos
Conclusion with Jenny Weis
We get an update on the Pebble Mine project and the affects to Bristol Bay and one of the most productive and unique resource in the world. Jenny tells us what you can do today to help save Bristol Bay.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/132
Previous Episode
Yucatan Fly Fishing with Brian Oakland - Mexico, La Pescadora, Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook
Show Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ascension
Brian Oakland shares the experience that is fly fishing the Yucatan and La Pescadora in Mexico. Brian is the founder of Got Fishing and takes you to the water today on the podcast. This area of Ascension Bay is known for the opportunity to catch the big 4 - tarpon, permit, bonefish and snook.
We cover all of the details and adventures that come with putting together an amazing trip like this one to one of the amazing locations on the planet. This lodge is a special place and is obvious when you hear Brian describe the family atmosphere a trip of a lifetime.
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Yucatan Fly Fishing Show Notes
Rag head crabs and the Snook Deceiver are couple of great goto patterns to have in the box.
I noted the amazing Olympic Peninsula hosted trip we had up in Washington this year and how cool it was to bring together 5 complete strangers and listeners to the podcast. Shoutout to Penny, Will, Carlo, Steve and Sean.
Bruce Chard was on in episode 124 and talked about catching giant tarpon. Bruce made the analogy between expert pro athletes and giant tarpon fishing.
Here is a video on Ascension bay permit fishing.
I noted the Gorge Fly Shop podcast on choosing a fly rod.
Rent a Rod was on the podcast here and is a great resource if you need a great salt water rod.
I noted wetflyswing.com/yucatan and /mexico
Christmas Island and Jurasic Lake
You can get more information on Got Fishing here.
Resources Noted in the Show
The Podcast with Jack Mitchell below:
Jack was out host for the Olympic Peninsula trip and describes how to catch steelhead in this episode of the podcast.
Videos Noted in the Show
Yucatan Fly Fishing Conclusion
Brian Oakland from Got Fishing shares the experience of Yucatan and La Pescadora. We hear why the two guide system is killer, what the home cooked meals are like and why you need to contact me and the crews to head south to Mexico.
Show Notes: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ascension
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WFS 133 - How to Choose A Fly Rod with Travis Duddles - Gorge Fly Shop, Hood River, Deschutes, Trout Fishing, G Loomis, Echo
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/133
Travis Duddles who owns the Gorge Fly Shop describes how to choose a fly rod. Travis, who opened the fly shop at age 17, shares his story of how he has built a great local fly shop out of Hood River.
Find out what the first thing you should be thinking about when starting to need a new fly rod. We break down each of the different levels and price ranges of rods and what you get from each.
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Show Notes with Travis Duddles
Travis notes the Echo Carbon in $150 range and the Redington Vice in the $200 range. The Sage Foundation is in the $300 range and a first step in the US made rods. Click here to get a free fly line with your Sage Foundation Purchase
The Sage Pulse, G Loomis IMX Pro, the Scott Flex and the Thomas and Thomas Zone are great rods in the $500 range.
Winston Air, The G Loomix NRS+, The Sage X, The Sage LL are good rods in the $900 range.
The Loomis Asquith is a great rod in the over a $1000 range
I noted George Cook and Tom Larimer who were both on the podcast in past episodes. George is the Sage Rep. and Tom is the sales manager for G Loomis.
The RIO Gold and RIO Grand are two great lines that can be used with some of the rods we covered today.
The Scientific Angler Amplitude Smooth lines up with medium fast or fast rods.
We talked about the Cortland 444 line that was the all around line back in the day.
The Sage Spectrum C is a great line for the trout rod setup we are covering today.
We talk about using the wrist in a cast and Steve Rajeff and other great fly casters.
The Gorge doesn't carry fly materials anymore but Hareline is nearby.
Here's the link to the outfits that are pre built that Travis notes.
Steelhead Bum is still up and running and was the goto spot for the steelhead fly angler.
you can find Travis at the Gorge Fly Shop
Resources Noted in the Show
The Rod Packages Noted
Videos Noted in the Show
Conclusion with Travis Duddles
Travis Duddles shares his best tips on choosing a fly rod. We focus on a number of rods that would work great for you if you're in the market for a new rod. Travis tells the Gorge Fly Shop story and how he opened the doors at the age of 17.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/133
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