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In the middle of a boiling bluefish blitz off the coast of Nantucket...Casting to bonito ripping up bait in an inlet...Searching for seatrout and reds amidst the windswept beaches of the Outer Banks...To snook and tarpon lying near the tangled mangroves...In the glare and the pristine beauty of the bonefish flats...In the bluewater eddies of the Gulf Stream...In these magical places, and many others, the saltwater fly rodder plys his trade. In his hand, the coiled line, stripping, stripping, ready for the strike. At the end of the line, a fly; a feathered hook to tempt the most awesome denizens of the brine. Here at SaltwaterFlies.Com we hope to bring you some of saltwater fly fishing's finest moments, to help you fully enjoy your time both on and off the water. In our pages we hope to bring you features, articles, and information about this most intriguing of outdoor sports. Saltwater fly fishermen experience the most profound enjoyment of their sport, and this is the place to share your experiences, to find flies for your next trip, and to get advice and information from others who share your interests. |
It is with great sadness that we must report the passing of a legend among fly tiers: Jack Gartside.
Jack passed away
on Saturday, December 5, with good friends at his bedside. Jack inspired thousands of fly tiers, including myself, to break through the bounds of tradition, to simplify, and to always bring a fresh set of eyes to fly tying and fly fishing. Even more importantly, he showed us how to be light-hearted and have fun in whatever we do. Jack stood forward to lead the way for so many of us interested in becoming better anglers, and at the same time, reminded us of that most important lesson - not to take ourselves too seriously. I salute you, Jack; you will not be forgotten by those who cast or tie flies - you stand among the finest emissaries of our sport, and your memory and example will continue to light the way for those who follow in your wake, for years and years to come. - Chris Windram
(Please click on Jack's photo to visit a page of tribute to Jack at jackgartside.com, and please take the time to offer your own thoughts there if
you remember Jack).
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- CHRIS WINDRAM'S SALTWATER FLY MUSEUM - Updated May, 2007
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- 2003 - 2005 SALTWATER FLY FISHING PHOTOGRAPHS - TUNA MADNESS! - Updated November, 2005
- View some of our favorite photos from the 2003 - 2005 fishing seasons.
- FORUM - Updated October, 2008
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