http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog conversations on flyfishing; sustainable or otherwise. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:41:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Photo by Mag3737 Whistler Blackcomb (WB) has involved themselves in a controversial run-of-river power plan for Fitzsimmons Creek that has the potential to disrupt a threatened bull trout population in the Whistler Valley watershed. Run of River Power has been developing private power projects throughout  British Columbia in recent years with ... http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog/?p=169 Photo by MartinNV Moldy Chum dug up this nugget of news from the Victoria Time Colonist regarding a BC Forest Practices Board report that outlines the alarming state of BC access roads that are built near fish bearing streams and rivers. "For all the talk about threatened salmon stocks and the need ... http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog/?p=165 Here's a mellow short film about Wyoming Cutthroat on the fly by RA Beattie . Enjoy. http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog/?p=160 Singlebarbed goes to the spey side "Because regular fly fishing just isn’t mysterious enough" An entertaining and insightful read if you're a spey jedi or just  just getting into swinging flies with two hands. Make sure to read Part 2 as well. http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog/?p=155 For those that use mono for your fly leader (and any closet gear chuckers out there) here's a great new alternative to monofilamet. Bioline is a biodegradable fishing line who's roots lie in surgical stitching technology. It retains 100% of its tensile strength for up to 12 months and boasts ... http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog/?p=132 I went out on the water for a few hours yesterday in the Sea-to-Sky corridor and got skunked. Views like this eased the pain. http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog/?p=130 For a reasonable fee, the folks down at Recycled Waders in Wa. state can 'repurpose' your old leaky waders into fine angling fashion accessories with from & function such as: Wallets Messenger Bags 'Nook Sack Fanny Packs As of press time, 208 pairs of waders have avoided the landfill. Just another innovative idea from the ... http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog/?p=126 Photo by Spark2006 From the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, here's the most endangered rivers of BC for 2008 as nominated by council members, the general public and resource managers. BC’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2008; 1. Upper Pitt River (Independent power project proposal) 2. Flathead River – tied (proposed coal mine, coalbed methane ... http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog/?p=98 Hustle & Fish is the latest offering from Rollcast Productions and sounds like it'll hit the streets sometime in 2009. Their first production 'Fishizzle' was released in 2007 and accompanied AEG's  Fly Fishing Film Tour. With creative camera work and a fantastic soundtrack, the comedic narrative added a fresh perspective that ... http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog/?p=75 Photo by pa_newt On the slopes of Garibaldi Mountain the proposed development of a golf course, condos and ski resort, that falls within the catchment basin of Brohm Creek, is a looming disaster for the salmonids of this Squamish and Cheakamus River tributary. Brohm Creek is one of, if not, the ... http://www.upstreamflysupply.com/blog/?p=48