TICKETS BOOKED…SEE YOU IN A FEW WEEKS BELIZE! Black and White Caribbean
It’s only a few weeks away until my big Belize adventure begins. I’m really looking forward to this shoot, it’s going to be a great trip: 5 lodges, 3 weeks. Stay tuned for live coverage from the field.
YELLOW DOG FLYFISHING ADVENTURES SHOOT + Turneffe Flats + Belcampo + Belize River Lodge + El Pescador Lodge + Cay Caulker
SUPPORTERS + Hatch – Premium Fly Fishing Reels + Airflo Fishing + Scott Fly Rod Company + Patagonia + TroutHunter Products + DeLorme inReach
HATCH OUTDOORS | NEW ANGLERS ANNUAL 2015 CATALOG Commercial Catalog
The new 2015 Hatch Angler’s Annual is out! I’m very happy to be a small part of the Hatch family, and to be able contribute ever year. Their support has been nothing short of amazing. Big thanks and big congrats on another great year! I’m certainly looking forward to this upcoming year. Trips are on the books and things are in the works.
Also, a huge thanks to all those that help make these images possible: friends, family, fellow photogs, guides, anglers, staff, transfer agents, translators, editors, pilots and taxi cab drivers.
The team finished up creating an ad campaign for Hatch Outdoors – Premium Fly Fishing Reels. Check out the latest motion + stills commercial advertisement campaign captured in the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska. Be sure to stay tuned for more upcoming media from this production.
TEMPERATE RAINFOREST SHOREBIRDS Tongass National Forest, Wrangell Alaska
Image was captured on location in the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska. I was producing a commercial motion + stills advertisement campaign for Hatch Outdoors.
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John Hudgens releasing a native perca (Percichthys Trucha) from the Limay River, Argentina. It was great to see one of the few native species. We had a great day fishing and creating images with Ron Sorenson of Chocolate Lab Expeditions.
The Perca is an interesting fish, a modern fish some say… so like a Perch Bass Trout?
“Grouped under the common name existed four endemic percíctidos Patagonia: Percichthys trout and Percichthys vincigerrai (smallmouth bass), Percichthys colhuapiensis (largemouth bass) and Percichthys laevis . Modern DNA analysis techniques, resolved the questions of classification and determined that there is a single species in Argentina (Percichthys trout).”
In the spring of March 2013 a small group set off on an angling adventure to remote inner regions of Patagonia, Argentina. While there our group was invited to help rope and brand calfs with the local gauchos, a rare and special offer. It was a great experience shared by all… one nobody will forget.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY | HATCH OUTDOORS AD 2013 New Hatch Premium Fly Fishing Reels Advertisement for 2013
Deep in the Yucatan jungle sits ruins of an ancient civilization. An old canoe is the transportation through the labyrinths of mangrove tunnels and lagoons, which all looks sticking similar. Don’t forget to watch out for saltwater crocodiles, which lurk in the back lagoons. The canoe shows marks of where the cocks “tasted” the old fiberglass canoe. It’s worth the experience and adventure to stand on top of an ancient Mayan ruin targeting ancient fish, tarpon. You can’t help but think how small we really are in this big world we call Earth.
MOTION SLIDESHOW | ARGENTINA 2013 Las Pampas Lodge, Argentina
I’m a fan of slideshows, but I do get restless with them quickly. When I was asked to put together a photo slideshow I called Sean McCormick to spruce it up a little. Here are just a few of the many images from a recent trip to Argentina. It’s something a little different; perhaps you’ll like it.
A few of these small backcountry river systems have seen little anglers. The hikes can be quite long and somewhat grueling but all worth every step. One particular spring creek held 6 pound browns and was only 5 feet wide. Mouse patterns were very deadly in most of these types of areas. The fish were feisty and the eats were explosive. It was truly a fantastic trip, one I’ll never forget. I can’t wait to go back next year.
Motion Slideshow | Argentina 2013 Editor: Sean McCormick
Hatch Premium Fly Fishing Reels has just released an all-new 2013 marketing line-up! I’m excited to be a part of it all once again! The fellas over at Hatch have been beyond supportive in all my global adventures over the years. I couldn’t have done a lot of it without them.
Every year I’m lucky to be able to contribute to the campaign. From articles for the catalog to web images to advertisements. This year was no exception. From Utah to Alaska and Yucatan to Northern British Columbia, the explorations are inspiring to say the least! I was able to travel with some great folks on these excursions: Rich and Millie Paini, Zach Wheeler, Chris Andelin, Shaun Lawson, Dave Smith, and the list goes on and on. The comradely these adventures bring out creates lasting friendships and memories which are created last a lifetime.. and the bloopers are always shared when reunited. Each year’s gets better and each new year brings new explorations to places I have yet to visit and capture with my rod and camera… I’m looking forward to what 2013 brings.
If you haven’t got your hands on any Hatch products, I certainly suggest you do so! From reels to backing, they have you covered. Hatch makes equipment that can withstand abuse, hissy fits and when you get right down to it, it will last longer that you’ll be alive. And like any great company, they stand behind their American made products…besides; they are just really cool hard working guys..
Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures just released their new 2013 Catalog! I’m excited to contribute a small portion of photography for this project.
I traveled with Shaun Lawson, Northern Rockies Yellow Dog liaison, this past fall 2012 to Canada (Northern B.C/ Ferine/Alberta) and Northern Montana to capture the experience with my camera. It was a three week road trip filled with inviting waters, wild fish, good friends, and the best candy bar in the world. One adventure I’ll never forget. I’m also excited to be heading out on another Yellow Dog adventure coming up soon.
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