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AMERICAN ANGLER MAGAZINE | EDITORIAL

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AMERICAN ANGLER MAGAZINE | EDITORIAL
Bristol Bay, Alaska

I’m always thrilled to see my images in print, no matter how big or how small or the location where its placed. Of course the cover shot is the most coveted and then on down the layout list it goes. Often time’s images accompany articles and tid-bits. I couldn’t be more happy to see this image tied in with an article that needs some much needed attention in the day and age of “grip and cringe” and targeting big spawners off their beds.

The fishing media is exploding, for better and for worse. It’s up to those who have the power to say something and do something to act with a voice and a backbone and help educate all anglers to the sport. Fly Fishing is a big hit amongst the hip outdoor crowd now, and although they are consciously eating at the lasted whole food stores in the city, they are unknowingly hurting the very thing they so called love and protect, nature. From hot spotting locations, to fishing when the temps are too hot, to raping big vulnerable spawning fish off their beds in hopes to drop the latest ‘gram, things are certainly changing, for the worse?

Bravo to both the author and the editors for running such a hot topic. I hope to see more articles like this in the future and I hope that those who enjoy nature become more educated in their actions…ignorance isn’t actually bliss. Head down to your local shop to get your copy today, or better yet, sign up for a yearly subscription.

+ American Angler Magazine –  http://www.americanangler.com/
 + Author: Jessica McGlothlin – http://www.jessmcglothlinmedia.com/

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UNDERWATER JELLIES

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UNDERWATER JELLIES
Caribbean, Belize

These are just a few of the many species of jellyfish found in Belize. Yes, there are a few species that can pack a deadly punch and give this specie a bad name. But for the majority of them, they are gentle creatures and you can easily out swim one. I know the second image (black and white photo) is referred to as a “Moon Jelly” but I am not certain of the other.

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HALFBEAK | BALLYHOO

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HALFBEAK | BALLYHOO
Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize

A small school of Ballyhoo feeds on floating seagrass in Belize. Tucked up tight to the surface, drifting with currents and blending into the colors. If you look closely you see they are tipped with lots of color and have a unique lower jaw.

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SEA SERPENT | GREEN MORAY EEL

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SEA SERPENT | GREEN MORAY EEL
Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize

Hol Chan is also the habitat of a large moray eel population. With 5 different morays, the Green Moray is the largest specie of Moray eels. It’s been said the green moray is not green in color it’s actually brown. The yellow tint of the mucus that covers its body, along with the drab background color, gives the fish its characteristic uniform green color.

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HORSE EYE JACKS | HOL CHAN MARINE RESERVE

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A SCHOOL OF HORSE EYE JACKS
Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize

This image was taken in the Hol Chan marine reserve off the coast of Belize. Hol Chan is Mayan for “little Channel”. The reserve is home to over 160 species of fish, along with nearly 40 species of corals, 5 sponges, 8 algae, 2 sea grasses, 3 marine mammals and 3 species of endangered sea turtles… and giant schools of fish!  After a long tough battle, the reserve was established in July 1987 and enforcement of the regulations began in 1989.

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BIG SKY JOURNAL FISHING 2015

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EDITORIAL | BIG SKY JOURNAL FISHING 2015
Published Editorial

The new fishing issue of the Big Sky Journal is on the magazine racks. I’m thrilled to be apart of the annual fishing edition. Like every year, this is a hot one, one that usually sits on the table all year. The pages are jam packed with both great imagery and quality text. I’m proud to be amongst the many great friends and colleagues whom area also in this issue.

Head down to your local shop, news-stand or magazine shop and grab a copy today. It’s certainly coffee table worthy!

+ Big Sky Journal – http://bigskyjournal.com/Features/Story/quixotic-quest

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CUBA | HOW ABOUT A HAM SANDWICH & JACK, SAY CHEESE

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CUBA | HOW ABOUT A HAM SANDWICH AND JACK, SAY CHEESE
Jardines de la Reina, Cayo Largo, Havana | Cuba

Oh Cuba… what can I say about a place that Hemingway didn’t already say? A Ham sandwich, betcaha Hemingway didn’t mention a ham sandwich.  oh wait, he did. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, a ham sandwich is always an appropriate food in Cuba. That and a few more other odd things like funny money, cool old cars, ancient churches, talented artists and willing jacks can be found at any given time here! Did I mention the jacks crush Warpath crease flies on the surface?! Yes, yes, they do!

“It was considered a virtue not to talk unnecessarily at sea…”
― Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea

It was a thrilling few weeks in Cuba…now I’m repacking, headed to South America next week.

+ Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures –  http://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/blog/yellow-dog-team-returns-home-cuba

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EDITORIAL | THE FLYFISH JOURNAL 6.4

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EDITORIAL | THE FLYFISH JOURNAL 6.4
Published Editorial

A few images made it to print, so nice to see these on actual paper. Big thanks to those that help make this a reality! Anglers, sponsors and lodges, without you these images wouldn’t be possible.

Head down to your local shop and grab yourself a copy or better yet, order a subscription, you won’t be disappointed.
  + The FlyFish Journal – http://www.theflyfishjournal.com/

About the image
+ Millie Paini releasing a Tarpon. Playa Blanca Lodge, Yucatan.
+ Tom Melvin hanging on for 8-seconds with a wild jumping Rainbow Trout. Kulik Lodge in Alaska

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EDITORIAL | FRONT & BACK COVER | AMERICAN ANGLER MAGAZINE, 2014

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FRONT & BACK COVER | AMERICAN ANGLER
Argentina + Washington

The new September/October 2014 issue of American Angler Magazine is hot off the press and I’m deeply humbled and beyond thrilled to see my images on both the front and back cover!
It’s great to see this moment make print as it brings back such great memories of adventure in both Argentina and Washington.

+ American Angler Magazine –  http://www.americanangler.com/

FRONT COVER
About the image: John Hudgens and Ron Sorenson teamed up for a great day of fishing for wild brown trout on Filo Hua Hum River in Argentina.

BACK COVER
About the image: Jonathan Knapp standing at attention with his trusty rod waiting for first light on the Skagit river.

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