by Jordan Lindberg | Oct 26, 2009 | Flies
This is the time of the year in Michigan when many of us start getting serious again about making time for tying flies. If you’re like me, though, even being away from the bench for a few months leaves me feeling like a total novice when I get back at the work...
by Jordan Lindberg | Oct 20, 2009 | Creative Nonfiction, Lifestyle
A friend and business acquaintance sent a parable to me today as, I think, something of a cautionary tale. It’s too nice not to share, particularly with fellow anglers. I am probably violating all sorts of copyright in sharing it this way, but what the heck: An...
by Jordan Lindberg | Oct 18, 2009 | Gear & Equipment, Lifestyle
Today True North Trout reviews the second in our line of angling shirts — the Bonehead model by Columbia Sportswear. The shirt comes in both long-sleeve and short-sleeve versions, and the short-sleeve version goes for about $36.00 retail. Fabric The Columbia...
by Jordan Lindberg | Oct 12, 2009 | Environment, News & Updates
The last few weeks have been busy ones in Michigan environmental news. The big story out of Lansing is Thursday’s announcement by Gov. Jennifer Granholm of the merger of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Environmental...
by Jordan Lindberg | Sep 13, 2009 | Angling Reports
Last week I returned from my semi-annual eight day trip out to the American West, and the land and water around Yellowstone National Park. This year I was able to spend some time traveling and fishing the Madison River Valley, the Firehole River, in the park, the...