FGP in The Big Sky Journal and American Angler

Dave Delisi works his magic in Sweetgrass Rod’s workshop. Twin Bridges, Montana.

It’s been a busy week, both on the “day job” side and the Fire Girl side.  I was excited to hear “Cane Is Cool” – a feature about Sweetgrass Bamboo Rods in Twin Bridges, Montana finally made it to press in the Fly Fishing Edition of The Big Sky Journal.  Pick one up or check out the web version here.

I can’t thank the Sweetgrass guys enough for letting myself and Headhunter Fly Shop’s John Arnold hang around for a day last spring.  They were more than accommodating, and it was nothing short of awe-inspiring to see the love and dedication they put into their work.  If you are ever in the area, be sure to stop by their Twin Bridges HQ.

Another article hit the streets this week – “The Yellowstone Mandate” in American Angler.  This is a big piece.  I’ve been getting a considerable number emails every day about it, and I’ve seen a few web forums that have cropped up on the subject.  A couple blogs have even ran posts talking about the piece and the issues.  Letters are even flying around to state representatives and certain unnamed politicians in D.C.  You can catch some of the discussion here.  Please feel free to email me personally or write into American Angler … lots of chatter around this one.

Huge thanks to the editors of American Angler for assigning the piece, and to each of the men I spoke with throughout the course of the article.  This piece came together during a cross-country move, and I well remember two interviews that took place in the parking lot of a Texas storage unit.  Another in the back room of an outdoor retailer.  Funny how the little things stick in your mind.

So pick up some magazines, all.  Let me know what you think.

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Tagged as: American Angler, Big Sky Journal, Came is Cool, Fire Girl Photography, Jessica McGlothlin, published, The Yellowstone Mandate