Tippets: “Eat Sleep Fish” Interview, Colorado River Economy, Tying Catskill-Style Wings

February 9, 2015 By: Erin Block

  • Zach Matthews of The Itinerant Angler sits down for an interview with UK-based Eat Sleep Fish, covering everything from his day job as a trial lawyer to his popular podcast. The Q&A is an interesting read.
  • A team of researchers from Arizona State University is examining the impact of the Colorado River on the economy of Western States. And given the increased demands and decreased flow, “The ASU study is a wake-up call for the basin states to plan collaboratively for a future of decreased Colorado River water,” writes Sandra Postel on National Geographic.
  • Tying wood duck flank wings on a traditional dry fly can be tricky. But Dave Brandt demonstrates some tricks for mastering these elegant elements of many patterns. Via Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum.